Italian Living Rooms 2026: Furniture and Storage Systems from the Finest Brands
Contents: The living room as the home’s calling card · Sliding walls and storage systems: Rimadesio · Tables and consoles: Cattelan Italia · Living room sofas and armchairs: Longhi and Meridiani · Modular systems: Molteni&C and Poliform · Brand comparison · FAQ
The living room as the calling card of the home
If the bedroom is about privacy and the kitchen about functionality, then in the Italian tradition the living room fulfils the home’s representative role: it is where guests are welcomed and where the most prestigious interior pieces are displayed. Italian manufacturers conceive the living room not as a collection of individual items, but as a coordinated system: sliding partitions, modular shelving, seating arrangements and tables must be perceived as a single architectural gesture.
With Mebeltour, you gain direct access to factories in Brianza and Veneto—without showroom markups, with comprehensive support from material selection to installation.
Sliding walls and storage systems: Rimadesio
Founded in 1956 in Desio (Brianza) as the glass workshop of Luigi Riboldi and Francesco Malberti, Rimadesio has made glass craftsmanship the defining element of its DNA for the past seven decades. Today, Rimadesio offers modular systems for the living area: sliding glass doors, bookcases, walk-in wardrobes and partitions that visually expand spaces without weighing them down. The company manufactures 100% of its products in Italy and is present in 90 countries through monobrand showrooms.
For the living room, Rimadesio offers a zoning solution: a sliding glass wall separates the study or dining area without creating the feeling of an enclosed room.
Tables and Consoles: Cattelan Italia
Cattelan Italia was founded in 1979 by Giorgio and Silvia Cattelan, starting with marble coffee tables for export. Today, the brand produces dining and coffee tables, consoles, mirrors, display cabinets and shelving units in its distinctive sculptural aesthetic — metal and glass, positioned in the premium luxury segment. A detailed overview of models and prices is available on the page Cattelan Italia tables catalogue. Pictured is a table by another of our partners, Tonin Casa, from its stand at Salone del Mobile: a similar approach to the living room dining area, more about the brand — at Tonin Casa page.
Sofas and armchairs for the living room: Longhi and Meridiani
Longhi was founded in the mid-20th century by the Longhi brothers in Meda, at the heart of the Brianza furniture district. Beginning with small wooden tables, the company later expanded into upholstered furniture and aluminium door structures. Today, the factory works with wood, marble, stone and leather certified to environmental standards—Longhi sofas are distinguished by understated luxury and meticulous attention to comfort.
Meridiani, also based in Meda, is known for its minimalist sofas and armchairs that prioritise the comfort of the silhouette over decoration—a perfect choice for a contemporary-style living room.
Sofas and armchairs as a distinct major topic are explored in detail in the article Upholstered Furniture from Italy — here, we have focused on solutions specifically for the living room as a cohesive space.
Modular Systems: Molteni&C and Poliform
Molteni&C and Poliform offer “day systems” — modular shelving and TV units designed for a specific wall, allowing technology, lighting and storage systems to be concealed behind a seamless façade. This is where furniture is designed to complement the architecture of the room, not the other way around.
Living Room Brand Comparison
| Brand | Specialization | Materials | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimadesio | Sliding doors, partitions, shelving units | Glass, aluminium | Brianza (Desio) |
| Cattelan Italia | Tables, Consoles, Mirrors | Metal, glass, marble | Vicenza |
| Longhi | Sofas, armchairs, doors | Leather, wood, marble | Brianza (Meda) |
| Meridiani | Minimalist sofas and armchairs | Fabric, leather | Brianza (Meda) |
| Molteni&C / Poliform | Modular Storage Systems | Wood, lacquer, glass | Brianza |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a living room be furnished with pieces from different brands so that everything works beautifully together?
Yes, this is standard practice. Mebeltour selects a palette of finishes (lacquer, veneer, metal) so that a sofa from one brand, a table from another, and a storage system from a third work together as a cohesive project. The final palette is agreed upon during the planning stage.
How long does it take to create a turnkey living room?
Depending on the combination of brands — 4–6 weeks for most items; Rimadesio sliding systems in custom sizes — up to 8 weeks.
Can you see these brands in person on a furniture tour?
Yes, the Rimadesio, Cattelan Italia, Longhi and Molteni&C showrooms are all located within an hour of Milan—the standard itinerary for a Mebeltour furniture tour.
Sources: official websites of Rimadesio, Cattelan Italia, Longhi, Meridiani; Mebeltour team’s own expertise.
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