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THE HANDS THAT MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE
Our craftsmen and -women are the true stars of our business, because great design is born from great craftsmanship. It all begins with the people – skilled hands, sharp minds, and generations of craft passed down and perfected over time. That’s why our partners are chosen not for where they are, but for what they stand for and what they create. Whether it’s sofas upholstered in Poland, dining chairs crafted in Italy, stoneware and porcelain shaped in China, or rugs handwoven in India, every BOLIA design tells a story of true craftsmanship.
While our team of designers lives and works around the globe, 89% of our designs are crafted in Europe. As our furniture is made to order, we don’t keep large warehouses filled with generic models. This helps us avoid overproduction and reduce transport distances, resulting in faster deliveries and fewer kilometres driven, while giving you the freedom to customise each design to suit your way of life.
We also work with trusted partners outside Europe to bring you beautifully crafted accessories. Take our rugs, for example. Each one carefully handmade in India, where ancient rug-making traditions have been passed down through generations, weaving stories of heritage and artistry into every thread.
We believe full transparency is the future, and we continuously work across our supply chain to move in that direction. That’s why we provide insights into the CO₂eq emissions of selected designs and fabrics. You can trace the environmental impact of a design, from raw material to disposal, helping you make more informed decisions.
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89% OF OUR DESIGNS ARE CRAFTED IN EUROPE
We’ve built long and close relationships with our partners over many years. Together, we push the boundaries of craftsmanship, exploring new techniques and refining old methods.
All our sofa designs are crafted in Europe, and the rest of our furniture is also made across Europe, places like Italy, Poland, Croatia, and Estonia, as well as Denmark, our home country. But we also work with skilled partners outside Europe, who help bring our carefully crafted accessories to life.
The map below shows where all furniture and accessories are created.
MEET OUR SKILLED CRAFTSMEN AND -WOMEN
When you run your hand along one of our dining tables or sink into one of our sofas, you don't just feel the quality – you feel the story. The story of the people behind it, their mastery and their dedication. Told and tailored through skilled hands, thoughtful choices, and timeless design.
We’re proud to introduce the incredible people who create our designs, the heart and soul of every piece. Here, you can get to know who they are, where they work and the stories behind their craft.
When it comes to crafting undeniably inviting sofas, Softcom has been our go-to partner ever since they helped us craft the Sepia back in 2013. Their production is FSC™-certified, reflecting the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing. On top of that, their extraordinarily skilled craftsmen and craftswomen have, on average, been with Softcom for more than 10 years, highlighting the company’s focus on expertise and stability.
Since 1961, Hammel Furniture has been synonymous with beautiful carpentry and extraordinary craftsmanship based on Danish design traditions. Their commitment is evident in every step of the production process: they’re FSC™-certified and their chipboard contains at least 70% recycled wood, all sourced and produced in Denmark. Hammel Furniture is committed to moving towards responsible manufacturing, with two production facilities already powered by 100% renewable energy. Their design philosophy revolves around creating timeless pieces that grow with you and your home.
ITALSED creates some of our dining chairs and is one of Italy’s most respected chair manufacturers. Since 1983, they have crafted chairs of the finest quality, exclusively FSC™-certified designs. Located in Udine, an area known in Italy as the Chair District, where chairs have been produced since the 1800s. They’re a member of CATAS, the largest European laboratory for testing and for applied research in the wood and furniture sector, and consistently reinvest resources into better production practices. Also, they have been essential for us in achieving the EU Ecolabel certification for our Swing dining chairs with oak veneer seat.
Lind has been a cherished partner since 2008, crafting exquisitely handcrafted furniture that we adore, including our all-time customer favourite, the Noora modular sofa. In all their wood designs, they use only FSC™-certified wood and are working on transitioning from traditional energy sources to renewables. Currently, 23.4% of their monthly electricity consumption is generated by photovoltaics.
Massimo specialises in producing rugs and other luxurious textiles in India, leveraging the region's exceptional skill in creating high-quality, handwoven rugs. All their rugs and home textiles are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-certified, which guarantees that the products have been tested for harmful substances. They are also members of Care & Fair, supporting education and good working conditions for weaving communities in India. As an amfori member, they require BSCI audits from all suppliers and maintain close communication on working conditions and social responsibility. Additionally, their headquarters is located in Denmark, and all their paper packaging is FSC™-certified.
KEBE has been our trusted partner for over 18 years, creating many of our exceptionally comfortable upholstered designs, but they have been producing recliners, sofas, and chairs for over 40 years. Combining Scandinavian design with innovative cold-cured foam technology, they’re committed to European craftsmanship, quality, and durable designs. They use only FSC™-certified wood and FSC™-certified packaging materials. Additionally, they partner with a company that converts production waste into RDF, an alternative to fossil fuels.
Gran Living is a family-owned company established in 2004 in our hometown, Aarhus –and indeed, they have helped us create beautiful accessories since 2005. A small company, they’re dedicated to social responsibility; strong, loyal partnerships with skilled suppliers are central to their approach. To support this, they have been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2015 and joined amfori BSCI in 2019. Th.ey became FSC™-certified in 2021, ensuring all their wood products are FSC™-certified. With their headquarters located in Aarhus, Denmark, they collaborate with production facilities in several countries around the world, including Portugal, Lithuania, Vietnam, China, and Thailand.
Actona Poland Sp. z o.o. is all about handcrafted furniture, and they’re truly passionate about creating only the highest quality by combining the best of traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art techniques. They are FSC™-certified and also ISO 9001 certified, which means that all processes in the company are oriented towards creating long-lasting products.
As part of the Actona Group, they are also aligned with the Group’s climate goals through their commitment to SBTi: to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using the financial year 2021 as a baseline. The Group also aims to reduce scope 3 emissions – those linked to purchased goods, services, and the end-of-life of sold products – by 42% within the same timeframe.
Founded in 1980, Linie Design combines Danish design with traditional Indian craftsmanship to create beautiful, handcrafted rugs. Committed to values like decency, innovation, and craftsmanship, they follow rigorous standards to ensure quality, promote responsible production, and uphold ethical labour practices. Since 2008, Linie Design has supported education and safe working conditions in Indian weaving communities through its Care & Fair membership. Their production in India provides pensions and medical insurance for weavers and their families, while the Linie Design School – focused on women’s empowerment – fully funds education for over 340 children. Many products are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-certified, and production sites either hold SA8000 standard or are members of amfori BSCI. With their headquarters located in Denmark, their production facilities are in India.
Made Specific help us create many of our stunning lamp designs and have been a trusted partner for more than 10 years. They’re members of amfori BSCI to promote ethical labour practices and are FSC™-certified to support responsible forestry, which means the wooden lamps they produce for us are FSC™-certified. Their commitment also extends to powering their factory with solar energy and using only FSC™-certified carton packaging.
In the small Polish town of Międzybórz in 1985, a family with a passion for craftsmanship and design laid the foundations of what would become Wajnert Meble. What began as a modest workshop has grown into a leading furniture company – still family-owned and still guided by strong values. Their mission remains to bring comfort and quality into people’s homes through timeless, functional design.
Wajnert Meble supports employees and their families, prioritising health, safety, and professional development through training and education. At the heart of Wajnert Meble’s story is the product itself: furniture that is functional, comfortable, and elegantly designed – the result of close collaboration between designers, engineers, and ergonomics experts.
They are FSC™-certified and uses only FSC™-certified wood or materials from other controlled sources. By 2025, they aim to reduce production waste by 20% and increase solar panel use by 75%. Wajnert Meble stands today as a symbol of responsibility, innovation, and tradition.
Founded in 1993, Benix has since grown into a leading European furniture maker, creating upholstered furniture designed for com fort, longevity, and elegance. What truly sets Benix apart is their deep integration of high-tech practices. Their carpentry department is fully automated, allowing for precision production with minimal waste. As an FSC™-certified company, Benix prioritises responsible sourcing of wood. Every piece reflects their commitment to design excellence, lean production, and ethical practices.
Sanyei has been a trusted partner to us for over 11 years, specialising in wooden furniture, accessories, metal, and lighting. They only use FSC™-certified wood and FSC™-certified packaging. As proud members of amfori, Sanyei is committed to ethical and transparent production practices, combining timeless craftsmanship with responsibility. With their headquarters located in Denmark, their production facilities are in Slovenia.
Aage Østergaard is a Danish furniture company founded in 1964, now run by the second generation of the Østergaard family. Over the years, they have developed long-term production partnerships across Europe; however, final assembly, finishing, and packaging still take place at their facility in Denmark to ensure the quality of every single product. All Aage Østergaard manufacturers are FSC™-certified, reflecting the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing that promotes biodiversity and good working conditions for forest workers. They prioritise the well-being of their employees and take pride in delivering lasting quality. Aage Østergaard, headquartered in Denmark with production in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a member of amfori BSCI, supporting ethical and transparent supply chains.
HMS is located just a short bike ride from our HQ and has been a trusted partner of ours since 2006. They are committed to being an inclusive and socially responsible workplace, which is why they cooperate with the local municipality to offer flexible working conditions for employees with reduced work capacity or disabilities. Their production is FSC™-certified, and they have introduced an IT solution to track all wood consumption – an essential step in calculating the CO2eq emissions of our products. In 2020, HMS switched all energy supply to electricity at their factory, warehouse, and office facilities in Aarhus.
CERTIFIED AND LUXURIOUS MATERIALS
Our materials are carefully curated with respect for timeless quality, inspired by the changing seasons, the unique textures of nature, soft hues and the calming atmosphere that surrounds us. Choosing the right materials lies at the heart of creating designs that are not only beautiful, but made to last. All our wooden designs are made from FSC™-certified wood and other controlled materials. All our fabrics are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, while all leather types are traceable from farm to manufacturer and OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD certified.
TAILORING YOUR DREAMS
Our sofas are tailor-made just for you, exactly how you want it – in your chosen model, size, and fabric. Crafted with components that can be replaced if needed. For instance, many sofas are designed with changeable covers, extending their lifetime, and allowing you to refresh and renew the look year after year. And of course, they all come with a 12-year warranty for MyBOLIA members.
