Meet the Founder
Mattia Travaini
Born in Montebelluna, Veneto, in 1992, Mattia Travaini grew up in a family closely connected to the world of furniture and interiors. Early exposure to materials, craftsmanship and Italian furniture making shaped his interest in design and in the relationship between objects and space.
His interest in product design and interiors led him to pursue design studies in Milan, where he developed a deeper understanding of form, proportion, function and materials. Over time, his focus moved beyond function alone toward creating objects with a strong visual identity and a distinctive presence within an interior.
In 2018, Travaini founded Mavimatt, with the UFO Armchair as its first design — a piece developed through years of experimentation, prototyping and refinement. UFO became the starting point for a broader design language and the foundation from which the brand evolved.
As Founder and Creative Director, Travaini leads the creative direction of Mavimatt, from the conception of new pieces to the definition of their forms, proportions, materials and finishes. He remains closely involved in the key design decisions that shape each object from concept to final development.
Central to Travaini’s vision is the value of Made in Italy craftsmanship and the specialist knowledge of Italian artisans and workshops. Through Mavimatt, he brings together different areas of expertise under a single creative direction.
Material research is equally central to his approach. For Travaini, materials are not simply finishes, but design elements capable of changing the character, depth and presence of an object.
Today, Travaini continues to expand Mavimatt beyond furniture into rugs, artworks and new creative categories, while preserving a coherent creative identity rooted in contemporary Italian design.
Through Mavimatt, Mattia continues to pursue a personal vision of contemporary Italian design, creating objects whose character, presence and identity are intended to remain recognizable long after the first encounter.
Personally Involved in the Creative Process
Mattia works closely with specialist artisans and workshops throughout prototyping, material trials and finishing, ensuring that the original design intent is preserved as each piece takes physical form.
What began as a vision became the UFO.
What began with the UFO became Mavimatt.
Mattia Travaini — Founder
The Mavimatt Journey
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