White luxury kitchen in antique style - Modenese

Prestigious 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 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 the many people who have worked for this brand for 200 years!

A sip of history – because only then can we understand the essence 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. Classic, solid craftsmanship that was essential at the 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 great popularity not only locally but also abroad, primarily 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!

A very important factor behind Modenese’s class are three unchanging aspects: baroque classicism, solid wood as the primary material, and exclusively handmade production. These are their alphabet and foundation, ultimately determining where they stand 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 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 stylish interiors. Today, Modenese Gastone is represented by people from 7 countries, all speaking 16 languages together. Modenese is a true Italian craftsmanship heritage. A multi-generational brand producing top-class furniture for stylish interiors. A lot of classicism, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque elements. That is exactly what Modenese is.

Classic furniture and kitchens from Italy for luxury salons – what does the production look like?

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 are used for inlays and veneers: 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 tabletops, the front surfaces of consoles and other furniture parts feature charming marquetry 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 rich palette of colors and a variety of wood textures. The prepared, unpolished, carved wooden furniture is then transferred to the finishing workshop. During the coloring and finishing of the furniture, artisans use special spray diffusers to ensure that the color is as even as the sample finish selected by the client. The lacquered furniture then proceeds to the next drying stage. It is time to add some sparkle to the furniture using gold, silver, bronze, and other leaf 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 small piece of gold (or silver, etc.). Then, using a special stiff brush, tiny gilding pieces are pressed into the wooden surface. Depending on the desired gloss 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 at Modenese Gastone, talented artists, graduates of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts, hand-paint the furniture to realize the most secret dreams of clients. Classic Venetian scene illustrations appear on wardrobe doors, while vibrant floral patterns bloom on the tabletops. Artists will paint custom designs on the furniture surfaces 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, artisan carving and woodworking processes, and the meticulous work of master craftsmen and artists guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!