We are the world leaders in designing and manufacturing of Modular Kitchens, Wardrobes and Living Rooms. Our extensive selection of fronts , surfaces, finishes and flexible systems let you design your home with a unique and differentiated design across every room.
Experience precise German construction and design for high-quality kitchen systems across various tastes, all within an attractive price-performance ratio. nobilia - Kitchen made in Germany.
Foundation - nobilia’s success story began in 1945 in Avenwedde, when Johann and Willy Stickling founded a joinery. They produced sewing cabinets and small pieces of furniture in a rented hall, and the company grew to seven employees in its mai.den year. The foundation for a future of precise, immaculate craftsmanship and innovation was laid by Johann and Willy Stickling OHG.
Specialisation in Fitted Kitchens - Just after its silver jubilee, the company specialises in fitted kitchens and is named nobilia-Werke J. Stickling KG, and the younger son, Werner Stickling, has now joined the company.
Change of Generation - On the occasion of the company’s silver jubilee, the current plant I was built on a 51,000-square-metre site in Verl-Surenheide, with Heinz and Werner Stickling taking over the management.
First In-house Exhibition - An in-house exhibition is held on company premises for the first time, where the products were shown to specialised dealers in a 2,000 square metre exhibition space. That tradition is still practised by nobilia today.
Making a Home - The old factory in Avenwedde closes its doors, and the entire kitchen furniture production moves to Verl-Surenheide.
Producing Records - Production gets record-breaking at nobilia with 1,000 kitchens leaving the facility daily.
Bigger Space, More Kitchens - Plant II goes into operation in Verl-Kaunitz, creating 50,000 square metres of production space and an additional office space for the administration building in Verl-Surenheide is expanded by 2,400 square metres.
Test Laboratory Opened - With the 2009 in-house exhibition, the opening of the test laboratory takes place, which remains a unique addition in the kitchen furniture industry. All the new developments are tested extensively in that space of 230 square metres. Only the furniture that passes the qualification criteria in the nobilia labs makes it to the new collection.
Beyond Kitchens - nobilia adds holistic living concepts and debuts the bathroom range. The production volume also increases to 3,300 kitchens per day.
Believing in Growth - Plant III in Gutersloh and Plant V in Saarlouis initiate operations, increasing nobilia’s German production sites to four.
Connections Between Factories - The company opens its own bridge between Plant I and III over the A2. Easing the transportation of materials and models.
Excellence in Fiitings - nobilia introduced the new nBox drawer system and sets new standards in Kitchen innovations. By the end of the year, extensive renovation will begin at the factories. Setting the new standards in the era of modernisation.
Elevated 2025 Designs - The year 2025 marked a major milestone with Nobilia partnering with the Adventz Group to create Nobilia India Pvt. Ltd. This joint venture expanded the brand’s legacy into India with a robust foundation for long-term innovation and market leadership.
TÜV SÜD regularly certifies our management systems: quality to ISO 9001, environmental to ISO 14001, and energy to ISO 50001. ISO 9001 ensures efficient, well-designed workflows for developing, producing and selling kitchens. ISO 14001 improves environmental performance, while ISO 50001 boosts energy efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions.
Nobilia has once again secured first place for BEST PRODUCT QUALITY, setting new benchmarks in the kitchen industry. Based on an extensive study by ServiceValue and DEUTSCHLAND TEST, drawing on 200,000 customer reviews across 1,426 companies, Nobilia ranked highest in the kitchen furniture category. Customers praised the outstanding functionality and long service life of Nobilia kitchens.
At Nobilia, sustainability is a top priority, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. We recognise our responsibility to the environment and future generations. Since 2016, Nobilia has been an active member of the DGM Climate Agreement for the Furniture Industry, taking a pioneering role in reducing CO₂ emissions and raising awareness of climate protection.
All mail and package dispatch is handled through the CO₂-neutral GoGreen services of the German postal service and DHL. Through this initiative, nobilia offsets the CO₂ emissions generated during transportation. The offsetting is certified by an independent certification body, Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), in accordance with ISO 14064.
nobilia underwent a sustainability assessment conducted by the international rating agency EcoVadis and was awarded a Bronze Medal. This recognition reflects nobilia’s comprehensive efforts in the areas of environmental responsibility, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The assessment considered the company’s policies, actions, and publicly available reports.
In Germany, we participate in the EKO-PUNKT take-back and recycling system. This ensures that our packaging is collected, documented, and recycled in compliance with the German Packaging Act.
Since August 1, 2020, consumers have seen a new quality label on the market: “Furniture Made in Germany.” This geographical origin mark, in accordance with RAL-RG 0191, certifies furniture that meets strict, verifiable standards and is designed, manufactured and quality-tested in Germany. Nobilia is once again among the first kitchen furniture manufacturers to receive this prestigious mark.
The certification is awarded by LGA Nürnberg, Europe’s largest and most important furniture testing institute and part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. The voluntary GS mark for tested safety is recognised far beyond Germany. It confirms compliance with safety regulations through regular independent testing and stands for product safety, durability, material stability, user-friendliness, and consistently monitored quality.
Nobilia have been tested in compliance with RAL-GZ 430 by the DGM Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel (German furniture quality seal). Nobilia received the "Golden M" RAL quality seal after passing this test. This guarantees that every kitchen that leaves the factory satisfies modern standards and quality requirements for longevity, stability, and environmental and health issues.
In July 2012, we became the first kitchen furniture manufacturer to receive the eco-label “Der Blaue Engel” (Blue Angel). Awarded by the German Federal Environmental Agency, it stands for outstanding consumer, health and environmental protection. The label applies to selected ranges including Novalux, Natura, Focus, Touch, Senso, Riva, Structura, Fashion, Inline, Lux, StoneArt, Laser, Flash, Cascada, Sylt, Artis, Inox, Pura, Easytouch and York.
Since July 2009, Nobilia has been the first kitchen manufacturer to receive PEFC certification. This demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and responsible use of wood, as all timber products come from controlled, sustainably managed forests. PEFC certification ensures wood originates from well-managed sources, highlighting Nobilia’s dedication to environmental protection.
The German quality control association, the Deutschen Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V., granted Nobilia's kitchen furniture the highest emissions class of A after it fulfilled all award requirements. Customers are protected from health risks and informed about the emission of hazardous substances by the RAL emission label.
Our unique drawer system, nBOX, raises the bar for interior design. Maximum ease is ensured by the slate grey's linear design, hidden runners, and optional push-to-open feature. The Plus X Award 2025 was given to the idea.
The renowned German Design Award Gold 2024 and the Red Dot Design Award 2024 were given to our exceptional product, the Xtra Hob. These esteemed awards highlight not just our superior quality standards but also our Xtra Hob's cutting-edge design and superior functionality.
Nobilia's award-winning Xtra Ceramic worktop meets the highest standards. Its real ceramic surface is elegant, durable, and easy to clean. Recognised as Best of the Best in kitchen furniture, it received the Reddot Winner 2022, Innovative Interior 2022, Green Product Award 2022, and Kitchen Innovation Award 2022.
nobilia strives to enable a life worth living on planet Earth in the present and the future. That is how we view sustainability, and we do everything in our power as a company to fulfil our responsibility of creating a safer planet for the coming generations.
To achieve this goal, we monitor every phase in the life cycle of a kitchen. The forest from which the wood is sourced, to the machines utilised in the production of the kitchen, until the customer decides that a new kitchen is needed. Every aspect that falls in the way, including raw materials, supply chain, production, transport, retail and product longevity, offers potential to maintain a life worth living on our planet in the future, and we are utilising this potential through innovation and a verifiable impact.
In the cycle, we explain the sustainability measures we are taking, and surely, the social aspect is considered. Which is why we put people, i.e, societ,y at the core of our product cycle.
If there are any questions regarding your kitchen or you need information about materials, please do not hesitate to reach out to us to get quick and best possible assistance.
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