Italian dining room furniture sets - Modenese

Elite Italian classic 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 extensive knowledge and skills passed down through generations of artisans. It is the key to their international success, which undoubtedly includes recognition and respect from the most discerning clients. It is a kind of homage to many people who have worked on this brand for 200 years!

A few words about history — because only then can we understand the purpose of creating 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, 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 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, fascinating multi-generational manufactories emerged. Their rhythm was driven 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 their traditional style, even if the produced furniture changed slightly according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes an elite brand — consistency and tradition!

Very important factors behind Modenese’s class are three unchanging aspects: baroque classicism, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handmade 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, when after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Modenese Gastone’s production became known in Russia and the CIS countries. This allowed for increased recognition and the design of increasingly new collections that are conquering the world.

In recent years, the number of {manufactory|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 they all speak 16 languages. Modenese is a true heritage of Italian craftsmanship — a multi-generational brand producing top-tier furniture for stylish interiors. A lot of classic elements, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque style. That’s 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, only selected materials like radica (the part of the tree near the root), walnut, ash, and mahogany are used for inlays and veneers, 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 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 surfaces, creating a rich palette of colors and a variety of wood textures.

Unpolished, carved wooden furniture is handed over to the finishing workshop. During the staining and finishing process, craftsmen use special spray diffusers to ensure the color matches the sample finish selected by the client as closely as possible. 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 techniques. Throughout the entire production process, gilding is done manually: artisans apply a special adhesive to the decorated surface and cover it with a fine sheet of gold (or silver, etc.). Then, using a special stiff brush, tiny pieces of gold leaf are pressed into the wooden surface. Depending on the desired gloss and density of the gold decoration, craftsmen may apply from 2-3 up 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, 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 genuine and sincere luxury.

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