It all began with Fernando and Maddalena De Padova importing American and Scandinavian furniture, and continued with the production of furnishings which, starting from the 1980s, defined the style of an era.
De Padova contrasted the lightness and luminosity of welcome modern furniture to the antique furniture, in dark wood, and the somber homes of the Milanese bourgeoisie of those years. And it hasn’t stopped since.
The origins of De Padova
Iconic designs
De Padova is distinguished by its clean and modern design, a chic look made up of a diverse range of furnishings. From sofas and other upholstered pieces, to chairs, tables, lighting and various complements, the catalogue is full of timeless solutions to choose from.
Square 16
The Square 16 couch is a modern and well-balanced re-edition of the De Padova historical archive, with geometric features and squared lines.
It has slim steel feet with a 1960s vibe, a soft, regular seat that is especially comfy, and edges with unusual seams. It is the ideal choice for diverse living room arrangements, both the fabric and leather versions, and especially in the modular combinations.
Tattomi
Bed, chaise longue, and armchair. The full package in a single concept. Designers Ingo Maurer and Jan Armgardt created the Japanese-inspired project; the position of the various frame components can be adjusted and tilted for reading or napping, for an unexpected overnight visitor, or merely for watching a movie, alone or with others. It’s incredibly cozy in every situation.
Louisiana
Excellence in design, artisanal craftsmanship, and raw materials. Vico Magistretti created Louisiana, an armchair that was modeled after a saddle. The leather ages well, and the stitching mimics the saddle’s rounded contours.
The detachable inner lining is finished with cotton tape. The world’s most comfortable relaxing area is right at home, created with an armchair and a pouf.
Elementi
A collection of spheres with various circumferences, freedom in composition, and flexibility in hierarchy and installation.
The collection’s components, whether used separately or in combination, flow freely around a thin metal rod that has been matte-black lacquered.
They produce warm light and can be muted whether used as a table lamp or suspension lamp.
Rokumaru
Japanese designer Nendo uses oriental symbolism and the combination of the Japanese words roku (six) and maru to interpret nature as six branches that resemble the rays of an imagined perimeter (circle).
The Rokumaru coat rack is a metaphorical tree, with angled “branches” just waiting for coats and jackets to hang on them.
Present and future
In 2015, De Padova together with Boffi decided to create a group aiming at being a reference point in the field of luxury design.
Today, this “holding” counts the presence of:
- DePadova, contemporary and timeless furniture solutions, both indoor and outdoor;
- Boffi, for kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobe systems;
- ADL, for everything door-related;
- Time & Style Edition, a collection of contemporary Japanese furniture;
- MA/U Studio, modular shelving systems with a modern Scandinavian aesthetic.
Recent collaborations with outstanding architects and designers – the most recent one being the collection “Everyday life by Paul Smith” – are focused on giving to the refined understatement that distinguishes DePadova an always different, yet sleek and coherent, twist.
