This Family-Owned Italian Brand is Revolutionizing Kitchen Design
With its streamlined modular cabinetry and sumptuous assortment of stones, Cesar is elevating this essential home space with tailored style
While the kitchen is universally declared the heart of the home, the look of the space can be dramatically varied. From sleek and modern to rustic or traditional, the kitchen can be both a challenge or an exciting opportunity for designers who must compose a room that balances myriad different functions while still feeling warm and welcoming and appearing beautiful.
Streamlining that process is at the heart of the family-owned Italian brand Cesar, which has been pioneering modular kitchens that combine contemporary design, artisanal excellence, and technological innovation from its Pramaggiore, Northern Italy, since 1969.
“The Cesar aesthetic is defined by a balance of elegance, material richness, and careful design,” says company creative director, Garcia Cumini. “This approach allows our designs to escape the constraints of strict modular systems, embracing fluid forms, playful proportions, and unexpected combinations of color and texture. While maintaining clarity and refinement, our work is also lively and expressive—a style that feels contemporary and warm, yet never conventional. Every piece combines precision with creativity, giving each environment a personality that is both sophisticated and spirited.”
That company ethos is reflected in recent introductions such as Maxima 2.2, a sleek silhouette perfect for contemporary designs, and Tangram, a bold, sinuous assortment enhanced with a fluted design detail. “Tangram was born from a desire to explore more organic, fluid forms that could coexist with the strict architectural lines typical of our collections,” says Cumini. “We wanted to introduce a sense of movement—something softer, more unexpected—without compromising functionality. It brings a sculptural sensibility to the home, opening the door to a more emotional and dynamic interpretation of everyday environments.”
Beyond form, Cesar offers a dynamic assortment of materials—including
woods, metals, lacquers, glass, and stone—that allow clients to create a truly unique, personalized space. “Materials are an essential part of our creative process,” states Cumini. “A design can change radically depending on the texture, color, and depth of the material chosen. Wood introduces warmth and tactility; metals add structure and intensity; lacquers bring chromatic clarity; natural stones evoke a sculptural dimension.”
Helping further Cesar’s awareness to the U.S., the brand opened a dynamic showroom space in the Miami Design District. “We saw a strong affinity between American clients and our philosophy of understated luxury and refined craftsmanship.,” says Cesar CEO, Gina Cester. “Miami, in particular, is a dynamic hub where design, architecture, and international culture intersect. We designed our showroom here as an immersive environment where visitors can experience the materiality, the proportions, and the atmosphere that define Cesar. The space reflects our core values—warmth, sophistication, and a distinctly Italian approach to contemporary living.”
In the space, clients can view Cesar’s diverse array of cabinet systems and material library as well as furniture and other home accents. “Over the years, we observed that our clients increasingly sought a holistic approach to living spaces and other areas of the home. They no longer viewed the kitchen as a standalone environment but as part of a fluid, interconnected home,” states Cester. “By introducing furniture and complementary elements, we were able to extend the Cesar language into the rest of the home, ensuring coherence, continuity, and a seamless design experience.”