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Special furniture
Single piece to series for private & commercial use
Custom-made furniture - when standard furniture fails due to interfaces
Special furniture is not a "design piece", but a planned functional assembly: Dimensional chains, installation situation, material mix, cleanability, hardware loads and logistics determine success or reclamation.
At Karl Naumann GmbH, we develop and manufacture special furniture according to customer requirements, from individual items to series/rollout - with defined CTQ features, versioned approvals and reproducible production logic.
Whether functionally driven (technology, load, hygiene) or design driven (material mix, look, feel): Special furniture must be able to be assembled, tested and reordered. Our in-house engineers therefore do not plan "by feel", but according to load cases, frequency of use and interfaces.
At Karl Naumann GmbH, we develop and manufacture special furniture according to customer requirements, from individual items to series/rollout - with defined CTQ features, versioned approvals and reproducible production logic.
Whether functionally driven (technology, load, hygiene) or design driven (material mix, look, feel): Special furniture must be able to be assembled, tested and reordered. Our in-house engineers therefore do not plan "by feel", but according to load cases, frequency of use and interfaces.
100%
Customized production
Individual piece or series - according to your ideas
Each piece of furniture is created individually - from the initial design to the choice of materials and on-time installation. A perfect fit for your room and your style.
Each piece of furniture is created individually - from the initial design to the choice of materials and on-time installation. A perfect fit for your room and your style.
- Single piece
- Small series
- Built-in furniture
8+
Wood types & materials
Solid wood, veneer, chipboard & more
Beech, maple, ash, oak, Swiss stone pine, walnut and other materials - we can advise you on choosing the right material for your dream furniture.
Beech, maple, ash, oak, Swiss stone pine, walnut and other materials - we can advise you on choosing the right material for your dream furniture.
- Solid wood
- veneer panels
- Decorative chipboard
3rd
Generation family business
Reliability with a personal handshake
As an owner-managed joinery, we personally stand for quality and reliability - short decision-making processes, individual advice on site, long-term partnerships.
As an owner-managed joinery, we personally stand for quality and reliability - short decision-making processes, individual advice on site, long-term partnerships.
- Owner-managed
- Personal advice
- Bear stone
75+
Years of wood & furniture construction
Joinery expertise that you can see
Over 75 years of experience in wood and furniture processing. Private customers and businesses entrust us with their projects - from the initial idea to the finished installation.
Over 75 years of experience in wood and furniture processing. Private customers and businesses entrust us with their projects - from the initial idea to the finished installation.
- Since 1948
- Private & commercial
- Joinery
Technical added value,
where special furniture becomes critical
- CTQ instead of discussions on the construction site
Installation interfaces, joint patterns, flatness/alignment, functional gap dimensions, fastening concept.
- Material mix checked instead of "it fits"
Wood-based material + object surface + metal/glass are designed to be compatible.
- Series and rollout capability
Sample approval, article numbers, variant lists, packaging and assembly instructions.
- Technology/safety integration neatly solved
Inspection openings, ventilation, lockable areas, tilt protection - if required.
Typical areas of application for special furniture
Customized furniture is implemented across all sectors for:
- Living area: built-in units, cupboard systems, sideboards, media furniture, kitchen/bathroom furniture, staircase furniture
- Office: workstations, conference tables, storage space, acoustic furniture, reception furniture
- Store fitting/POS: presentation furniture, shelving systems, display cabinets, checkout modules, product carriers
- Gastronomy/hotel: counters, backbars, benches/niches, buffet furniture, room furnishing
- Medical practice/med/beauty: reception, storage space, equipment trolleys, hygiene furniture
- Industry/technology: assembly/test workstations, equipment cabinets, protective and transport furniture
- Education/public: Cloakrooms, library furniture, modular storage systems
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Designs and variants of special furniture
After execution
- free-standing / built-in
- modular / demountable
- transport-optimized / flat-packed
- pre-assembled / partially disassembled (depending on access)
By use & environment
- Inside
- Wet room
- Covered outdoor area
- Highly frequented object operation
By function
- Storage space / presentation
- Workstation / technical support
- Acoustics
- Security (lockable, vandalism-proof - depending on the property)
Integrations
- LED, media modules, sockets/USB
- Cable management, device integration
- Ventilation, inspection openings
- Tilt protection, edge protection, concealed fixings
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Scope of services -
from demand to acceptance / rollout
- Clarification of requirements: use, design, budget, deadline, load, environment
- On-site measurement or plan check (DWG/PDF) incl. interfaces to trades
- Design and implementation planning incl. visualization + release status
- Production incl. material procurement, fittings, surfaces, pre-assembly
- Delivery, assembly, adjustment, acceptance (trade: protocol)
- Series service: sample approval, parts lists, variant management, repeat orders
- Rollout: delivery/assembly by location according to branch/location list
Start visualization & release status
Engineering, Engineering & Technology
Design logic
- Function-oriented according to load cases and frequency of use
- Defined dimensional chains for installation/connection joints (incl. stock deviations)
- Dismantlability and assembly time taken into account in the design
Material systems
Wood-based materials: MDF, multiplex, plywood, chipboard P2/P3, blockboard, solid wood, decorative panels, CDF
Surfaces: Veneer, lacquer (matt/silk matt/gloss), high gloss, oil/wax, HPL, CPL, melamine/decor, linoleum
Metal: Steel/stainless steel/aluminum, powder-coated or brushed
Glass/plastic: ESG/VSG, acrylic/PC, technical plastics
Surfaces: Veneer, lacquer (matt/silk matt/gloss), high gloss, oil/wax, HPL, CPL, melamine/decor, linoleum
Metal: Steel/stainless steel/aluminum, powder-coated or brushed
Glass/plastic: ESG/VSG, acrylic/PC, technical plastics
Fittings & function (typical)
- Pull-outs/rails according to load capacity and use (30-70 kg; heavy-duty for technology)
- Soft-close/clip hinges, 110-155°
- Lockable catches, castors, adjustable feet/plinth systems
- Cable ducts, inspection flaps
CTQ - critical features
- Dimensional accuracy at installation interfaces
- Uniform joint pattern
- Stable connection technology
- Durable fittings
- resilient, cleanable surfaces
- Secure fastening (plumb/balance, connection joints)
Materials & surfaces - Default frame
Standard in contract operation
- HPL/CPL or robust decorative surfaces
- impact-resistant edges
- cleanable systems
- heavy-duty fittings
Standard in the private sector
- Veneer/lacquer/solid wood looks
- HPL/CPL in highly stressed areas (e.g. shelves, edges, technical areas)
Special solutions
- Metal frames (powder-coated)
- Glass surfaces
- Acoustic materials
- Special colors according to sample
- Lockable technical areas
Tell us what is critical - we define test and acceptance criteria.
Quality, testing & documentation
- Visible surface quality according to sample/color approval (shade, gloss, grain)
- Edge quality: no tears, defined radii, object-capable joint edges
- Function test: doors/drawer runners, soft-close, locks
- Installation quality: alignment, plumb/level, clean connection joints, secure fastening
- Documentation (commercial/series): Release status, parts lists, fittings/surfaces, care instructions
- Series/rollout: article numbers, variant lists, packaging instructions, installation instructions, rollout checklist
You talk to people who understand manufacturing - not just sales!
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Contact details:
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Address
ST Bärenstein
Müglitztalstraße 6
01773 Altenberg
Müglitztalstraße 6
01773 Altenberg
Business hours
Monday - Thursday: 6:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Friday: 6:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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Project management & cooperation
Process:
Requirement → Measurement/plan check → Design → Offer → Sample/material approval → Production approval → Delivery → Assembly → Acceptance
Changes:
Object/rollout:
Requirement → Measurement/plan check → Design → Offer → Sample/material approval → Production approval → Delivery → Assembly → Acceptance
Changes:
- Versioned, cost and deadline effects transparent
Object/rollout:
- Installation window, site logistics, stage planning, access specifications
Delivery times, capacities & logistics
- Single piece/prototype: 3-10 weeks from approval (depending on material/surface)
- Object/small series: according to project plan; series call-offs possible according to forecast
- Rollout: site-by-site delivery/installation according to time windows
- Delivery: pre-assembled / partially disassembled / flat packed
- Packaging: edge protection, intermediate layers, labels per item; optional returnable
- Construction site logistics: delivery times, floors, elevator dimensions, access, protective measures
Service, maintenance & operation
- Spare parts for fittings/wear parts (depending on model)
- Reorders/extensions for material/surface availability
- Object: Refresh/conversion concepts (front replacement, retrofitting, add-on modules)
- Usage profiles: Private (normal), commercial/property (high-frequency → robust construction/surfaces)
Filterable product overview - Special furniture
| Product | Use | Material mix | Integration | Delivery | Rollout capable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception furniture | Office/Practice | HPL + metal | Media/LED | partially disassembled | Yes |
| POS presentation furniture | Retail | Decor + metal/glass | Lighting | flat packed | Yes |
| Technical/equipment furniture | Industry | HPL/CPL + metal | Ventilation/revision flap | pre-assembled | project-dependent |
| Seating niche/back bar | Restaurant/Hotel | Veneer/lacquer + metal | Sockets/cables | partially disassembled | Yes |
Special furniture according to customer requirements
Special furniture according to customer requirements are function-specific assemblies that are designed beyond standard grids and meet defined load, hygiene, acoustic or technical requirements. In the B2B context, the focus is on installation interfaces, frequency of use, service accessibility and variant control; in the project business, material mix and freedom of geometry complement the design. Industrial applications range from retail and office environments to practice, catering and technical work areas. Release stocks, CTQ features and repeatable production logic are taken into account during implementation; Karl Naumann GmbH implements corresponding projects with load-oriented hardware specifications and a documented variant structure.
Types and variants of special furniture according to customer requirements
Special technical furniture (media/equipment integration)
Functional principle: Furniture as a carrier for electrical/media technology with defined cable routes, inspection access and thermal relief.
Differentiation: Serviceability and thermal/safety edge conditions characterize geometry and choice of material more than pure appearance.
Typical use: media walls, cash desk modules, equipment cabinets, back office stations.
Technical parameters - Special technical furniture
Differentiation: Serviceability and thermal/safety edge conditions characterize geometry and choice of material more than pure appearance.
Typical use: media walls, cash desk modules, equipment cabinets, back office stations.
Technical parameters - Special technical furniture
Highly frequented special contract furniture (retail/gastronomy/practice)
Functional principle: reinforced carcass and front structures with abrasion-resistant surfaces and heavy-duty fittings for a high number of cycles.
Differentiation: Permanent load and impact resistance dominate over decorative design.
Typical use: Reception counters, POS shelving, service and backbar modules, product carriers.
Technical parameters - Special contract furniture
Differentiation: Permanent load and impact resistance dominate over decorative design.
Typical use: Reception counters, POS shelving, service and backbar modules, product carriers.
Technical parameters - Special contract furniture
Acoustically effective special furniture (absorber/slat systems)
Functional principle: Combination of support panel and absorber material with a defined slot or slat grid to influence the room acoustics.
Differentiation: acoustic characteristics are the primary function, storage space or load-bearing capacity are secondary.
Typical use: conference rooms, open-plan offices, educational facilities, reception areas.
Technical parameters - Special acoustic furniture
Differentiation: acoustic characteristics are the primary function, storage space or load-bearing capacity are secondary.
Typical use: conference rooms, open-plan offices, educational facilities, reception areas.
Technical parameters - Special acoustic furniture
Material mix special furniture (wood + metal + glass)
Functional principle: Combination of load-bearing timber materials with metal frames or glass surfaces; joints and expansion are structurally decoupled.
Differentiation: Interface management (screw/clamp connections, profiles) is relevant to the design.
Typical use: Conference tables, counters, showcases, design modules.
Technical parameters - Material mix special furniture
Differentiation: Interface management (screw/clamp connections, profiles) is relevant to the design.
Typical use: Conference tables, counters, showcases, design modules.
Technical parameters - Material mix special furniture
Dismantlable and logistics-optimized special furniture
Functional principle: segmented assemblies with eccentric or plug-based connections for reduced packing dimensions and standardized assembly sequences.
Differentiation: Transport and rollout capability determine the design more than individual fitting.
Typical use: Store equipment, series rollouts, inner-city projects with narrow access.
Technical parameters - Dismantlable special furniture
Differentiation: Transport and rollout capability determine the design more than individual fitting.
Typical use: Store equipment, series rollouts, inner-city projects with narrow access.
Technical parameters - Dismantlable special furniture
Fire protection/hygiene-oriented special furniture (depending on the property)
Functional principle: Material and surface selection with a focus on cleanability, chemical resistance and - if required - flame-retardant systems.
Delimitation: Specifications from use and acceptance control material and detailed design.
Typical use: medical practice, med/beauty, gastronomy, public facilities.
Technical parameters - fire protection/hygiene
Delimitation: Specifications from use and acceptance control material and detailed design.
Typical use: medical practice, med/beauty, gastronomy, public facilities.
Technical parameters - fire protection/hygiene
Individual project special furniture with free geometry
Functional principle: project-specific shape without grid binding; design according to specific load case, installation situation and surface requirements.
Delimitation: maximum freedom of geometry with complete documentation for later reproducibility.
Typical use: representative individual objects, complex installations, architect-led projects.
Technical parameters - individual project special furniture
Delimitation: maximum freedom of geometry with complete documentation for later reproducibility.
Typical use: representative individual objects, complex installations, architect-led projects.
Technical parameters - individual project special furniture
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Harmonized with IATF 16949
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From Bärenstein near Glashütte into the world -
Precision in metal and wood since 1947.
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