What Viefe does

Viefe is a Spanish manufacturer of decorative architectural hardware headquartered in Sant Pere de Torelló, Barcelona, with roots in a family joinery business from the Ges valley. The company designs and produces knobs, handles, pull handles, wall hooks, door stoppers, and shower kits for glass panels, organized into coordinated product series (Boto, Fase, Nexx, Kumo, Brooklyn, Casey, Luv, Hako, Hinoki, Moon, Point, Nobb, Arpa, Belt) that share consistent finishes in oak, walnut, brushed brass, brushed bronze, titanium black, polished nickel, and stainless-steel-look variants. Core technology centers on craftsmanship combining wood turning with metalworking and finishing treatments including brushed, polished, lacquered, and PVD coatings, plus a proprietary outdoor finish used in the Kumo collection for UV resistance and weather durability. New installations include Back-to-Back and One-Side systems, and the company introduced the Kairos 2026 catalogue as a magazine-format professional reference.

The business model is the direct sale of physical hardware products, with revenue derived from one-time unit purchases across both B2B and DTC channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with professional customers accessing catalogues and a digital showroom through a 'Become a partner' program. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (viefe.us with multi-currency and multi-language support across English, Castellano, Català, French, and German), the B2B partner program, and physical retail distribution via a store locator. Customer segments are horizontal, with primary buyers being interior designers, architects, and furniture/kitchen-bath manufacturers specifying hardware for projects, and secondary buyers being individual consumers purchasing for home renovations. Trade-show presence at KBIS Orlando, 3daysofdesign Copenhagen, and Kitchen Trends Bilbao, alongside editorial features in WSJ, ELLE Decoration, Interior Design, and The Architect's Newspaper, supports brand visibility in the premium design segment.

Viefe is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and operates with a 26-employee headcount from a single Spanish headquarters while serving at least four country markets (US, Spain, France, Germany). Product development is anchored by collaborations with internationally recognized designers including KASCHKASCH (Florian Kallus and Sebastian Schneider) and Ilja Huber, and the HINOKI handle carries award recognition. The company shows no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, regulatory actions, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

Viefe

Legal name

Viefe

Website

https://viefe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viefe is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of premium decorative hardware (knobs, handles, pull handles, wall hooks, door stoppers, shower kits) sold globally through e-commerce, B2B partner programs, and retail distribution, primarily serving interior designers, architects, and kitchen/bath manufacturers with designer-collaborated product series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Architectural Hardware

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Decorative Hardware & Home Accents Retail (House Numbers, Hooks, Knobs/Pulls, Mailboxes) (CRAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Decorative hardware manufacturing
• Architectural hardware accessories
• Furniture knobs and handles
• Cabinet pull handles
• Interior design hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Pere de Torelló, Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware accessories sales: Viefe generates revenue through the sale of decorative hardware products including knobs, handles, pull handles, wall hooks, and door stoppers. Products are sold with various finish options and are available through both B2B professional channels and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Viefe designs and manufactures decorative hardware accessories for interior spaces, producing knobs, handles, pull (appliance) handles, wall hooks, and door stoppers. Products are offered in multiple materials (oak, walnut, aluminium, brass, stainless steel) and finishes (brushed, polished, lacquered, PVD) and are organized into named series such as Boto, Fase, Nexx, Kumo, Brooklyn, Casey, and Luv. The company also offers shower kits for glass panels and installation systems (back-to-back and one-side) for through-glass mounting.

Product overview

Viefe is a manufacturer of decorative hardware accessories for interior design, offering knobs and handles for furniture, pull handles (appliance handles), wall hooks, and door stoppers. The company operates as a single product portfolio organized into distinct series (Boto, Fase, Nexx, Kumo, Brooklyn, Casey, Luv) and product categories. Each series includes variations of door handles, knobs, handles, pull handles, door stoppers, and wall hooks with multiple finish options. The company also provides installation systems (Back to Back System, One Side System) and shower kits for glass panels. Products are designed in collaboration with internationally renowned designers and manufactured in Sant Pere de Torelló, Barcelona, with roots in wood craftsmanship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kairos: The 2026 architectural hardware catalogue conceived as a magazine for professionals, presenting collections with design criteria and trends
• Kumo
• Fase
• Boto
• Brooklyn
• Nexx
• Casey
• Luv Wood
• Luv
• Hako
• Hinoki
• Moon

Products and services

• Knobs and Handles

Quantifiable outcome

• Products designed for both everyday use and aesthetic project requirements with high-quality standards

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KASCHKASCHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKASCHKASCH is a design studio founded by Florian Kallus and Sebastian Schneider that collaborates with Viefe on product design. The partnership embodies Viefe's philosophy of combining analytical thinking with aesthetic sensitivity to create minimalist, distinctive designs.
• Ilja HuberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIlja Huber is a designer credited for the Kumo collection, contributing to Viefe's product line with specialized handle designs.
• NKBA/KBIScoreOthersViefe is a member of NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) and PDHA, with presence at KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) trade events, positioning the company within the professional kitchen and bath industry ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emtek Products: US decorative hardware manufacturer specializing in designer door hardware, cabinet knobs, and handles for the premium home market. Direct competitor to Viefe in the design-driven decorative hardware space, particularly serving North American architects and interior designers.
• Colombo Design: Italian designer and manufacturer of decorative hardware including handles, knobs, and bathroom accessories. Direct competitor to Viefe in the premium European decorative hardware segment, with comparable design-driven positioning and focus on interior designers and furniture manufacturers.
• furnipart: Danish decorative hardware manufacturer specializing in furniture knobs, handles, and hooks for the kitchen and furniture industry. Direct competitor to Viefe in design-forward decorative hardware, serving kitchen manufacturers and architects with similar Scandinavian- and European-inspired aesthetics.
• Schwinn Accessories: German designer of decorative hardware accessories for furniture and interior rooms, including knobs, handles, and wall hooks. Direct peer to Viefe in design-led decorative hardware manufacturing, serving similar European furniture and interior design customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hettich: German family-owned furniture hardware and fittings manufacturer with global presence, producing hinges, drawer systems, and handles. Comparable to Viefe in their family-owned heritage and European design sensibility, though operating at far greater scale across functional and decorative hardware.
• Blum: Austrian furniture fittings manufacturer producing hinges, drawer runners, and lift systems primarily for kitchen manufacturers. Adjacent to Viefe as a supplier into the kitchen cabinet and furniture manufacturing ecosystem, though Blum focuses on functional fittings rather than decorative hardware.
• Häfele: German hardware and fittings company offering furniture, kitchen, and architectural hardware including handles, knobs, and sliding door systems. Comparable to Viefe's kitchen/bath hardware offerings but at significantly larger scale with broader product portfolio spanning industrial and consumer hardware.
• Sugatsune America: Japanese founded hardware manufacturer offering a wide catalog of decorative and functional hardware including knobs, handles, and hooks. Comparable to Viefe as a designer-oriented hardware maker serving furniture and interior design markets, but with a much broader product portfolio and larger global footprint.
• Richelieu Hardware: Canadian specialty hardware distributor and manufacturer serving kitchen cabinet, furniture, and interior design markets. Comparable to Viefe in serving similar customer segments (kitchen manufacturers, designers), but with a much broader catalog across decorative and functional hardware categories.

Others

• Bobrick Washroom Equipment: US manufacturer of washroom accessories and bathroom hardware for commercial and residential applications. Adjacent to Viefe through the bathroom hardware category (where Viefe is launching shower kits), though Bobrick operates at a larger scale focused on commercial washroom solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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