Classic luxury cuisine from Italy - Modenese

Elite Italian classic kitchens combined with baroque and Renaissance styles are 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 recognition and respect from the most discerning clients. It is a kind of homage to the many people who have worked on this brand for 200 years!

A bit of history – because only then can we understand the meaning of producing elite 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 woodworking. It is there that the Modenese Gastone luxury classic furniture factory is located. The factory is owned by the Modenese family, who have been operating in the wooden furniture industry since 1818. Family secrets and traditions have been passed from father to son through 7 generations. And how did it all start?

In 1818, like most families in the area, Modenese set up their own workshop and began producing what was needed in the nearby municipalities and towns – wooden agricultural tools. Classic, solid craftsmanship that was essential at the time. From this seed, fascinating multi-generational manufactories arose. Their rhythm was driven by simple tools and true craftsmen. After World War II, Modenese’s production gained greater popularity not only locally but also abroad, especially in Germany. The family has always remained faithful to its 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 factors that have been constant for many years underpin Modenese’s class: baroque classicism, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handcrafted production. These are their ABCs and the foundation that ultimately determines where they stand today and what they aim for.

Exclusive kitchens and 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 together. 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 exclusive interiors. Today, Modenese Gastone is represented by people from 7 countries, all speaking 16 languages. Modenese is a true heritage of Italian craftsmanship. A multi-generational brand producing top-class furniture for stylish interiors. A lot of classicism, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque elements. That’s exactly what Modenese is.

Italian kitchen furniture for exclusive and classic salons – 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 varieties such as cherry, walnut, oak, and ash; also, for inserts and veneers, only carefully selected materials are used: radica (the part of the tree near the root), walnut, ash, 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 performed 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 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 techniques. Throughout the production process, gilding is done manually: 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 level of gloss and density of the gold decoration, artisans use anywhere from 2-3 to dozens of layers of gold in this procedure!

In the next stage of furniture decoration, talented artists, graduates of the Venetian Academy of Fine Arts, hand-paint the furniture, realizing the most secret dreams of clients. Traditional Venetian scenic motifs 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 and woodworking processes, and the meticulous work of experienced craftsmen and artists guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!