How to Say “Crown Molding” in Italian

By Sara Billie • Updated September 29, 2026

modanatura a corona

The Italian phrase for crown molding is modanatura a corona.

This term refers to the decorative molding installed at the junction between a wall and a ceiling.

Meaning: molding between ceiling and wall (noun)

Did you know?

The term corona shares an unexpected linguistic relative in the Italian word cruna, which refers to the 'eye' of a needle.
In Italian interior design, one might simply refer to these decorative elements as cornici, even though cornice more commonly means 'frame'.
The word corona is also used in Italian to describe the 'crown' of a gear or the 'crown' of a tooth.

Example conversation

Matteo and Martina are renovating their bedroom.

Matteo

Martina, guarda questa modanatura a corona.
Martina, look at this crown molding.
Martina

È molto elegante, Matteo.
It is very elegant, Matteo.
Matteo

Pensi che si adatti a questa stanza?
Do you think it fits this room?
Martina

Sì, starà benissimo sul soffitto.
Yes, it will look great on the ceiling.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, corona, modanatura, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Sara Billie

Ciao, io sono Sara! I'm an Italian language enthusiast who loves sharing her knowledge of this bellissima lingua with others. From cherry (ciliegia) to chin (mento), and "Hello, Friend!" (Ciao, amico!) to hunting (caccia), I write comprehensive guides that cover everything from everyday essentials to obscure words. I'm passionate about travel, food (especially anything Italiano), and photography-hence the posts about beautiful cities and photos. I'm always learning something new, just like you. Let’s navigate this journey together, amici!

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