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Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

The Austrian group Egger acquires a 27.5% stake in the Italian company Cleaf

One year after the communication of a commercial partnership between Egger and Cleaf, two companies globally involved in the furniture cladding surfaces and interior design sector, we moved on to the next phase, which involves the acquisition by the Austrian group of a minority stake of 27.5% in Cleaf. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the transaction.

 

A successful business partnership


Egger and Cleaf are two family companies that share a common strategic vision: to offer an innovative service for architects and interior designers able to combine the high aesthetic value of Cleaf's Made in Italy furniture cladding surfaces with Egger's distribution capacity.

The two companies have presented the “Cleaf presented by Egger“ collection, a selection of 27 Cleaf products including veneered panels, laminates and ABS edgings, distributed in six countries:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia. In February 2020 the two companies also presented themselves at the Euroshop in Düsseldorf through directly connected stands.


“We have always pursued the idea of a broader cooperation. Our business agreement has shown that together we can offer our customers the best of both worlds,“ commented both companies. The majority stake in Cleaf will continue to be held by the Caspani family. Egger stressed that he does not intend to acquire a majority stake in Cleaf in the future either.

Cleaf Marine Laminate fireproof laminates obtain IMO MED certification

The Italian nautical industry has seen a 30% increase in turnover in 2021 with growth potential also for the next few years
Category: Laminates for furniture
Publication date: 23/09/2022
Company: Cleaf S.p.a.

Ostermann at Sicam 2021: the latest trends in the world of edgings and a range of innovative products

Super matt edges and marble effect edges, shutters and linoleum for made-to-measure furniture
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 29/09/2021
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

Rauvisio polymer laminate surfaces from Rehau: the new “Passion for color 2020

Six unique colours that bring the magic of Iceland into the design of Rauvisio brilliant and Rauvisio crystal surfaces
Category: Laminates for furniture
Publication date: 28/12/2020
Company: REHAU SpA

Ostermann: edges for black surfaces and more

The company also offers Furniture Linoleum, RollMokutan, profiles and handles
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 12/03/2019
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

Ostermann offers selected edges with a vintage look

Edges of antique wood, rust or antique oak
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 12/02/2019
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

Ostermann ABS Compact-Style edges with a real wood effect

The edges are already supplied starting from one meter and ready for delivery
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 04/06/2018
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

Cleaf presents

The new exhibition concept of CCube
Category: Ennobled panels
Publication date: 20/04/2017
Company: Cleaf S.p.a.

Ostermann edges with supermatt finish

An even richer assortment
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 18/01/2016
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

ABS edges by Ostermann

High performance and great flexibility of use for ABS edges for furniture
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 06/07/2015
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl