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Maddalena De Padova: The Woman Who Invented Italian Taste
Born in Barzio in 1928, Maddalena Corti in De Padova was among the very first Italian entrepreneurs to recognise the value of Scandinavian and American design, importing it into a country still rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Her greatest achievement was not simply choosing the right designers, but educating an entire generation of Italians in the appreciation of beauty — through the showroom on Corso Venezia in Milan, which became a place of pilgrimage for architects, creatives, and design enthusiasts from around the world.
In 2004, the ADI awarded her the Compasso d'Oro for Lifetime Achievement — the highest honour in Italian industrial design, conferred in recognition of a life dedicated to research, quality, and the promotion of contemporary design. Maddalena De Padova passed away in 2016, leaving as her legacy not only a company, but a way of thinking about the home that still guides every choice the brand makes today.
Furnish with De Padova: Consultation and Reserved Pricing
Our team will guide you in selecting the De Padova sofas, tables, sideboards, and accent pieces ideal for your space. We reserve an exclusive price and a dedicated consultation for architects, interior designers, and private clients.
The Great Designers Who Wrote De Padova's History
De Padova built its identity through collaborations with the great masters of design — as the natural consequence of a vision and a refined taste — embracing a single philosophy: form that serves, beauty that endures.
- Vico Magistretti: the longest and most fruitful partnership — the Uragano chair, the Louisiana armchair, and the Flou sofa — among the pieces that defined the brand's visual vocabulary for decades
- Achille Castiglioni: the absolute genius of Italian design, bringing to De Padova that same design wit that made him a global icon
- Patricia Urquiola: worked in the De Padova product development office from 1990 to 1996, collaborating directly with Magistretti
- Piero Lissoni: brings architectural rigour and a quiet geometry that amplifies the brand's essentialist philosophy
- Ingo Maurer: the German poet of light introduces a poetic, almost surreal dimension to De Padova, exemplified by the versatile Tattomi armchair
- Renzo Piano, Paul Smith: two visions of the contemporary — from architecture to fashion — confirming the brand's cultural reach across disciplines
De Padova Today: The Boffi | DePadova Group
In 2015, De Padova joined the Boffi group, giving rise to an ambitious industrial and cultural project. In 2019, ADL — the design door brand founded by Massimo Luca — joined the group, completing a vision of living that encompasses kitchens, bathrooms, furnishings, and spatial architecture. The group recently announced the complete merger of all three brands into a single corporate entity, named Boffi | DePadova: each brand retains its own creative identity, while converging on a shared strategy aimed at becoming the absolute reference point for Italian luxury design on an international scale.
De Padova Collections: Modern Furniture at Reserved Prices
The De Padova offer spans from living furnishings to outdoor spaces, with a stylistic coherence that makes every piece immediately recognisable. Discover the De Padova pieces available in our shop at special prices: sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs, beds, lighting, and outdoor furniture — design pieces with clean lines and selected materials, from iconic pieces to modular compositions suited to any space format. Our team is available for a personalised consultation: whether you are furnishing an entire residence or looking for the perfect piece to complete your space, we will guide you with expertise and the best outlet prices available.
De Padova Collections: Design Furniture and Sofas with Reserved Pricing and Expert Consultation
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FAQ – De Padova: Your Questions, Our Answers
Who founded De Padova?
De Padova was founded in 1956 in Milan by Fernando and Maddalena De Padova. It was Maddalena — defined as the "Lady of Italian Design" — who led the brand to international recognition, receiving the Compasso d'Oro for Lifetime Achievement in 2004.
Is De Padova part of a group?
Yes — since 2015 De Padova has been part of the Boffi group, which was joined by ADL in 2019. The three brands recently merged into a single corporate entity called Boffi | DePadova, with each brand maintaining its own design identity.
Which designers have collaborated with De Padova?
De Padova has collaborated with some of the greatest names in world design: Vico Magistretti (Uragano, Louisiana), Achille Castiglioni, Patricia Urquiola, Piero Lissoni, Ingo Maurer, Renzo Piano, and Paul Smith, among others.
Does De Padova produce outdoor furniture?
Yes — the De Padova outdoor collections bring the same construction quality and formal identity of the interior range to open spaces, with furniture and accessories for high-end terraces, gardens, and outdoor areas.
How much does De Padova furniture cost?
Prices vary depending on the collection, materials, and configuration. At AccaDueHome you can request a consultation with reserved outlet pricing, available to private clients, architects, and interior designers alike.
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