Italian upholstered furniture manufacturers open showroom here

Chateau D'Ax, a leading Italian manufacturer of upholstered furniture, would soon open its showroom in Bangalore and depending on the reception, some other locations in India, a top company official said today.
Speaking to reporters after opening its showroom here, the fourth in India after Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad, Cledwyn Passanha, Export Manager, Chateau d'Ax, said the company has 140 exclusive stores in Italy and over 300 exclusive retail stores world wide.
Depending on the demand for the products, which are widely recognised for their contemporary Italian design and manufacturing expertise, more showrooms would be opened in India, on franchisee mode, he said.

Passanha said the USD 450 million, 65-year-old brand has experienced continuous growth in Europe and worldwide bringing to fame its upholstered sofas and arm chairs made of real leather that combined robustness and longevity.
Nitin Bhandari, Director, Creza Design, which joined hands with Chateau for the showroom, said the product cost ranged from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 15 lakh.