History

De Padova showing for the first time, the models of Achille Castiglioni’s architecture and exhibits. " Effetto Castiglioni" A tribute to an unfamiliar side of Achille Castiglioni. The De Padova showroom, presents for the first time the models of exhibit designs and architectural projects by this great master. Twenty-three models stored until today at the Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni leave their cardboard boxes to narrate the expertise of Castiglioni, in a path that extends from the 1950s to 2000.

On 18 January 2010 Luca De Padova has been appointed as the new CEO of De Padova. Together with his sister Valeria, a member of the board and director of the Milan showroom, Luca De Padova initiates relationships of collaboration with new emerging and renowned designers, investing resources in the development of new products, while consolidating the brand and increasing its effectiveness on traditional and emerging foreign markets.

“Our parents, with all the talented individuals who have worked with the firm,” Luca De Padova explains, “created and developed this outstanding business venture; my sister Valeria and I, having been fortunate enough to start with an already successful company, want to contribute to make it grow and to further enhance its image.”