By Oliver ODHIAMBO
There is an exciting furniture store in Nairobi that has suddenly become the talk of town. This furniture store has barely been in the market for a couple of months, yet the volume of foot traffic and clientele visiting the store is amazing.
Artisan Furnishings isn’t stealing the hearts of many by chance. This furniture store is probably one of the few stockists of quality mid to high end furniture from some of the leading furniture designers in Spain.
“We are here to present the market with an opportunity to experience style and comfort beyond their wildest imagination. That is why our furniture is unique and stylish,” says Mr. Mandeep Kalsi, the firm’s managing director.
“This market is ripe for something exotic and refreshing. The modern trends in the market are reminiscent of the change that is blowing in the air,” he says. “That’s why Artisan Furnishings has pitched tent here to offer unrivalled quality furniture in a market yearning for an experiential buy.”
Quality furnishings
Mr. Kalsi says his firm will not only continue to offer quality furniture to clients, but hopes to expand his product offering to include lighting, rugs, dining tables and chairs, coffee tables, beds, and other high quality furnishings.
Some of the ranges the firm stocks include lines from leading brands in Spain.
“The premium quality ranges from Spain are our leading lines, and offer ultimate style and comfort at an affordable price,” he says.
When a home owner spends a lot of time and effort designing their home, this effort should culminate in the satisfaction of owning furnishings which deserve to adorn their abode. This is where Artisan Furnishings excel in helping in “Defining Lifestyles”.
Reputable brands
Dealing in creative, contemporary and classic premium quality furniture made in Spain, Artisan Furnishings are exclusive agents for five reputable, well established Spanish brands namely Fama, Mobel Yecla, Pedro Ortiz, Piel Confort and Tajoma.
A visit to most furniture stores will reveal a common pattern of design for most pieces. It is very rare to come across a furniture designer and manufacturer who can offer stunning and unique designs, which continuously push the limits of imagination, as well as offer unparalleled quality backed up by extensive guarantees. Fama do precisely this. Their quirky and original designs have to be seen to be believed. Fama’s models like Arianne, Hugo, Josephine, Lenny, MyNest, Pauline and many others look stunning and offer practicality and comfort.
Established in 1971, Fama are one of the most technologically advanced sofa manufacturers in the world and manufacture a sofa every 1.5 minutes; an achievement attributable to their state of the art manufacturing plant and committed workforce. Their products are sold in more than 40 countries around the world and are backed by the most extensive guarantees in the industry; sofa frames carry a lifetime guarantee, a 10 year guarantee covers the seat suspension and the rest of the sofa has a 2 year guarantee. Fama is an ISO 9001 and AENOR IQnet certified company. Fama also care about the environment and achieve separation and recycling of waste of over 85%.
Fama’s stable of products includes sofas and modulars, chairs and recliners, coffee tables, beds and contract furniture for community facilities, hotels and contract in general. To accommodate the needs of the contract market, customised projects are undertaken where Fama’s design department is prepared to develop new prototypes that can meet the customer’s specific requirements. A “Virtual Simulator” on their website enables a customer to design and fully customise a sofa to their taste.
Mobel Yecla is a family run company established in 1981. They specialise in the production of mid-range sofas, armchairs, recliners, accent chairs and sofa beds upholstered in both fabric and leather. The fabrics and leathers used range from basic to exclusive quality resulting in a range of pricing options. Their products carry a 2 year guarantee.
Pedro Ortiz, a company established in 1965, is run by the same family which founded the organisation. The company strive to manufacture the best quality products at the lowest prices. To achieve this goal, they have embraced technology combined with craftsmanship. Backed by a 2 year guarantee, their furniture ranges from classic to modern and is an ideal choice for discerning clients looking for a contemporary look.
The Piel Confort group was established in 1974. The evolution of the company is marked by its specialisation in leather upholstery as well as offering fabric sofas. Their models, all backed up by 2 year guarantees, are characterised by classic, formal designs giving a feel of luxury and sophistication. Their production process begins with an extensive in-house design and development team creating a hand drawn full scale (1:1) sofa for traditional products or using computer aided design for modern pieces which are then developed, turned into reality and tested before inclusion in the company’s catalogue which also includes contract furniture.
Tajoma specialise in the manufacture of exclusive armchairs. The company has been producing premium quality and exceptionally comfortable furniture since 1988. They are leaders in the armchair market with products backed by 2 year guarantees.
Relax chairs, accent chairs, wooden chairs and pouffes are all offerings from the Tajoma stable. Relax chairs combine both quality and design without losing elegance and are perfect for those moments when you want to relax. Accent chairs are easy to combine with the other furnishings of a room and are versatile enough to be placed in different parts of a room. Wooden chairs offer design encompassing the use of wood which is moulded into artistic forms to create unique and beautiful chairs. Contemporary and classic in design, Tajoma’s pouffes are the ideal accompaniment to their high quality chairs.
In their quest to create unique armchairs with superior comfort levels, Tajoma have utilised the unique Wall Away system in some of their chairs. This system allows the armchair to adapt to the required position even when placed close to a wall thus requiring minimal space to be reclined for maximum comfort. The Wall Away system is available in either a manual or electronic version.
The Power Lift system from Tajoma is ideal for people with disabilities. This system raises the seat assisting the user to easily get up from the chair. An easily accessible remote control placed in an easy to reach pocket on the side of the chair allows the user to select between different degrees of lift according to their specific requirements. The design of the Power Lift system does not require a lot of space to be operated.
Both the Wall Away and Power Lift systems are compatible with each other and can be incorporated in the same chair.
To all those desiring to have good furniture, Mr. Kalsi says their search has come to an end. “Artisan Furnishings will get you exactly what you want. We are here to make you comfortable.”
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