Koldesan: furniture manufacturer in Istanbul since 1984. Production for two brands and for architects' projects.

Contemporary furniture, made to measure.

Carved and gilded classic furniture.

Go to Artlife 1974

Koldesan

Furniture manufacturer since 1984

Koldesan is a family company that makes furniture in its own workshop in Istanbul. It manufactures the Artlife 1974 and attu brands. It also produces projects for architects, interior designers and brands in the same workshop, with the same team.

Our company

Art Life Mobilya, a quarter of a century old, was founded by Bülent TUĞRUL, who gave his heart to the trade in 1974, after ten years of experience.

Working in a boutique style with made-to-order production, the company grew quickly and created the Art Life brand in 1984. Producing with 60 craftsmen in 4,000 m² of covered space, it turned to limited-run production as consumer habits changed and factory production gained ground.

Still run by the brothers Bülent and Kazım TUĞRUL, the company offers the living room, dining room and bedroom sets a home needs, and takes on made-to-order boutique work on request.

The introduction from our old website, translated as it was written.

The brothers Bülent and Kazım Tuğrul in the showroom, among classic armchairs — Bülent and Kazım TuğrulWe remember Kazım Tuğrul, who ran our company alongside his brother for many years, with respect and affection.

1984: Founded, Istanbul
2: Generations, one family
82: Completed projects, from Istanbul to the Gulf
100%: Made in our own workshop

Brands

Two brands, one manufacturer

Classic furniture and interiors

Carved, gilded and tufted classic furniture. Single pieces or complete interiors for residences, villas and hotels.

Collection: Mihrimah, Sophia, Bosphora, Hürrem, Galata, Pera, Damalis
Range: Sofas, bergères, consoles, dining tables, doors and wall panels
Where: By appointment at the Masko showroom, any time at artlife1974.com

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Contemporary furniture, made to measure

Each piece is drawn for its space, made in the workshop, numbered and delivered with its certificate.

Collection: First collection in black leather and grey fabric
Range: High-end, made-to-measure furniture and interior pieces
Status: In preparation; we will let you know at launch

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Workshop

Four departments, one roof

The workshop is in Ümraniye. The frame, finishing, upholstery and cabinetry departments work in the same building. Every piece is checked by a master craftsman before it ships.

Frames
Solid wood frames are cut, joined and carved here.
Finishing
Surfaces are finished by hand, coat by coat. Lacquer, patina and gilding are done in this department.
Upholstery
Fabric and leather are cut, sewn and stretched here, tufting included. We also work with contract fabrics for hotels and restaurants.
Cabinetry
Cabinets, consoles, tables, doors and wall panels are made by the same team. Every piece in a room comes out to the same measure and the same finish.

For architects and designers

Your drawing, our production

Koldesan also manufactures independently of its brands. Architects, interior designers and brands bring their drawings; we make them. The whole job or a single stage.

Whole project

Wall panels, doors, cabinets, consoles, tables and upholstered pieces are made under one roof. The same team installs on site.
Single stage

Upholstery only, finishing only, frames only or carving only. We do the stage your production is missing.
How we work

Prototype and sample first. Approval before cutting. Delivery on schedule.

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Process

Five steps, one contact

Meeting
We meet at the showroom, at the workshop or on site. We go through the plans and drawings and define what is needed.
Drawing
Plans, elevations and a material board are prepared. Every piece is dimensioned before production.
Approval
You approve the drawings and samples. Price and delivery date are fixed before production starts.
Production
Frames, carving, finishing and upholstery are done in our own workshop. You can visit at any stage or follow the work in photographs.
Installation
Our own team packs, ships and installs on site. You reach the same team after installation too.

Where we work

Private residencesIn Istanbul and abroad; from a single room to the whole house.
Villas and waterfront mansionsLarge-scale spaces; long sofas, tables for twenty, wall panels.
Hotels and restaurantsSuites, lobbies, dining rooms; repeatable pieces, delivery on schedule.
Offices and reception hallsMeeting rooms, executive floors and reception halls.

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