AK47 Design was founded in 2007 on the shores of Lake Como — by travellers with a passion for art and design who, by their own account, set out to create everyday objects that do not shy away from the extraordinary. The brand name derives from the Kalashnikov AK-47, whose acronym stands for an object engineered around the principles of material durability and longevity — the same values the company claims for its products. AK47 has specialised in design-led fire baskets, braziers and outdoor decorative objects, and is regarded as a reference brand in this segment within the European market.
The range covers wood-burning, gas and bio-ethanol fire features — in materials including corten steel, stainless steel, concrete and marble. Among the best-known models are Zero, Rondo, Ercole and Artù (in antique chestnut wood, suited to large outdoor settings such as hotel gardens and golf clubs). All pieces are handcrafted with industrial precision in Italy. The formal vocabulary is deliberately neutral, allowing the fire features to integrate into a wide range of outdoor concepts — from minimalist urban terraces to luxury hospitality environments.
For hospitality planners and interior designers, AK47 Design is relevant when sculptural, high-quality fire feature objects are sought as design anchors for the outdoor areas of hotels, bars, restaurants or private gardens.