Poliform in London

Poliform at a glance

Company

Poliform S.p.A.

Based in

Inverigo (Como), in the Brianza area of Italy: headquarters, executive offices and day-systems production

Origins

An artisan workshop set up by the Spinelli and Anzani families in Inverigo in 1942; Poliform was founded in 1970 by the cousins Alberto Spinelli, Aldo Spinelli and Giovanni Anzani

Production

Six sites in Brianza: Inverigo, Arosio (wardrobes and night systems), Lurago d'Erba (kitchens), Anzano del Parco (upholstered furniture) and Alzate Brianza (day complements), plus the Poliform Lab in Inverigo

Kitchens

The historic Italian kitchen brand Varenna joined Poliform in 1996; kitchen systems are made at Lurago d'Erba

Ranges

Wardrobes and walk-in closets, day and architectural systems, kitchens, sofas and armchairs, tables, chairs, beds, accessories and outdoor furniture

In London

Specification and ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

Poliform through Faura

Poliform is not installed at the Residency. The ranges below can be specified and ordered through Faura for a project.

What Poliform makes

Poliform describes its day, night and architectural furniture systems as the heart of its style. Around them it builds complete interiors, from kitchens and upholstered furniture to tables, beds and accessories.

• Night systems: the Senzafine wardrobe and walk-in closet, Ubik and Lexington. Senzafine is an open walk-in system with thicker sides and wide freedom of configuration.
• Day and architectural systems: Wall System, Code and Lexington for storage and bookcases, and the Pivot and Surface architectural systems.
• Kitchens: Artex, Artex Pro, Alea and Alea Pro, with Harp announced as coming soon.
• Upholstery and furniture: sofas such as Bristol, Joan, Saint-Germain, Brera, Owen, Orbis and Sunday, with tables, chairs, sideboards, desks, beds and outdoor pieces.

Kitchens · Systems · Sofas · Catalogues

Kitchens: materials and finishes

For the Artex kitchen, Poliform lists doors in matt and touch laminates, lacquers, wood veneers and solid wood, including canaletto walnut, fossil oak and black ash, and worktops in marble, quartz composites, Dekton, Inalco MDi, stainless steel and laminate. Glass, PVD steel and anodised aluminium frames complete the palette.

Made in Brianza

Poliform's production is spread across six sites in Brianza, each dedicated to one area of the home. The company reports 711 employees, 96% of them from local communities, and 97% Italian suppliers, 83% of them from Lombardy. In 2018 the founders received the ADI Compasso d'Oro Lifetime Achievement Award, and Poliform publishes an annual sustainability report.

The company · Sustainability report

Designers and contract

Poliform credits its sofa collection to designers including Jean-Marie Massaud, Marcel Wanders Studio, Carlo Colombo, Flaviano Capriotti and Emmanuel Gallina; the Bristol sofa is by Jean-Marie Massaud. Since 2001, Poliform Contract has handled large custom projects.

Specifying Poliform through Faura

1. 01
   BriefBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster to review the scheme, Poliform catalogues and the rest of the project's materials.
2. 02
   Select and sampleChoose systems, configurations and finishes; Faura can request finish samples and technical information from Poliform for client presentations.
3. 03
   SpecifyFaura prepares the specification and a trade quotation for each room, from walk-in closets to kitchens and living spaces.
4. 04
   Order and deliveryFaura places the order for the trade client and coordinates delivery to the UK site, confirming timing per order.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see or buy Poliform in London?

Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Poliform through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. Faura reviews the scheme, prepares the specification and places the order.

Where is Poliform made?

In Italy, at Poliform's own sites in Brianza: Inverigo (headquarters and day systems), Arosio (wardrobes and night systems), Lurago d'Erba (kitchens), Anzano del Parco (upholstered furniture) and Alzate Brianza (day complements).

When was Poliform founded?

Poliform was founded in 1970 by the cousins Alberto Spinelli, Aldo Spinelli and Giovanni Anzani. Their families had set up a small artisan business in Inverigo in 1942.

Does Poliform make kitchens?

Yes. Poliform acquired the Italian kitchen brand Varenna in 1996, and today makes kitchens such as Artex, Artex Pro, Alea and Alea Pro at its Lurago d'Erba plant.

Which Poliform wardrobe and walk-in closet systems are available?

Poliform's night systems include the Senzafine wardrobe and walk-in closet, Ubik and Lexington. Faura can specify any of them, with their internal fittings, glass and metal finishes, for a project.

What finishes are available for the Artex kitchen?

Poliform lists laminates, lacquers, wood veneers and solid woods such as canaletto walnut, fossil oak and black ash for the doors, with worktops in marble, quartz composites, Dekton, Inalco MDi, stainless steel and laminate.

Can I get Poliform CAD files?

Poliform offers a technical catalogue and downloadable product files on its website to registered architects and interior designers. Faura can also request the drawings and technical information needed for a project.

Does Poliform handle contract projects?

Yes. Poliform Contract, launched in 2001, handles large custom projects. Faura can coordinate Poliform within a wider residential or hospitality scheme.

How much does Poliform cost?

It depends on the specification: the system, configuration, dimensions and finishes. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.

What are Poliform lead times?

Lead times vary by product and specification. Faura confirms timing for each order once the specification is agreed.