Classic Italian furniture for stylish interiors - Modenese

Luxurious classic Italian 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, undoubtedly recognized and respected by the most discerning clients. It is a kind of homage to the many people who have worked on this brand for 200 years!

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

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. That is, sturdy old craftsmanship that was essential at the time. From this seed, excellent multi-generational manufactories arose. Their rhythm was dictated by simple tools and true craftsmen. After World War II, Modenese’s production gained great popularity not only locally but also abroad, primarily in Germany. The family has always remained faithful to its traditional style, even if the furniture produced changes slightly according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes an elite brand – consistency and tradition!

An extremely important factor behind Modenese’s class are three unchanging aspects: Baroque classicism, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handcrafted production. This is their alphabet and foundation, ultimately determining where they stand today 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 not only driven 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, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, when 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, and now it is a team of young professionals who love Italian design and luxurious interiors. Today, Modenese Gastone is represented by people from 7 countries, and they all speak 16 languages together. Modenese is a true Italian craftsmanship heritage. A multi-generational brand producing top-class furniture for stylish interiors. Much classicism, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and Baroque style. That is exactly what Modenese is.

Italian furniture for luxury salons and interiors – how is production carried out?

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 in the manufacturing process: noble cherry, walnut, oak, and ash; also, for inlays and veneers, only selected materials are used: radica (the part of the tree close to the root), walnut, ash, and mahogany, ensuring that the furniture surfaces are elegant and refined.

In the next stage, experienced carpenters prepare raw, hand-carved furniture. The entire carving process is done entirely by hand using traditional carpentry 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 lacquer workshop. During the staining and finishing of the furniture composition, 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 sparkle 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 fine 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, craftsmen use anywhere from 2-3 to dozens of layers of gold in this process!

In the next stage of furniture decoration, outstanding artists—graduates of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts—hand-paint the furniture, fulfilling the most secret dreams of clients. Classic Venetian pictorial scenes appear on wardrobe doors, while vibrant floral patterns bloom on table tops. Artists will paint custom designs on the furniture surface according to the client's wishes.

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 phases of quality control. This ultimately results in true and genuine luxury.

The quality of the wood, individual paint drying ovens, artisanal carving and wood processing techniques, as well as the meticulous work of outstanding craftsmen and artists, guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!