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The Store
Palazzo Molteni is situated in the vibrant heart of Milan, just steps from Piazza della Scala at number 9 Via Manzoni. The historic, 7-story building was erected in the late 19th century as a neoclassical residence for a prominent Milanese family and underwent a sweeping redesign in the Art Nouveau style by renowned Italian architects Giuseppe Mentasti and Stefano Lissoni in 1922.
The monumental entrance to Palazzo Molteni
The entrance hall and the iconic iron gate leading into the building – a distinctive feature designed by Vincent Van Duysen
Freshly reimagined for the contemporary era by Vincent Van Duysen, the space now serves as an Urban Pavilion—an inviting and eclectic meeting place and a destination for design. Presenting an experimental formula, the palazzo is neither a true Flagship Store nor just a showroom or shop, but a place where the Molteni&C culture of quality living takes center stage.
The top two floors house the Molteni Galleria, a part of the corporate headquarters and serving as a space for events and cultural gatherings.
The reception area, where the grid structure of the gate is echoed by the onyx wall
The stairs leading from the reception area into the palazzo
“This palazzo is the best expression of what Milan means”
— Vincent Van Duysen
The historic central courtyard with its glass rooftop
View from the first floor overlooking the architecture of the courtyard
The central courtyard, transformed into an indoor room thanks to its large, glass roof. The room’s design incorporates the original pilasters and friezes from the building’s internal façade
Palazzo Manzoni preserves an intimate, subtly understated character so typical of buildings in Milan. Vincent Van Duysen imagined a journey through the building's seven floors in a sequence of very different spaces that echo the original layout of the historic residence. As a whole, it embodies an ecosystem of reciprocal enhancement between art and design to create a grand, open showcase of Italian lifestyle.
View over the central courtyard and its graphic grid glass rooftop
Detail of the grid glass rooftop looking into the central courtyard
Collection
Molteni&C Collections offer exceptional design supported by elite craftsmanship for every room of the home or hospitality space.
The living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen, and in-between spaces are all enriched by the multiple design perspectives and ‘Made in Italy’ manufacturing tradition that Molteni&C offers through the Indoor, Outdoor, and Kitchen Collections.
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