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TAILOR MADE KITCHENS A SELECTION OF UNIQUE PROJECTS TAILOR MADE KITCHENS

At Officine Gullo we manufacture considering much longer timespans than the industrial production in our sector. We create products that can be updated and improved, but never destroyed or forsaken. We work and design for modern living and for the antiques of tomorrow. Every element provides resilience, beauty and prestige derived from the materials used. In every creation, Florentine traditions are blended with meticulous research into function and beauty: we refine the steel structures of our cooking ranges with elements in hand-hammered brass, copper, high-thickness galvanic finishes and...

Florence as an inspiration The beauty of the city, in which we have the good fortune to live and work, amalgamates the two cores of our production: tradition and technology. The wonders of this astonishing place inspire us every day; they guide our imagination every time we devote ourselves to a project. I’m thinking about the perfect geometry concealed on the frontages of Florence’s palazzos, in the frescoes and sculptures which we have as a guideline while we forge the metal for our creations. Carmelo Gullo ITALIAN HERITAG

Florence and origins of the kitchen In the history surrounding the origins of the kitchen, cooking food has been elevated from necessity to art form with the honing of technological and mechanical expertise, united in the pursuit of utility that is equally discernible as beauty. Florence and Tuscany played a crucial role in this, given that research and studies were conducted in the field by figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Leon Battista Alberti and Francesco di Giorgio Martini, as well as blacksmiths and chimney manufacturers, all representatives of a culture in which technical and...

Noble metals only Fine materials with superlative properties based on time-honored traditions are selected and handcrafted in thicknesses that vary between 3 and 7 mm, resulting in timeless and beguiling creations. Special techniques: endless solutions for bespoke kitchens All Officine Gullo kitchens can be made in any color on the RAL color chart, in addition to customized shades available on request. A wide range of finishes are available for brass details, such as the trims and handles, from classic galvanic finishes, including polished chrome, black or satin-finish nickel, to colored...

Burnishing Burnishing is always performed by hand to darken and lighten surfaces simultaneously, evoking slight ageing on the metal surface. The beauty of brass means that it changes with time, proudly revealing its age. Galvanizing Brass gains a new form through the galvanizing process. The natural qualities of the material are enhanced with polished or brushed chrome, nickel and matte effects. Silver soldering Metals continue to be soldered by hand for Officine Gullo products because only the human eye can spot details that machinery is still unable to see. Chiseling Chiseling by master...

A gift for the future generations: the antiques of tomorrow Because of the durable and prized materials by which they are crafted, Officine Gullo kitchens are expertly made to withstand wear and tear over time. While the average lifespan of a kitchen ranges between ten and fifteen years, Officine Gullo kitchens are designed to last forever. Purchasing an Officine Gullo kitchen is not something you just do for yourself; it is for your children and grandchildren as well. It is an investment in the future, a leap of faith into the centuries to come.

The Orangery In London’s beautiful Belgravia, a stately Georgian Villa, built in the 1830s, hosts a veritable kitchen of dreams with scale, elegance and clever design, born from the collaboration between Officine Gullo and the Interior Architect Alison Henry. Under Alison’s direction, Officine Gullo produced a complete tailor made kitchen designed to be placed in a modern day orangery with Crittall windows and doors at an impressive double height, the space is almost entirely encapsulated in glass – roof included. Location: London, England, United Kingdom. Appliances: OG Professional...

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Il Frantoio A historic villa nestled in the picturesque setting of the Tuscan hills surrounding San Gimignano, in the Siena province, is home to a tailor made project by Officine Gullo. A tailor-made kitchen project crafted entirely in pearl white powder-coated stainless steel and detailed with elegant burnished brass finishes. The Officine Gullo design pairs perfectly with the villa’s kitchen space: a former, fully restored oil mill (frantoio), whose distinguishing features include red-brick vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over the Tuscan countryside. Location: San...

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The Art Gallery A tailor-made kitchen by Officine Gullo was installed in an exclusive apartment in the heart of Manhattan, New York. In this all-amenity kitchen, metal pairs harmoniously with light oak cabinets. The personality of the steel powder coated in gloss jet black, the elegance of light grey cabinets, and the polished chrome details and finishes instill style and refinement. The perfect match for the apartment decorated with several art pieces. Location: Manhattan, NY, United States. Appliances: 168 cm OG Professional range, whose upper section has a cooktop with 6 burners and a...

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Il Borgo In the splendid Tenuta Carleone in Radda in Chianti in Tuscany, Officine Gullo installs three tailor made projects. The entire estate, which covers an area of about 100 hectares, is part of the typical Tuscan landscape of Chianti characterized by wooded knolls, rivulets and fertile hills. In this landscape, in addition to creating a renowned winery, the property of the estate has renovated an old farmhouse, Pian Vecchio, and the beautiful village of Castiglioni. And it is in these residences that Officine Gullo has created three kitchen environments with a strong stylistic...