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Where contemporary meets Old Country

29.10.09

Marisa, who is the buyer for the store, defines this as clean lines and Old World craftsmanship, combined with natural elements such as rough-hewn wood furniture crafted from salvaged materials, vases filled with moss-covered branches, textural baskets, and woven seagrass rugs. You�ll still find Italian pieces, but it�s only one element in an amalgam of styles that encompasses modern, Asian and transitional.

Another element that has evolved at Fortini is its price points. �When we opened, we were definitely high-end. We offered pieces where the craftsmanship and materials meant they were going to be an investment,� said Marisa. �But we�ve now tried to bring in furniture lines for people who want good quality for mid-price points.�

They�ve recently added a line of mid-priced upholstered furniture, including eco-friendly pieces by Lee Industries made from sustainably harvested wood and recycled fiber and soy-based fillings.

As the holidays approach, Fortini will be concentrating on gifts for less than $50. Gift items are a growing category for Fortini. They recently added a children�s area that offers coloring books, melamine dishes, books and puzzles.

Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune