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NINE DECADES OF ‘MADE IN ITALY’ EXCELLENCE

90TH YEARS OF MOLTENI&C

Molteni&C was born in Giussano in 1934, in the heart of Italy's furniture district. By 1947, what began as Angelo and Giuseppina Molteni’s artisan workshop had grown into a factory employing more than 60 craftspeople.

<p><strong>1947</strong></p><p>CRAFTSMEN AND WORKERS OF ANGELO MOLTENI FURNITURE-MAKING FIRM&nbsp;</p>

1947

CRAFTSMEN AND WORKERS OF ANGELO MOLTENI FURNITURE-MAKING FIRM 

<p><strong>1941</strong></p><p>GIUSEPPINA AND ANGELO MOLTENI, GIUSSANO</p>

1941

GIUSEPPINA AND ANGELO MOLTENI, GIUSSANO

In 1955, a Molteni&C chest of draws by Swiss architect Werner Blaser won first prize at the inaugural Mostra Selettiva International Furniture Competition in Cantù. Embodying a clean, modern aesthetic, the design set a standard that the company has never abandoned.

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      Molteni&C S.p.A. - Via Rossini 50 20833 Giussano, MB, Italy - Share Capital: EUR 7,500,000 fully paid-up - R.E.A. No. 431710 - Monza and Brianza Companies Register No. 00809720154 - Monza Court - VAT No. IT00694950965 - Tax Code: 00809720154

      <p><strong>1959</strong><strong ><br bold="[object Object]"/></strong><strong>MHC.2</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; BOOKSHELF &nbsp; &nbsp;<em>YASUHIKO ITOH</em></p>

      1959
      MHC.2    BOOKSHELF    YASUHIKO ITOH

      <p><strong>WERNER BLASER</strong></p>

      WERNER BLASER

      Through the 1960s, Angelo Molteni helped found the Salone del Mobile — the Milan furniture fair that would become design's most important stage. In 1968, a young Luca Meda led an internal revolution within the company: the entire production shifted from classic to modern deigns suitable for mass production and crafted using machinery from Germany. This decisive act would define the company's identity from that point forward.

      <p><strong>1988</strong></p><p><strong>CAPOTAVOLA</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; TABLE &nbsp; &nbsp;<em>LUCA MEDA</em></p>

      1988

      CAPOTAVOLA    TABLE    LUCA MEDA

      <p><strong>1988</strong></p><p><strong>CAPOTAVOLA</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; TABLE &nbsp; &nbsp;<em>LUCA MEDA</em></p>

      1988

      CAPOTAVOLA    TABLE    LUCA MEDA

      The 1970's introduced the Molteni&C Contract Division, a wing of the company devoted to close collaborations with architects, developers, and designers to create bespoke solutions for the world's most prestigious private residential and public hospitality and cultural spaces.

      VVD    KITCHEN    VINCENT VAN DUYSEN

      The year 1979 saw a major expansion of the Molteni&C product range when the brand acquired Dada, elevating kitchen design to new heights. Dada, originally founded by Angelo Garavaglia in 1926, is synonymous with advanced technological solutions and seamless design in the kitchen, the heart of the home. The company name lives on through Dada Engineered, a seal of innovation that certifies our rigorous standard of excellence and care in kitchen technology and design.

      <p><strong>VVD</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; KITCHEN &nbsp; &nbsp;<em>VINCENT VAN DUYSEN</em></p>

      VVD    KITCHEN    VINCENT VAN DUYSEN

      In the 1980's, Molteni&C joined legendary Italian architect Aldo Rossi in the complete redesign of the city of Genoa's Carlo Felice Theater. This exclusive collaboration marked a turning point in the company's deepening investment in complex architectural contract projects.

      1973

      MONK    CHAIR    TOBIA SCARPA

      2025

      MONK    CHAIR    TOBIA SCARPA

      The decades that followed brought some of the most significant collaborations in Italian design history — Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Aldo Rossi, Jean Nouvel, Patricia Urquiola — each leaving a permanent mark on Molteni&C. In 1994, the company received the Compasso d'Oro for its career: recognized, in the jury's words, as one of the "key players of Italian furniture culture."

      2025

      MONK SKETCH    TOBIA SCARPA

      In 2010, the Molteni&C Heritage Collection was inaugurated with the signing of an exclusive agreement with the Gio Ponti Archives. Through this agreement, a curated selection of Gio Ponti designs are brought back to elevate present-day design visions.

       

      Vincent Van Duysen is appointed Creative Director of Molteni&C in 2016, bringing a minimalist rigor shaped by his Northern European roots and a devoted passion for Italy to the cultivation of the brand’s global image and retail concepts.

      Knowledge is not enough anymore. We have a magnificent obsession for quality — every day and in every detail.

      Carlo Molteni President & CEO Molteni Group

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      <p><strong>MOLTENI MINDS</strong></p><p>THE GREATEST MINDS IN DESIGN WORKING TOWARD A SINGLE VISION</p>

      MOLTENI MINDS

      THE GREATEST MINDS IN DESIGN WORKING TOWARD A SINGLE VISION

      <p><strong>THE MOLTENI COMPOUND</strong></p><p>A HUB FOR DESIGN, CREATED BY DESIGNERS</p>

      THE MOLTENI COMPOUND

      A HUB FOR DESIGN, CREATED BY DESIGNERS

      <p><strong>PALAZZO MOLTENI</strong></p><p>INSPIRATION FOR THE WHOLE HOME</p>

      PALAZZO MOLTENI

      INSPIRATION FOR THE WHOLE HOME

      <p><strong>PROJECTS</strong></p><p>CUSTOM DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR ICONIC PROPERTIES WORLDWIDE</p>

      PROJECTS

      CUSTOM DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR ICONIC PROPERTIES WORLDWIDE

      <p><strong>SUSTAINABILITY</strong></p><p>QUALITY THAT ENDURES</p>

      SUSTAINABILITY

      QUALITY THAT ENDURES

      <p><strong>CULTURE</strong></p><p>DESIGN IN DIALOGUE</p>

      CULTURE

      DESIGN IN DIALOGUE

      <p><strong>MOLTENI ICONS</strong></p><p>THE HALLMARKS OF MOLTENI&amp;C</p>

      MOLTENI ICONS

      THE HALLMARKS OF MOLTENI&C

      <p><strong>HISTORY</strong><br />NINE DECADES OF ‘MADE IN ITALY’ EXCELLENCE</p>

      HISTORY
      NINE DECADES OF ‘MADE IN ITALY’ EXCELLENCE