What Makes European Made Furniture Unique?

European high-end furniture is renowned for its innovative design, timeless fabrics, and superior structure.

While often more exclusive and expensive than American-made furniture, the enhanced quality and historical charm of European sofas, tables, and bedroom sets speak for themselves.

For those considering investing in stunning, unique, European-made furniture, this is the article for you. Discover just how unique the furniture from Fouka Furniture in Newmarket, Ontario, really is.

European Furniture Designers VS. North American Furniture Designers
Good design is all about its influence from people, culture, and history.

European designers offer a stylish elegance that is unique to their upbringing and education, focused on artisanal quality.

According to Fast Company, most countries in Europe have state-funded programs to support and promote design. In other words, designers in Europe receive enhanced support and respect to express their talents, therefore equipping them to succeed.

European designers also benefit from ​​life-long design awareness, design investment, and a fully developed relationship with design media. As a result, European furniture transcends borders and is respected and appreciated across the world.

In contrast, the North American population is of a “bigger-is-better” mentality and focuses on comfort, functionality, and affordability.

Instead of being able to freely design with innovation and creativity, many American and Canadian furniture designers feel the pressure of conforming to large retailers. Rather than focusing on elevated style, many North American furniture creators must design to keep material costs low for mass production and distribution.

European Tradition & Influence In Furniture
​As stated by Venicasa, European furniture roots itself in tradition, and that tradition goes back hundreds of years. Though you can find different themes and furniture styles in different European nations, there is history that unites them.
Europe is also rich in culture that impacts people of all ages. For example, the Renaissance remains iconic and vastly popular through literature, art, and design. No matter where in the world you live, Renaissance influences remain recognizable.

Bigger Isn’t Always BetterFurniture is more than just a sofa or a coffee table, it’s living art that ties a room together and makes a home.

The American “bigger is better” mentality extends to the size of a home and the furniture that fills it. While many North American families dream of owning mansions that will display their success, European’s have a different perspective.

In European countries, city homes are typically smaller, older, and filled with incredible, lavish furniture that displays their wealth.

​​As Venicasa puts it, “That means prioritizing handcrafted, ornate, and extravagant styles of furniture and other décor.”

Why Choose European FurnitureAt Fouka, we bring the newest, most sophisticated designs straight from Europe to our Canadian customers.

While American-made furniture may be easier to find at any big box store, our European furniture is of higher quality and ​​conveys an undeniably rich history.

So, if you’re looking to showcase your refined taste, it’s time to visit the showroom at Fouka Furniture —your classic and modern European furniture store in York Region.