The botanical atelier of Elisabetta Sonzini and her daughter Carolina is hidden in the heart of Milan, and has been there for over 20 years. Once the desired plant or flower has been created in copper, it is painted using a French technique from the 1700s, 'tôle peinte'. It takes a full day to create the smallest pieces, and much longer for anything bigger. The sculptural design to these objet d'art makes it the perfect statement piece for a console or mantel.