Custom Made At Your Convenience

Uniquely Put Together

Believing that quality trumps over quantity, Furnitech Industries specialises in custom-made sofas that are designer-inspired and made uniquely for their customers.

Being in the furniture industry for years, comes with experience and knowledge. Nik Ahmad, managing director of Furnitech Industries proves it by sharing with us his vast knowledge of furniture design and craftsmanship. Specialising in custom made sofas, armchairs, bed frames and dining sets, the company does smaller scale production, as their products are only customised and made-to- order. At Furnitech Industries, the importance of quality is key for them, which is why they only use high-quality timber for their products.

Carrying two brands under the company, Nik and NOKTA – one being an in-house premium sofa brand and the latter a furniture brand that was established through the collaborative efforts of the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), Furnitech was established 25 years ago. NOKTA was born with the idea of having a designer furniture brand that is sourced, engineered, and manufactured in Malaysia but exported worldwide. The 2017 collection was designed by talented designers Shahril Faisal, Michio Anazawa, Giorgio Biscaro and Filippo Mambrett from different parts of the world but manufactured locally. This collaboration gives new homeowners a chance to own their first-ever designer furniture.

A man with many skills, Nik Ahmad does not only run the company, but he also designs for Nik – their in-house premium sofa brand. Having an interest in furniture design and woodworking, Nik Ahmad designs his sofas and customises them upon customers’ request and the advent of technology has helped tremendously. Customers who usually seek him out, come to him with designs seen online but not available locally, so Nik uses his skills and expertise to bring their inspiration to life, where he reproduces these designs.

When asked about what was unique about timber and why it was liked by many and used by him, Nik Ahmad explained that besides its beautiful outlook, wood has wellness benefits too. Having wooden elements in one’s home can improve one’s mood and relaxation levels. The trend of timber furniture is back where the aesthetics has vastly improved. Now, the designs are sleeker yet feels solid, unlike in the past where solid furniture were bulky. Based on the requests of their customers, many are interested in the Scandinavian vibes, where it is a minimal but stylish home interior.

The company’s partnership with MTIB has helped them gain knowledge through experiences and education. They were given the opportunity to travel to various places across the globe to gain cultural exposure and inspirations from woodworking experts. Some of the countries they’ve visited are Shanghai, Japan, India, Milan, Paris, Finland amongst others. With further support from the timber industry, Furnitech Industries hopes to see the expansion of the Malaysian timber scene and create a Malaysian identity within the international circle. Nik Ahmad wants Malaysian local crafts to be recognisable worldwide, at the first glance.