Issue 11 | 27 Jan. 2007

Italian Glamour
By Latika R Chuganey

Ikian furniture, one of the top international brands in the world, is making waves in the Indian market. Ikian Furnitures Pvt Ltd have now introduced their latest range of Italian furniture, under the brand name ‘Friuli”.  Aptly named after the leading furniture–producing region in Italy. Fruili is an amalgamation of Italy’s top 11 furniture companies.

The inspirational setpiece offers customers a wide range of home and office furniture and lifestyle accessories, which makes for one of the best options in the world of décor.

Friuli, a one-stop shop in everything that is truly Italian, extends from modular kitchens, wardrobes, living units, sofa seta, chairs, beds, dining furniture to lounging options, lightning and other innovative accessories. The price range is in sync with the quality of designs and products available. A plush store that can be visited only by appointment and perched on the second floor in Bombay Store on MG Road, Friuli invites its customers to partake some of the finest Italian brands like:

* La Cividina - The brand specializes in designer sofas that exude personality and elegance.

* COM.P.AR – The 25-year-old company showcases exquisite pieces of furniture designed for modern living. The wide range of products like chairs, cupboards, coffee tables, bookcases, mirrors and living room concepts personifies the contemporary creations of Italian style.

* C&C Constantini- C&C furniture spells unmatched quality that caters to varieties of woods and finishes.

* Delfabro – Passion, glamour and design is what Delfabro is all about. Ranging from lounge furniture and bed sets to superbly handcrafted lamps. 

* Gory Cucine – The kitchen is the most important place for family, the heart of the home where technology, design and innovative solutions come together. Combining all these elements creates a perfect balance of quality and price in all their products.

* Julia Areedamenti – Julia specializes in producing classic, contemporary and children bedrooms.

* Maronese – It signifies the history and tradition of Italy where its modular kitchen units and accessories exemplify the beauty of Italian heritage.

* Presotto - The brand combines the art of handicrafts with an industrial approach to enterprise. Products like beds, wardrobes, and modular units are placed in the middle and upper middle range of market with designs that offer trendy, up-to-date products that can be used in hotels, public and residential areas.

* Tonon - Tonon is synonymous with design and quality. It is one of the best known international brands in the world of chairs and tables that are most functional and highly creative products.

* Valentini - It specializes in lounge furniture. Valentini also has a range of comfortable sofas, chaise, and seating options to add warmth to any space.

* S.C.I.C - Founded in the 70s, the company specializes in export services to companies that wish to start their own business overseas.  It provides specialized services such as partner/product research, support to business negotiations, contract drafting, purchase and sale of goods abroad, negotiations in payments, logistics and transport etc. It also carries out promotiona l activities such as organizing of exhibitions and trade missions for businessmen all over the world….

(Ikian Furnitures Pvt Ltd, Friuli: Bombay Store, 2nd Floor, MG Road, Bangalore – 560001; Contact Person-Swati).