Pittella

Howqua River Lodge
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Conceived as a self-sufficient alpine retreat, the lodge is shaped by climate, landscape and material restraint. Within interiors of spotted gum and stone, Hask shower and bathroom mixers, Tina joinery pulls, and UP Plus kitchen mixer in Burnished Blaze sit quietly within the architecture, reinforcing a language of durability and tactility
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An ongoing collaboration grounded in storytelling, craftsmanship, and timeless architectural and interior language, where hardware becomes integral to the design narrative.



Pg 03 — Howqua River Lodge featuring Hask Shower and Bathroom Mixer in Burnished Blaze Finish
Pg 06-07 — Hampden Residences featuring the Bellagio Door Pull in Black Opaque

The Pittella story traces back to the 1950s, within the workshops of Umbria, where Adelio Fedeli laid the foundations of a family devoted to craftsmanship and design. In 1969, his daughter Ottavia and her husband Felice carried that legacy across continents, establishing Pittella Imports in Melbourne and introducing Australia to the artistry of Italian brass.

Over the next five decades, Pittella evolved from a modest family workshop into a design institution. From pioneering innovations in the 1990s to the refined collections of today, each chapter has been guided by an unwavering commitment to excellence. Now under the stewardship of Simone and Charlotte Pittella, the brand continues to honour its heritage while shaping the future of architectural design with quiet grandeur and timeless beauty.

02: Ottavia and Felice Pittella 1960—1969, Sea Voyage 1973 Italy - Australia
04: Enjoying the best of Australia while opening the Footscray store
06: Home Show Melbourne 1985—1988
07: Felice and Simone Pittella at Hawthorn warehouse
09: Pittella Showroom, Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn 1990—1992
10: Showroom renovation by Hecker Guthrie in 2015

SPOTLIGHT | Eleanora Door Handle
Introducing the Eleonora door handle, designed by , in collaboration with for .
This timeless handle blends tradition and innovation, with elegantly crafted grooves that pay homage to the Roman Doric columns found in historical Italian architecture.

Available to view through Pittella website.

PROJECT | Vautier Street, Elwood by Carole Whiting]
contemporary La Pesca Pull, spotted in the reflection of master ensuite.

Interiors and Design: Carole Whiting]
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