exterior facade of Palazzo Molteni
Exterior facade of Molteni&C’s Palazzo Molteni.

Molteni&C Embarks On A New Chapter With Palazzo Molteni

Coming off its 90th anniversary in 2024, Italian luxury furniture and design company Molteni&C recently opened Palazzo Molteni, a breathtaking pavilion in the heart of Milan. Just steps from Piazza della Scalla at number 9 Via Manzoni, this historic seven-story building interiors were recently reimagined by designer Vincent Van Duysen for the modern era, tracing Molteni&C‘s origins in 1934 and growth thereafter.

First built in the late 19th century as the home of an art and design collector, the locale underwent a sweeping redesign by renowned Italian architects Giuseppe Mentasti and Stefano Lissoni in 1922, fusing Liberty influences and neoclassical elements. The most recent refresh reimagines the eclectic, roughly 32,291-square-foot space as neither a showroom nor a shop. Rather, Palazzo Molteni is a flexible location that expands the Molteni&C identity and values. Preserving the intimate character details typical of many buildings in Milan, Palazzo Molteni invites visitors to journey through its seven floors, each offering a different experience. The top two levels house the Molteni Galleria, which serves as part of the corporate headquarters and a space for cultural gatherings.

Thanks to its versatility, Palazzo Molteni is a place where aficionados can observe a grand, open showcase of Italian furniture and design, while simultaneously learning more about Molteni&C’s important influence on the industry.

exterior facade of Palazzo Molteni
Exterior facade of Molteni&C’s Palazzo Molteni.
image of stairs leading into the palazzo
The stairs leading from the reception area into the palazzo.
closeup of arched window etched into the side of palazzo
Closeup of the window from the historic central courtyard.

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