For architects and designers, the artistry and precision of customizable and made-to-order furniture has the ability to transform projects big and small. Tailored specifically to meet the needs and aesthetics of each project, these bespoke pieces, from a plushly avant-garde armchair to sustainably-sourced wooden tables, help bring a project’s artistic vision to life.
Custom furniture reaches a project in two ways. A custom order lets a designer specify the details of an existing design, from finishes and upholstery to sizing. The piece is then made to meet the exact requirements of a space.
Made-to-order and artisan pieces work differently. A studio or maker crafts each one to specification once the order is placed, produced individually rather than pulled from stock. For A&D professionals, sourcing custom furniture this way keeps every selection intentional: the right material, the right proportion, and the right maker for the project at hand.
Audo Copenhagen
Combining the design catalogs of famed Danish brands Menu and by Lassen is Audo Copenhagen, a leader of Scandinavian design, delivering upscale comfort and elegant ease. Collaborating with over 20 designers across six countries, furniture by Audo Copenhagen remains true to the tenets of Scandinavian design: simplicity and naturalism. Pleasing to the eye, and to the touch, these streamlined designs steeped in Danish history are worth the wait. Custom-built and made-to-order with a number of upholstery options opens Audo Copenhagen’s furniture line to a myriad of project possibilities.
Moooi
Fairytales and folklore are brought to life with the latest innovative technology at Dutch design studio, Moooi. Carrying out the brand’s philosophy of “A Life Extraordinary” are the latest made-to-order furniture pieces, from witty side tables to lounge chairs that envelope the sitter in complete comfort, works of art so avant-garde in design that each piece is custom-made for residential or commercial projects. Captivated by the unexpected and drawn to beauty, Moooi works with emerging and internationally recognized designers alike to realize their unique creative visions. Daring, playful and always exquisite in design, Moooi’s ever-expanding collections oscillate between simple elegance and a surrealist’s dream.
Gubi
Purveyor of timeless and emerging furniture designs, GUBI is a self-proclaimed “treasure hunter” of a brand. The small Copenhagen-based furniture business has become an internationally renowned design house since 2001 when Jacob and Sebastian Gubi took over what their parents started in 1967. With a collector’s eye, the Gubi sons embarked upon a voracious search for the iconic designs that would represent the brand’s wanderlust mentality, dedicating themselves to the discovery of both new and forgotten designs, resulting in a visionary collection encapsulating both emerging and historical designers of the modern tradition. Contact your Lumens Trade account manager for access to a variety of custom upholstery options.
Roll & Hill
Founded in 2010 by Jason Miller, a creative force in industrial design, Roll & Hill is a trailblazer of the industry, working with some of today’s most innovative makers to create singular furniture pieces that achieve a timeless modernity, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary forms to create designs that are entirely new but imbued with a sense of familiarity. While best known for its design-minded (and customizable) lighting products, Roll & Hill’s furniture designs are no less brilliant. Made from sustainably sourced wood, select from made-to-order stools, coffee and side tables, benches and more, all custom-made in America and exclusively at Lumens.
B&B Italia
Authentic Italian luxury comes from B&B Italia, where painstaking craftsmanship meets unrivaled artistry. Embodying the spirit of innovation, designs from B&B Italia have a reputation for exploring new materials, experimenting with unconventional forms and pushing the boundaries of tradition. From revolutionary upholstery to handstitched and laser-cut designs, each curve and contour of a B&B Italia design is carefully considered, creating one-of-a-kind, industry-defining pieces. Our Lumens Trade team is ready to assist in elevating your next design project with iconic designs from B&B Italia.
Prouvé Collection from Vitra
From Swiss furniture brand Vitra comes the Prouvé collection by Jean Prouvé, a French designer born in Paris in 1901. Initially trained as a metalworker, Prouvé combined his expertise in metalworking with his passion for architecture and design to create furniture pieces that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Known for their innovative use of materials, industrial production methods and structural integrity, the Prouvé collection, including made-to-order wooden coffee tables, dining chairs, side tables, and more, showcases Prouvé’s mastery of form and function, offering a piece of historical and timeless design for commercial and residential projects.
What You Can Customize
Across these makers, customization reaches the details that define a piece. What is available varies by brand and collection, and a Lumens Trade account manager can confirm the options for any design.
- Upholstery and textiles: Choose from a range of fabrics and leathers on seating and sofas, as with the made-to-order options across Audo Copenhagen and GUBI.
- Finishes: Specify the surface treatment and color that suit the palette of a project.
- Wood and materials: Select pieces built from sustainably sourced wood, such as the made-to-order tables from Roll & Hill.
- Sizing and configuration: Order sectionals and case goods scaled and arranged to the dimensions of a space.
- Made-to-order artisan pieces: Commission designs that a studio crafts to specification, produced individually for residential or commercial projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between custom and made-to-order furniture?
A custom order specifies the details of an existing design, from finishes and upholstery to sizing, so the piece meets a space’s exact requirements. Made-to-order and artisan pieces work differently. A studio or maker crafts each one to specification once the order is placed, produced individually rather than pulled from stock.
How do I order custom furniture through Lumens?
Lumens Trade members source custom furniture with a dedicated trade account manager who guides the process from specification through delivery. Members sign in to their Lumens Trade account online or call to confirm finishes, upholstery, sizing, and lead times for a given design.
What can be customized on made-to-order furniture?
Customization reaches the details that define a piece: upholstery and textiles, finishes, wood and materials, and sizing and configuration. Options vary by brand and collection: custom upholstery across Audo Copenhagen and GUBI, and sustainably sourced wood tables made-to-order at Roll & Hill. A Lumens Trade account manager can confirm what is available for any design.
How long does made-to-order furniture take?
A maker crafts each made-to-order piece to specification once the order is placed, so timing depends on the design, the materials, and the customization involved. The result is a piece built to spec for the project, and the quality is worth the lead time. A Lumens Trade account manager sets clear expectations for a given design before confirming the order.
