The Codutti adventure began a little over fifty years ago. It was in 1954, when brothers Arturo, Luciano and Maggiorino Codutti founded the company that bears their name. The production of interior furnishings on behalf of other firms was the turning point in Codutti’s growth. And in the 1960s, the company accepted the challenge of creating furniture for the interiors of the transatlantic liners Raffaello and Michelangelo.
This decision not only led to Codutti’s signature production of interior furnishings, but also provided the ideal opportunity for refining the processing techniques used by the company on natural materials. The development of a unique look, combined with the flawless crafting of metal, wood and leather - the element that distinguishes Codutti’s executive collections – led to the production of office furnishings. And, it all was supported by an approach to manufacturing that embodied a perfect balance between hand-made craftsmanship and technological innovation.
Soon afterward, Codutti expanded beyond the Italian market and began operating internationally. At present, Codutti’s exports generate the same percentage of turnover as sales on the Italian market.
The company and its brand have become firmly established thanks to its business relationships with countries in Eastern Europe. Codutti’s biggest strong point – its executive product lines – have proved to be highly successful over time, even though they are considered to be for specialized “niche” markets. The success of these lines has enabled the company to differentiate its production into two brands: Codutti for executive furnishings, and Axilon for operative furnishings and modular wall systems.
Fundamentally important to the company are the Zeus, Giotto and Minos collections, whose unique design was specially developed for Russia and countries in the Middle East through a series of market studies.
Genesis, on the other hand, is an avant-garde collection with a contemporary look that reflects skillfully elaborated, refined minimalism. The philosophy behind the Genesis collection laid the groundwork for a new executive line introduced in 2008 called Progress, as well as for a restyling of the celebrated Master Point collection, and the launches of three new lines of operative furnishings (Graffiti, Kaleidos, Opera) and two wall systems.