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The timeless charm of 20th Century Italian Design
italian mid century furniture and decor exclusively HAND-PICKED for you
Designitalia Mid Century carefully selects unique Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture from Italy and Europe, spanning from the Art Deco Period up to the early 2000s. Most of our upholstery furniture is meticulously restored and reupholstered with new material, while wooden furniture is preserved with its natural vintage details to ensure authenticity and value. The pieces are treated with respect, maintaining their natural state with minimum restoration, honoring the imperfections and signs of time. The creative work that lives and matures is strengthened by time, and every historic piece deserves integrity and natural preservation. Our website showcases original and authentic collector pieces, including Italian Art Deco furniture, Italian Mid Century furniture, antique pieces, and home decor accent accessories. At Designitalia Mid Century Modern, we believe in the preservation and celebration of history through timeless and valuable pieces. You can find more information by reading our frequently asked questions here
restoration of our italian mid century furniture
When needed, we restore each piece to its natural beauty with the help of an experienced Italian restorer.
“For over three generations our family has been restoring antique furniture as well as 'modernariato'- otherwise known as mid-century modern. To this day, we are still very passionate in our efforts to maintain the same standards of craftsmanship of the original manufacturers when restoring these little works of art.
In our restoration projects, we use no industrial machinery, almost all our tools are the very same ones used at the original time of manufacture and throughout the process, we follow the original furniture makers' methodology- down to the final layer of varnishing and lacquering.
Although our pieces may appear 'new' after a restoration project, our paramount concern is to maintain the original integrity of the piece as dictated by the designer and manufacturer. With the exception of parts that are beyond repair and may impede everyday use - locks, handles, and padding- we substitute no parts. And, because we believe every piece has a history and a life story to tell, we leave the smallest imperfections to remind you. ”
UPHOLSTERY SERVICES
Our collection of 20th Century sofas and chairs are typically newly upholstered unless they are in excellent condition. Skilled Italian upholsterers perform the upholstery work in their laboratories located in Italy. Please note that we do not offer upholstery services separately.
Our team of experts carefully restores most of the upholstered furniture pieces we purchase. Our upholsterers meticulously follow each necessary step to revitalize these furniture pieces while honoring their history and unique features. The interiors are also restored as needed with new padding, foam filling, and anything else deemed necessary by our upholsterers.
We source Designer Mid Century Sofas from renowned Italian designers of the 20th Century period such as Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani, Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti, Marco Zanuso, Mario Bellini, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and many others.
About Us
Our company, CGS Group Inc, has been actively involved in the furniture industry since 1988. We promote, sell, and sponsor Italian furniture brands in the American market. Starting as an agency and consulting firm for Italian furniture manufacturers looking to expand to the USA, we have evolved into a direct retailer for trade businesses and consumers. We operated a boutique retail loft in the Chelsea district for over 7 years before moving to a gallery in the artists' district loft in Jersey City, NJ, strategically located close to Manhattan.
Lucio, the founder, has always had a passion for design. He spent his early years in Italy, dividing his time between Rome and Milan. After graduating in law from the University of Urbino, Italy, he worked as a regional manager for Alitalia Airlines, Fidinam, and Medio Banca, which took him to many different countries across the globe, from Belgium to India, Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and finally, the United States. His extensive travels and exposure to diverse cultures allowed him to appreciate local arts and culture even more. His passion for design led him to work as a sales representative for several Italian furniture companies in the USA market, including B&B Italia, Maxaalto, Iconic company Meccani, Misuraemme, Arflex, and many more. Eventually, he decided to open his own showroom in the heart of Chelsea in Manhattan, which operated for many years. Later, he shifted his focus to Mid Century design and opened his own gallery, outsourcing Mid Century Italian furniture from major Italian 20th Century Designers.
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