Living room set of Italian furniture - Modenese

Elegant Italian classic furniture combines baroque and Renaissance styles, and 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 for this brand for over 200 years!

A few words about history – because only then can we understand the meaning of producing luxurious 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 set up 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, multi-generational manufacturing enterprises arose. Their rhythm was dictated by simple tools and true craftsmen. After World War II, Modenese’s production gained great popularity not only on the local market, but also abroad, primarily in Germany. The family remains faithful to its traditional style, even if the produced furniture changes somewhat according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes an elite brand – consistency and tradition!

An important factor behind Modenese’s class are three unchanging aspects: baroque classic, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handcrafted production. This is their alphabet and foundation, which ultimately determines where they are now and what they aim for.

Elegant Italian classic furniture – 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, when after the fall of the Berlin Wall, 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 Italian craftsmanship heritage. A multi-generational brand producing top-class furniture for stylish interiors. Lots of classic, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque elements. That’s exactly what Modenese is.

Italian furniture for exclusive and classic 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 cherry, walnut, oak, and ash; also, for inlays and veneers, only selected materials are used: radica (the part of the tree near the root), walnut, ash, mahogany, ensuring the furniture surfaces are elegant and refined.

In the next stage, experienced carpenters prepare the raw, hand-carved furniture. The entire wood 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 finishing workshop. During the staining and finishing process, craftsmen use special spray diffusers to ensure that the color is as even as possible, matching the customer's chosen finish sample. 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 entire production process, gilding is done by hand: 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 gloss and density of the gold decoration, artisans 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, 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 scene motifs appear on wardrobe doors, while 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 master craftsmen and artists, guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!