Umberto Bellardi Ricci is a New York- based German-Italian designer, sculptor, and architect working across furniture, lighting, and interiors, focusing on commissions for private clients in the U.S. and internationally. Bellardi Ricci’s practice revolves around the interplay of functionality and form, exploring the spatial aspect of sculpture through the lens of architecture, , while celebrating the juxtaposition of industrial elements with delicate textures. Moving between collectible and spatial design, Bellardi Ricci approaches objects and interiors as part of the same architectural language. His work has been exhibited globally and widely published in national and international press, with features in The New York Times, AD, Vogue, Wallpaper, Elle Decor, and Ark Journal, among others.