Classic Revivals History

Modellers of antique furniture was founded in 1953 by two extraordinary brothers Atillio and Agostiono Rech, who were born in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains in Italy. After establishing themselves as fine craftsmen in Italy they immigrated to South Africa in the 1950's, bringing with them the family tradition of superb craftsmanship that they inherited from the father and grandfather.

In South Africa they rapidly acquired a reputation as leading craftsmen of fine antique reproductions and today their masterpieces grace the rooms and offices of international hotel groups, financial institutions, private homes and foreign embassies. The family are today actively involved with all aspects of the business and offer a wide variety of specialised services ranging from reproduction as well as contemporary furniture design and manufacture. Interior design consultation, curtaining, upholstery and object d'art are available at all our Classic Revival showrooms countrywide.

For fifty years MODELLER'S have been carving a niche in the market for exclusive furniture. Today the factory produces furniture under the auspices of Classic Revivals. To the discerning buyer our name has become synonymous with quality design.

We are proud of our ongoing pursuit of perfection, but the family is well aware of the responsibility to our customers and to the environment in which we work.

While our company is passionately committed to using only the best materials in our furniture, we are also aware of our responsibility to respect the need for conserving the world's fast diminishing forests. The responsibility is as integral to our work ethic as the need to preserve the tradition of craftsmanship and artistry that goes into the making of our furniture.

We give our old-world craftsmen free reign and time to create furniture by hand, using skills and techniques that are rare in today's world. Using the finest materials available, our master carvers create pieces that people of discernment aspire to. Almost eighty percent of the cost of each piece is allocated to labour.

Visit our factory and see the masters at work or view the finished products at our Classic Revival Showrooms.

Exclusively Yours

The Rech Family