Our History
At Nord Arin, wood has been our inspiration for over a century. Our story begins in 1920, on the scenic shores of the Bistrița River in Northeast Romania, where the first generation of our family founded a carpentry workshop. Since then, five generations have carried forward the legacy of woodworking, blending timeless craftsmanship with modern design.
Passed down from father to son, our passion for handcrafted wood furniture is more than tradition — it's the foundation of everything we do. Today, three generations — grandfather, father, and son — work side by side at Nord Arin, creating sustainable furniture that honors the past while shaping the future.
We believe in minimalist furniture design that brings harmony, durability, and purpose to every space. For over 100 years, our mission has remained the same: to create long-lasting furniture that enhances everyday life — using fewer resources, smarter processes, and a deep respect for nature.
Nord Arin – Timeless Design. Crafted in Romania. Inspired by Nature.
Present day
Nord Arin is a privately owned family business dedicated to designing and producing contemporary solid wood furniture that transcends fleeting trends — crafted to be cherished for generations.
Design is the soul of Nord Arin. We draw inspiration from the raw beauty of nature, vernacular architecture, heritage objects, and fine arts. Every furniture piece begins with a story — a detail, a texture, a memory — and is brought to life through a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. Our process blends handcrafting techniques with advanced machinery and software, allowing us to push boundaries while maintaining a deeply personal, human touch in every item we create.
Renowned for our commitment to quality and sustainability, we proudly produce both the Nord Arin collection and exclusive private label furniture for partners who share our values. We use only sustainably sourced Romanian hardwood, particularly Carpathian oak, known for its strength and character. These are often combined with refined materials such as brass, stone, glass, or recycled elements, all carefully selected to complement the integrity of the wood.
Our finishes and coatings are eco-friendly, sourced from best-in-class suppliers, ensuring that every piece from Nord Arin is not only beautiful and durable — but responsible.
”I grew up surrounded by wood, in a family that turned woodworking into the mission of their lives. My dream is to bring the authenticity of wood into people's homes around the world through inspirational design and timeless stories. Our homes are about emotions and this is exactly what I envision for the furniture produced in the Nord Arin factory: not only look flawless, but also create a unique feeling, age beautifully over decades and be produced with environmental consciousness.”
Viorel Cretu,
CEO
Milestones
2023
Nord Arin introduces American walnut, marble, and natural stone into its product portfolio.
The furniture manufacturing company is proud to mark its fourth participation at Salone del Mobile Milano and make its highly anticipated debut at INDEX Dubai, paving the way for enhanced B2B collaborations in emerging and competitive international markets.
2022
Nord Arin shines at Salone del Mobile with a booth featuring the "Heritage. Green. Design." concept. Introducing the Wing Dining Table and Drift Collection. Voicu-Stefan Cretu, Head of Design, served as a judge in the National Furniture Design Competition. The Compas Chair received the "Best Design Object of 2022" award at the Oh, DA! Gala Awards.
2021
North Arin goes green with the installation of 360 solar panels on its main warehouse, while also launching the "Become a Plantarin" program, planting a seedling for each furniture piece sold. Excitingly, Nord Arin showcases its latest furniture pieces in Milan's Porta Venezia district and at the BIFE-SIM International Trade Fair in Bucharest. Additionally, the company successfully expands into the Middle East market with one of its top collections.
2020
Nord Arin celebrates 100 years of history and tradition, while going full speed towards the future, investing heavily into digitalization. In the first pandemic year, the Nord Arin factory operates at full capacity, with no production gaps
2019
Nord Arin launches the Inia Collection and displays it at Salone del Mobile. The same year, the company’s designers create BEAMS Evolution. The solid oak furniture designed and produced by Nord Arin reaches new markets in the USA and Australia.
2018
The company participates for the first time at Salone del Mobile with its brand new BEAMS Collection, enjoying a very warm welcome and a resounding success.
2017
Nord Arin establishes an in-house R&D department, taking on the mission to innovate and push boundaries in the affordable luxury furniture niche.
2016
A new collection is added to the Nord Arin product catalogue: Cuore, whose hallmark is the exposed oak heart.
2015
Voicu Ștefan, Viorel Crețu’s son, designs the Pisa Collection – a minimalist yet elegant collection, with subtle slanting lines inspired by the sihouette of the famous Italian leaning tower.
2014
The Filigran Collection is launched, paving the way for new contemporary collections of Italian inspiration.
2000
Nord Arin establishes new partnerships with Italian and French retailers.
1995
Nord Arin starts furniture export trade on the German market; it’s the beginning of a long-term partnership that grows stronger each year.
1994
Nord Arin starts export trade across the ocean, in the USA.