Chased chandeliers
A wide range of handworked copper chandeliers, each featuring unique chasing that sets every piece apart. The decorative work follows artisan tradition.
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Producers · Ruffano (LE)
Artisan workshop for copper and brass work in Ruffano, in Salento
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027ID 26400
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The place
In the Rame Rossa Pappadà workshop in Ruffano, Paolo Davide Pappadà preserves an age-old art passed down from father to son across several generations. The only artisan in Salento to keep alive the tradition of working red copper and brass, he creates unique pieces entirely by hand following ancient rules: chased chandeliers, kitchen cookware, hoods, fireplace fittings, mailboxes and home décor. Every creation is made to measure, a testament to skill and passion for a rare craft.
The roots
Why you can trust it
Rame Rossa Pappadà is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Paolo Davide Pappadà is the heir to a long artisan tradition passed down from father to son across several generations.
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Enter the mapIn the making · How it is made
Every creation is born from the manual working of copper and brass, following traditional rules handed down over time. The metal is shaped, chased and finished with gestures that demand skill and patience.
Each piece is unique, made to measure for the customer. The design starts from specific needs, turning them into objects that combine function and aesthetic value.
The workshop also restores objects in red copper and brass, giving new life to antique pieces through conservative techniques that respect their original integrity.
What is made here
Services and features
A wide range of handworked copper chandeliers, each featuring unique chasing that sets every piece apart. The decorative work follows artisan tradition.
Copper pots and kitchen utensils made in the traditional way. The cookware combines the metal's thermal properties with the quality of artisan craftsmanship.
Kitchen hoods and fireplace accessories in copper and brass. Each piece is designed to measure to fit seamlessly into domestic spaces.
Copper and brass pieces for the home, from mailboxes to decorative objects. The workshop also offers online sales with direct delivery.
What visitors say
«The confirmation of Italian excellence, the mastery with which he creates these works of art is sublime. Every time I come to Salento.. I can't leave without at least one piece»
«If you're looking for the now rare touch of a true artisan, you can't miss visiting this old and traditional workshop of copper masters, where genuine works of art fill every corner.»
«The transformation of a noble material into true works of art. Unmatched warmth and kindness!»
«A craftsman of incomparable skill and disarming warmth.»
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