Cotto d’Este was established in 1993 in Sassuolo by an entrepreneurial idea by Paolo Mussini, founder and currently Managing Director of the company.
Born and raised in the manufacturing district of Sassuolo, ceramics are something of a family tradition. His father Giuliano, a businessman, set up Panaria in 1974 and this is where Paolo gained knowledge and experience in the field, going on to occupy senior roles in the family firm. In the early 1990s, the market was all about standardisation, but Paolo Mussini had uniqueness in mind. He dreamt of foor and wall coverings which thanks to the care of details, the finishes and the aesthetic and technical quality could meet the needs and taste of the most demanding customers.
The philosophy of Cotto D’Este has always been aimed at combining aesthetics with an exceedingly high quality. To this, one must add an innate vocation towards beauty, which has accompanied the company over the years.