Top ten manufacturers of upholstered furniture in Russia: rating based on 5 parameters

When choosing furniture, each buyer has an idea of ​​what exactly he needs. But after visiting several furniture stores, your opinion may change. The reason for this is the development of technology at high speed. Manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to solve old problems and find them. If a few years ago transformable furniture seemed like a fantasy, today it is a very real piece of furniture.

There are also companies that have engineers, engineers and designers on staff who are ready to make a client’s dream come true if he has not found his model on the sales floor. All that remains is to go through the dossiers of the best manufacturers and choose your brand.

How to choose a quality sofa: useful tips

Regardless of what type of room you decide to choose a sofa for, it is important to evaluate the upholstered furniture model according to several criteria. Here are some valuable tips:

1. Always pay attention to the frame
   - be sure to check with the seller what material the base is made of. After all, the service life of the product largely depends on it. For example, a metal frame is very strong and most durable (only when its elements are fastened together by welding). Wooden ones are no less reliable. But these options are the most expensive. The most affordable type of frame is made of chipboard. Is the last option suitable? Please note that the slab must have a tongue-and-groove bolted connection.
2. Filler
   is an equally important criterion. When choosing the right one, be guided solely by the purpose of the sofa. If it will be used for sleeping, your choice is spring blocks: the design is not only comfortable, but also has excellent orthopedic properties. The foam filler is hypoallergenic and soft, but wears out quickly. The best option is latex foam: such a sofa will not be pressed down over time and will retain its orthopedic effect for a long time.
3. Upholstery
   is an indicator of eliteness. Upholstery made from genuine leather is considered the most expensive and durable. It is not afraid of wear, chemical or UV exposure, moisture, etc. Leatherette upholstery will be no less practical, but much cheaper. Nevertheless, the most common fabric options in everyday life are jacquard, tapestry, and chenille (a plush type of cotton).
4. Well, and finally, the layout mechanism
   . A simple and reliable option for daily layout is “book”/“eurobook”. For children or rare overnight guests, the “click-klyak” (similar to the “book”, but with the options of “reclining” and “half sitting”) is suitable. "Accordion", "tak-tak" and "dolphin" are excellent choices for daily sleep.

What determines the quality and price of a sofa

But, before moving on to the analysis of manufacturers, let's derive the criteria on which the price and quality of the sofa

. There are many such criteria, but the main ones among them are three: upholstery material, frame and design.

Material used for upholstery

. In general, the higher the price of the sofa, the higher quality upholstery the manufacturer uses. Also, the upholstery material can be impregnated with Teflon, which significantly increases its resistance to dirt.

The durability and strength, as well as the cost of the sofa, most of all depends on its frame

. If it is entirely metal or wood, then its price increases sharply. The price also depends on the type of wood. So a frame made of oak, beech, walnut or cherry will cost more, it will be of better quality and stronger than one made of pine, spruce or birch.

In addition to the above factors, wood processing technology also affects cost and quality. Figured carving, good impregnation, varnishing, treatment with tinting compounds - all this increases the price of the sofa.

Design

and the mass production of the model greatly influence its quality and cost. If models of standard designs are always relatively cheap due to mass production, then small-scale or custom-made furniture will cost many times more, but will also be many times higher in quality.

Rating of the best sofa manufacturers

The best foreign brands

Ikea

It is not easy to find a person who has not heard of the Scandinavian furniture company Ikea. This is a colossus of furniture production, famous for its optimal price/quality ratio. The principle of the company is to produce products for the home that are accessible to the largest number of customers. The range of Ikea furniture products, including sofas, is known for comfort and practicality.

Askona

The largest manufacturer of sleep products in Eastern Europe, part of the Swedish corporation. However, Askona mattresses, beds and sofas are successfully sold not only in Europe, but also in Asian countries.

Pohjanmaan

The Finnish brand Pohjanmaan has been pleasing consumers all over the world, including Russia, with its furniture for over 45 years. The models are ergonomic, comfortable, suitable for any interior style.

The best factories of inexpensive sofas

Pinskdrev

Rating: 4.8

The Belarusian holding company has been actively operating in the furniture industry market for more than 135 years, creating unique collections of upholstered and cabinet furniture. The main material used in the work is solid wood. The brand creates comfortable, sophisticated and practical sofa models for every taste and budget.

Advantages

• originality and variety of models;
• European fittings;
• natural wood;
• reasonable prices.

Flaws

• not detected.

How to check the reliability of a company?

Just a few questions to ask:

• guarantee period;
• company actions in case of furniture breakdown - serious companies have their own service centers;

• what additional services are provided: is there delivery, installation;
• level of service in the salon.

Depending on their own preferences, each client should have their own checklist. If a brand doesn't meet its checklist, don't rush into it. Sometimes the opinion of others helps you make the right choice - reviews of friends and acquaintances about the brand or their personal successful experience.

The best sofa factories in the middle and premium price segments

Shatura furniture

Rating: 4.9

The company actively cooperates with Italian brands and promotes the idea of ​​luxury Italian furniture. The sofa factory uses exclusively German equipment and textiles in the production process. Prefers glossy finishes. The factory's products are dominated by strict shapes and fabric upholstery.

Advantages

• build quality;
• naturalness of materials;
• original modifications.

Flaws

• using chipboard as a frame.

ANDERSEN

Rating: 4.9

The factory specializes exclusively in the production of upholstered furniture. In his work he uses proven fasteners. Frequently carries out modifications to existing products.

Advantages

• orthopedic filler;
• frame made of wooden beams in combination with steel;
• wide range of designs and upholstery types.

Flaws

• Consumers have complaints about the company’s service and inconvenient models.

Basic criteria for choosing a sofa

There is a misconception that you cannot buy a high-quality home sofa. But Russian factories have improved in 10-15 years. The model range has been expanded, high-quality materials have been used. The price of furniture does not include expensive delivery from abroad.

Sliding mechanism

The folding mechanism is important when you need to choose a sofa for sleeping. When choosing, consider: the area of ​​the sofa when unfolded, the ease of unfolding and the presence of a drawer for clothes.

For everyday use, the following mechanism options are recommended:

• Book. To unfold the sofa, you need to lift the seat and the back will take a horizontal position. The seat is then lowered to its original position and the bunk is ready.
• The exhaust mechanism is Eurobook. The seat of such a sofa moves forward, and the backrest rests on the free space.
• Accordion. This is a retractable mechanism in which the double backrest extends behind the seat.
• Dolphin. At the bottom of the sofa, a drawer is pulled out, a sleeping pillow is pulled out and installed. This mechanism is more often found in corner sofas.

To determine the mechanism, try folding and unfolding the sofa in your living room several times.

A high-quality mechanism will not cause any difficulties in deployment even alone.

Frame and upholstery

The service life and care of furniture are affected by the following characteristics: the material of the upholstery and frame of the sofa. Popular materials for the frame are metal, wood or wood in combination with chipboard.

The metal frame is a reliable frame that can support more weight. Worn upholstery is easier to replace. But the metal frame adds value and weight to the sofa.

Wooden frames are popular. If the base is oak, walnut or ash, the furniture will last a long time, and at first it will smell like fresh wood. Precious woods add value to the sofa. Pine is cheaper and is not much inferior in quality to valuable species.

Recommendations for choosing furniture

Price.

A large number of models from different manufacturers makes the final choice difficult. Therefore, experts advise determining the price range in which the purchase should fall. Each buyer has his own vision of design, style, size, options, material, which ultimately affects the cost.

Type of furniture.

When updating the decor in the room, you should decide on the type of furniture to buy.

1. If your favorite manufacturer’s catalog contains cabinets or kitchens that are suitable in size and functionality, then you can buy a finished product. In this case, the order fulfillment time will be minimal (if available in the store or warehouse, 1-5 days).
2. When no model fits into the interior, then you should think about making custom-made furniture. This can be either a built-in wardrobe or a bookshelf. But then the order fulfillment time can increase to a month or more.

Material.

A wide range of materials is used to make furniture.

1. Cabinets, kitchens, and furniture made from laminated chipboard have the most affordable prices. But they require careful care; high humidity can lead to rapid destruction of the slabs.
2. Modern MDF material is used for finishing facades. At the same time, the price of furniture also increases.
3. Natural wood has always been valued, but solid wood furniture is highly expensive. But it looks luxurious, and its service life reaches one hundred years.

Design

. When the rooms in a house or apartment are decorated, choosing furniture becomes even more difficult. In this case, you often have to resort to the help of professional designers. It is important that the furniture fits harmoniously into the created concept of the room.

Care.

Since furniture is purchased for many years, one should take into account such an important factor as care and maintenance. The best option would be to purchase cabinet elements or sofas that can be cleaned using household detergents and a vacuum cleaner. Some exclusive models can only be serviced by cleaning company specialists.

We have selected 19 of the best furniture factories for review. All of them sell their products in our country. When allocating places, the editors of simplerule magazine relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the feedback of Russian consumers.

Upholstered furniture from which company to choose?

In order for the furniture to meet the buyer’s expectations, the choice should be made from the category of proven well-known companies presented above. You should buy in specialized stores with a large number of positive reviews. You need to order furniture from an official representative of the company so that there are no problems later.

1. If a person wants to purchase good, but inexpensive furniture and the apartment area is small, then the best choice would be products from Pinksdrev and Rival. Products from these brands are also suitable for families with children or animals. Rival offers unique sets and individual pieces of furniture with slipcovers that can be changed frequently.

2. For buyers who want to diversify the interior of the room, furnish the rooms with strong and more durable furniture, products from Laguna and Mebel-Holding are suitable. Most of the products are made to order, which is especially valuable for people seeking individual style.

3. Fans of beautiful, luxurious and durable furniture, as well as those whose home has undergone major renovations, should prefer the Shatura-Furniture and Anderssen brands. The products stand out not only for their original design, the excellent quality of the materials used, but also for their high cost. Among the huge assortment, you can choose models of non-standard configurations that will fit perfectly into the interior. Such furniture can be installed in rooms with a large area.

Katyusha

Katyusha mainly produces furniture for offices, restaurants and bars, but the catalog also includes some good home sofas. They mainly produce kits, so all models come with chairs.

Natural wood is used for the frame, and the upholstery is made of pure textiles and leather. Substitutes are used only in cheap models.

Katyusha also offers exclusive models to order. They cost a little more, but you can choose a sofa for a specific design.

Mebel-Holding (MH)

A company that has grown from a small workshop into a huge production facility. At the moment, Mebel-Holding is one of the leading furniture factories in the Russian Federation, producing more than 700 furniture models.

In the production of sofas, MX adheres to traditional forms: book, dolphin, accordion and others. The main materials are good wood, chipboard and MDF. The organization’s catalog is convenient in that it covers both cheap models and elite ones made in the European tradition.

Pinskdrev

The oldest Belarusian factory, and now a holding company producing good furniture. Pinskdrev were one of the first to actively introduce Western style, so it is difficult to distinguish their products from Italian ones.

Now they occupy a strong place in the sofa production market in Russia. Only natural wood is used in production, without tile substitutes.

“Pinskdrev” is loved for:

1. Rich catalogue. The factory focuses on diversity, so there are more than 10 lines of sofas alone!
2. Accessories. The guides, arms, even the screws are made in Europe. Therefore, no squeaks or souring are observed.
3. Natural wood. Moreover, there are even noble species, such as mahogany or wenge.
4. Low prices. From Pinskdrev you can buy a sofa with a service life of 40 years for 30 thousand.

In addition, this is almost the only manufacturer from the Russian Federation that produces Loft and Provençal sofas. However, Pinskdrev does not have a loyalty policy.

You won’t be able to order custom furniture here if you are not a legal entity.

ANDERSEN

Family sofas made in Russia, made using German technologies. Anderssen's specialty is orthopedic fillers with a long service life.

Also, the manufacturer checks each fastener electronically, so almost no defects go on sale. The frame is made of natural wood and steel, so it is almost impossible to break them.

The catalog of upholstery is huge, as are the textures. You can order custom colors and textures.