Four Italian Design Brands You Should Know
Italy has long been synonymous with design — from couture fashion to iconic furniture and architectural finesse. At Milanese Interiors, four of Italy’s most respected interior brands are available under one roof, bringing Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and elegance into New Zealand homes. Whether you’re renovating a kitchen, refreshing a bedroom, or furnishing an entire home, these four names represent the pinnacle of function and form.
1. Ar-Tre Cucine – The Kitchen, Reinvented
Ar-Tre creates custom kitchens that blend precision engineering with refined aesthetics. Every kitchen is made to order in Treviso, Italy, using a combination of cutting-edge machinery and skilled craftsmanship. Their cabinetry features high-performance materials such as 28mm lacquered doors, powder-coated aluminium frames, magnetic backsplashes, and infrared lighting systems — all designed for durability, ease of use, and visual impact.
Ar-Tre’s kitchen systems are fully customisable and come pre-assembled, making the installation process smoother and faster. Whether you prefer sleek, minimal lines or warm timber textures, Ar-Tre delivers sophisticated design tailored to your space.
Known for:
Custom Italian-made kitchen cabinetry
Innovative materials and internal solutions
Seamless integration with appliances
High-end finishes with practical detail
2. Tomasella 1948 – Wardrobes and Storage with Architectural Flair
Tomasella is a household name in Italy for wardrobe systems, bedroom storage, and modular furniture. Their strength lies in their ability to combine architectural form with daily functionality. From the sculptural sliding panels of the Kelly wardrobe to the glass-integrated sophistication of the Metropolis + Drop combination, Tomasella wardrobes are more than just storage — they’re part of the room’s design language.
Available in a broad range of finishes — including fabric-textured melamine, glass, timber, and lacquer — Tomasella’s products are built to last and customisable to suit your lifestyle.
Known for:
Sliding and hinged wardrobes
Versatile storage systems
Elegant materials and clean detailing
Seamless lighting and display options
3. Sedit Italia – Dining with Design Intelligence
Sedit specialises in dining tables, chairs, and modular furniture that combines intelligent engineering with beautiful proportions. They offer extendable tables, sculptural legs, and contemporary materials such as ceramics, metals, and timber laminates. Designed to accommodate both everyday living and formal entertaining, Sedit’s furniture is highly functional without ever compromising on style.
Many of their pieces come in custom sizes and finishes, making them perfect for design-conscious homes that demand flexibility.
Known for:
Extendable dining tables and elegant seating
Ceramic, wood, and glass options
Contemporary silhouettes
Customisable features for compact or generous spaces
4. Ditre Italia – Soft Furnishings with Quiet Luxury
If you’re looking for a sofa that’s as comfortable as it is beautifully constructed, Ditre Italia delivers. Their sofas, beds, armchairs, and occasional furniture are designed with a fashion-forward sensibility, often drawing inspiration from tailoring and textile design. Attention to proportion, stitching detail, and upholstery choice is paramount.
Ditre's pieces offer a grounded, timeless feel — luxurious without being flashy. Perfect for creating calm, textural interiors with a refined European edge.
Known for:
Sofas, armchairs, beds, and soft furnishings
Tailored upholstery and elegant finishes
Versatile, modular designs
Timeless Italian comfort
Experience Them All at Milanese Interiors
These four brands represent the best of Italian interior design — innovative, reliable, and effortlessly stylish. Through Milanese Interiors, you now have access to all of these design icons. Whether you’re seeking a complete kitchen fit-out or one perfect piece, our design team can guide you through the options, show samples, create renders, and manage the entire process from Italy to installation.
Visit Residium and experience Italian design, curated for New Zealand living.
