MANDELLO del LARIO, Italy — High-end industrial furniture and interior design conglomerate Molteni Group has infused its vision into Italy’s latest landmark dedicated to motorcycles.
On Wednesday, the family-run company known for its sleek furnishings and kitchens unveiled its contribution to Moto Guzzi’s historic Mandello del Lario headquarters and public-facing industrial and cultural hub, all of which were designed by U.S.-based architect Greg Lynn. Built on the edge of Italy’s Lecco lake and at the foot of the Alps, the brand-new space brings together the factory, museum, archives, events and hospitality areas.
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UniFor, the Molteni Group-owned business that specializes in architectural and workplace systems, played an integral role in the project with a fully bespoke, flexible exhibition system for the new museum, including custom motorcycle platforms, plinths, vitrines and archive displays. Its X shelving and CF systems were incorporated to support helmets and historical materials, while metal, aluminum and cement-resin finishes echoed Moto Guzzi’s technical, industrial identity. UniFor also furnished the café, shop, operational offices, photographic archives and prototype-storage spaces.
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Molteni&C added Paul sofas by Vincent Van Duysen to the waiting areas, complementing UniFor lounge furniture by Rotterdam, Netherlands-based firm OMA.
The museum’s exhibition includes a collection of 160 motorcycles, including models adopted by the Italian police force and the armed forces. The display also includes globally recognized models like the V850 Eldorado featured in the 1976 film “Starsky & Hutch” and older ones like the Sport 15 500, which was created in the 1930s and was the first motorcycle to feature a saddle tank.
Lynn, renowned globally for his expertise in advanced technologies like robotics, told WWD that his design of both the outside and the interiors was inspired by motorcycle mechanics and parts like the cylinder and the wheel. His ultimate goal was to honor the craftsmanship and artisanship infused in each Moto Guzzi motorcycle. “I think the legacy of craft makes people more aware and makes this a place they would like to visit whether they are fans of the brand or not.”
Molteni Group, which is one of Italy’s largest furniture groups by sales, had revenues of 562 million euros in 2025 versus 520 million euros in 2024.
Founded in 1934 as a workshop by Angelo and Giuseppina Molteni, the group continues to be managed by an executive team that includes their descendants. Through its three brands Molteni&C, UniFor and partition walls and office furniture firm Citterio, its presence spans 100 countries, with more than 700 stores, including 100 monobrand flagships.
On a global basis, the firm is engaged in contract and key interior projects around the world. In July, the group unveiled its contribution to the JPMorgan Chase hydropower, all-electric headquarters which has become a defining addition to the New York City skyline since its completion in 2025.