Tasteful Italian furniture for the apartment - Modenese

Exclusive 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, undoubtedly recognized and respected by the most discerning clients. It is a kind of homage to many people who have worked on this brand for 200 years!

Some words about history – because only then can we understand the meaning of producing exclusive 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 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, solid craftsmanship that was essential at the time. From this seed, magnificent multi-generational manufactories were born. 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, primarily in Germany. The family has always remained faithful to its traditional style, even if the produced furniture changes slightly 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 classicism, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handmade production. This is their alphabet and foundation, which ultimately determines where they are now and what they aim for.

Luxury classic furniture from Italy – changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Today, the brand’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 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, now comprising a team of young professionals who love Italian design and luxurious interiors. Today, Modenese Gastone is represented by people from 7 countries, all speaking 16 languages. Modenese is a true Italian craftsmanship heritage. 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.

Classic Italian furniture for luxury salons – 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 in the manufacturing process: noble varieties such as cherry, walnut, oak, and ash; also, for inlays and veneer, 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 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 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 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 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, 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, and vibrant floral patterns bloom on table tops. 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, artisanal carving and wood processing techniques, and the meticulous work of outstanding artisans and artists guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!