HISTORY

1901 - 1932 THE START OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE

TINPLATED CUTLERY

On 1st August, 1901 Carlo Lagostina and his son Emilio took over a factory that produced tinplated cutlery. After his father's untimely demise, young Emilio found himself at the helm of the new enterprise at just 24 years old. He led the company's growth with creativity, courage and an innate forward-looking attitude. Even throughout the war, the company continued to grow. With the war over, the inevitable economic crisis brought the first industrial unrest in Italy. In addition to being an experienced engineer, Emilio Lagostina proved to be especially receptive to his workers' conditions.

Deed of purchase of the Molinetto factory, drawn up by notary public Antonio Barboglio on 1st August, 1901.

First group photograph of the Lagostina employees. The Director, Giuseppe Jacometti, can be seen on the left and next to him is Fortunato Bertinotti, the first worker, hired on 15th December, 1901

The first employees working in the cutlery blanking plant.

Tinplated iron cutlery with the personalised likeness of the Patron Saint, called Santini.

Draft cover for a 1920s catalogue

Tinplated iron cutlery with the personalised likeness of the Patron Saint, called Santini.

A stage in cutlery tin plating, here in a photo from the 1950s. Female workers played an important role in the company's life.

Mission The Italian pleasure of fine cooking needs to be shared by everyone. An opportunity to spend time with friends and family and to meet new people. We can do that, building upon our tradition and continuing to believe in the quality, innovation and craftsmanship of our products.