Exclusive sets of Italian furniture for the office - Modenese

Elegant Italian classical 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 luxury Italian furniture in a classical 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 classical 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 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. This was solid, traditional craftsmanship essential at the time. From this seed, multi-generational manufactories of great quality emerged. Their rhythm was driven 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 has always remained faithful to their traditional style, even if the produced furniture changed slightly according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes luxury brands – consistency and tradition!

A very important factor behind Modenese’s class are three unchanging aspects: baroque classicism, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handmade production. These are their fundamentals and the basis that ultimately determine where they are now and where they aim to go.

Elegant classical 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 recognition allowed for 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 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. Lots of classic elements, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque style. That’s exactly what Modenese is.

Furniture from Italy for exclusive and classical salons – how is production carried out?

The production of furniture at Modenese Gastone involves careful 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 inlays and veneers, only selected materials are used: radica (the part of the tree close to the root), walnut, ash, mahogany, ensuring that the furniture surfaces are elegant and refined.

In the next stage, experienced carpenters prepare the 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 finishing workshop. During the staining and finishing of the furniture composition, craftsmen use special spray diffusers to ensure that the color is as uniform as possible, matching 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, craftsmen use anywhere from 2-3 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 tops. Artists will paint on the furniture surface according to the client's wishes.

After lacquering and decorating, 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. And 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 artisans and artists, guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!