Looking Back at Molteni's 80-Year History Through Photos | MOLTENI&C TOKYO Gallery
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March 30, 2015

Looking Back at Molteni's 80-Year History Through Photos | MOLTENI&C TOKYO Gallery

A timeline chronicling 80 years of Molteni. What began as a small workshop has, over eight decades, grown into a leading international Italian furniture manufacturer. Today, the group comprises four companies: Molteni&C for home furnishings, Dada for kitchens, UniFor for office furniture, and Citterio, specializing in office furniture and partitions.
Angelo Molteni, founder of Molteni, and his cabinetmakers in front of the factory in 1947. The company was founded 13 years prior in Giussano, near Milan.
The exterior of the then Molteni headquarters in 1950. At this time, the company was renowned as a manufacturer of classic furniture, particularly for bedrooms.
Angelo Molteni, founder of Molteni, and Carlo Molteni.
The exterior of the Molteni factory in 1960. Italy was experiencing an economic boom, and the furniture and interior design industries, including Molteni, underwent significant transformation.
Angelo Molteni and the founders of the first Salone del Mobile (commonly known as Milan Furniture Fair) posing for a commemorative photo at the event in 1961.
An illustration by Italian architect And Rossi for Molteni in 1989. Around this time, the company was embracing globalization and seeking to expand its sales channels internationally.
The exterior of Dada SpA, Molteni's kitchen division, flagship store in New York in 2008.
In 2010, Molteni launched a new project named "Molteni&C QallaM project." Inspired by the legs of the "DIAMOND" table designed by Patricia Urquiola, the company established the "Quality Museum" exhibition space at its headquarters. This initiative aimed to convey the company's commitment to quality through a series of photobooks and spatial installations. The photo shows an installation as part of this project.
The showroom within the Molteni headquarters, designed by the globally renowned Italian designer Ron Gilad in 2014. Commonly known as the "Glass Cube," it not only displays historical products but also features installations utilizing the latest technology, such as projection mapping.
The "505" modular system, a signature product of Molteni, was introduced in 1972. Around this time, the company began focusing on contemporary design and expanding its contract business.
The "505" modular system, a signature product of Molteni, was introduced in 1972. Around this time, the company began focusing on contemporary design and expanding its contract business.
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80 Years of Molteni: A Photographic Journey Through History | MOLTENI&C TOKYO Gallery

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