The Giovanni Baccani shop is a historic business of great importance to Florentine craftsmanship. Since its inception, the shop has produced and sold items that follow the city’s artistic traditions. Its main products include frames, painted boxes, vintage prints, chandeliers, and many other wooden objects. All these items are hand-crafted using high-quality materials.
Giovanni Baccani founded the shop in 1903. Today, the fourth generation of the family still manages the business. The premises preserve the original furnishings of the past. The furniture and interior decorations have remained unchanged over time, creating an atmosphere typical of the early 20th century.
International customers know this store as “The Blue Shop.” This nickname comes from the blue fabric that covers the wooden walls. This special color makes the shop easily recognizable and highlights the beauty of the objects on display.
In 1959, Giovanni Baccani was awarded the title of Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana (Knight of the Italian Republic). He received this honor for promoting the beauty of Florence worldwide through the production of artistic postcards and Christmas cards. The shop is still located today at 22/R Borgo Ognissanti and remains a landmark for Florentine craftsmanship.
