Exclusive Italian cuisine - Modenese

Luxurious classic Italian kitchens combined with Baroque and Renaissance styles are the hallmark of the Modenese brand. Their passion for beautifully crafted Italian furniture begins with a deep respect for original craftsmanship and refinement. This stems from 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 Luxury 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. Classic, solid craftsmanship that was essential at the time. From this seed, fascinating multi-generational manufactories emerged. Their rhythm was dictated by simple tools and true craftsmen. After World War II, Modenese’s production gained popularity not only locally but also abroad, especially in Germany. The family remains faithful to their traditional style, even if the produced furniture changes somewhat according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes luxury brands – 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. These are their ABCs and the foundation that ultimately determines where they stand now and where they are heading.

Exclusive Classic Style Furniture from Italy – Changes After the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Today, the company’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 employees at the manufactory 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, speaking 16 languages. Modenese is a true Italian craftsmanship heritage. A multi-generational brand producing top-tier furniture for stylish interiors. A lot of classicism, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and Baroque elements. That is exactly what Modenese is about.

Italian Kitchen Furniture for Exclusive and Classic Living Rooms – How Is Production Done?

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, only carefully chosen materials like radica (wood close to the root), walnut, ash, and mahogany are used for inlays and veneer, 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 surfaces, creating a beautiful palette of colors and a variety of wood textures.

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

It’s time to add a touch of splendor to the furniture with gold, silver, bronze, and other leafing materials. Throughout the production process, gilding is done manually: 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 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 at Modenese Gastone, talented artists, graduates of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts, hand-paint the furniture, bringing the most secret dreams of clients to life. 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 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 quality control phases. 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 experienced artisans and artists, guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!