Milan is the city with the highest demands on interior design in Europe, and at the same time, the one with the widest range of architectural styles. Worlds lie between a 19th-century palazzo and a razionalista building from the 1930s, also in terms of furniture.
Two Architectural Worlds, Two Answers
In a historic Palazzo, rooms are high, windows deep, and floors often made of terrazzo or marble. This accommodates large formats: a long dining table, heavy rugs that break the hard floor, and a chandelier with volume. In a razionalista building from the 1930s and 1950s, rooms are lower, floor plans clearer, and details sparser. Here, slender legs, straight lines, and wood work better than heavy frames, see Mid Century.
The Courtyard Belongs to the Apartment
Almost every old Milanese building has a cortile. It is sheltered, not very windy, and often used all year round. This means it's not just a balcony, but an additional room, and it can accommodate proper furniture: outdoor dining tables, chairs, and planters in the same style as indoors. Because the courtyard is shady, light materials stay beautiful longer than in direct sunlight.
Delivery in the ZTL
The core of Milan is a Zone a traffico limitato (limited traffic zone). Delivery vehicles are subject to time windows and entry rules, which vary by zone. Practically, this means: delivery appointments are often in the early morning, and the address must be checked beforehand. In addition, there are the typically small elevators in old buildings. If you order a large table, you should clarify whether it can be delivered disassembled or if an external lift is necessary, which is common and readily available in Italy.
Materials in Milanese Light
The city is located in the Po Valley, and the light in winter is often hazy. Warm stones like travertine and oiled woods retain this tone better than very bright white, which appears grey on dull days. For summer humidity, it's also worth considering solid wood: apartments without air conditioning reach high humidity in August, where veneer is more dimensionally stable.
Shipping to Milan
We deliver to Milan. The price depends on the shipping weight, which for furniture is calculated from dimensions and packaging. Zone: EU. The prices are gross prices.
| Shipment | Shipping Costs |
|---|---|
| Parcel up to 31.5 kg | 34.90 € |
| Freight forwarding up to 150 kg | 169.90 € |
| Freight forwarding up to 300 kg | 210.00 € |
| Freight forwarding up to 600 kg | 280.00 € |
Freight forwarding goods are delivered curbside. This means: to the curb in front of the address, not into the apartment and not into the installation room. If you require delivery to an upper floor, please arrange it locally; this page explains what needs to be considered.
The complete table with all weight categories can be found under Shipping and Delivery, and the timeframes under Delivery Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should be considered for deliveries to Milan city center?
The core is a ZTL. Delivery vehicles are subject to time windows and entry rules per zone, appointments are often in the early morning. The address should be checked before ordering.
How do you furnish a Palazzo room?
With large formats. High rooms and hard floors can accommodate a long table, heavy rugs, and a ceiling light with volume. Small furniture gets lost in such spaces.
Is the courtyard suitable for proper furniture?
Yes. The cortile is sheltered from wind and often used all year round. Weather-resistant designs in the same style as indoors visually connect the courtyard and the apartment.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Luxury Furniture for Milan: Palazzo, Cortile, Delivery: Models from Our Collection
A selection from the categories discussed on this page. Each image leads to the product page.
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