Designer
Our own
signature
It is our declared aim to incorporate our own Horst signature into each model development. Not only the visual appearance of a product reflects the skills of a designer, but also the incorporation of a product into an existing range.
The skill of a designer must also bring about the efficient viability of a model, so that the new developments can also be woven into the manufacturing processes.
The following designers are responsible for the design of our products:
- Horst Design Group
- Michael C. Brandis
- Wolfgang C.R. Mezger
- Gerald Brandstätter
- Birgit Hoffmann
- Mutschler & Winkler
Quality
Guiding principle
"Quality that sits!" ... Three words that include what our premium manufactory can do in Steinen. The consumer should experience the first contact with our upholstered furniture that the quality is unique in processing and seating comfort.
Fundamental concept
As an upholstered furniture manufacturer, we are committed to providing our customers and end users with quality that meets the highest standards. The high flexibility in the individual production is another outstanding feature of our performance. We live this challenge daily!
Quality of workmanship
We understand the words “processing quality” and continuously improve and expand all work processes that we control. Targeted work effort by experts allows us to guarantee a fluctuation-free and outstanding quality.
Final inspection
Every piece of furniture leaving our factory is subject to a final inspection. Experts use a detailed checklist to carry out this inspection before shipment. The result is a structured improvement process that affects the entire service chain and offers the customer a first-class product.
Warranty
Horst AG grants you a five-year warranty on the construction, on the materials used and their processing. Cover materials are subject to a separate warranty.
Production
AVOR
The serious preparation of all work processes increases the standard of quality. The high level of flexibility across all areas, the special production offered and the efficient readiness for delivery, satisfy all customer requirements.
Cut
Here shows where the expert has learned his craft. Only a trained eye can recognize the smallest defects in leather and fabric. The most modern cutting facilities are very efficient and allow us an efficient industrial production in an upholstered furniture manufactory.
Stitching
Only trained professionals are employed in the important operations. Therefore, you as a customer immediately recognise that it is of high quality. Our staff will do everything to make you satisfied.
Spring configuration
The substructure of our upholstered furniture shows how a great deal of effort can be put into obtaining a very long service life so that the customer can enjoy the furniture for a long time. Only high-quality materials and technically mature techniques are processed here.
White upholstery
To ensure that the high-quality covering materials, whether leather, fabric or microfiber, reach their perfect development, the white upholstery is a crucial link in the entire production process and significantly supports the comfort.
Upholstery
The commission-based production of our products allows an individual response to the specific customer requirements. Proven professionals are working hard every day to make your valuable upholstered furniture.
Shipping
An often-underrated department in the whole process of a company. But not in the Horst AG. We know how important a careful delivery can be. So, we are anxious to deliver our valuable upholstered furniture to the furniture trade firstly in a dust-free plastic film and secondly in a shock-proof thick packaging casing.
Inner workings
Wooden framework
Consisting of solid steamed beech, spruce, multiplex panels and wood fibre panels, combined with high-quality solid wood dowel joints and select metal hinges. All frame edges are broken-down or rounded to prevent chafing of overlying materials or threads. Thus, we can guarantee a very long life, which will withstand any such high "stress test" by family, pets and friends, etc.
Spring base
Hardened, painted steel springs (Original Nosag System) are used as a basic base suspension. High-quality rubber belts are used in technically feasible and constructively planned model parts, which also guarantee a very high level of comfort.
Seat cushions
The upholstery cushions are processed only with high quality materials. The high air permeability of the lining and also the tear strength of the seams and chambers, as well as the puffability and the refined construction of the seat cushions, are given high attention. Occasionally, innerspring or “Rombo-Fill” fillings are used, if the formal design of the model is desired.
Back cushions
Again, the highest demands are placed on the materials. These also must take on different functions and also offer a high level of seating comfort. The supportive upholstery such as " Rückenboss " is a sign of a technically mature construction and ensure a long, non-tiring and comfortable sitting.
Features
We purposefully incorporate flexibility, functionality and technical model modifications into the development of new models, so that the user can find an individual application to his needs. Need-based seat heights, armrest adjustability, footrests and recliner variants are just a few examples of our flexible range of models. The development department of Horst AG recognizes the needs and puts "almost" every wish into action.
Covering materials
Leather collection
Horst Collection processes only premium cow hides. Each rawhide is unique in its structure and has different characteristics, such as scarring, which the animal incurred during the course of its life. These natural characteristics, as well as slight variations in colour from hide to hide, are characteristic of genuine leather and can therefore be deliberately incorporated within a furniture set! Natural features, structural differences and slight variations in colour of the leather are no reason for complaint, since they make the leather only more beautiful and unique.
Product Description L20 Elegance
This collection is a classic embossed and pigmented leather, whose protective finishing makes it especially resistant and easy to clean without affecting the comfort and the softness of the leather. The article gets a high-quality and homogeneous appearance from its remarkable imprint and high intensity.
Product description – L31G Silky
This collection is a classic embossed and pigmented leather, whose protective finishing makes it especially resistant and easy to clean without affecting the comfortable touch and the softness of the leather. A wonderful leather with soft, wax-like touch and half-matt look.
Product Description L35 / 36 Gently
This collection is a scar-corrected, deep-dyed leather with a natural grain pattern. The finish is with pigments and resins. A wonderful leather with a soft, waxy feel and a semi-matt look.
Product Description L40 Avantgarde
This article is a particularly valuable thick full-grain leather that obtains its remarkable appearance and supple comfortable touch from its thickness and naturalness. In order to keep the Avantgarde leather as natural and breathable as possible, the leather was affected as little as possible during production. The surface of the leather is determined exclusively by the fibre structure within the skin of the animal and is intentionally course and irregular.
All leathers meet or exceed the requirements of RAL-GZ 430. In addition, the entire leather collection fulfils the requirements for British Standards.
Leather care in general
Protect your suite from direct sunlight and heat (e.g. radiators). From time to time, dust your suite with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding excessive rubbing.
When removing dried-on dirt and stains, use only the products recommended and recommended by the manufacturer, following the instructions provided.
Never use detergents or other substances not recommended by the manufacturer.
And always remember that real leather becomes more beautiful and natural through daily use, which is why the motto "less is often more" applies to the care of your suite.
Fabric collection
Exclusive brands, original designs, and best quality. We have an attractive collection of our own in the highest quality and a variety of colors and designs that offer an almost inexhaustible selection to allow the favorite sofa, collector's piece or heir-loom shine in new splendor. All our fabrics are very resistant, have excellent cleaning characteristics, and are especially kind to the skin. Because of the 100% recyclability of our fabrics we also actively contribute to the environment.
Article Description VILLA
This fabric, made with Aquaclan technology, has been specially developed to meet the demands on upholstery fabrics today. This way all articles are easy to maintain, despite how often they are used. They are characterised by being antibacterial, stain resistant, breathable, and water and oil repellent.
Price group: I
Composition: 100 % polyester
Abrasion values: 73`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm
Article description VELVET
The secret of the Velvet quality is inside the fibre, which ensures a superlative per-formance against stains and abrasion. The fibre is not only tough, but at the same time light, breathable and soft. The most stubborn stains remain only on the surface. This is the reason why velvet is always so easy to clean - without any effort.
Price group: E
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion resistance: 20`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm
Article description GALLANT
This collection impresses with a subtle colour spectrum and selected pattern effects. This fabric has been specially developed to meet the demands on upholstery fabrics today. This makes it easy to maintain, despite its high utility value. Its distinguishing characteristics are that it is antibacterial, stain-resistant, breathable and water-repellent.
Price group: I
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion values: 60`000 cycles Martindale
Width: 140 cm
Article description DIVA
This fabric with a subtle structure has a pleasant feel and is extremely durable and easy to clean. It can easily withstand heavy wear. Its breathability and conformability round off the very high quality of this material.
Price group: E
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion resistance: 50`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm
Article description DREAM
The secret of the insensitivity quality lies within the fiber, which ensures an unrivaled performance against stains and abrasion. The fiber is not only resistant but at the same time light, breathable and soft. Any stubborn stains remain only on the surface. That is the reason why this covering is always easy to clean - without effort.
Price group: F
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion resistance: 40`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm
Article description COMFORT
This high-quality cover is characterised by its peach-soft surface, and it’s very high level of robustness and ruggedness. The conclusive practical advantages of this ma-terial include how extremely easy it is to care for, it is supple and hard-wearing, skin-friendly, breathable and hassle-free to use.
Price group: F
Composition: 100% polyester
Abrasion values: 30`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm
Article description Q2 OCEAN
A versatile plain fabric with a sophisticated structure and a modern look. With its loop-pile weave, this fabric is discreet yet flamboyant. The colour palette includes fresh and modern tones. All Q2 fabrics are "Made in Germany" and are made of highquality Hitex synthetics. They are washable, very easy to care for and resistant to fading, while also being skin-friendly, without chemical finishing.
Price group: I
Composition: 74 % polyacrylic, 26 % polyester
Abrasion values: 30`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm
Article description Q2 SCRIBO
This cover is for those who have the courage to be unusual and want to set trends. An elegant fabric with a modern surface structure. This fabric meets the highest demands in terms of aesthetics, quality, feel and durability. Ideal for combining with plain fabrics or leather upholstery. All Q2 fabrics are "Made in Germany" and are made of high-quality Hitex synthetics. They are washable, very easy to care for and resistant to fading, while also being skin-friendly, without chemical finishing.
Price group: I
Composition: 66 % polyacrylic, 34 % polyester
Abrasion values: 24`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm
Article description Q2 GREEN
This product is made entirely from recycled PET bottles and possesses -class care and cleaning properties without any chemical additives whatsoever being used. Using pure yarns means that this second life material can be recycled again as part of the circular economy. All Q2 fabrics are "Made in Germany" and are comprised of highquality Hitex synthetics. They are washable, very easy to care for and resistant to fading, while also being skin-friendly, without chemical finishing.
Price group: I
Composition: 100 % polyester
Abrasion values: 100`000 double rubs Martindale
Width: 140 cm
Article description MANORIAL
The colour palette of this article is subtle and restrained. The colours also provide an ideal basis for combining with patterned designs. This fabric has been specially developed to meet the demands on upholstery fabrics today. This makes it easy to maintain, despite its high utility value. Its distinguishing characteristics are that it is antibacterial, stain-resistant, breathable and water-repellent.
Price group: G
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion values: 60`000 cycles Martindale
Width: 140 cm
Article description ALCANTARA®
Alcantra is the result of a unique, patented technology. It is a highly avant-garde material that can be used to cover any shape or surface and has unparalleled aesthetics, functionality and sensuality. Not only is it elegant and soft to the touch, it is also hard-wearing, durable and easy to clean. This high-tech microfibre fabric is therefore perfect as an upholstery fabric for furniture. Alcantara is easier to clean and more durable than fabric, making it ideal as a furniture upholstery fabric for families with children or pet owners.
Price group: Alcantara
Composition: 71% polyester, 29% polyurethane
Abrasion values: 100`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 142 cm
Submitted coverings
However, we also process, after consultation with our technical department, all desired and submitted materials, leather and microfibre. Please contact our sales office in advance to check first for general feasibility.
Care instructions
During the daily use of your sofa, dust, crumbs, hair and various other particles ac-cumulate. Just like other everyday items, your sofa should also be cleaned regularly. To remove light soiling such as the above, it is sufficient to vacuum your upholstery regularly with the upholstery nozzle of your vacuum cleaner and with a low suction force. Occasionally it may suffice to brush the fabric in the direction of the nap with a soft brush.
Should major contamination occur, for example by the accidental spilling of drinks, you should react as soon as possible. This involves quickly picking up coarse dirt or liquids with a dry kitchen towel. In the case of further cleaning activities, especially when using cleaning and cleaning agents, it is imperative to take due account of the material-specific properties of the chosen reference material. Otherwise, there may be color deviations as well as deviations in the surface texture and durability of the fabric.
