Kvadrat

What do we do?

We consistently push the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles. Our versatile collection reflects our commitment to colour, simplicity and innovation, and we regularly collaborate with some of the world’s best creative thinkers and talents in exploring the use of textiles.

Kvadrat textiles play an important part in commercial, public and residential interiors around the world. Our extensive collection meets the needs of designers and architects in the spaces they create and have been used in such iconic architectural developments as the Museum of Modern Art NYC, The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Guangzhou Opera House in China.

Kvadrat’s core business is the design and sales of upholsteries, window coverings, rugs and accessories for the home. The business also includes acoustic panels, roller blinds and the innovative brand Really. We have a controlling share in several production facilities such as Wooltex (United Kingdom) and Gaudium (The Netherlands).

Our mission
Kvadrat’s ambition is to continue to grow in each of the sectors we currently inhabit: Architecture & End Users, Industries and Consumers. We will continue our journey by focusing on the world’s leading architects, designers and retailers.
By adding building component products and a sophisticated customer service to our sales offering we hope to become more relevant for both interior and building architects.

To continue our growth in the design sector, product designers and new products play an ever-important role. We want to maintain our relevance in the consumers and retail sector and desirable, exclusive collections such as our Kvadrat/Raf Simons, Kvadrat Residential and Sahco collections.

How we work as a company is key to our success, growth depends on hiring the right people. We will continue to promote a high level of social responsibility and empower our staff to succeed. We want to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where people can grow and flourish regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, age or world view.

Sustainability is paramount to the ethos of Kvadrat. In our approach to business we focus on integrating sustainability in the business strategy through unique design, the best quality standards, social, economic and -environmental responsible concerns. We will continue to invest in sustainable methods of working such as circular products like the solid textile board, Really, or production methods that minimizes the use of water and other resources.

We take an active part in contemporary culture. Our long history of influencing contemporary design culture is something we are proud of and like to share with our clients and people related to us.

Our art and design projects give fuel to our brand and help promote our work on an elevated international stage. Kvadrat will push forward as a pioneering and creative quality brand, committed to helping to shape contemporary culture.

Working for Kvadrat A/S

Growth depends on the right people.
Whatever level employees are at, we strive to instill a strong balance between performance, behaviour and learning.

Kvadrat people are empowered.
We give a high degree of responsibility and opportunities to perform both in teams and as individuals. We ensure both professional and personal development, so that we are well-equipped to deal with future demands and tasks.

We believe in conversations.
We strive to achieve our goals through engaging conversation with our employees rather than rules and control, and we aim for an attractive and healthy workplace.

We want healthy and happy employees.
Working for Kvadrat is working for a company with high ambitions, but it is also a place that values joy and excitement and a healthy work-life balance for all employees. Employees are encouraged to participate in cultural and social activities on a regular basis and we do our best to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

Knowledge and development is key.
Learning is a big part of Kvadrat. We believe in constantly developing our company and our employees. The Kvadrat Academy consists of a series of specially developed programs designed to help all our employees learn new skills and improve existing ones.

‘We are very good at cooperating in our team and across the organization. Our products are inspiring and exiting to work with. I have also been lucky to spend a year working in our showroom in Oslo’.
Ulla Elisabeth Møller, Purchase Coordinator, has worked at Kvadrat for 13 years.

'I like the fact that Kvadrat is a family business. You are never too far from a decision making. The management are only a few doors away, and there is a lot of trust in people here'.
Flemming Christensen, Supply Chain Director, has worked at Kvadrat for 24 years.