Fascinating Italian furniture for classic interiors - Modenese

Exclusive Italian classic furniture combined with Baroque and Renaissance styles is 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 vast 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 many people who have worked for this brand for 200 years!

A sip of history – because only then can we understand the essence of producing elegant 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. Classic, sturdy craftsmanship that was essential at the time. From this seed, fascinating multi-generational manufactories arose. Their rhythm was dictated 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 remains faithful to their traditional style, even if the produced furniture changes slightly according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes an exclusive brand – 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 handcrafted production. This is their alphabet and foundation, ultimately determining where they stand now and what they aim for.

Elite 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 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, 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 classic elements, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and Baroque style. That is exactly what Modenese is.

Italian furniture for classic salons and interiors – 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.

Next, experienced carpenters prepare raw, hand-carved furniture. The entire carving process is performed entirely by hand using traditional carpentry tools. The table tops, consoles, and other furniture parts feature charming marquetry 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 rich palette of colors and diverse wood textures.

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

It’s time to add some splendor to the furniture with gold, silver, bronze, and other leafing materials. Throughout the entire production process, gilding is done manually: artisans apply a special adhesive to the decorated surface and cover it with a tiny piece of gold (or silver, etc.). Then, using a special stiff brush, the small gilding pieces 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 process!

In the next stage of furniture decoration at Modenese Gastone, talented artists, graduates of the Venetian 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, and 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 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, as well as the meticulous work of skilled artisans and artists, guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!