White exclusive kitchen made of wood - Modenese

Exclusive classic Italian kitchens and furniture combined with Baroque and Renaissance styles are 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 on this brand for 200 years!

A sip of 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 woodworking. 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 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, solid old craftsmanship that was essential at the time. From this seed, great multi-generational manufactories emerged. 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 remains faithful to its traditional style, even if the produced furniture changes slightly according to buyers. This truly shapes an elite 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 handmade production. This is their alphabet and foundation, which ultimately determines where they stand now and what they aim for.

Elegant kitchens and 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. 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 allowed for increased recognition and 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 exclusive 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-class furniture for stylish interiors. A lot of classic, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and Baroque. That is exactly Modenese.

Italian furniture for elegant and classic interiors – what does the production look like?

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 inserts and veneer, only selected materials are used: radica (the part of the tree near the root), walnut, ash, mahogany, ensuring that the furniture surfaces are elegant and refined.In the next stage, experienced carpenters prepare raw, hand-carved furniture. The entire wood carving process is carried out entirely by hand using traditional carpentry tools. On the table surfaces, charming intarsia inlays are made from various materials: small pieces of different types of wood, marble, and mother-of-pearl are inlaid into the wooden surface, creating a rich palette of colors and a variety of wood textures. The prepared, unpolished, carved wooden furniture is then sent to the finishing workshop. During the coloring and finishing of the furniture composition, artisans use special spray diffusers to ensure that the color is as even as possible, matching the client’s chosen 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 leaf materials. Throughout the entire production process, gilding is done by hand: artisans apply a special glue 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 shine and density of the gold decoration, artisans use anywhere from 2-3 to dozens of layers of gold in this procedure! In the next stage of furniture decoration, talented artists, graduates of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts, hand-paint the furniture, fulfilling even the most secret dreams of clients. Classic Venetian scene 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 decorating, 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 experienced artisans and artists guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!