History
Wood inspires us for five generations. The roots of Nord Arin date back to 1920, when the first of the five family generations involved in woodworking started a carpentry workshop on the spectacular shores of the Bistrita river, North-East Romania.
Ever since, the skills, craftsmanship and passion for furniture making were passed on from father to son, becoming our company’s most important legacy. Today, the grandfather, father and son work together at Nord Arin to take tradition further and reach new heights in the design and manufacturing of sustainable wood furniture, made in Romania.
We love minimalism and simplicity. 102 years later, we are still guided by the vision to do more with less - build long-lasting furniture that enhances the quality of life, with as few resources as possible, in the smartest way possible.
Present
Nord Arin is a privately held family business, designing and producing contemporary solid wood furniture that outlasts trends and can be loved generation after generation.
Design is at the heart of Nord Arin. We let ourselves inspired by imperfect details from nature, vernacular architecture, fine arts and heritage objects. And while we rely heavily on high-end technologies for turning our boldest ideas into reality, we never forget to give that unique human touch and emotion to each piece that leaves our furniture factory. Our approach to furniture making combines handcrafting with the most advanced machinery and software.
We're a furniture maker known for putting quality and sustainability first, both when we produce Nord Arin brand and private label. We only use sustainably sourced Romanian hardwood, often mixed with other noble materials such as brass, stone, glass, or recycled materials. On our furniture, one can find the most precious oak wood harvested from the Carpathian Mountains, the finest natural oak or ash veneers, as well as eco-friendly finishes and coatings from best-in-class suppliers.
”I grew up surrounded by wood, in a family that turned woodworking into the mission of their lives. My dream is to bring the authenticity of wood into people's homes around the world through inspirational design and timeless stories. Our homes are about emotions and this is exactly what I envision for the furniture produced in the Nord Arin factory: not only look flawless, but also create a unique feeling, age beautifully over decades and be produced with environmental consciousness.”
Viorel Cretu,
CEO
Milestones
2023
Nord Arin introduces American walnut, marble, and natural stone into its product portfolio.
The furniture manufacturing company is proud to mark its fourth participation at Salone del Mobile Milano and make its highly anticipated debut at INDEX Dubai, paving the way for enhanced B2B collaborations in emerging and competitive international markets.
2022
Nord Arin shines at Salone del Mobile with a booth featuring the "Heritage. Green. Design." concept. Introducing the Wing Dining Table and Drift Collection. Voicu-Stefan Cretu, Head of Design, served as a judge in the National Furniture Design Competition. The Compas Chair received the "Best Design Object of 2022" award at the Oh, DA! Gala Awards.
2021
North Arin goes green with the installation of 360 solar panels on its main warehouse, while also launching the "Become a Plantarin" program, planting a seedling for each furniture piece sold. Excitingly, Nord Arin showcases its latest furniture pieces in Milan's Porta Venezia district and at the BIFE-SIM International Trade Fair in Bucharest. Additionally, the company successfully expands into the Middle East market with one of its top collections.
2020
Nord Arin celebrates 100 years of history and tradition, while going full speed towards the future, investing heavily into digitalization. In the first pandemic year, the Nord Arin factory operates at full capacity, with no production gaps
2019
Nord Arin launches the Inia Collection and displays it at Salone del Mobile. The same year, the company’s designers create BEAMS Evolution. The solid oak furniture designed and produced by Nord Arin reaches new markets in the USA and Australia.
2018
The company participates for the first time at Salone del Mobile with its brand new BEAMS Collection, enjoying a very warm welcome and a resounding success.
2017
Nord Arin establishes an in-house R&D department, taking on the mission to innovate and push boundaries in the affordable luxury furniture niche.
2016
A new collection is added to the Nord Arin product catalogue: Cuore, whose hallmark is the exposed oak heart.
2015
Voicu Ștefan, Viorel Crețu’s son, designs the Pisa Collection – a minimalist yet elegant collection, with subtle slanting lines inspired by the sihouette of the famous Italian leaning tower.
2014
The Filigran Collection is launched, paving the way for new contemporary collections of Italian inspiration.
2000
Nord Arin establishes new partnerships with Italian and French retailers.
1995
Nord Arin starts furniture export trade on the German market; it’s the beginning of a long-term partnership that grows stronger each year.
1994
Nord Arin starts export trade across the ocean, in the USA.