Art Design

What Art Design does

Art Design, legally registered as ART DESIGN by Galco s.r.l., is an Italian custom furniture manufacturer founded in 1968 in Castellanza (Varese). The company designs and produces made-to-order furniture for beauty-industry retail spaces, with a core portfolio of work station mirrors (specchiere), shampoo wash stations (lavatesta/lavaggi), professional work chairs (poltrone lavoro — including men's), reception desks (banchi cassa), service furniture, accessories, and equipment such as hair-dryer helmets and thermostimulators. Production combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary materials — solid wood, corten steel, ceramic, acrylic, leather, and RGB-LED lighting — using techniques such as corten acid-aggression finishing and laser-cut corten logos to deliver unique, custom-styled environments.

The company's primary customers are hairdressing salons, barbershops, and aesthetics centers in Italy and across 7 international markets (via 120 territory partners). Secondary verticals include luxury perfumeries (e.g., Profumeria Galco) and clothing retail. Since 2023 Art Design has been the official Italy partner of Takara Belmont, the global benchmark brand for beauty-equipment, and has dedicated 400 sqm of its 800+ sqm Castellanza showroom to Takara Belmont environments. Revenue is generated per custom project (one-time license / professional services) at individually quoted prices, with promotional SKUs ranging from €700 to €5,900 and full salon fit-outs priced per project scope. The go-to-market is direct showroom sales supplemented by industry events and social media.

Art Design operates as a subsidiary of Galco s.r.l. and is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; the registered share capital is €26,000 (the statutory Italian s.r.l. minimum). Distribution is direct, with delivery and installation wrapped into a 'chiavi in mano' turnkey service from design through to after-sales support.

Name

Art Design

Legal name

ART DESIGN by Galco s.r.l.

Website

https://ad-artdesign.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Art Design, founded in 1968 in Castellanza, Italy, designs and manufactures bespoke mirrors, wash stations, work chairs, and reception furniture for hairdressers, barbers, beauty centers, perfumeries, and clothing retailers, with turnkey project delivery as the official Italian partner of Takara Belmont.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Salon and Barber Shop Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Salon furniture manufacturing
• Barber shop furnishings
• Custom hair salon design
• Beauty industry equipment
• Made in Italy furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Castellanza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Furniture Sales: Art Design generates revenue through the production and sale of bespoke furniture for beauty industry businesses. Products include mirrors, wash stations, work chairs, reception desks, and accessories. All products are made-to-order based on client specifications, making each sale a custom project with corresponding pricing.
2. Project Consultation and Installation: Additional revenue streams include consulting services for store layout and design, as well as furniture installation services. The company provides ongoing support and after-sales assistance for maintaining furniture throughout its useful life.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Art Design designs, manufactures, and installs custom-made furniture for the professional beauty industry, serving hairdressers, barbers, estheticians, perfumeries, and clothing retailers. The core product range comprises mirrors (specchiere), wash stations (lavaggi/lavatesta), work chairs (poltrone lavoro), reception desks, service furniture, and accessories, all built to client specifications using materials such as wood, corten steel, ceramic, acrylic, and leather. Each engagement is delivered as a turnkey 'chiavi in mano' project covering consultation, design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation.

Product overview

Art Design is a custom furniture manufacturer for beauty industry professionals, operating since 1968. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of made-to-measure furniture products including work station mirrors (Specchiere), work chairs (Poltrone lavoro), shampoo basins (Lavatesta), reception desks (Banchi cassa Reception), service furniture, equipment, and accessories. Products are customizable and artisanal, designed for hairdressers, barbershops (Barber), beauty salons (Estetica), perfumeries (Profumeria), and clothing stores (Abbigliamento). The company operates as a TAKARA BELMONT Italy partner, offering turnkey solutions from design through installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specchiere (Work Station Mirrors) Custom-made mirror work stations for hairdressers in multiple design variants (BAROQUE, BROKE, TEXAS 1970, GLITTER, MIAMI, MIA, ST LUIS, BROOKLYN, RAZOR, CALIFORNIA, ROUND, GHOST, TEAR, GLASS, GLASS WHITE, CAYMAN, TACK, INDIANAPOLIS, EXCEL, IOWA), featuring LED backlighting, corten metal supports, acrylic profiles, and custom finishes.
• Poltrone lavoro (Women's Work Chairs) Professional women's work chairs including models FREMONT, MITO, VIRGINIA, CLEVELAND, ANITA, AKRON, BUTTERFLY, KOBE, with padded wood shell construction, eco-leather upholstery in various colors, chrome metal armrests, and multiple base options.
• Poltrone lavoro Uomo (Men's Work Chairs) Men's professional work chairs including ITALIA, AMERICA, Cavallino (children's), ORAZIO, SISTY, with reclining backrests, adjustable headrests, hydraulic pumps, and metal/enameled structures.
• Lavatesta (Shampoo Basins) Shampoo wash stations for hairdressers including STAR, PHIL, PHILADELPHIA, PIPER, PIPER SOFA, PHIL BRIDGE, CONCORD, CONCORD MULTIPLE, VIWASH, FREEWASH, CLEWASH, ITALY LIFT, with tilting ceramic basins, integrated cabinets, stainless steel structures, and configurable chair layouts.
• Banchi cassa Reception (Reception Desks) Reception and cash desk furniture including LUISIANA, NEW YORK, CORTEN, LED models, with LED lighting, corten metal fronts, customizable finishes, and built-in storage compartments.
• Accessori (Accessories) Salon accessories including the GENEVE stainless steel footrest and the CYCLE artistic divider structure (iron frame with vintage bicycle parts).
• Caschi ed Attrezzature (Professional Equipment) Professional salon equipment including the AIRON hair dryer helmet (5 speeds, thermostat) and the CLASS 1000 thermostimulator (ventilation regulation, independent power control, timer).
• Mobili di servizio (Service Furniture) Backwash and service furniture including retro-lavaggi custom units, the MADISON suspended cabinet, the STEEL stainless steel service trolley, and the BILLY suspended cabinet, with stainless steel or ceramic tops, built-in sinks, and customizable finishes.
• Attesa (Waiting Area Furniture) Waiting area furniture designed for client comfort in beauty salons.
• Custom Furniture Design and Turnkey Project Service End-to-end custom furniture design, manufacturing, and 'chiavi in mano' (turnkey) project delivery for hairdressers, barbershops, beauty salons, perfumeries, and clothing stores—covering consultation, custom manufacturing of mirrors, wash stations, and work chairs, delivery, and installation.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Takara Belmont ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, Art Design has been the official partner of Takara Belmont Italy for the professional hairdressing sector. This partnership provides access to world-class beauty equipment and technologies, combining Takara Belmont's premium furniture elements with Art Design's custom carpentry and craftsmanship. Takara Belmont represents a benchmark of excellence in the barber and hairdressing world, and Art Design serves as their representative and support partner in Italy, ensuring customers have ongoing assistance and post-sale support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kaemark: US-based manufacturer of salon, spa, and barber furniture including styling chairs, shampoo systems, and reception stations. Comparable to Art Design because it custom-manufactures the same product categories for beauty-industry retail businesses at similar price points.
• Takara Belmont: World-leading Japanese manufacturer of barber and hairdressing chairs and salon equipment. Comparable to Art Design because it makes the same core categories of professional salon chairs and basins and serves the same hairdresser/barber customer base; notably also Art Design's official Italian partner since 2023.
• Comfortel Furniture: Australian salon equipment manufacturer producing styling chairs, wash basins, and reception furniture for professional hairdressers and barbers. Direct overlap with Art Design's core product lines and target customer segments, though operating in a different geography.
• Gamma & Bross: Italian custom manufacturer of salon furniture, barber chairs, and reception desks. Highly comparable to Art Design as a domestic competitor targeting the same hairdressing and barber customer base in Italy with a similar custom-craftsmanship value proposition.
• Pietranera: Italian maker of contract and custom furniture for beauty, retail, and hospitality settings. Comparable to Art Design for its artisanal Italian craftsmanship positioning and its focus on custom-made furniture for hair and beauty professionals.

Regional players

• Buy-Rite Beauty: UK distributor and supplier of professional salon and barber equipment. Adjacent to Art Design in serving the same hairdressing customer base with comparable chairs and wash-station products, but acts as a channel rather than a manufacturer.
• Salon Star: UK-based supplier of salon, barber, and spa furniture including chairs, basins, and reception units. Comparable product catalog as Art Design, but primarily serves the UK and does not directly compete in the Italian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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