Top manufacturers of furniture fittings. Which one is better to choose?

Accessories for kitchen furniture are presented on store shelves in a very wide range of not only names, but also product groups. These include furniture handles, various sliding mechanisms, hinges, closers, gas lifts, legs and much more. Perhaps only a professional can navigate the full list of products. Unfortunately, not everything that looks beautiful turns out to be of high quality and durable. Therefore, it is important to navigate the manufacturers and know the brands that are the most reputable in their market segment.

Today, various companies produce fittings for kitchen furniture. But the undisputed leaders are predominantly German brands. If a professional tries to remember companies that produce high-quality and durable products, then these will most likely be companies from Austria or Germany. Who to give preference depends primarily on the budget. All companies presented in the rating offer decent fittings that will serve well for many years.

TBM

And our top is immediately opened by a Russian company from St. Petersburg, specializing in its own production of furniture fittings, mainly from metal. By the way, they produce not only furniture fittings, but also window and door components, as well as paint and varnish materials. However, the presence of several areas of production does not prevent the company from occupying a leading position in each of them. Today, under the TBM sign, there are more than 10 brands, each specializing in its own area (Firmax, Cosma, Huwill, FGV, ALPHALUX, Veroy and others).

Hettich

Today, the German company Hettich is rightfully considered the quality standard in the production of furniture fittings. The company has ensured its reliable existence by being the main supplier of fittings for the largest furniture manufacturers. The first branch in Russia opened in 1995. The company's products are highly reliable, durable and belong to the premium class. A huge selection of products allows any client to choose everything he needs.

Cebi

It rightfully occupies a leading position among manufacturers of high-quality furniture fittings on the market in most countries of the world.

The company's products are ideal for furniture products of any design and style. The company's employees, numbering 120 people, constantly develop and launch on the market more and more new models of accessories for furniture products, which include: handles for all types of furniture, linings, supports of various types, bases for sofas, tabletops made of glass , flanges for tables.

All furniture fittings from this manufacturer meet all necessary quality standards, are distinguished by their exclusive design and durability. The company's catalog contains about 3,000 items of fittings with different finishes and styles.

Bloom

Third in our top is an Austrian manufacturer of furniture fittings called Blum. This company also guarantees quality and durability, and in its product range you will find various retractable systems, lifting mechanisms, drawer opening systems, including electric drives, and much more. At the moment, the company's branches are present in almost all countries of the world. In addition, the manufacturer does not cease to constantly introduce new technologies designed to make our lives easier. But this also means that the price for the products of this company is not the most pleasant.

So which hardware will be better?

Good kitchen fittings are a combination of “smart” storage systems with reliable components and a reasonable price for all this.

Almost all fastening hardware mechanisms are the same in their operating principles, but they cost differently. Mainly because of the design and brand. Although its essence does not change much from this, it is still better to be guided by the technical characteristics.

For example, Russian Boyard fittings are considered economy-class fittings. But this does not mean that it is extremely bad - if you use it carefully, then it will last no less than a regular one.

Blum and Hettich are considered premium fittings. There is already a Tip-On system, and AVENTOS, and Cargo - in general, everything for the convenience and functionality of the kitchen set.

If you want a multifunctional kitchen with modern storage systems, lifting mechanisms and automatic closers, then take fittings from Blum or Hettich.

If you really want to save money on buying a headset, take Boyard - although it is not expensive, it is far from the worst in quality (just take my word for it).

As manufacturers of kitchen furniture, we can advise you not to hesitate to combine several brands of fittings - for example, use opening systems from Blum on the lower drawers of the set, and sliding systems from Hettich on the upper drawers.

We at Master Furniture most often use Boyard, Blum and Hettich in the production of kitchen sets, and this primarily depends on the wishes of our clients

And one more trick: you can save a lot by correctly distributing the load on the furniture. For cabinets, drawers and doors that you plan to use more often, install more expensive and high-quality fittings, and for those that will be needed less often, install cheaper ones.

AMIG

The next important player in the furniture fittings market is AMIG. This is a Spanish brand created in 1940. Motto. And the main advantage is that all elements of their products are interchangeable, that is, if some part breaks, there is no need to change the entire mechanism. The company has a huge selection of products, the diversity of which is achieved not only by color and material, but also by interesting external design. The brand has many elements made in an ancient, antique design. Over its many years of experience, the company has made a name for itself and is famous for the quality, reliability and aesthetics of its products.

Criterias of choice

In order not to make a mistake in choosing kitchen fittings and to make a profitable investment, be guided by three most important principles.

First, set your priorities clearly. You need to put forward your own requirements for different groups of accessories: when choosing facial accessories, focus on their presentability, and evaluate fasteners and components, first of all, for quality of workmanship and functionality, rather than aesthetics.

Secondly, pay attention to the materials. Kitchen fittings are most often made of metal, various types of plastic, glass or wood. The issue is especially important when choosing fasteners and components - savings are inappropriate here: the cheaper the products, the less they will serve you. So it’s better to give preference to reliable metal to protect yourself from the costs of regular repairs of fittings.

Thirdly, consider style features. The fittings should fit harmoniously into the interior of the kitchen, so select details that will correspond to the style direction of the space: for classics - gilding or bronze coating; for high-tech – chrome parts; for Art Nouveau - painted products; for Mediterranean styles - accessories imitated in wood or stone.

Advice. To create a holistic picture of the interior, it is desirable that all fittings be made in the same style.

GTV

The GTV concern is located in Poland, not far from Warsaw. In the assortment you will find everything you may need: from basic products (handles, hinges, legs, etc.) to ready-made retractable mechanisms, etc. GTV products are exported to many countries around the world, and the number of regular customers of the company is constantly growing.

Boyard

Next in our top is a Russian company from Yekaterinburg, specializing in furniture fittings, although supplied from China. The main products are: shelf holders of various colors and designs, door handles, door hinges, drawer guides with roller and ball systems and many other accessories and important elements for furniture. This company pays great attention to products for kitchen furniture, since this market segment is in great demand, which allows Boyard to occupy almost 30% of the entire domestic furniture fittings market. The main advantages of the company are:

• accessibility, both territorial and price;
• innovativeness.

Rating of furniture accessories for kitchen furniture 2022

Legs

Hafele

A leg with the ability to adjust vertical travel. The steel, galvanized body can withstand loads of up to 300 kilograms. This allows you to use the model as a support for a cabinet, install household appliances, and then adjust the horizontal level. A thick rubber pad on the leg will help prevent slipping during vibrations that occur during operation of household appliances. Which is especially convenient, according to buyers, if the floor covering is initially slippery (tiles, screed). Also attractive is the affordable price of the model, which compares favorably with its competitors.

furniture legs Hafele

Advantages:

• Price;
• Maximum supported weight 200 kg;
• Height adjustment;
• Foundation strength;
• Rubberized nozzle on the leg.

Flaws:

• No.

Cylindrical furniture supports

The set includes four legs made in a high-tech style, each 15 centimeters high. However, the height can be changed upward by rotating the base. Accordingly, the set can be used everywhere, for furniture of almost any zone.

Cylindrical furniture supports

Advantages:

• Affordable;
• Made of chrome, stainless steel;
• Height adjustment;
• There are no difficulties during installation;
• Attractive appearance.

Flaws:

• No.

Cylindrical support, adjustable

The type of support presented here has a thin, cylindrical shape, with a telescopic design. Accordingly, the length of the structure may vary. The minimum length is seventy centimeters, the maximum is one hundred and ten centimeters. Thus allowing installation on such types of furniture as dining tables, coffee tables. The leg holder is a flat bar that can withstand a maximum load of 30 kilograms, with 2.5 kilograms of its own weight. The color can be chosen at will from three variations - nickel, black, silver. The bases are fastened using ordinary screws (four pieces).

Cylindrical support, adjustable

Advantages:

• There is no problem where to buy;
• Wide scope of application;
• Height adjustment range;
• Miniature design;
• Base – stainless steel;
• Price;
• Easy installation and adjustment.

Flaws:

• The base tip plug is missing;
• The instability of the system.

ZvezdaMebeli

Round steel leg, coated with gold paint, miniature, sophisticated design. The end of the base is round, rubberized with a diameter of 3.7 centimeters, with the function of adjusting the height. Taking into account the combination of design and functionality, the possible scope of application of the model is installation on tables, tables, bedside tables or as a basis for armchairs and sofas. The combination of characteristics, price, material of manufacture, the kit has earned the best reviews from experts - assemblers, users.

furniture legs ZvezdaMebeli

Advantages:

• Low own weight;
• Workmanship;
• Style;
• Easy installation and maintenance.

Flaws:

• No.

Bar base black Duck&Dog

A stand is needed not only for a closet, bedside table or table. Increasingly, studio rooms are designed in a loft style, where a bar counter is located. The popularity of models of such racks is ensured by the possibility of self-installation without the involvement of third-party specialists. In addition, the bar counter can serve as a dining table, which means that the space under it will serve as a good organizer for household small items. Which is especially appreciated when it comes to a small apartment. The U-shaped bar counter presented here is a loft design, made of pipes with a cross-section of 1.5 millimeters. Due to this, the tabletop material can be small (chipboard, pine board) or significant (artificial or natural stone). The base is painted using powder technology, which increases the service life of the structure and prevents the formation of corrosion.

Bar base black Duck&Dog

Advantages:

• Stylish, black color;
• Wear-resistant, moisture-resistant material;
• Build quality;
• Possibility of adjustment;
• Affordable price category.

Flaws:

• No.

Pens

BOYARD RC051AB.3

Metal model with a vintage patina finish. To avoid mistakes when choosing, you should take into account that the model is suitable for classic-style furniture, and artificially created scratches and cavities only confirm the vintage look. The handle is installed using one screw and two fasteners from the end of the drawer. The minimum number of parts and casting quality ensure long-term and reliable operation of the handle.

furniture handles BOYARD RC051AB.3

Advantages:

• Stylish, retro style;
• Easy installation;
• Non-marking surface;
• Affordable price.

Flaws:

• No.

SLOROS FS-062

An accessory of modern design made of chrome-plated steel with a matte finish, 17.7 centimeters long. The price of one product is from 230 rubles. Thoughtful ergonomics make the accessory convenient to use due to its easy grip. The arcuate shape allows, when the handles are placed in pairs, to install a locking device that prevents children from entering (latch, lock). This is how boxes with sharp objects, household chemicals, and spices are usually protected.

furniture handles SLOROS FS-062

Advantages:

• High-quality casting;
• Thoughtful ergonomics;
• Non-marking surface;
• Easy installation;
• Wear-resistant material.

Flaws:

• No.

Kerron – chrome

The distinctive feature of the product presented below is the combination of style and durability. The latter is achieved through the use of the world's newest alloys, Zamac (zinc, aluminum, magnesium, copper). Which is poured into a mold under high pressure. The use of an alloy is a guarantee that the handle will last a long time, without fear of moisture, shock, or aggressive environments. The design of the model is laconic, with smooth curves, giving the appearance a certain airiness and lightness. If we talk about design, the optimal solution would be to install the product on modern, postmodern or high-tech furniture.

Kerron furniture handles – chrome

Advantages:

• Design;
• Easy to purchase or order online;
• Wear-resistant alloy.

Flaws:

• Price.

Rollers

Tech-Krep - roll-out

Rigid fixation roller without rotation function on the axis. This non-rotating design determines the scope of application of the roller as a leg for straight furniture (bedside tables, tabletops) or inside it as a movable, load-bearing element, for example, a cabinet door. The part is installed through two holes in the platform. Moreover, the second hole is solid, with an exit to the outside, thereby facilitating regulation and fixing the roller in a given position. The surface of the roller is rubberized, moving freely over smooth or rough surfaces (carpets, rugs). Device size: 39 millimeters - diameter, height - 44 millimeters, are considered both an advantage and a disadvantage. Plus - invisibility, versatility of use. Disadvantage: small permissible load, easy clogging.

furniture casters Tech-Krep - roll-out

Advantages:

• Price;
• Strength, taking into account class, dimension;
• Passability on different surfaces;
• Wide specification.

Flaws:

• Dimensional ambiguity.

Brante with brake

A distinctive feature of the presented roller is that the rotating structure is equipped with a bearing, which facilitates rotation around an axis and makes the function silent, as well as being equipped with a brake. If you equip a retractable tabletop or bar counter with a roller, then by fixing the wheel the surface will be stable, without a chance to move or fold at the wrong moment. The use of the model is somewhat limited by the permissible load. The technical description recommends not to exceed a weight of 25 kilograms per roller. Considering its domestic origin, the price of the model is affordable and it is well distributed.

Brante furniture casters with brake

Advantages:

• No problem where to buy;
• Equipped with bearing;
• There is a position lock;
• Reasonable price;
• Build quality;

Flaws:

• Maximum permissible weight.

Braun

Despite the fact that, based on the name, one might think that this is just another European brand, this is not so. "Brown" is a Ukrainian company, with a central office in Kyiv, founded in 1999. These guys specialize in the production of sliding and hanging aluminum systems. They are also known as a prestigious manufacturer of custom furniture.

The concern is divided into three areas:

1. BRAUN fittings and components;
2. Mr.Braun sliding wardrobes with profiles of our own production;
3. Decor from BRAUN.

Turkish enterprise Starax

Founded in 1996, it specializes in the production of kitchen utensils and accessories.

The presence of modern high-tech equipment allows the company to produce high-quality structures made of metal and aluminum, retractable and railing systems, systems for bars and space formation.

Starax exports its products to more than forty countries and is ISO 9001 certified.

We hope this list will help you decide and choose the most reliable manufacturer of accessories for your furniture

HAFELE

Hafele is another member of our top and not by chance. Hafele is a company with almost 90 years of history. Its assortment includes more than 205 thousand products in the furniture fittings and accessories section. The production itself is located in Germany, but the company successfully ensures delivery of its goods both to Russia and to any other country. Hafele furniture fittings also stand out due to their external features. You can easily select details according to style, shape and color that are ideal for your interior. This company is also known for its work with clients, they each have their own approach.

FENNEL

Our top is completed by another German manufacturer of furniture components, Fennel GmbH&Co. KG. The company's employees carefully monitor the quality of their products, and in their work they rely on the company's many years of experience. The main areas of specialization of the enterprise are:

• furniture hinged and mortise handles;
• handles with insert elements;
• handles in the form of a staple and handles made of plastic;
• blinds for kitchen furniture;
• systems that allow you to sort waste, as well as built-in waste containers.

The guys from Fennel understand how difficult it is to navigate the huge number of options for furniture fittings, so they try to attract attention through innovation. The motto reflects the nature of the product. Due to comfortable ergonomics, fresh design and German quality, the products of Fennel GmbH&Co. KG is widely used by leading furniture manufacturers around the world.

This concludes our top furniture fittings manufacturers. There are still a huge number of such companies. Based on user reviews, we tried to select the best ones for you. We hope that now it will be easier for you to understand this variety of furniture components and buy what is right for you.

Expert advice on what fittings to choose for the kitchen

Are the most expensive fittings always the highest quality? Not at all. Thus, expensive porcelain handles turn out to be fragile. And wooden ones, even from the most prestigious species, are difficult to maintain and prone to accumulating dirt. Statistics say that our compatriots prefer metal handles with a durable coating, without a relief pattern, into which dust particles can become clogged. As a last resort - reinforced plastic, also with a smooth surface.

When it comes to hinges, the best hardware for the kitchen is cup hinges . First, they are durable (provided they are made of thick metal). Secondly, they automatically adjust the door position. Thirdly, they are equipped with a stopper function that prevents the facade from opening spontaneously. The most practical thing is hinges made of stamped sheet steel with a galvanic protective layer against corrosion. As for the top decorative coating of the hinges, you choose it according to your taste: copper, bronze, chrome or enameled, with a smooth, matte or embossed surface.

When choosing kitchen fittings such as gas lift , keep in mind: this mechanism cannot be disassembled. This means that it will not be possible to repair the broken part. Therefore, it is better to immediately choose a high-quality mechanism. In doing so, try to take into account:

• door weight. The heavier the facade, the more powerful the lifting mechanism should be. The calculation is as follows: 10 newtons of spring compression per 1 kilogram of door weight (the amount of spring compression is indicated in the gas lift data sheet - for example, 60 N);
• facade size : the larger it is, the longer the lifting device should be;
• type of mechanism : step-by-step (for a facade with a handle) or automatic (for a Push-to-Open type facade).