History & Milestones
A history made of stories since 1923.
From professional workshop making nickel-silver and silver-plated brass cutlery to pioneering creator of the revolutionary Bugatti alloy to contemporary kitchenware brand, Bugatti - originally named F.lli Bugatti fu Amadio as a homage to the father of the five brothers who founded it - has never ceased to evolve.
Always nourished by the strong family bond behind it and its deep roots with the territory of Lumezzane (Brescia), the all-Italian company has continued to master innovation in the realms of design, aesthetics and technology, with the goal of infusing its heritage and rich spirit to everyday objects, creating a colourful and surprising lifestyle
made of stories worth telling and sharing.
History highlights
1923
The workshop F.lli Bugatti fu Amadio is born in the Italian town of Lumezzane (Brescia), founded by the five brothers Giuseppe, Giovanni, Faustino, Giacinto and Amadio.
1928
The company is the first in Italy to introduce the Polak pressure die-casting machine for the manufacture of cutlery and to create the brass-silicon alloy, still known today as the Bugatti alloy.
1938
The Eredi F.lli Bugatti is founded and the family’s second generation takes over the company.
1947
The Eredi f.lli Bugatti evolves into the La San Marco and launches the La San Marco cutlery model that will grow to be nationally-renowned.
1960
The La San Marco expands beyond European borders, officially entering the US market.
1971
The La San Marco changes its name to ILCAR (Industria Lumezzanese Creazioni Articoli Regalo), that stands for Gift Creation company in Lumezzane.
1993-1999
The La San Marco S.a.p.a. group is born and integrates three other companies alongside ILCAR, Aignep (Automation Fluidtechnology solutions), Landa Illuminotecnica (Outdoor Lighting) and Picchi (Transfer Machine and CNC Machining Centers).
1999
The BUGATTI® trademark is launched, becoming popular worldwide.
2005
Bugatti breaks into the market with its first small kitchen appliance, the Diva espresso coffee machine designed by Andreas Seegatz, and then goes on to create a variety of products declaring its unique trademark design and cutting-edge DNA.
2018
Idroimpianti was born. It consists of a hydroelectric power station as well as several photovoltaic systems.
2023
The centennial as a milestone for the Bugatti family and for the Group, who have roots in the past, are living in the present and are projected into the future!
Milestones & Design Awards
2005
Bugatti breaks into the market with its first kitchen appliance, the Diva espresso coffee machine designed by Andreas Seegatz. A novelty that will define the brand’s future growth in the sector, followed by numerous products with an original design and a highly innovative character.
2011
The company poses itself as an innovation driver by introducing the concept of “Sharing Experience”, a series of experimental projects with an avant-garde soul based on sharing ideas and results. Among these, GlassTechHot - a project born based on the need to experiment with alternative materials and processes, leads to the creation of high-strength transparent glass-ceramic heating elements with a special integrated semiconductor capable of reaching 450°C.
The kettle Vera is awarded the “Best Look 2011 - Home Style Award” at the Interior Lifestyle China fair held in Shanghai.
2015
Noun, the revolutionary Bugatti smart cooking appliance, receives the “Honorable Mention Compasso d'Oro International Award 2015” by ADI (Associazione Design Industriale) and is included in the prestigious Design for Food and Nutrition volume.
Noun also gains the “Innovation SMART Label 2015”, the award promoted by Host-Fiera Milano and Poli.design, Milan’s Politecnico syndicate, dedicated to products with particularly innovative characteristics and skills that permit the clearing of consolidated trends into their reference sectors.
2015
Bugatti presents the smart power blender Vento designed by Andreas Seegatz as well as the IoT-based Bugatti B Chef App that guarantees Chef-like recipes.
The Bugatti kitchenware appliances are awarded the prize for “Best Product” at the 2015 Seoul Living Design Fair.
2016
The Vela Evolution blender is awarded the prize for “Best Product” at the 2016 Seoul Living Design Fair.
2019
The kettle Jacqueline achieves a series of important recognitions for its ingeniously smart DNA and design style: the “Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2019”, the “BORN Award” in the Technology category in Italy, the “Best New Product Award” at the New York fair NY NOW dedicated to the most innovative items in the Home, Lifestyle and Handmade categories.
2022
Giulietta is born: the new kettle with a spherical and unexpected shape. A product designed by Andreas Seegatz, expression of a unique and refined daily experiential design.
2023
The iconic kettle by Casa Bugatti wins the "Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2023".
2023
Romeo is born: the new toaster with an iconic and elliptical shape.
A product designed by Andreas Seegatz, expression of a unique story of love and design.
2024
Bugatti is awarded for the second year in a row as an international brand of excellence.
The iconic toaster by Casa Bugatti wins the "Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2024".
MEET THE TALENTS THAT GAVE LIFE TO BUGATTI PRODUCTS:
INNOCENZO RUFFINO
Virgilio bugatti
ANDREAS SEEGATZ
