Gianluca Mingolla
Sales Consultant
A town called Bedford, although it depends on who’s asking? Napoli and Puglia, come va… tutto a posto? That’s right, the heel of the boot. That’s where Papa’ was from. My spell in Italy was beautiful, real fond memories. Picking lemons and collecting pine nuts, an incredible period of my life.
Now I can reflect on my heritage and I’m proud. Proud to be British, proud of my roots. We’re a family of stereotypical hairdressers and barbers. They’ve all got salons back home but I wanted a different life. I’ve always been creative, very tactile, inquisitive and always outdoors. With no real direction, just a comfort in the arts and the solitude of my own mind. A working class lad, driven by ambition. No disrespect but it’s a privileged industry and I hope to be a role model for the next generation. For those people like me. Did my own thing in Manchester, bespoke furniture and fit out, very local. Difficult but immensely rewarding. Word spread quickly and I was offered a job in teaching, change of path, associate lecturer. Then life happens I guess.
Time spent with loved ones is where it’s at, that and an early morning spin class or a weekend 50 miler in the saddle or even a late night vinyasa (cat cow, downwards dog, chaturanga) Local lido looms large too. No no no, yeah yeah yeah, that’s about right.! Knackered yet feeling alive!
deadgood is:
deadgood is more than just a brand, it's a mindset. It’s about rejecting the ordinary, questioning norms, and daring to be different. Why follow trends when you can set them? deadgood is an honest conversation, a bold statement, and a guaranteed memorable experience every time you step into our showroom. It’s about vibrancy, cohesion, and taking risks. We’re a growing family of innovators, making waves and cementing our place in the British furniture design industry. It’s an exponential journey fueled by a community of thinkers and doers who embody what it means to be truly deadgood!
Favourite Things:
A Sunday afternoon in the kitchen, music playing in the background, lovingly preparing a meal for loved ones (with a ray of sunshine streaming through the window, filling the room with warmth and joy).
The magic of a shared meal, laughter and stories that bring people closer together.
A sweaty, yet grounding vinyasa flow, that leaves me feeling rejuvenated.
The exhilaration of a cold morning swim at the lido.
Long, scenic cycles with friends, sharing laughs (and the occasional puncture repair along the way).
