In a world full of fast fashion, disposable furniture, and global mass production, more and more people are longing for products with soul – items made with care, quality, and responsibility. This is exactly where regional craftsmanship comes in.
A piece of furniture from a small European workshop is more than just a product – it’s the result of years of experience, attention to detail, and true craftsmanship.
While mass production often prioritizes quantity over quality, local makers value:
The result? Products that last longer, are thoughtfully made – and ones you can place in your child’s room with peace of mind.
When furniture is made in Europe, long transport routes from Asia are eliminated – reducing CO₂, packaging waste, and conserving resources. In addition, European producers are subject to stricter environmental and safety standards. FSC-certified wood, non-toxic materials, and health-safe processing methods are the norm here, not the exception.
Products that carry the “Made in Europe” label stand for both quality and ecological responsibility.
Buying from local workshops supports not only quality but also the people behind it: family-run businesses, skilled workers, and young apprentices. Instead of anonymous mega-factories in Asia, you’re supporting fair wages, local jobs, and human values.
When it comes to children’s beds or furniture, safety should always come first. Regional producers work according to EU norms, use non-toxic materials, and avoid harmful lacquers or adhesives.
Parents can rest easy knowing: no cheap glue, no sharp edges, no hidden risks – just tested safety with heart.
Another advantage of small-scale workshops: direct communication. Whether it’s questions, custom requests or advice – real people are there for you. And you can feel that in the final product.
Many parents rely on labels like “Made in Europe” when buying a solid wood children’s bed. But what seems trustworthy at first glance isn’t always truly European.
EU regulations don’t require manufacturers to indicate the country of origin for furniture. A bed can be produced in China, lightly assembled or packaged in Europe, and still carry the “Made in EU” label – as long as it’s not explicitly misleading.
However, customs law states that simply repackaging or labeling a product is not enough to claim EU origin – there must be significant value-added processing.
📋 Source: EU Trade Helpdesk
Many parents think they’re buying a regionally crafted Montessori bed – but in reality, it’s often mass-produced import furniture in a new box. Labels like “FSC wood” or “Montessori-inspired” sound trustworthy – but true value lies in verified origin and craftsmanship.
Many parents compare prices when shopping for a children’s bed – understandably so. But in this category, a low price often means low standards.
Photos can be deceiving. Many beds look similar – but true quality lies in what you can’t immediately see: safety, stability, and responsibility.
🌲 Where our wood comes from Not all of our beds carry an FSC label – and we’re transparent about that.
But for our solid wood models, we exclusively use wood from responsible, certified European forestry.
Many of our models are made using timber from HASSLACHER Holzindustrie GmbH in Austria – a respected producer that complies with European standards EN 14519 / EN 14915 and guarantees:
🔍 From the Declaration of Performance (DoP): “No dangerous substances to declare. Durability according to EN 350-2. Fire behavior: D-s2, d0.”
We’re working step by step to expand our offering of officially FSC-certified models and loft beds. At the same time, we already guarantee full transparency in every product we offer – whether FSC-certified or locally sourced with VEH quality control from Austria.
And of course: All of our beds are safety tested according to EU norm PN-EN 1725:2024-04.
📎 [Download PDF of the DoP certificate here]
1. EU origin marking is not mandatory for furniture
🖒 “There is currently no EU-wide requirement to mark the origin of non-food products”
✉️ Source: European Parliament – Fact Sheet PDF
2. EU customs rule (Art. 60 UZK)
🖒 A product takes on the origin of the country where the “last substantial, economically justified processing” took place.
✉️ Source: EUR-Lex – Article 60
3. Repackaging is not sufficient
🖒 “Simple packaging, sorting or labelling is not sufficient to confer origin.”
✉️ Source: EU Trade Helpdesk
