A tasteful set of furniture for offices - Modenese

Elegant Italian classic furniture combined with Baroque and Renaissance styles is the hallmark of the Modenese manufactory. Their passion for beautifully crafted Italian furniture begins with a deep respect for original craftsmanship and refinement. This stems from the extensive knowledge and skills passed down through generations of artisans. It is the key to their international success, which is undoubtedly their recognition and respect among the most discerning clients. It is a kind of homage to the many people who have worked for this brand for over 200 years!

A few words about history – because only then can we understand the meaning of producing luxurious Italian classic furniture

The story begins in northern Italy, in the small village of Casale di Scodosia, known for its tradition of wood processing. It is there that the Modenese Gastone luxury classic furniture factory is located. The factory is owned by the Modenese family, which has been operating in the wooden furniture industry since 1818. Family secrets and traditions have been passed down from father to son through 7 generations. And how did it all start?

In 1818, like most families in the area, Modenese established their own workshop and began producing what was needed in the nearby municipalities and towns—wooden agricultural tools. This was solid, traditional craftsmanship, essential at the time. From this seed, remarkable multi-generational manufactories arose. Their rhythm was set by simple tools and true craftsmen. After World War II, Modenese’s production gained great popularity not only locally but also abroad, especially in Germany. The family remains faithful to their traditional style, even if the produced furniture changes slightly according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes an elite brand – consistency and tradition!

Three key factors that have remained unchanged for many years underpin Modenese’s class: baroque classicism, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handcrafted production. This is their alphabet and foundation, ultimately determining where they stand now and what they aim for.

Elegant classic-style furniture from Italy – changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Today, the brand’s success is driven not only by Gastone Modenese’s three sons: Renzo, Renato, and Francesco – but also by his grandson Paride. All continue the family traditions and manage the factory. A significant milestone for the company occurred in the early 1990s, when, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Modenese Gastone’s production became known in Russia and the CIS countries. This increased brand recognition and enabled the design of increasingly new collections that are conquering the world.

In recent years, the number of factory employees has grown, now comprising a team of young professionals who love Italian design and elegant interiors. Today, Modenese Gastone is represented by people from 7 countries, and together they speak 16 languages. Modenese is a true heritage of Italian craftsmanship—a multi-generational brand producing top-class furniture for stylish interiors. Rich in classic elements, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque style. That is exactly what Modenese is.

Italian furniture for exclusive and classic salons – what does the production process look like?

The production of furniture at Modenese Gastone involves meticulous selection of high-quality wood and precise processing of natural wood by our artisans. Only valuable wood species are used: noble varieties such as cherry, walnut, oak, and ash; also, for inlays and veneer, only carefully selected materials like radica (the part of the tree near the root), walnut, ash, and mahogany are used, ensuring the furniture surfaces are elegant and refined.

In the next stage, experienced carpenters prepare raw, hand-carved furniture. The entire carving process is performed entirely by hand using traditional woodworking tools. The front surfaces of consoles and other furniture parts feature charming inlays made from various materials: small pieces of different types of wood, marble, and mother-of-pearl are inlaid into the wooden surface, creating a beautiful palette of colors and a variety of wood textures.

Unpolished, carved wooden furniture is sent to the finishing workshop. During the staining and finishing process, craftsmen use special spray diffusers to ensure that the color is as even as the finishing sample selected by the client. The lacquered furniture then proceeds to the next drying stage.

It's time to add some glamour to the furniture with gold, silver, bronze, and other leafing materials. Throughout the entire production process, gilding is done by hand: artisans apply a special adhesive to the decorated surface and cover it with a small piece of gold (or silver, etc.). Then, using a special stiff brush, tiny pieces of gilding are pressed into the wooden surface. Depending on the desired gloss and density of the gold decoration, artisans use from 2-3 up to dozens of layers of gold in this procedure!

In the next stage of furniture decoration, outstanding artists, graduates of the Venetian Academy of Fine Arts, hand-paint the furniture, bringing the most secret dreams of clients to life. Classic Venetian pictorial scenes appear on wardrobe doors, while vibrant floral patterns bloom on table surfaces. Artists will paint custom designs on the furniture surface upon request.

After lacquering and decoration, all stylish sofas, exclusive armchairs, poufs, chairs, bed headboards, and wall panels are upholstered with high-quality fabrics. Then, all furniture undergoes three quality control phases. This ultimately results in true and genuine luxury.

The quality of the wood, individual paint drying ovens, artisanal carving processes, woodworking, and the meticulous work of master craftsmen and artists guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!