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Discreet Alpine villas and historic landmark hotels in Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium embrace Molteni&C’s timeless elegance, marrying distinctive design with a warm feeling of home.
When snow dusts the mountain peaks and winter’s cozy mood overtakes the cities and villages of Europe, some of the continent’s most picturesque properties — old and new, private and public — take on a seasonal glisten captured perfectly in these four majestic retreats and hideaways featuring designs by Molteni&C.
Private Villa, St. Moritz, Switzerland
In collaboration with M2P Associati and architect Matteo Tartufoli, Molteni&C furnished this serene private villa set amidst the peaks of St. Moritz. Spread over multiple levels, the villa’s fluid floorplan creates a seamless dialog between the interior and exterior, where pieces from the Molteni&C Collection echo the contemporary aesthetic.
Private Villa, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Private Villa, St. Moritz, Switzerland
In the living room, two Paul sofas by Vincent Van Duysen as well as the 45˚ coffee tables by Ron Gilad serve as focal points to anchor the design.
Under a vaulted ceiling adjacent to the indoor plunge pool, the Pantalica daybed, stools, rug, and coffee table by Elisa Ossino create a peaceful space for calm repose.
Private Villa, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Private Villa, St. Moritz, Switzerland
On the expansive, ground-level terrace, pieces from the Outdoor Collection, including the Sway sofa and coffee tables by Yabu Pushelberg, the Petalo armchairs, Fairmount table, Picea side table, and Boboli chairs by Vincent Van Duysen, as well as the Pantalica Collection by Elisa Ossino offer the ideal balance of comfort and elegance immersed in nature.
Private Villa, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Private Villa, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Hotel Grace La Margna, St. Moritz, Switzerland
As a celebrated landmark in St. Moritz, Hotel Grace La Margna’s recent redevelopment by Divercity Architects in collaboration with interior designer Carole Topin showcases iconic Molteni&C designs and custom furnishings throughout.
Hotel Grace La Margna, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Hotel Grace La Margna, St. Moritz, Switzerland
From entry in the lobby, guests and visitors are greeted by the Lido sofa by Hannes Wettstein and Hubert coffee table by Vincent Van Duysen, as well as the Alisee coffee table by Matteo Nunziati, the Scriba writing desk by Patricia Urquiola, and the Chelsea chairs by Rodolfo Dordoni.
The hotel’s exquisite cigar lounge offers yet another encounter with emblematic designs by Molteni&C, including the Chelsea and Sutton chairs by Rodolfo Dordoni, the Margou armchair by Vincent Van Duysen, the Domino Next pouf and 505 Up Sideboard by Nicola Gallizia, the Ava bookcase by Foster + Partners, as well as the D.151.4 armchair by Gio Ponti, part of the Molteni&C Gio Ponti Collection.
Each design enters a seamless dialogue with the hotel’s Art Nouveau heritage.
Hotel Grace La Margna, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Hotel Grace La Margna, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Les Niveaux, Courmayeur, Italy
Located just minutes from the historic center, Les Niveaux is a residential village of seven exclusive villas overlooking the picturesque valley of Courmayeur. Natural materials of wood and stone define the construction, which blends Alpine tradition with interiors marked by a contemporary design ethos.
Les Niveaux, Courmayeur, Italy
Les Niveaux, Courmayeur, Italy
The VVD kitchen by Vincent Van Duysen warms the heart of the homes, setting the tone for the interiors with its clean lines and seamless function. Throughout each villa’s three levels, pieces such as Gio Ponti’s D.151.4 and D.154.2 armchairs create a unique dialogue with the mountain aesthetic, whilst the Turner sofa by Hannes Wettstein, Diamond table by Patricia Urquiola, and Outline chairs by Arik Levy bring refinement to the living and dining spaces. In the bedrooms, the Anton bed by Vincent Van Duysen, Palette rug by Nicola Gallizia, and Touch Down Unit desk by Studio Klass for UniFor complete the villa interiors with contemporary elegance.
Les Niveaux, Courmayeur, Italy
Les Niveaux, Courmayeur, Italy
Les Niveaux, Courmayeur, Italy
Les Niveaux, Courmayeur, Italy
Château de Mirwart, St. Hubert, Belgium
A medieval castle that has undergone countless iterations throughout the centuries, Château de Mirwart in St. Hubert, Belgium, has most recently been converted into an exclusive hotel featuring a fine dining restaurant and a spa. Molteni&C becomes a part of the history of this majestic property by furnishing various spaces throughout the hotel, including the Salon Blue reception bar, the Salle Polyvalent, the restaurant and billiard room, as well as select suites.
Château de Mirwart, St. Hubert, Belgium - Ph. Max Zambelli
Château de Mirwart, St. Hubert, Belgium - Ph. Max Zambelli
Within these hallowed walls, the décor features the Elain armchair, Louisa coffee tables, Hector library, and Adrien sideboard by Vincent Van Duysen. Additional designs include the D.859.1 table by Gio Ponti, the Surf sofa by Yabu Pushelberg, the Asterias table by Patricia Urquiola, the AVA table by Foster + Partners, and the Devon armchairs by Rodolfo Dordoni.
Every piece meets the grandeur of the property with its timeless essence.
Château de Mirwart, St. Hubert, Belgium - Ph. Max Zambelli
Château de Mirwart, St. Hubert, Belgium - Ph. Max Zambelli
Château de Mirwart, St. Hubert, Belgium - Ph. Max Zambelli
Château de Mirwart, St. Hubert, Belgium - Ph. Max Zambelli
From the cliffs of Amalfi to the quiet stone quarries of Sicily, these extraordinary retreats are proof of how Molteni&C brings Italian design excellence to places shaped by light, history, and a slower rhythm of life.
Ponti believed that architecture should serve the lives of its occupants, creating environments that inspire and enrich daily living, and all of the life that he imagined the house would contain is scribbled on to this large sheet of tracing paper.
The Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen has become synonymous with one word: serenity.
