The Bazaar’s Jennifer Wilson teams up with Molteni&C to open the esteemed Italian brand’s first flagship showroom in Scottsdale.
Molteni&C managing director for Americas, Davide Cremese, with Jennifer Wilson in the brand’s Hi-Line 6 kitchen
Over time, the Scottsdale design scene has grown and evolved, becoming more comprehensive and sophisticated with each passing year. Part of that evolution is thanks to Jennifer Wilson, who owns The Bazaar, which opened in 2019. Offering a beautifully curated selection of modern European-style home furnishings, designer closets, architectural lighting, accessories and more, the showroom represents Wilson’s discerning eye and elegant point of view.
The new Molteni&C Scottsdale showroom’s kitchen area houses Atelier columns, almond white lacquer cabinetry, back panels in Sunrise Oak and Woody stools.
Now, she’s expanding her vision with Molteni&C Scottsdale by The Bazaar, bringing the heritage Italian company’s sleek lifestyle collections to the area in the form of an impressive mono-brand flagship. “The brand’s aesthetic and attention to detail are very well-considered, and it has been synonymous with timeless elegance and superior quality for over eight decades,” says Wilson. For years, her clients had been asking for Molteni&C kitchens and bathrooms, but “at The Bazaar we don’t have the space to effectively showcase the brand,” she notes. “Additionally, I believe that the flagship mono-brand concept is a great success.”
The VVD kitchen contains a slate structure with Nebula steel doors, a matte white Carrara marble worktop and pewter metal lacquer side panels.
Wilson’s long relationship with New York-based Davide Cremese, Molteni&C’s managing director for the Americas, helped bring the project to life. The brand is very selective when choosing partners to work with, and Wilson—who had worked with Cremese and his team on six or seven projects before the partnership—was a just-right fit. “Jennifer has a proven track record of collaborating with prestigious Italian brands for many years and possesses a deep understanding of luxury designer furniture and the exceptional quality associated with the ‘Made in Italy’ label—furniture crafted, designed and manufactured solely in Italy,” Cremese explains. “She has a strong network within the local design community and is highly regarded, making it a perfect match for us. Collaborating with a partner who shares our vision and allows us the creative freedom to design the showroom in a manner that authentically embodies the essence of Molteni&C today is crucial for us.”
The chic Gliss Master closet designed by Vincent Van Duysen combines bamboo doors in Ivory Eco Skin, bronze profiles and back panels in light chestnut.
Located in the Arts District of Downtown Scottsdale, the showroom carries Molteni&C kitchens, wall systems, designer closets and dressing rooms, upholstery and more in an interactive environment. “The space exudes an air of sophistication and intimacy, with its travertine floors, plaster walls and oak ceilings and beams,” says Wilson. “It subtly incorporates elements of international tastes, art and design literacy.”
The Cinnamon armchair by Naoto Fukasawa and Louisa coffee tables by Vincent Van Duysen makes a graphic statement in the living area. In the background, the 505 UP Living System is comprised of Sunrise Oak back panels, a lacquer structure and glass dividers.
Whether you’re after a new kitchen, a wow piece of furniture or simply want to feel inspired, the new showroom has you covered. “Our aim is to create an atmosphere of quiet and sophisticated luxury, enhancing the overall aesthetic journey of interior design,” says Wilson. “The showroom offers clients a unique chance to fully immerse themselves in the brand’s vision.” thebazaarliving.com; molteni.it
