Casa Campanini – Art Nouveau house in Milan, Italy
Casa Campanini is a striking example of Milanese Art Nouveau (known in Italy as Stile Liberty). The building, located at Via Bellini 11, exemplifies the opulent, organic style that defined the Art Nouveau movement in Italy during the turn of the 20th century.
Two large, highly expressive female statues flank the arched portal, sculpted by Michele Vedani. These semi-nude, idealized figures are entwined in flowing drapery and stylized floral forms, evoking mythological or symbolic muses of creativity, beauty, or nature—central themes in Art Nouveau. Their organic forms seem to emerge from the stone itself, blending seamlessly with the architecture.
The wrought iron gate under the arch displays flowing lines and floral motifs in a vivid teal-green color, typical of the Liberty palette. Above, the small balcony balustrade also showcases intricate ironwork with stylized natural patterns. Throughout the façade, you can see stone relief panels featuring floral, vegetal motifs. The building’s stucco and stone textures are contrasted with vivid, painted window frames and ironwork, showing the eclectic use of materials that characterize the style.