Nicola Pavan
Master Luthier and Artist

My story with wood began almost by chance, during my high school years around 2010. At the time, I discovered a passion that soon turned into a path: I started working in a carpentry shop, where I took my first steps among tools, wood shavings, and hands-on learning.

Meanwhile, something more began to grow around me: I spent time in creative environments, surrounded myself with inspiring people, and felt an artistic drive taking shape through my early projects. I started building electric musical instruments—eccentric and experimental—and for several years, I enthusiastically took part in the HOME FESTIVAL with my own exhibition stand. That period marked a turning point, leading me to specialize in luthiery.

From 2013 to 2017, I attended the Scuola Civica di Liuteria in Milan: four intense years spent closely with industry professionals and passionate classmates. I learned a lot—technically, of course, but also on a human level. My desire to explore new ways of working with wood grew stronger, as did my urge to express a deeply personal creativity.

Over time, I’ve explored luthiery, design, sculpture, and art. Every project has been a chance to refine my aesthetic and care for every detail with dedication. Precision and meticulous finishing are among my strengths, but what also defines me is a sense of maturity in design: the ability to draw and build objects, works, and spaces in a conscious and functional way.

I enjoy listening to people, understanding their needs, and turning every idea into something original and tailor-made. I believe in the power of ideas—in a hands-on, ingenious creativity capable of tackling both the finest details and the most complex structures.

After finishing school, I moved to Venice, where I worked as a carpenter and set designer. I collaborated with architecture firms and international artists, staying true to wood as my primary material, while also experimenting with glass, iron, and leather. In this city—so rich in art and history—I held my first exhibitions, both as an artisan and as an artist.

Today, I continue to design and create objects that are born from a balance between technique and imagination, between roots and exploration.