50 years of Koleksiyon

History

50 years of Koleksiyon
50 years of Koleksiyon

50 years of Koleksiyon

History

Founded in a Metal Workshop in Ankara
Designer Faruk Malhan founded Koleksiyon in a small metal workshop at the OSTIM Industrial Estate in Ankara.
Expanded into Wood, Upholstery and Metal Production
Koleksiyon began producing wood and upholstery, the core elements of furnishings, with the founding of the Mastaş Wood Production Facilities in Ankara and the Panda Upholstery Production Facilities in Istanbul. The company also began metal production at this time.
First Stores Open, Design Meets Daily Life
In stores in Ankara (Kavaklıdere), and Istanbul (Nişantaşı), Koleksiyon introduces authentic, high-quality products, designed with a point-of-view focused on aesthetics, form and function. These concepts of design found an appreciative audience in the 1980s in Turkey and many individuals and institutions began furnishing their homes and offices with Koleksiyon products. Interest in designed furniture increases and concepts like user-friendliness, comfort and authenticity gain importance.
Centralized High-Tech Manufacturing Begins in Tekirdağ
With a wide product range and growing demand, Koleksiyon centralizes all production facilities. Anticipating the needs of the 21st century, Koleksiyon makes greater investments to incorporate more technology, with a new 161,500 square foot factory, covering a total area of 925,700 square feet in Tekirdağ. The investments line up with advancing information technologies, providing employment for 400 people in Tekirdağ and making a significant contribution to Turkey’s economy.
Industrial Site Transformed into a Design-Focused Experience Center
In addition to its stores in central Ankara and Istanbul, Koleksiyon aims to set up integrated display stores to present a wider range of products and to increase the quality of services. For this purpose, Koleksiyon buys a 430,560 square foot area in Büyükdere, Istanbul, where an abandoned and decrepit crane factory is located. Koleksiyon undertakes extensive renovations to turn the factory into a sales center. To distinguish both the interior and exterior environments of the sales center, a small forest of pine, spruce, fir, walnut and oak trees is created. Koleksiyon begins displaying products of famous international designers, along with its own authentic designs in the center, with architectural solutions sometimes adapted from older structures. The first large store concept brings an integrated approach to design and décor. Koleksiyon attends Orgatec 1994, one of the world’s largest contract furniture trade fairs.
Kitchen Production Begins with a Contemporary Approach
Koleksiyon begins manufacturing kitchens that reflect the changing aesthetic values in contemporary culture. Doors combining craftsmanship with technology are manufactured.
Recognized for Environmental Responsibility
The Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry rewards Koleksiyon with the “Environment Certificate”, an honor bestowed upon organizations who exhibit cultural values and practices that protect the environment.
A Human-Centered Shift in Design Philosophy
At the beginning of the 21th century, Koleksiyon launches an approach to design that synthesizes modern concepts, new standards, and contemporary thinking to create imaginative top quality furnishings and designs; moving away from a more industrialized approach.
Major Expansion of Production Capacity
Koleksiyon expands the factory's indoor facilities to 366,000 square feet. The entire campus area remains at 925,700 square feet in Tekirdağ.
New Brand Architecture for Work and Home Spaces
Koleksiyon’s product collections gradually expand, as product lines begin to establish their own notoriety within Koleksiyon Holdings. The manufacturer begins its focus on the new working culture of the 21st century and its impact on offices and their employees under a newly launched brand focus, Koleksiyon Contract & Office. Koleksiyon Home is launched as the new home living design brand.
Smart Production Line Activated, London Store Launches
Koleksiyon invests 6 million Euros and activates a fully automated CNC controlled production line in the Tekirdağ factory. The newly revitalized production line is designed with the latest technology making it possible to produce 12 times the normal rate of panel furniture per minute of production. Koleksiyon also opens an 8,000 square foot flagship store at Clerkenwell, the creative heart of London where many internationally renowned brands have established locations. In Clerkenwell, where the architects are located in London, 800 m² store has opened. With its impressive store in London, it has established itself as a design-oriented brand in the market and has maintained its communication on an international scale with nearly twenty major exhibitions and invitations in the past 10 years.
'Co-Creation' Concept Debuts at Orgatec
Koleksiyon launches its “co-creation” theme for office and workplace design at Orgatec, the world’s largest furniture fair, in Cologne, Germany.
Entry into South America and Global Design Fairs
Koleksiyon opens a new store in Bogota, Colombia, introducing the Koleksiyon brand and collection to the South American market for the first time. This bold move also made Koleksiyon the first Turkish contract furniture brand in the continent. In the same year, Koleksiyon participated in the Super Brands Fair in London and the IIDEX/NeoCon® Furniture Fair in Toronto, Canada as the only participant from Turkey. Koleksiyon Home launches a new design theme inspired by the Mesopotamia region called “Our Home” and is received with great interest and enthusiasm.
'Open Work' Concept Introduced for Future Workspaces
In its twentieth year participating in Orgatec, the world's most important office furniture fair, Koleksiyon launches a series of designs for the evolving workplace inspired by 'Open Work' theme.
U.S. Market Launch with Chicago and New York Showcases
The new office collections inspired by the “Open Work” theme, launched at Orgatec the year before, are introduced to the Turkish market. For the first time, the Koleksiyon brand was launched in the USA at NeoCon®, North America’s largest contract furniture show, held in Chicago each year. Koleksiyon opened a flagship store in New York, its first step in expanding the reach of the brand in the US market
New Flagship Store Opens in Çayyolu, Ankara
Central store in Ankara has been moved to Çayyolu for the display of furniture, accessories, lighting and carpet products. TS ISO 10002 (Customer Satisfaction Management System) certificate was obtained.
Design Center Accreditation and International Certifications Achieved
Design Center Certificate was obtained in order to benefit from the incentives and exemptions provided under the Law No. 5746. TS EN ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) and TS ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System) certificates were obtained. A certifiate was given to Koleksiyon Furniture by BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers’ Association), stating that the Company was an international member of the Office and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers’ Association from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018
Global Presence Restructured with Strategic Partnerships
Koleksiyon Furniture has planned to increase its representations abroad instead of its store in England; It moved to a 1000 square meter store where only the company’s products were exhibited within the office furniture dealership named “Saville Row” which has years of experience. The founder of the brand named “RBC”, which is active in the French market, cooperated with Koleksiyon Furniture. It has positioned and exhibited the Koleksiyon brand side by side with the top 5 leading European brands in its stores in Paris, Lyon and Montpellier. A project was carried out in the center of Paris under the general directorate of the “Allergan” brand, with the “CBRE” firm, which is the largest settlement planning consultancy in France. Collaborations were made with the leading sales representatives of the market in Poland, Israel, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney.
Domestic Production Recertified with Quality Assurance
Domestic Goods Certificate has been obtained by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey for 1 year. This cerficate is for to be valid for tables, armchairs, sofas, poufs, office chairs and office furniture, chairs, divider panels and workstations and bedroom furniture produced by the Company’s Production Center. The company has been receiving the Domestic Goods Certificate regularly every year since 02.03.2015.
IPO and On-Site Solar Energy Investment Completed
Koleksiyon Furniture, which has been shaping contemporary gathering for 50 years, went public. The size of the public offering of Koleksiyon Furniture, which started to be traded on the stock exchange with the gong ceremony held in Borsa Istanbul, reached TL 156.4 million. A photovoltaic solar energy system with an installed power of 1,980 kWe was installed on the 20,000 m2 operational roof of the Koleksiyon factory in Tekirdağ. Thus, the total energy need of the factory was met by generating 3.250.000 kWh of electricity annually.
Designing Tomorrow: Growth, Global Reach, 50 Years Strong
We are excited to announce the launch of our new outdoor furniture line. Design and production initiatives are now underway, and the first collection has already been dispatched from our Tekirdağ manufacturing facility to our retail network. These new additions are now available in stores, offering our customers elevated experiences in open-air living. As part of our strategic international growth, a new Koleksiyon Sales Point has officially opened in Dubai. Realized in partnership with MILO Interiors, this location marks a significant milestone in our brand’s journey, aiming to engage discerning design and quality enthusiasts across the MENA region. This year, Koleksiyon proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary. Established in Ankara in 1972, we continue to shape the future of living spaces with the same passion, vision, and commitment that have defined our brand for half a century.
Koleksiyon Redefines Identity, Experience, and Sustainability.
In 2023, Koleksiyon Mobilya introduced a new logo, marking a milestone in our 50-year journey. This transformation resulted from a year-long collaboration with the Netherlands-based creative consultancy Ace of Space. Beyond a visual evolution, this rebranding initiative set the strategic foundation for the next 50 years of our brand journey. As part of our renewed brand concept, we proudly inaugurated our first experience store in Teşvikiye. Designed to embody the spirit of our updated identity, this space offers visitors a multisensory journey through the Koleksiyon philosophy, where timeless design meets purposeful innovation. We are proud to announce the commissioning of a photovoltaic solar energy system installed on the 31,000 m² rooftop of our Tekirdağ production facility. With an installed capacity of 4,070.6 kWp/DC, the system is now actively generating clean energy, with an annual output of 3,190 kWe/AC. This strategic investment marks a significant step in our ongoing commitment to sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint while supporting long-term operational efficiency through renewable energy.
Refining Our Strategic Focus for the Next 50 Years
As part of our vision for the next 50 years, we have redefined our company’s strategic focus areas. This initiative aligns with our long-term strategies and targets, ensuring that all organizational efforts are purposefully directed toward sustainable growth, innovation, and global brand positioning.
Launch of New Home Furniture Collection and Retail Concept
We are pleased to announce the successful launch of our new Home Furniture collection, accompanied by the unveiling of our refreshed retail concept. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation in both product design and customer experience. The new retail environment has been thoughtfully curated to align with our brand’s evolved identity, offering an immersive space where design meets everyday living.
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