Flexteam: Italian upholstery that can be cut to the size of the room

Flexteam Andy sofa in a residential living room with a coffee table

Indian offices and homes rarely come in catalogue sizes: a living room with a column in the corner, a boardroom lounge shaped by the building rather than the brief. Flexteam is one of the Italian makers that can answer with custom elements, and it can do so because almost every stage of production happens under its own roof in Prata di Pordenone, in north-east Italy. Each phase is split into departments, each one supervised by specialists who follow the piece from frame to final stitch.

Giannino Lucchese set the business up in 1978; in the 1990s it passed to Carlo Tomaso and Fabio, his two sons, who design and build sofas, armchairs, poufs, beds and outdoor collections that share one language across a whole home. Padding combines high-density foam made in Italy with natural down, much of it certified by Assopiuma, and every piece is declared 100% Made in Italy. For clients in Mumbai, Delhi or Bengaluru, La Mercanti takes the measurements and drawings to Flexteam, confirms what can be built and organises the import with the customs paperwork.

FAQ

Are Flexteam fabrics safe for children and pets?

Flexteam sources its fabrics mainly from mills certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, a testing system for harmful substances in textiles. The certification means the fabric does not release dangerous chemicals and is safe in contact with people and household animals.

Where are Flexteam sofas manufactured?

In Prata di Pordenone, in the Friuli region of north-east Italy, where the company's headquarters bring together offices, the production workshop and the showroom. Most components come from suppliers located close to the workshop, which keeps production close to zero kilometres. La Mercanti ships the finished pieces to India from there.

How to receive a Flexteam shipment from Italy in India

A checklist for clients and site managers awaiting Italian upholstered furniture.

Share the delivery address with access details

Floor, lift size, gate timings and any society permissions help plan the last stretch of the journey.

Keep the importer documents ready

The importer details requested at customs depend on who buys; La Mercanti tells you which apply and prepares the rest of the file.

Plan for storage if the site is not ready

Upholstery should wait in a dry, covered place; tell La Mercanti early if handover dates move.

Unpack with the delivery team

Remove wrapping in the room where the sofa will stand and check every element before the crew leaves.

Note any remark on the delivery receipt

A written note at delivery is the fastest way to resolve a scratch or a missing part.