Luxurious Italian office furniture - Modenese

Exclusive Italian classic furniture combined with Baroque and Renaissance styles is the hallmark of Modenese. Their passion for beautifully crafted Italian furniture begins with a deep respect for original craftsmanship and sophistication. 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 the many people who have worked on this brand for 200 years!

A bit of history – because only then can we understand the purpose of producing elite 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. This was solid, traditional craftsmanship, essential at that time. From this seed, fascinating multi-generational manufactories emerged. Their rhythm was set 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 luxury brands – consistency and tradition!

An 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 today and what they aim for.

Exclusive classic-style furniture from Italy – changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Today, the company’s success is driven not only 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 brand recognition and enabled the design of increasingly new collections that conquer the world.

In recent years, the number of factory employees has grown, now comprising a team of young professionals who love Italian design and exclusive 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. Lots of classic elements, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque influences. 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 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 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 table tops, 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 diverse textures of wood.

Unpolished, carved wooden furniture is sent to the finishing workshop. During the staining and finishing process, 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 production process, gilding is done manually: 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 level of gloss and density of the gold decoration, artisans use 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 Venice Academy of Fine Arts, hand-paint the furniture, fulfilling the most secret dreams of clients. Traditional Venetian scene motifs appear on wardrobe doors, while vibrant floral patterns bloom on table surfaces. Artists will paint 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, artisan carving processes, woodwork, and the meticulous work of experienced artisans and artists guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!