Rating of furniture factories: 12 best manufacturers

How to choose the best furniture manufacturer

On the modern market there are a great many enterprises producing different types of furniture:

• children's;
• kitchen;
• for the living room;
• for the office;
• for the wardrobe.

It is important to avoid mistakes when choosing a manufacturer, deciding where to buy and which company is better, how much the furniture costs, then it will last for many years without losing its aesthetic qualities and functional characteristics.

Criterias of choice

When purchasing or making custom furniture, it is appropriate to consider the selection criteria:

• The company's experience - proven factories, according to buyers, have been operating not for a year or two, but for decades, during which they persistently and purposefully gain clients, expanding the range of products, using safe, high-quality materials, providing additional services (computer-aided design, custom design orders, author's models in a single copy).
• Attitude of the staff - in a good company, the manager is always within the customer's reach, gets to know everyone personally, and gets to the bottom of the matter. The manager working with the buyer is never distracted by extraneous matters or communication with colleagues, and is ready to answer any questions about the quality of the goods and services provided, and give useful advice on operation.
• Reviews about the brand - it is important to study the reviews available on the Internet from people who shop with the company; they are an indicator of the reliability of the manufacturer. The reviews reflect the entire work of the company - from the materials used and the quality of furniture assembly to delivery times and the average price of household items.
• Quality certificate - furniture factories that care about the quality and safety of their products necessarily have the necessary quality certificates, many of them of international standard, which increases the popularity of the company and the degree of customer confidence.
• Ease of purchase - the best brands use advanced methods of promoting goods to consumers. You can order their products online in an online store without leaving your home, and receive your order exactly on time by paying by credit card. To make a purchase, it is not at all necessary to waste time going to a furniture showroom.
• Product warranty - a self-respecting manufacturer always offers a warranty period of service and compensation for damages in the event of a product breakdown caused by its fault or manufacturing defects. It should be taken into account that products from reliable brands rarely fail, almost never have manufacturing defects, and for many years they have pleased owners with functionality, comfort, and beautiful appearance;
• Assortment is an important aspect on which many people make their choice, especially if they need to furnish an apartment or house. The wider the selection of household items, the greater the flow of buyers.
• Order and delivery terms - the contract for the manufacture of goods to order specifies terms, by violating which the manufacturer loses the trust of customers. Furniture factories that provide their services on time are popular with customers.
• Cost - furniture should be of high quality, aesthetically pleasing, stylish, and at the same time affordable. Popular metropolitan factories try not to inflate the cost of goods, conduct systematic sales and promotions aimed at increasing sales, because the number of recommendations of a given manufacturer and positive reviews, which are the most effective advertising, depend on the number of satisfied customers.

What are the products of furniture factories?

Household items produced by furniture factories are of three types:

1. soft (for the bedroom and living room - sofas, armchairs, banquettes);
2. cabinet (for work, storing household utensils)
3. complementary (hangers, stands).

The most numerous is cabinet furniture, its types:

• walls;
• cabinets (bookcases, compartments);
• racks;
• hallways;
• chests of drawers;
• beds;
• tables;
• cabinets.

When purchasing, you should pay attention to the build quality:

• glass in cabinets should be mounted on mortise hinges and not on clamping hinges;
• It is mandatory to have shockproof edging on the protruding parts of table tops and cabinets;
• durable steel runners should be installed on drawers;
• adjustable supports in walls and cabinets prevent deviation of the position from the vertical;
• It is preferable to buy beds with a mattress to avoid size mismatches;
• The color and dimensions of the product must correspond to the declared samples.

Choosing a manufacturer of finished furniture

First of all, it is worth considering the question of how to choose a furniture manufacturer using modern information tools. More or less large manufacturers usually have their own pages on the Internet, which provide an excellent opportunity to roughly imagine the quality of the product without going to the office or production site. If a manufacturer has its own online store, then on the one hand this indicates its reliability, on the other, it allows you to immediately order the product to your home. Wanting the latter is not the best option. At the very least, don’t trust the site too much and buy it right away.

If the manufacturer has its own online store, then on the one hand this indicates its reliability, on the other hand it allows you to immediately order the goods at home

First, you should look at reviews about the manufacturer. This most often already gives an idea of ​​the quality of services. But there is a nuance: often companies, in order not to spoil their image, delete objectionable comments from customers. Therefore, the complete absence of negative reviews, and their excessive quantity, is an excuse to be wary and double-check the information.

First you should look at reviews about the manufacturer

The next point is the authenticity of the photo. The situation with copyright on the Internet is still far from ideal. Therefore, if the image contains the copyright of an online store, this does not mean that this type of product is produced by them. Small online stores especially often resort to this technique. Therefore, before making a final decision, it is worth looking to see if the same photo appears on several online shopping sites at once. On those resources where the number of “borrowings” is especially large, it is better not to make an order.

If the image contains the copyright of an online store, this does not mean that this type of product is produced by them

One of the popular selection methods. Reviews and recommendations from well-known people give us hope that the manufacturer is truly conscientious and produces high-quality furniture.

One of the popular selection methods

If it is not possible to get feedback on which furniture manufacturer is best to choose directly from your friends, there is an interesting way out.

Advice! Everything you need can be found on sites that specialize in publishing reviews from real people about various services, companies and products, including furniture manufacturers.

Having used any service, clients leave their opinions about it, share their impressions, explaining everything from the motives for the purchase to the operation. Therefore, from such reviews you can obtain all the necessary information about the manufacturer of interest, the quality of the product, etc.

Purchasing custom-made furniture gives you the opportunity not to choose from many unsuitable options, but to order your own, ideal for your interior

The best companies producing upholstered furniture

There are sofas, armchairs or poufs in almost every apartment. However, not everyone knows who produced them. Among the large number of companies, experts especially note manufacturers that produce not only luxury furniture, but also budget models.

IKEANetherlands

The IKEA shopping center chain has more than 200 stores in different countries of Europe, Asia and America.

This famous furniture manufacturer was founded in 1943 in Sweden. Until 2012, she was associated with this country. However, after resale, IKEA became a Dutch company.

The company's product range includes textile and leather sofas, poufs, armchairs, sofa beds and furniture covers. In addition, IKEA produces hundreds of types of household goods. Most of the models presented on the Russian market belong to the middle price category. However, if desired, you can even order some exclusive product. The company regularly publishes its famous catalog and distributes it free of charge to customers.

9.9 /10 rating Pros

• Large selection of upholstered furniture
• Possibility of ordering components
• Product durability
• Original design
• Production of exclusive models

Minuses

• Overpriced some products

Rival Russia

This upholstered furniture factory was opened at the end of the last century. Over its relatively short history, it has managed to win the trust of not only Russian consumers, but also foreign ones. Most of the sofas and armchairs produced by Rival have removable covers. This makes maintenance much easier. As fillers, the company uses materials that do not cause allergies and are not harmful to human health.

Some sofa models are equipped with a transformation mechanism. With its help, you can unfold the product and use it as a full-fledged bed.

9.7 /10 rating Pros

• Long warranty on all products
• Attractive appearance of products
• Availability of removable covers
• The product retains its shape and does not wear out for a long period

Minuses

• With frequent use, covers quickly lose their attractive appearance.

PinskDrev

Belarus

In 1880, a workshop for making plywood boxes appeared on the territory of the modern city of Pinsk. Gradually it grew and expanded the range of its products. Today it is a holding company that includes more than 40 enterprises producing upholstered furniture.

PinskDrev's assortment includes various types of sofas, armchairs, ottomans, as well as products for bedrooms, dining rooms and office spaces. The main goal that the company has pursued for many years is the production of furniture from environmentally friendly materials. An additional advantage is the testing of all new products produced.

9.6 /10 rating Pros

• Low cost
• Customer Feedback Tracking
• Wide range of products
• Regular release of new products
• Manufacturing furniture from environmentally friendly materials

Minuses

• Standard design
• Some models have noticeable seams

Rating of office furniture for staff

Interesting:

“Office furniture rating based on the number of views of furniture series products”, “Popularity rating by product”

Today we will prepare a small rating for office furniture. All of it is divided into management, with large thick tables and prestigious cabinets, and furniture for staff, which has inexpensive workplaces and large sets of storage systems, ranging from cabinets to wardrobes. This is exactly the kind of office furniture we will look at today. Such operational furniture is characterized by inexpensive tables, the presence of ergonomic workplaces for long and comfortable work, various cabinets, both roll-out and stationary, various cabinets and a bunch of other additional elements. Such elements include sectors that are attached to tables and make the work surface more spacious and convenient for both the user and the guest. Let's look at some popular series of office furniture and figure out what it is suitable for and what problems it can solve.

4th place in popularity. The most stylish office furniture on this list. CHORD.

The ACCORD series pleasantly surprises with both its color scheme, which has a bright contrast that is pleasant to perception, and its unusually stylish design. The worktops are made of thick chipboard or MDF (25 mm; 28 mm) and it looks very impressive, stylish and expensive. The tables have holes for wires - this eliminates clutter and makes the office neat. And the side consoles are another chord for convenient collaboration between employees and visitors.

Yes, this furniture is not cheap, but it does not have exorbitant prices either. Everything is more or less accessible. Especially if your desire to escape from standards, to stand out, to surprise is much more important than spending money. Consider this a good investment in the appearance of your office and its quality. After all, the impression of your customers and the convenience of your employees are much more important.

In general, the furniture is in a good European style with the necessary set of elements for everyday work. Tables, cabinets, cabinets and all this in a strict, serious office style.

Nothing superfluous in the CHORD .

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3rd place in popularity. Cheap office furniture. SIMPLE.UNO. BUDGET.

All these three series of office furniture can be classified as inexpensive. This property is very useful for start-up companies, small firms, or if you are creating an openspace-style office with a lot of desks. They are united by a small range and low price.

Only everything you need in BUDGET furniture.

There are only the most necessary elements: tables, cabinets and a couple of office cabinets. But its most positive quality is its good components and good wear resistance. If you need to furnish a standard office without excess, quickly and cheaply, then this series of furniture is for you. Usually all items are always in stock. Beautiful noble colors for both dark and light wood.

Wider range of UNO office furniture.

This furniture has a large selection of various accessories for additional improvement of offices. Various extensions, shelves for tables, sectors are attached that allow you to connect tables, so that different shapes are obtained. Office cabinets have different heights and widths; there is something very similar in the ERGO series. By the way, these series of furniture from the same manufacturer and in the same office you can install both elements from UNO and ERGO; they will not differ in color and texture, which provides very great opportunities for implementing a mobile office. Tables with cabinets, tables with shelves, extensions to tables, hanging bedside tables and not only this you will find in inexpensive UNO office furniture.

Standard version of office furniture SIMPLE.

Office furniture from SKYLAND pleasantly surprised us when it appeared on the Russian market. Before producing pieces of office furniture, a large company was carried out to study the demand and assessments of both users and dealers. All this was studied and implemented in such series as Simple, Ofix, Imago and so on. The SIMPLE series is inexpensive office furniture with a universal set of tables, cabinets and cabinets for modern office work. There are even ergonomic desks.

The most pleasant color of office furniture.

This series of furniture has the most pleasant colors. But the only difference is that it does not coincide with the most famous manufacturers of office furniture in Russia, and they are not compatible. In this regard, you will either fall in love with this furniture and will use only their additions in the future.

It is also the most inexpensive furniture of all the presented factory series! Maybe SKYLAND is still trying to capture part of the market and is thinking about consumers, not profit. There is a chance to buy and save on office furniture.

2nd place in popularity. The most solid of all staff furniture. BERLIN.

This series of respectable office furniture for staff can be placed in the office for the sole purpose of showing that you care about your staff and want your office to look very respectable. But why it is in second place in popularity and rating is its price. But believe me, it's worth paying money for it.

Features a tabletop thickness of 28 mm! This is exactly the standard for director's desks, which inspires respect for those who sit at such desks and produces a positive effect on office visitors. Includes a huge variety of workstations, storage systems and a large number of additional elements.

The presence of metal bases indicates that this office furniture strives to be not only respectable, but also stylish, suitable for modern interiors.

If you choose this furniture, you should know that each workplace in this series is an individual project for each person. Fortunately, the presence of shelves, bedside tables, partitions gives us the opportunity to organize everything very ergonomically and to the point. Even straight tables have a natural semicircular deflection in the central part of the tabletop.

This entire series of BERLIN is made without sharp corners and this allows you to expand the space and make it convenient for movement, but on the other hand it does not allow you to place many tables in a small space, but this series of furniture is not intended to save space.

It is worth buying only because of their huge tables, which solve all problems with lack of space for work.

But that’s not all, we also use cabinets that are not only large and spacious, but also very durable. Thick walls solve problems when, over time, a closet falls apart due to the large number of folders or books in it. They are very high quality and will last a long time, which is what is needed for those companies that are building their strategy for 10 years ahead.

In a word, a guarantee of good and convenient work. But all this will have to be paid for. Suitable for those companies that have found their feet and are standing and will be standing for a long time.

1st place in popularity. The most popular office furniture. ERGO.

This series of office furniture is made to solve various office tasks. Starting from simple straight office desks to inexpensive sets for executives. And most importantly, all primary colors are always in stock.

Organization of work space. Tables.

Straight tables are used for a wide range of purposes. If you need to station security or set up a table for visitors, where they will spend a little time, but this will be useful for filling out documents or various actions for which the table will be convenient. It is not entirely correct to install straight desks for staff whose work involves sitting at a computer for a long time or performing various tasks that require space and perform actions related to a printer, scanner, or receiving visitors.

For these purposes, special rounded ergonomic tables have been developed; their task is to ensure the most comfortable position for a person at the computer and the ability to easily turn and use the space around the person. Curving in ergonomic tables is a very convenient and well-thought-out functionality. For example, you can easily turn your chair in different directions and solve everyday problems without even moving the chair. ERGO office furniture has developed many types of ergonomic desks. And various elements such as attachments, sectors and cabinets expand the work space.

Additional elements are used mainly for additional space for receiving visitors, where a place is created so that they can place documents or write something without disturbing the manager.

There are partitions that are installed on tables and serve as a delimiter between staff workstations; this helps to highlight the place of an individual if there are many tables in the office.

Cabinets. There are also stationary cabinets that serve to store office small items and are extensions of tables, with comfortable lids that also serve as an excellent design solution if arranged in different colors. Additionally, there are wide tubes for large equipment and mobile kitchens.

The presence of cabinets allows you to organize large accounting offices or archives. All of them can be placed together, like a furniture wall, ending with semicircular shelving. The presence of low, narrow, corner cabinets and wardrobes creates large space for maneuvers in offices of various sizes.

Separately, I would like to say that you can organize desks for managers; it will be budget-friendly and in the same style as the furniture for staff. But having elements such as a reception briefing will highlight the manager's place and make it convenient for receiving employees. You can also use round tables as a small conference space, and this is another respectable element in the director's office. And if you still have a large conference room, then there is a large and wide conference table.

ERGO . It takes first place in our rating only because it is a universal office construction set that copes with almost all office tasks.

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Rating of furniture factories

When looking for a walk-in closet, you need to choose quality. In Russia, the best furniture factories are widely known. There are reviews on the Internet, rely on them when looking for a reliable manufacturer.

The company should have a lot of choice. Craftsmen can create decor of any complexity: sandblasting, leather inserts, stained glass, glass ornaments. The designs meet international standards.

The best companies producing sliding wardrobes cooperate with fittings manufacturers, purchasing components, guides, and other parts. The rating of furniture companies affects the quality. Every company fights for the client, so they want to be on the list of the best furniture factories.

Manufacturers rating

When choosing a model of wardrobes for a room, it is better to give preference to well-known brands. In Russia, a major furniture manufacturer is STANLEY. Competent craftsmen make designs of any complexity and use only high-quality materials. If the client wishes, photo printing, stained glass or sandblasting designs are applied to the doors. Quality does not depend on the price of the product.

The Komandor company is no less famous. She has been working in Russia for twenty years. Cabinets are made in different designs. All designs are maintained according to European standards. Large manufacturer Mr. Doors cooperates with foreign companies and purchases mechanisms and profiles from them, which ensures the production of high-level wardrobes. The client can order an individual design of the cabinet, and the company will fulfill his desire.

The manufacturer ARIANI is distinguished by the use of high-quality fittings. It is possible to create furniture of any parameters. For this purpose, products of European level are used, but the products are distinguished by humane prices.

Large manufacturer Mr. Doors cooperates with foreign companies and purchases mechanisms and profiles from them.

"Tria"

The largest furniture holding in Russia, Triya, produces furniture for various purposes and environmentally friendly high-quality wood chip products. Production operates on modern Italian and German equipment .

The advantages of Tria furniture sets include:

• high quality;
• functionality;
• excellent design;
• large selection of components;
• fittings from leading European suppliers;
• affordable prices.

One of the best furniture factories in Russia offers the widest range of products . Here you can choose sets for the kitchen, bedroom, children's room, living room, hallway and soft corners, chairs, tables, wardrobes.

The buyer does not have to buy a ready-made Tria kit. From individual elements, he will be able to independently assemble a set that will correspond to the size, style of the room and the wishes of the owner. The price of modular systems is quite affordable for almost any budget. For a very modest amount you can purchase a high-quality and stylish Tria modular kit.

TOP 3 best manufacturers in the Moscow region

Europlank

The association of several production facilities has been working in the furniture manufacturing industry since the 90s. Today, products are manufactured using innovative equipment, which ensures quality that fully complies with technological standards. At the same time, the brand does not stop striving higher and is constantly improving its products. The product range includes modern kitchens with many additional functions, classic white or solid furniture, as well as other products. Many residents of Russia purchase them, because reviews from real owners have repeatedly proven the durability and high quality of cabinets, countertops and other elements.

Eco-furniture

It is not for nothing that the company received a name that surprises some customers.

In fact, it is explained by the fact that products in factories are made exclusively from environmentally friendly materials that do not pose any threat to human health or the environment.

The most commonly used materials include oak and birch. You can find more than 2 thousand items in the product catalog.

This brand regularly takes part in various competitions and exhibitions, where it has received awards more than once, and is not even going to stop there.

Leader

This company specializes in the production and distribution of kitchen furniture not only in the capital and region, but also throughout the country. From here goods are often ordered to neighboring countries - Ukraine, Latvia, Turkey and so on.

Buyers are attracted by competitive prices and the use of true innovation in product creation. Experienced staff and high-tech equipment provide high-quality and reliable furniture that never disappoints customers.

Also, in the production of cabinets and other kitchen items, experts pay attention to the environmental friendliness of manufacturing materials.

The assortment includes stools, dining sets, sofas and other products necessary for the kitchen in every home.

"Lapis lazuli"

The third place in the ranking is occupied by the well-known Russian furniture factory Lazurit. The company, located in the Kaliningrad region, has been producing high-quality cabinet furniture since 1996. The Lazurit dealer network covers all regions of Russia, presenting its products. Its range is varied and includes sets for offices, living rooms, youth rooms, children's rooms, hallways, and bedrooms. Only high-quality materials are used to make furniture:

• for cabinet furniture – laminated chipboard of class E 1;
• facades made of MDF;
• Natural and synthetic fabrics and leatherette are used for upholstery;
• spring systems and polyurethane foam;
• for wicker furniture - rattan and natural wood for frames.

All materials are safe for human health and certified.

The customer can choose the Lapis Lazuli ready-made furniture set he likes or create a set based on an individual project . Thanks to a wide range of products, the consumer can bring to life his most original stylistic solutions.

Design Features

Before deciding where to order a dressing room and how to arrange it, it is important to understand the assembly features. Not everyone knows people who can recommend specific models, since store sellers often pursue their own profit.

In Russia, a major furniture manufacturer is STANLEY.

First of all, the profile (frame) is important. It is made of aluminum or steel. Aluminum will last longer, but its cost will be high. The design is made in different colors, as it is covered with:

• paint;
• film;
• varnish;
• veneer

The cabinet mechanism is no less important. The most commonly used floor rolling system. For this purpose, the doors at the bottom are equipped with rollers on bearings, and metal guides are installed on the floor of the cabinet or room, along which the rollers roll. But there is also an option with a sliding system. For her, the doors are literally suspended on a system of upper rollers , which are inserted into the upper guide of the entire structure.

The Komandor company is no less famous.

The top best models are filled with ideas for new wardrobe designs. The corner option involves joining two compartments at right angles. This design can be placed in a small room. It's not always easy to figure out where to put or build in a cabinet. It is important to fill it correctly. The standard solution is chipboard shelves. For a tall cabinet, a pantograph is important - it is a retractable storage system. Just pull the special handle, and the bar with hangers will smoothly lower - it’s very convenient and you don’t have to reach for it.

Inside the cabinet there can be pull-out shelves with metal baskets, sections, consoles and much more. It is important to pay attention to the quality of the fastenings; this is the only way the furniture will last a long time. Companies often offer the client the choice of filling for a dressing room. It is possible to manufacture according to an individual project.

"Premium"

In our ranking of the best furniture factories in Russia, the Premium company takes fifth place. She began her activities in 2007. At the beginning of its existence, the company manufactured only kitchen corners. Today the company's products are much more diverse. On the website or from company representatives, you can study the catalog , which represents the cabinet furniture produced by the Premium factory:

• kitchen corners;
• desks and computer desks;
• chests of drawers;
• beds;
• kitchen sets;
• wardrobes;
• book tables;
• coffee tables;
• hallway furniture;
• chairs on a metal frame.

The company's furniture has decent quality and reasonable prices .
What its customers value most is custom-made products. For the manufacture of interior items, both the size of the room and its style are taken into account. In the factory's stores you can choose furniture not only for apartments, but also for commercial premises and offices.

Which furniture manufacturer is better?

In order not to get lost among the variety of cabinet furniture manufacturers represented, we suggest adhering to the following recommendations:

• Choose furniture from large manufacturers that have been operating for decades and can provide production with the latest high-tech equipment;
• Choose only certified products with the specified class of safety and environmental friendliness of the materials from which the furniture is made;
• It may be more advisable to give preference to Russian manufacturers, since modern production facilities in Russia are equipped with first-class European equipment and have no fundamental differences. However, we should not forget about the influence of the human factor on the production process.

"Silvia"

Located in Nizhny Novgorod, the Silva furniture factory over the years of its activity has gained a reputation as a reliable domestic manufacturer producing high-quality products. For the manufacture of furniture, high-quality equipment from German and Italian suppliers is used. The factory's assortment is varied. Here you can purchase walls, children's rooms, hallways, bedrooms for furnishing rooms in various styles. Having chosen the required size of the set, all that remains is to wait for its prompt delivery.

The advantages of Silva products include:

• high-quality and stylish furniture;
• wide range of goods;
• reliability and durability of all interior items;
• favorable prices;
• detailed instructions for the purchased furniture;
• the opportunity to participate in promotions, competitions and discounts on the products presented.

Buyers especially like designer color schemes for kitchen sets. In addition, they are very ergonomic, high quality and quite inexpensive.

Materials

Today, furniture production is constantly improving, new materials of higher quality are appearing. Most Popular:

1. Aluminum. It is actively used to strengthen areas with increased load, as well as for the production of profiles and decorative elements. Youth furniture and kitchen sets are often made in high-tech and techno styles, which are characterized by the use of metals.
2. Wood. Natural material is susceptible to rotting, so its qualities are improved in various ways: boiling, impregnation, and others. It is environmentally friendly and looks beautiful.
3. Chipboard, MDF. Used to imitate or replace natural wood. They are durable, moisture-resistant, and cost much less than wood.
4. Composite polymer materials. They do not fade in the sun, do not absorb moisture, are impact-resistant, and easy to care for.
5. Glass. The material can withstand significant loads and is safe. Either tempered glass or laminated with a special film is used. Particularly interesting furniture is made from bent material.

For the upholstery of modern furniture, they try to use materials that do not require special care: leather, its high-quality substitute, flock, tapestry, courtesan. In addition to all this, improved coatings, impregnations, paints, and films are used. New adhesives are used for a seamless connection. Thanks to modern technologies, the impeccable appearance and durability of furniture are achieved.

Features and characteristics of German furniture, popular manufacturers

Aluminum

Solid wood

MDF

laminated chipboard

Composite materials

Glass

letto

Another Belarusian manufacturer in the ranking. The factory is known for its excellent models of sofas for daily sleep. The big advantage is that you can change the dimensions of the selected model to suit yourself, as well as make an individual order according to your sketches. The factory boasts a selection of 1000 fabrics, only wooden frames for its products and high-quality filler, which shrinks no more than 1 mm in 10 years. You can find more than 300 models in the catalog; the price of a sofa starts from 28,880 rubles.

Timid optimism

Of course, Russian companies trade in the markets of other countries. There are several possible business strategies used. Large furniture manufacturers have established contacts with Western companies, securing large enough contracts for themselves and thus loading their production. This is suitable for those who produce a lot and in large quantities. A striking example is cooperation with IKEA, which, although it has many pitfalls, nevertheless helped some companies develop and, importantly, immediately establish the correct production and business processes, including quality management. If the company presents a unique product, everything depends on whether you have a dealer “there” who can promote you. And is there a possibility of going online, theme stores? When there is no representative, there is no chance. But with a partner who is interested in you, who understands that he can make money on your products, things are more fun.

“We can trade quite successfully on the foreign market. It’s possible, it’s real” Svetlana Savelyeva

However, work is also underway through B2B channels. “In recent years, he has constantly participated in exhibitions in Cologne,” said Sergei Alexandrov. – They presented only one of their lines – children’s furniture. And in principle, there is interest in their furniture, and in connection with the devaluation of the ruble, this interest should increase.” “There is – they make non-standard furniture,” confirms Natalya Barsheva. “It’s so bent and glued, beautiful, expensive.” The company exhibited with her in Cologne several times. They said that there was a lot of interest in them in Europe. But this is due to the original design, the product itself is interesting.” Or, for example, “Ufamebel”, it has individual items with a good price-quality ratio that foreigners like. This is furniture with leather inserts, with clever opening and transformation mechanisms. True, the company does not demonstrate a noticeable impulse towards exports. Similar projects are being implemented by Forema, Dyadkovo, and dozens of other companies. Of course, we are not talking about any large-scale supplies. All these examples are not about how a large production entered another market. Just a company with an interesting product that has made itself known.

Often, the entry of our furniture makers into the world market is pursued not so much by commercial goals as by advertising and PR purposes, and concepts of prestige. Like, we also supply furniture somewhere in Germany, in America. Frankly speaking, such exits into outer orbit have a minimal impact on the value of the manufacturer’s brand. But this does not mean that you should not try to trade abroad. Let strength, money and time. This is a fairly common technique when there are stores that are not intended to generate profits, but should form the perception of a certain circle of partners. That is why participation in foreign exhibitions does not pursue the goal of finding a new sales market; the goal here is to form mutually beneficial and long-term relationships in the B2B sector.”

“What other scheme could there be? - Georgy Navruzbekov reflects, - If we want to trade in Turkey, then we locate production directly in Turkey and import components, facades, and cases there directly from Italy. But such a project requires competencies not in production. Retail competencies are needed here, and the result is a completely different business. If retail can give the client an interesting, cool finished product and at the same time this retail knows how to sell - in this case, yes, it makes sense.” Indeed, we have a big problem in that initially our furniture market has a production concept, that is, we are developing in terms of production, but we do not know how to sell. And abroad the level of retail is much higher.

How is Australia about

The talk that Russian furniture is uncompetitive is all from the series “they talk about foreign furniture, but eat Russian lard.” Our real experience and real practice say otherwise. From 2006 to 2010, the March 8 group had salons in Australia. It so happened that our dealer from Rostov got married and moved to Australia. And she said: “I’ve been making this furniture all my life, I know this business and I don’t want to do anything else.” We all assessed her impulse as severe madness: “Do you want to go broke? You will transport air from Moscow overseas!” After all, if the “body” somehow folds and packs quite compactly, then when transporting upholstered furniture in a container there is about 60% air. In addition, 95% of our sofas then (now 90%) had the built-in ability to be used as a daily bed. We were sure that neither Europe, nor America, nor Australia needed this, they had a different culture. And what do you think? Within six months, four of our salons opened in Australia! Because it turned out to be a highly sought-after product: Australians didn’t need sofas with the ability to use a sleeping place, because simply no one offered it to them! We were, of course, surprised. We ourselves didn’t believe that anyone would want to pay extra for a folding mechanism that they wouldn’t use anyway. They wanted it so much! Despite the fact that people waited for six months with 100% prepayment for their sofas from Moscow. Despite everything, it was a good, successful business. It closed only because the man, alas, ended his family life and returned to Russia. But even after that, our salons existed for more than six months. Therefore, personally, based on the experience of the March 8 group” and not only, I am absolutely sure: we can trade quite successfully on the foreign market. It's possible, it's real. At least in matters of transformable furniture. There is no such proposal - proven over years and decades, high-quality, ergonomic, environmentally friendly and absolutely modern in design and modern materials - neither in Europe nor in America.

How much does custom-made furniture cost?

The price depends on the build quality, such as:

• a cabinet with two doors can be bought for 8,000 - 12,000 rubles; these are simple, small and inexpensive models from furniture companies made from chipboard;
• three-door designs with a mirror facade will cost 20,000 - 40,000 rubles;
• built-in dressing rooms with a stained glass facade will cost 20,000 - 30,000 rubles;
• designs with a sandblasting pattern cost 30,000 – 50,000 rubles;
• dressing rooms of unusual shape cost more than 60,000 rubles.

Prices for custom-made sliding wardrobes reach 300,000 rubles. These are models made from expensive materials from the best companies in the rating.

Sliding wardrobe RICO Price: from 32,506 rub. Dimensions: 2062x2400x600

Sliding wardrobe RICO Price: from 33,205 rub. Dimensions: 1900x2400x450

Sliding wardrobe RICO individual Price: from 35,324 rub. Dimensions: 1232x450x2700

Sliding wardrobe ECO Price: from 21,054 rub. Dimensions: 1800x2400x450

Seven best upholstered furniture manufacturers

The list includes Russian and foreign factories that produce furniture for any budget.

Angstrom

The winner in the ranking is the Russian factory Angstrem. The company has been manufacturing furniture for home and office since 1991. During this time, she organized stores and sales offices in 120 cities in Russia and the CIS countries.

The store's assortment includes models with a folding mechanism, without it, and children's sofa beds.

Askona

A Russian brand that began its work with the production of orthopedic mattresses. Askona has won many awards and contracts with large companies. In 2010, it became part of the Swedish corporation, and in 2014 it launched its own production of sofas.

Askona produces furniture, mattresses and pillows that will provide a comfortable sleep for every person.

Ikea

Third place belongs to an imported furniture manufacturer. The company is working to streamline the workflow and is launching production in different cities. This allows you to reduce cost without compromising quality.

Ikea furniture is suitable for small apartments, because it has a laconic design without an abundance of decorative elements.

Among the sofas in Ikea there are models for the bedroom that replace a single bed.

Interior Hall

A young factory that focuses on the production of furniture for relaxation and sleep. Natural wood, non-woven upholstery materials and siliconized fiber are used.

Advice: if you order a sofa through an intermediary, read the contract carefully. Unscrupulous intermediaries may indicate other conditions for the delivery and assembly of the sofa in the contract.

The company chose an independent spring block or “snake” springs as a filler.

Shatura Furniture

The company began its work with the manufacture of wardrobes in 1961. By the 90s, the Shatura company became the largest manufacturer of furniture for home and office in Russia. Italian fabrics and natural materials are used in the production of furniture.

In addition to bedroom and guest rooms, Shatura stores have a wide selection of kitchen and office sofas.

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Rivalli

The factory began its existence in 1996 with the introduction of cover sofas on a metal frame to the Russian market. On the factory's website there are different models in classic, modern and minimalist styles.

The manufacturer uses orthopedic filler with an independent spring block or polyurethane foam.

Anderssen

Production began in a small workshop. Then Anderssen grew to a large furniture factory with a full cycle of furniture production and assembly.

Among the models there are non-standard round sofas. The filler is polyurethane foam boards with the addition of latex.

To buy a sofa at a discount or at a good price, check out the official websites of the factories. Some manufacturers sell furniture directly, but without the opportunity to inspect and touch it first.

When buying furniture, you should not focus only on price. Furniture will not be cheap if high-quality materials, upholstery and filling were used in its manufacture. And before choosing which company to buy a sofa, it is recommended to study information about the factory, its production and look at samples live.

The best sofa manufacturers

Most buyers do not think about the manufacturer when buying furniture. And this, by the way, is a very important parameter for choosing a good model. Below we will look at the best sofa manufacturers in Russia and compile a TOP 10 rating based on customer reviews.

10Bassett Furniture Direct

The ranking of the best sofa manufacturers opens with the American company Bassett Furniture, which produces products for the “elite” segment. The manufacturer offers sofa designs for home and office interiors. Leather and fabric models are made with taste, they are comfortable and reliable. Bassett offers a wide range of products. Buyers can choose a truly comfortable sofa that will not only last a long time, but will also decorate their home.

To create furniture, polyester fiber, thick laminated wood, luxury textiles, and genuine leather are used. The collections include options for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, offices, as well as offices. The site has all the conditions for convenient online purchasing. It is possible to sort the desired product by type, material, seat height and armrests.

Pros:

• The manufacturer produces products of various styles
• It is possible to choose a sofa not only for large, but also for small rooms
• Original design and ease of use
• Order according to an individual project

Minuses:

• Fairly high cost

9Liberty Furniture

The Italian factory specializes in the production of home furniture. A huge assortment offers hallways, beds, display cases, bedrooms, living rooms, libraries, radius, corner and classic sofas. The main advantages of Liberty sofa designs are environmental friendliness, reliability, high quality, and attractive appearance. A distinctive feature of the models is the restraint of tones.

Shades are presented in a wide variety, so it is not difficult for buyers to choose exactly the color that best suits their home interior. White, black and beige sofas are extremely popular. It is these solutions that help create a relaxing environment in the interior. Elements such as cords, fringe, rhinestones, and leather decor add additional aesthetics and beauty.

Pros:

• Upholstery made of luxurious fabric
• Various sizes
• Only environmentally friendly materials are used in production
• Durable and functional designs

Minuses:

• High price
• The order must be waited for at least 30 days

8Shatura Furniture

There are several hundred retail outlets of the Russian furniture company operating in the country. In addition to offline sales, the manufacturer sells products through online stores, offering consumers about 4,000 different models of sofas. These include kitchen, modular, straight and corner sofa designs. The highlight of Shatura Furniture is the wide variety of colors. Upholstered furniture is available in beige, white, blue, turquoise, brown, red, black, purple, gray and blue. Depending on the type of interior, you can choose a solid color or pattern. Polyurethane and spring snake are used as filler. The upholstery is made of eco-leather, velor, matting, micro-corduroy.

Pros:

• No complaints about the quality of assembly and delivery
• Large selection of furniture for different tastes and colors
• Conscientious and honest attitude towards clients
• There are discounts when purchasing online

Minuses:

• Not found

7Hooker

An American factory with almost a century of development history produces cabinet and upholstered furniture for the premium segment. The highlight of the models is an individual approach to the development of each detail. Hooker Furniture designer sofas are well known not only in the USA, but also in Europe. The manufacturer offers consumers a wide variety of colors, sizes and configurations. To create furniture structures, natural wood and leather, durable fabrics, polyurethane foam, and metal are used. Aesthetic harmony is achieved through the use of chic handmade decor, such as fine carvings, varnishing, aged effects, unusually shaped furniture nails and creative stitching.

Pros:

• Durable and beautiful designs
• Designer art work
• A wide range of

Minuses:

• Too expensive

6Anderssen

The domestic factory specializes in creating home, country and office upholstered furniture. The brand's products are characterized by reliable transformation mechanisms, practical upholstery, and durable covers consisting of three layers. The fabrics used to cover sofa structures do not react to moisture, dust and dirt. They are easier to care for and easy to clean. The assortment includes collections represented by such types of designs as “click-clack”, “eurobook”, “new roller”, “junior”, “sesame”, “accordion”. Anderssen sofas for sleeping fold out into a flat area without cracks or gaps, providing an ideal orthopedic effect. Assembly can be done at home without the help of a specialist, because the modern design involves simple installation.

Pros:

• Large assortment - from classic to minimalism
• A variety of bright and calm colors, strict or geometric patterns, floral prints
• Delivery in durable and high-quality packaging
• Nothing breaks, creaks, or fails after several years of use
• Possibility of ordering products according to individual parameters

Minuses:

• None

5Selecta

If you decide to purchase a reliable, functional, beautiful modular sofa, the Russian brand “Celeste” is ready to make you a profitable offer. Furniture designs include various blocks that can be combined in any way you like. Thanks to a modern solution, you can update your home interior at any time without buying new furniture. Selecta transforming sofas are interchangeable mobile systems developed by the factory with narrow or wide backrests and armrests.

As additional options, the furniture is equipped with bars and linen drawers in poufs. The sleeping area is independent of the rest of the structure. It is detachable, so it can be used as a separate element. The frame is made from wood species such as sycamore, birch, ash. The tree is reinforced with metal elements. Filler – elastic polyurethane foam. Upholstery materials – corduroy, jacquard, microvelvet, chenille, matting.

Pros:

• Plenty of color and shade options
• Minimum service life – 10 years
• With the help of modules it is easy to create the desired composition

Minuses:

• Buying branded furniture will cost a considerable amount

4Mebel-Holding

The factory creates straight, corner, children's, kitchen sofas, as well as modular systems. Only high-quality materials and fittings are used for production. The berth consists of spring blocks: “Bonnel” and independent on fibertex and spunbond. Latex mattress, polyurethane foam with a density level of 25 or 35. Additional equipment includes pillows with synthetic down, synthetic ball, molded polyurethane and PU foam crumbs. Upholstery made of fabric or leatherette. The manufacturer pays special attention to models for children. They are developed taking into account all the characteristics of childhood. The convenience and bright colors of products for small consumers will impress the strictest buyer.

Pros:

• Coordinated and precise work during the delivery and assembly process
• Similar professional consultations on the selection of product type and materials
• It is possible to individually order equipment with independent springs
• Comfortable and functional transformable sofas

Minuses:

• Not found

3IKEA

The international home improvement company supplies the market with fabric and leather sofas, modular sofa structures, and sofa beds at affordable prices. The latter option is especially convenient for small rooms in which it is impossible to install several pieces of bedroom furniture at the same time. IKEA models are equipped with large, practical compartments for storing linen. They quickly convert into a double bed. The seat cushions in the top layer contain polyurethane memory foam, which allows them to “remember” the contours of a sleeping person’s body and quickly restore their original shape. Non-woven polypropylene, pine, plywood, felt, chipboard and fibreboard, and polyester wadding are used for production.

Pros:

• Stylish, comfortable furniture
• Easy care and cleaning
• Large selection of colors and types
• Delivery assembled
• Affordable price

Minuses:

• The back wall of some models is open, the slats are visible
• Sofas with the lower part reaching to the floor are uncomfortable; when standing up, your feet touch the barrier element
• Not very long service life

2Askona

The largest European furniture company with its head office in Sweden is part of the Hilding Anders holding. Askona specializes in the production of licensed mattresses that are known all over the world. It is with them that the manufacturer equips sofas of his own design. Straight sofa designs are characterized by compactness. Corner rooms are more spacious. It is recommended to buy them for sleeping. Popular “books” do not take up much space; they have spacious compartments for storing linen.

Among the disadvantages of such models: a small space for a good night's rest, the inability to move close to the wall. The “click-klyak” has a linen drawer and another significant plus: the ability to adjust the angle between the seat and backrest. Eurosofa is ideal for daily use, it is simple and reliable, it can be moved to the wall or installed in the middle of the room.

Pros:

• Modern look
• Solid design
• Quality of execution
• Durable metal frames with anatomical armor
• Comfortable cotton covers with zippers
• The presence of internal containers in many models

Minuses:

• Not detected

1Angstrom

The list of the best sofa manufacturers according to reviews is headed by Angstrem. The Russian holding is engaged in the production and sale of a full range of home furniture. Angstrem sofas are sold in offline and online stores. The manufacturer offers convenient forms of payment, including installments, provides delivery and assembly according to customer orders, as well as production of products according to individual sketches. Materials: velor, micro-velour, flock, matting, artificial leather, chenille, suede. The assortment includes classics and transformers, equipped with linen drawers. The models will fit perfectly into modern, Scandinavian, English and classic interiors, and will look harmonious in styles such as high-tech, Provence, loft, country, art deco.

Pros:

• Many models are suitable for zoning space
• German fittings
• Practical storage compartments
• Reliable and practical products

Minuses:

• No cons

Basic criteria for choosing a sofa

There is a misconception that you cannot buy a high-quality sofa from a domestic manufacturer. But Russian factories have changed for the better in 10-15 years. The model range has expanded, high-quality materials are used. The price of furniture does not include expensive delivery from abroad.

Sliding mechanism

The folding mechanism is important when it comes to choosing a sofa for sleeping. When choosing, the following are taken into account: the area of ​​the sofa when unfolded, the ease of folding and the presence of a linen drawer.

For daily use, the following mechanisms are recommended:

• Book. To unfold the sofa, you need to lift the seat and the back will take a horizontal position. Then the seat is lowered to its original position and the berth is ready.
• Roll-out mechanism - Eurobook. The seat of such a sofa moves forward, and the backrest lowers into the free space.
• Accordion. This is a retractable mechanism, where a double backrest slides out after the seat.
• Dolphin. A drawer is rolled out at the bottom of the sofa, and a sleeping pillow is pulled out and installed. This mechanism is more common in corner sofas.

To decide on the mechanism, try folding and unfolding the sofa several times in the salon.

A high-quality mechanism will not cause any difficulties with unfolding even alone.

Frame and upholstery

The following characteristics - the upholstery material and the frame of the sofa affect the service life and care of the furniture. Popular frame materials: metal, wood or wood combined with chipboard.

A metal frame is a reliable frame that can support more weight. It is easier to replace worn upholstery. But a metal frame increases the cost and weight of the sofa.

Wooden frames are popular. If the base is made of oak, walnut or ash, the furniture will last a long time, and at first it will smell pleasantly like fresh wood. Valuable wood species increase the cost of the sofa. Pine is cheaper and not much inferior in quality to valuable species.

The cheapest option is to choose a sofa whose frame is made of chipboard and bars. If chipboard parts are pre-treated with special paint, the frame will last no less than wood or metal.

The following materials are used to upholster the sofa:

• artificial or genuine leather;
• tapestry;
• jacquard;
• flock;
• cotton;
• chenille

Upholstery made of leather and leatherette looks expensive and beautiful. It is appropriate in a classic or modern interior. But the leather is susceptible to scratches and cracks in dry air. A leather-covered sofa is not suitable for apartments where there are small children or pets.

Tapestry and jacquard look noble. Manufacturers have a wide selection of colors and upholstery patterns, so everyone can choose. But such material is not suitable for a room in a minimalist style.

Flock is a synthetic non-woven material. It looks elegant and feels more pleasant to the touch than a tapestry. It's easy to care for and pet hair doesn't stick. Over 7-10 years of use, the flock does not fade, but is worn out.

Cotton upholstery is inexpensive and looks light and natural. This upholstery is appropriate in a minimalist interior or in a loft style. This is a hypoallergenic fabric that does not electrify and does not absorb odors.

Chenille is a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers. The service life of chenille upholstery is up to 30 years. During this time, it does not change color, does not wear out and retains its original properties. However, upholstery is more expensive than other synthetic and natural alternatives.

Types of furniture

The model range is so diverse that it is impossible to classify it on a single basis. Furniture is distinguished according to several criteria: purpose, functionality, materials used, design. Each of them has strengths and weaknesses.

Transformer

Folding chairs, stools, and folding beds were known to our ancestors. Transformable furniture has become especially popular now. Most often it is used at home when arranging children's and small-sized rooms.

Vintage furniture in a modern interior, materials and methods of decoration

The most popular transformers: sofa beds, chair beds, wardrobes, tables. The functionality of furniture in a modern style depends on the design features. Models 2 in 1, 3 in 1 are in demand.

Flaws:

• need for folding/unfolding;
• high probability of breakdown due to the large number of moving parts;
• repair difficulties.

When choosing a transformer, you need to take into account that the structure must withstand a large load, so you need to personally check the strength of the mechanisms. The more complex the device, the more often it fails.

Sofa bed

Table-bed

Chair-bed

Wardrobe bed

Built-in

DIYers have remodeled niches for cabinets before, but they often didn't look their best. Today, built-in furniture is handled by professionals, so it successfully competes with traditional furniture. It is installed in the hallway, living room, bedroom, and on the balcony. Advantages of built-in products:

1. Production according to individual sizes. The built-in design is ideal for rooms with complex layouts in which it is impossible to install traditional models.
2. Solidity. The design does not have the usual partitions; their role is played by the walls, floor or ceiling. Thanks to this, a tight fit is achieved, every centimeter of free space is used effectively.
3. Sustainability. The parts are attached directly to the walls, which eliminates distortion.
4. Space saving.

Built-in furniture masks imperfections in walls or floors. The surfaces are hidden behind the product doors. The same applies to communications: if they spoil the interior, it is best to hide them in the built-in closet.

Such furniture also has disadvantages. The disadvantages include: the cost of individual design, the inability to move, the complexity of installation and dismantling.

Modular

A furniture constructor is a convenient way to assemble an individual set. A modular system is a set of items made in the same style from the same materials. They combine well with each other and are easy to move and rehang.

Advantages:

• suitable for most interiors;
• items can be purchased as a set or separately;
• easy to assemble into a single structure and disassemble if necessary;
• ease of transportation.

Modular furniture is made in square or rectangular shapes, so it is not suitable for some styles (Baroque, Art Nouveau, Art Nouveau). In addition, rarely does anyone use a complete set; most often, several items are purchased. The disadvantage is the likelihood of errors in the joining of modules.

What should be furniture in the style of minimalism, distinctive features

Soft

This variety includes items for lying and sitting: sofas, armchairs, sofa beds, ottomans, ottomans, couches, sofas. Main details: frame, soft filling, upholstery, mechanisms. Furniture is produced in different forms: from the simplest to the most fancy. It can be placed in any part of the house, including the balcony, kitchen and hallway.

The design of sofas and armchairs can be stationary or folding. In the latter case, different mechanisms are used: accordion, dolphin, book, eurobook, tango, pantograph. Each of them functions differently, so when choosing upholstered furniture, you must definitely check the ease of use and dimensions when unfolded.

Various materials are used for upholstery: from textiles to artificial and natural leather. Thanks to modern technologies, they are characterized by increased wear resistance and hypoallergenicity. They are easy to care for, since the fabric is protected by a special coating from dirt and damage.