Leicht

What Leicht does

LEICHT Küchen AG is a German premium kitchen manufacturer headquartered in Waldstetten, Germany, producing architectural kitchen furniture and a complementary line of living-room furniture under the LEICHT Living brand. The company serves affluent residential end customers indirectly through an authorized dealer and trade-partner network across Europe and selected international markets, with dealers providing planning, installation, and after-sales support rather than LEICHT selling directly to consumers. The product portfolio is structured around distinct handcrafted surface programs (STEEL, CONCRETE, STONE, BOSSA, IOS, MADERO, TOPOS, LAIKA, VERO) with proprietary finishing techniques such as manual coating, 3-layer metallic lacquers, and back-painted glass fronts with sub-millimeter aluminum joints (0.7mm). Supporting design features include the KYOTO planning principle, Rundwangen curved side panels, and a modular AESTHETICS customization layer covering door extensions, sliding doors, and continuous veneer looks.

LEICHT's manufacturing footprint spans four sites: the Waldstetten headquarters, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Kirchheim unter Teck, and the flagship Plant 2 Gügling — an 80,000 m² Industry 4.0 facility with 40,000 m² of production hall, commissioned on October 27, 2020 at a 90 million euro investment. Plant 2 combines fully automated cabinet production with intelligent robotics, networked panel processing, and a 4 km shuttle connection to Plant 1. The company emphasizes CO₂-neutral production, photovoltaic panels covering one-third of the facility roof, and 4,000 m² of biodiversity meadows on site.

Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time sale of premium kitchen and living furniture via the authorized dealer channel, with pricing held confidential and negotiated at dealer level. The company supports the channel through the LEICHT | WELT 1,200 m² exhibition and training center in Waldstetten (30 kitchen scenarios), a dedicated dealer portal, comprehensive catalogs, and active presence at design events such as Milan Design Week 2026 and the company-founded Global Kitchen Design Award (since 2015). Management is led by CEO Stefan Waldenmaier, with Jürgen Müller on the Management Board; the entity is incorporated as an Aktiengesellschaft under German law but is privately held with no public listing.

Name

Leicht

Legal name

LEICHT Küchen AG

Website

https://leicht.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

LEICHT Küchen AG is a German premium kitchen and living furniture manufacturer selling exclusively through an authorized dealer network, serving affluent residential customers across Europe and select international markets via handcrafted surface programs and Industry 4.0 automated production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Kitchen Furniture

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (337110), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing (337122)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kitchen Cabinets & Custom Millwork Showrooms (CRAIAFAA), Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA), Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Organization (Dishes, Cookware, Utensils) (HSAFACAD)

Keywords

• Premium kitchen furniture
• Kitchen cabinet manufacturing
• Architectural kitchen design
• Handcrafted kitchen surfaces
• Living room furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Kitchen Furniture Sales: LEICHT generates revenue through the sale of premium architectural kitchen furniture sold exclusively through authorized dealer and trade partner network. Series-produced furniture is sold by model with no entitlement to display items. Revenue flows from manufacturer to dealers who sell to end customers.
2. LEICHT Living Furniture: Extension of product line to living furniture for all living areas, creating additional revenue opportunities through architectural designs combining modern aesthetics and functionality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LEICHT Küchen AG manufactures and sells premium architectural kitchen furniture and complementary living room furniture exclusively through an authorized dealer and trade partner network. The portfolio features handcrafted surface programs (STEEL, CONCRETE, STONE, BOSSA, IOS, LAIKA, MADERO, TOPOS) and the KYOTO planning principle, produced in Industry 4.0 automated facilities in Germany. The company positions itself as a leading premium brand in the national and international kitchen specialist trade.

Product overview

LEICHT is a premium German kitchen manufacturer offering architectural kitchen designs that combine modern aesthetics with high functionality. The product portfolio centers on LEICHT Kitchens (the core product) complemented by LEICHT Living furniture for living areas. The STRUCTURE & PATTERN collection encompasses multiple distinct kitchen programs including STEEL, CONCRETE, STONE, BOSSA, IOS, LAIKA, MADERO, and TOPOS—each featuring unique handcrafted surface treatments and materials. Additional offerings include AESTHETICS (design customization features like door extensions and sliding doors), Functional Cabinets, Interior Fittings, and the KYOTO Planning Principle. The company operates multiple production facilities including Plant 2 Gügling featuring Industry 4.0 automated manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Structure & Pattern: Kitchen program collection featuring handcrafted surface structures including BOSSA, STEEL, STONE, CONCRETE, IOS, MADERO, TOPOS, and LAIKA programs with unique texture patterns.

Products and services

• LEICHT Kitchens
• LEICHT Living
• STEEL Program
• STONE Program
• CONCRETE Program
• STEEL Program Surfaces
• IOS Program
• LAIKA Program
• MADERO Program
• TOPOS Program
• VERO Display Cabinets
• Functional Cabinets
• Interior Fittings Interior equipment of kitchen cabinets ensuring perfectly organized and functional storage, such as cutlery inserts.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO₂-neutral production at Plant 2 Gügling
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArchitekturwerkstattminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEICHT partnered with Architekturwerkstatt for exhibition installations at LEICHT | WELT. Architekturwerkstatt designed the exhibition space in Löhne 2020, showcasing LEICHT kitchens in architectural contexts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• SieMatic: Premium German kitchen manufacturer operating through a global dealer network with strong architectural design language. Directly comparable in business model, customer segment, and premium positioning to LEICHT.
• Scavolini: Italian kitchen manufacturer spanning premium and upper-mid segments with international dealer network. Comparable in product breadth (kitchens + living furniture) and dealer-led distribution.
• Hacker Kitchens: German mid-to-premium kitchen manufacturer serving an international dealer network with similar cabinet manufacturing and German production footprint. Relevant comparable for dealer-channel and product overlap.
• Nolte Küchen: Large German kitchen manufacturer operating across premium and mid-market via an extensive dealer network. Comparable in manufacturing scale, German production base, and dealer-led channel.
• Bulthaup: German premium kitchen brand known for minimalist architectural kitchens sold through exclusive dealer showrooms. Comparable in design-led brand identity and premium price point to LEICHT.
• Poggenpohl: German premium kitchen manufacturer with similar architectural-design positioning, dealer network, and handcrafted cabinet programs. Closest comparable peer — both target the international luxury kitchen trade with manufacturing in Germany.
• Valcucine: Italian premium kitchen manufacturer emphasizing architectural design, sustainability, and innovative materials. Closely comparable to LEICHT in design philosophy and international premium kitchen trade.
• Boffi: Italian premium kitchen and bathroom manufacturer with strong architectural design heritage and a multi-country dealer/showroom network. Comparable in premium positioning and design-led identity.
• Eggersmann: German premium kitchen manufacturer combining handcrafted cabinetry with industrial production, sold through an exclusive dealer network. Comparable in craftsmanship emphasis and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Porcelanosa: Spanish premium building surfaces and kitchen manufacturer with global showroom presence and integrated architectural-design offering. Broader portfolio than LEICHT but comparable in premium positioning and architectural-kitchen offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/leichtkuechen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leicht-brasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/leichtkuechen
• Xx.com/leichtkuechen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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