This history is not taken lightly; every care is taken to maintain the tradition of hand-made, artisan focus through each stage of production. From sourcing leather and fabrics to constructing frames and sewing upholstery every cut, stitch or nail is undertaken with care.

Our close supplier relationships, carefully forged over these years, ensure we can source our materials from companies that parallel our devotion to the craft.

Discerning consumers recognise the difference investing in true luxury provides. That difference? The most comfortable, durable and timelessly stylish furniture you’ll own. From our factory, to your homes and businesses, our furniture is still made here, and still true to you.

We continuously strive to make improvement in our sustainable practise, ensuring the lowest possible environmental impact and a future we can all be proud of. This approach combines both overall common sense and dedication with exceptional individual efforts and initiatives. It is an unwavering and unrelenting one – we are always looking at new ways to positively shape tomorrow.

Built to last

Our furniture is designed and built to withstand the test of time. When you invest in one of our pieces there’s a very good chance it will be enjoyed by the next generation too, diverting unnecessary material from the waste stream in the process. By using precision componentry and quality materials we make durability in design and construction a key priority. By choosing one of our pieces, you make the choice to step away from a throwaway culture, instead investing in lasting style and enduring comfort.

We offer the option of using New Zealand wool in your furniture – this natural approach provides sumptuous comfort while markedly reducing our carbon footprint.
At Kovacs we also use water-based solvent-free adhesives without environmentally harmful VOCs. This material and energy-saving system ensures minimum quantities saving valuable raw materials. Our adhesive is odourless, non-yellowing and aging resistant. We are continuously working to minimise and eliminate plastics within our manufacturing processes.

Kovacs frames are predominantly made from indigenous silver beech from Southland’s natural and second-growth forests. These privately owned forests must prove that they are managed to precise standards as part of a detailed and long-term sustainability plan. This involves the forestry gaining a Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry approved Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Plan or SFM Permit.

Reducing and managing waste

During manufacturing processes various measures are taken to ensure the environmental management of all waste materials. Wood working machines are equipped with vacuum sawdust collecting facilities, which ensure a clean working environment. Scrap metal is collected and is recycled where possible. Packaging materials are reduced to a minimum carefully sorted and quickly recycled. We also recycle Dacron into the community, where it is used for various different projects.

The journey to you

Our sustainable efforts don’t stop in the production of our furniture. So too do we always look to minimise and mitigate any impact on the environment as Kovacs furniture makes its way to you. There are a huge number of ways the logistical processes involved with packaging and shipping can be positively influenced – and we’re always seeking to evolve and improve this process.