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Molteni&C Introduces Refreshed Los Angeles Flagship with Collector Aesthetics

The Vincent Van Duysen-led Italian design giant expands its American footprints with an airy, conceptual new space on Robertson Boulevard

By Rena Gross
Exterior view of Molteni&C showroom with large glass windows and illuminated interior, surrounded by two large trees.
Molteni&C Los Angeles Flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C

Legendary Italian design brand Molteni&C debuted its refreshed Los Angeles flagship store this week. Specially tuned to the light-filled California style, the retail space prizes calm, featuring elements such as pale wood and travertine.

Creative Director Vincent Van Duysen envisioned the space along the ideals of an “art collector’s house,” and less as a commercial space. It surrounds visitors with a sense of calm and proportion, easily allowing them to imagine themselves within a blissfully streamlined home life. In addition to Van Duysen, architecture and design visionaries Herzog & de Meuron, Foster + Partners, Jean Nouvel, and Christophe Delcourt contributed to the atmospherics.

Modern kitchen at Moteni&C flaship store in Los Angeles with sleek cabinetry, marble island, and black pendant lights over bar stools, open to dining and living area.
Molteni&C Flagship Los Angeles. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C

The latest pieces in the outdoor collection were a standout of this year’s Milan Design Week. The LA store displays them on the first floor, where the recent Chelsea outdoor furnishings are followed by a conversation area and dining area showcasing the Soleva collection. Other highlights of the first floor include the Physis and Ratio kitchens and the Gliss Master System, a customizable, modular closet and walk-in wardrobe solution, and, of course, Gio Ponti. On the second floor, visitors will find ideas for sleep time in the Night Collection with the Theo bed by Yabu Pushelberg as well as a corner with the Cinnamoon armchair from Naoto Fukasawa, along with further kitchen and living room areas.

Cozy modern closet with upholstered chair, side table, and hanging clothes, including hats and neutral garments.
Molteni&C Flagship Los Angeles. Photo: Marco Petrini / Curtesy Molteni&C

Founded over 90 years ago in Lombardy, Italy, Molteni&C has long been among the foremost names in contemporary Italian design. The Los Angeles store is part of a strategic global vision that has seen openings in London, Paris, Doha, New York, Singapore, Miami, Melbourne, and Washington D.C., with further openings planned in Sydney and Lyon.

Modern living room with white sectional sofa, minimalist coffee table, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking greenery, at Molteni&C flagship store in Los Angeles.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini
Modern kitchen with open shelving, black fixtures, light wood cabinets, and marble backsplash. Bright and spacious interior, at the Molteni&C flagship store in Los Angeles.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C
Modern bedroom at Molteni&C flagship store in LA with large bed, yellow chair, and three windows, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C
Minimalist living space with built-in shelves, books, and decorative items, featuring ambient lighting and modern design, at Molteni&C flagship store in Los Angeles.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C
Modern dining room with round marble table, elegant chairs, unique pendant light, wooden accent wall, and spiral staircase, at Molteni&C flagship store in Los Angeles.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C
Outdoor patio with green sofa, white pillows, modern lamp, and coffee table surrounded by plants and shadows.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C
Modern outdoor patio with green sofa, round coffee table, plants, and dark walls, leading to indoor dining area, at the Molteni&C flagship store in Los Angeles.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C
Modern living room with neutral tones, wooden ceiling, two chairs, decorative vases, and contemporary furniture arrangement, at the Molteni&C flagship store in Los Angeles.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, marble backsplash, island countertop, sleek black appliances, and open shelving, at the Molteni&C flagship store in Los Angeles.
Molteni&C Los Angeles flagship. Photo: Marco Petrini / Courtesy Molteni&C