For over 90 years, Molteni&C has defined modern Italian luxury by seamlessly blending architectural precision with timeless sophistication. As a premier, family-run maison, the brand is renowned for a visionary approach that balances form and function through exceptional materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Every Molteni&C piece embodies a harmonious equilibrium, using cutting-edge technology to create furniture that transforms living spaces with effortless elegance and an unmistakable Italian soul.
The new Flagship Store is the result of a strategic partnership with Kitchen Infinity, Hong Kong’s trusted leader in premium home interiors for nearly 40 years. A specialist in bespoke service and quality craftsmanship, Kitchen Infinity provides the local expertise necessary to bring Molteni&C’s vision to the city’s most discerning residents. Located in the iconic CUBUS building, the showroom spans nearly 600 square metres. As a district that represents the heartbeat of Hong Kong’s modern identity, it provides a vibrant backdrop for a conceptual celebration of design.
Within its walls, the store features the works of legendary masters and contemporary visionaries, including Creative Director Vincent Van Duysen, Herzog & de Meuron, Foster + Partners, Jean Nouvel, and Christophe Delcourt. Designed with two street-facing windows that allow natural light to filter through, the bright and welcoming space is intended to feel like a cosy, evolving home. It offers architects and homeowners a dedicated hub for creativity and collaboration, where the boundary between a retail space and a private residence beautifully dissolves.
The showroom serves as a stage for the 2025 Collection, a 21st-century tribute to Milanese history. Upon entering the ground floor, guests are greeted by the fluid lines of Christophe Delcourt’s Emile modular sofa and Maylis coffee tables, set against the textured Arial boiserie by Studio Klass.
Nearby, visitors are welcomed by the iconic Monk chair, a 1973 masterpiece by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Originally designed for the country house of Carlo Molteni, the chair’s name evokes a pared-back, monastic aesthetic that prioritises simplicity and soul. Its construction features a seat and backrest crafted from two leather sections fitted over tubular steel for superior comfort. The structure is defined by two identical solid-wood frames—available in walnut, black oak, or coffee oak — that are joined by burnished-steel hubs.
As the path flows into the kitchen area, Vincent Van Duysen’s Intersection island leads the way, harmonising natural stone and wood. Within this sophisticated zone sits the Armani/Dada Midnight multifunctional bar cabinet, a collaboration with Giorgio Armani that brings high-fashion luxury to the culinary environment. This transitions into a dining area featuring the sleek Arc table by Foster + Partners and Jean Nouvel’s floating Graduate shelving system.
The first floor shifts toward intimacy and rest, where the Porta Volta armchairs by Herzog & de Meuron enter into a sophisticated dialogue with Vincent Van Duysen’s Augusto sofa and Louisa tables. The architectural depth of the level is further defined by the Ratio kitchen, which leads gracefully into the “Night Collection.” Within this curated space, the Gliss Master system and Aria fabric doors create a high-impact setting for the ultimate personal sanctuary.
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Dorothy HoCredit
Photo Courtesy of Molteni&C & Kitchen Infinity
