




Foteini Noti
Woodtales
Furniture decorator
Pireas, Greece
A new canvas for old furniture
- Foteini transforms vintage furniture by combining traditional restoration with a modern design perspective
- Every design she creates is a one-of-a-kind project, bringing a distinct identity and expression to every piece
- Her practice is informed by courses in technical and freehand drawing, alongside extensive seminars in contemporary design
In 2020, Foteini Noti made a pivotal career change, establishing her workshop in Piraeus, Greece, to focus on reimagining vintage furniture. “It was a conscious decision to listen to myself and pursue a creative path that felt closer to who I truly am,” she says. Motivated by a desire to give historic pieces new life, Foteini preserves the memories embedded in old objects while safeguarding traditional techniques that are at risk of being lost. Each project begins with honouring an object's history: she then approaches it as a canvas, ultimately infusing a part of herself into every creation. “Design allows me to bring all these elements together and reinterpret them in the present through my own identity and perspective,” she says.
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INTERVIEW
I first encountered this craft when I saw a vintage piece of furniture at an exhibition in Milan. Through design, it had been reimagined and adapted to the present day. That image inspired me to begin exploring ways to create contemporary visuals on objects from different eras, regardless of their intended use.
I love how my craft allows me to express myself freely, gain deeper self-understanding and build connections with people whose stories resonate with my own. There is a feeling of fulfilment, and often happiness, that comes with completing a piece that reflects my inner world.
People are surprised by how elements of their own personal history can be reflected in an object through forms, colours, and materials. They are moved by the unexpected emotions the object evokes, as well as by new perspectives they might never have imagined.
I am drawn to looking at objects from a new perspective, exploring what they make us feel as they transform and acquire a new identity and presence. In many ways, this mirrors our own journey as human beings: our opportunity to evolve and grow into who we want to be, while respecting our past and embracing the future with freedom, strength and openness.
Foteini Noti
Woodtales
Furniture decorator
Pireas, Greece
AVAILABILITY
By appointment only
PHONE
+30 6977737575
LANGUAGES
Greek, English, Italian
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