Founded in 1962 by Gino Romano the company that bears his name manufactures contemporary upholstered furniture with simple, elegant lines, and exceptional comfort in its Montreal factory. The story of our company is directly tied to that of its founder, Gino Romano and his wife Maria. Gino was born in Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1956 at age 16. He had some carpentry skills and found a job in a frame shop where he learned the craft of upholstery. It was not long before Gino’s entrepreneurial nature drove him to start a business of his own

At Romano they pride themselves on having over 55 years’ experience in manufacturing bench made quality upholstery. Many of our craftsmen and women — from frame making to sewing and upholstering — have individually over 30 years’ experience and who are proud to put their experience to work every day making exceptional furniture that will be at the centre of your living room. From the raw materials to the finished product, here is what goes into making a Romano..