Name

Kettnaker

Legal name

Kettnaker GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://kettnaker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Modular Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing (337122), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371)

SIC

Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511), Household Furniture (2510), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Modular Shelving & Cabinetry System Planning (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Garage, Basement, Attic & Utility Storage Systems (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAC)

Keywords

• Modular furniture systems
• Bespoke furniture manufacturing
• Premium residential furniture
• Customizable wardrobe systems
• Integrated media furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Dürmentingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Modular Furniture Sales: Kettnaker generates revenue exclusively through the sale of bespoke modular furniture systems, sold through its exclusive dealer network. Products include sideboards, wardrobes, shelving systems, tables, beds, and the SOMA Media home cinema system. All sales are one-time, project-based transactions with no recurring revenue component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kettnaker designs, develops, and manufactures bespoke modular furniture systems entirely in-house at its Dürmentingen, Germany facility. Its portfolio includes configurable sideboards, wardrobes, shelving, beds, tables, and the SOMA Media system integrating Leica projection technology. All products share a magnetic surface-exchange architecture allowing 6mm facade panels to be swapped by hand without tools, supporting long-term adaptability.

Product overview

Kettnaker is a German furniture manufacturer (Möbelmanufaktur) based in Dürmentingen, producing 100% Made in Germany customizable modular furniture systems for premium residential interiors. The product portfolio centers on several modular systems: SOMA (living, dining, and bedroom) featuring a magnetic panel exchange system for surface customization; SOMA Media (the flagship technology product) combining the SOMA lowboard with Leica's Cine 1 4K laser TV/projector and a retractable screen for home cinema; CASE (an entry-level modular system with design flexibility); ALEA (wardrobes and closets as open systems or conventional cabinets); VITA (modular shelving); SOMA Tisch (tables); T2/T3 side tables; and bed systems including BETT B3, BETT LUNO, GRIP (sliding-door wardrobes), and FLAT (sliding-door wardrobes). All products share the Kettnaker system philosophy of modularity, high material variety (lacquers, veneers, glass, aluminum, ceramics, stone), and hand-crafted precision. Products are sold exclusively through approximately 200 specialist dealers in 13 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOMA Media: High-tech modular media furniture system developed in collaboration with Leica, integrating projection technology (Leica Cine 1) with the SOMA furniture corpus for cinematic home entertainment experiences.
• SOMA
• CASE
• ALEA
• VITA
• GRIP
• FLAT
• LUNO
• B3
• WAVE

Products and services

• SOMA Media High-tech media furniture system combining the SOMA modular lowboard with Leica's Cine 1 All-in-One Entertainment System (4K laser TV/projector) and an integrated retractable projection screen up to 120 inches, delivering a complete home cinema experience with Dolby Atmos surround sound for premium residential interiors.
• SOMA Wohnen (Living) Modular furniture system for living and dining areas featuring a magnetic panel exchange system that allows 6mm facade panels to be swapped by hand, enabling surface and color changes over time without replacing the furniture body. Configurable as sideboards, lowboards, display cabinets, and room dividers.
• SOMA Schlafen (Sleep) Modular wardrobe system for the bedroom using the same magnetic panel exchange technology as SOMA Wohnen, with mirrors, glass, lacquer, aluminum, or wood surfaces and 6mm thin panels held by powerful magnets.
• SOMA Tisch (Table) Versatile dining and living table within the SOMA system. Tabletops and cladding can be changed independently of the stable substructure, available with extension function in many colors and materials.
• ALEA Schlafen (Bedroom) Versatile bedroom furniture system functioning as an open wardrobe, walk-in closet, or conventional wardrobe with multiple configuration options and modular drawer layouts.
• CASE Modular Furniture System New modular furniture system offering design flexibility for various furnishing situations, providing a price-attractive entry point into the Kettnaker collection while also functioning as an individually configured designer piece for higher-end requirements.
• VITA Wohnen (Shelving) Modular shelving system that adapts to individual needs as a wall shelf or room divider, with 32mm-thick panels and floors. Configurable as open shelving or elegant storage for large items including TV screens.
• T2 / T3 Beistelltisch (Side Tables) Modern side tables in purist design available in various sizes, surfaces, and shapes including square, angular, round, and biomorphic forms. T2 features a contemporary design; T3 offers a linear, purist design with a delicate metal frame in various heights.
• BETT B3 Modular bed that can be individually designed with numerous surfaces and materials, with high or low bed frames, optional upholstered headboard, and compatibility with various mattress systems.
• BETT LUNO Modern bed named after the Latin word for half-moon, featuring a gently rounded headboard, fully upholstered with adjustable insertion depth, designed to be placed freestanding in the room.
• GRIP Schlafen (Wardrobe) Large wardrobe system with innovative sliding door technology, up to 4 meters wide with generous storage. In the three-door version the middle door can be moved both left and right. Fronts available in glass, aluminum, veneer, or lacquer variants.
• FLAT Schlafen (Wardrobe) Innovative wardrobe with flush-fitting sliding doors. The corpus is available in lacquer or melamine, with fronts in a wide spectrum of colors and materials including lacquer, glass, aluminum, or veneer. The flush-fitting sliding doors can be easily exchanged when moving or changing room situations.
• WAVE 3D Metallic Surface Three-dimensional structured metallic surface finish for SOMA and CASE programmes, available in Champagne, Bronze, and Onyx. The relief creates a living interplay of light and shadow that changes with viewing angle and movement in the room.

Quantifiable outcome

• SOMA Media projects up to 120-inch images in 4K resolution with Dolby Atmos surround sound, replacing traditional large-screen televisions with an integrated furniture solution.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Home ResourcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 November 2025Home Resource has been appointed as the exclusive U.S. distributor for the Kettnaker SOMA Media System. This partnership supports Kettnaker's expansion into the North American market, enabling high-end residential and commercial projects with European design solutions.
• Leica (Leica Camera AG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Kettnaker and Leica jointly developed the SOMA Media system, integrating Leica's Cine 1 laser TV (4K projector with Dolby Atmos) into the Kettnaker SOMA furniture body with a concealed retractable screen up to 120 inches. The partnership combines Kettnaker's furniture craftsmanship with Leica's optical technology expertise. The SOMA Media was previewed at imm cologne 2023 and launched commercially in 2024. The idea originated at a meeting of the Meisterkreis, an association of Germany's best companies.
• MeisterkreisminorOthersKettnaker is a member of the Meisterkreis, an association of Germany's best companies. The partnership facilitated the initial meeting between Kettnaker and Leica that led to the SOMA Media co-development.
• COR (Sitzmöbel)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCOR served as stand partner alongside Kettnaker at the Destination Design Eindhoven 2026 event, a curated design format bringing together designers, manufacturers, and architects.
• Moeller Design, COR Sitzmöbel, KFF GmbH & Co. KGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKettnaker collaborated with Moeller Design, COR Sitzmöbel, and KFF GmbH & Co. KG to create a joint exhibition pavilion at IDD Cologne 2025, presenting materials, colors, and surfaces in an inspiring architectural context.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Bulthaup:

Direct peers

• USM: Swiss modular furniture system (USM Haller) with comparable premium positioning, configurability ethos, and design-led distribution. Highly relevant peer given shared modular-system philosophy and overlap with architects and interior designers.
• Vitsoe: British/German premium modular furniture maker with a design-icon system philosophy (Dieter Rams heritage). Comparable on modular, configurable, lifetime-upgradeable furniture for design-conscious buyers.
• Poliform: Italian luxury furniture maker with strong modular wardrobe and living systems, sold through dealer networks globally. Comparable on premium positioning, modular configurability, and international designer/specifier channel.
• Schoenbuch: German premium furniture manufacturer specializing in modular wardrobes, shelving, and entrance-area systems. Closest direct peer on modular storage systems, German-made positioning, and designer-driven distribution.
• Team 7: Austrian premium solid-wood furniture manufacturer with strong designer/specifier relationships and dealer-led distribution across DACH. Directly comparable craft, sustainability positioning, and price tier.
• COR Sitzmöbel: German premium seating and furniture maker (Kettnaker's stand partner at Destination Design Eindhoven 2026). Comparable premium positioning, designer collaboration model, and dealer-led distribution.
• Hülsta: Major German premium furniture manufacturer with broad living/dining/bedroom portfolio sold through specialist dealers. Comparable premium DACH market positioning, dealer channel, and product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Roche Bobois: Global French luxury furniture brand with broad portfolio (sofas, dining, bedrooms) sold through 250+ own-managed showrooms. Comparable premium tier and designer-led brand but broader, more accessible product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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