"We are a team that combines the desires of tomorrow with the creations of today. In doing so, we merge trends and longevity."
Quality is what counts.
The German quality standard must be maintained. That's the top priority. The selection of the right materials and the precise adherence to quality controls naturally help us with this. Many customers already have this quality promise in their homes: in the living room—in the hallway—in the bathroom—in the kitchen.
BestLoft®
About the Beginning
"I wanted to start something. Something big. With my own hands. And it should make people and me happy. But where do I start, or rather: What do I start with?
An acquaintance asked me back then if I could design a bar stool for him. So I took a board and rebar and got to work. It took a while, but after a while it was finished.
In response to my chair, the acquaintance told me: "You wouldn't believe how long I've been looking for such a massive and high-quality chair." These words were groundbreaking. And so I decided to make furniture from what I had and declare war on cheap mass production.
Today, BestLoft is not just a small workshop with a few boards and a welding machine. We manufacture wooden panels, coffee tables, shelves, and bar stools and tables for the entire European market. But not as mass-produced goods, but in the old way: high-quality and individual."
~ Ilja Stolz, Founder & CEO
Our team
Samuel Stolz
Marketing & Sales
He's the man with the plan – and usually with the backup plan too. He steers the company with a mix of foresight, pragmatism, and a keen sense of order in chaos. Whether it's strategy, customer conversations, or spontaneous flashes of brilliance in the parking lot – Samuel is always a few steps ahead.
Favorite Product:
Tabletops
Sina Waal
Head of Metalworking
If it's made of metal, Sina can bend it, weld it, or magically make it fit. She knows every tool by its first name and can hear when a hinge breathes wrong. For her, "precision work" is not just a saying, but a code of honor.
Favorite Product:
Table Legs
Alexander Daschke
Head of Wood Production
Alexander can tell from the grain whether the wood is in a good mood.He saws, sands and glues with a calmness that would make planks envious.If there's a piece of furniture standing somewhere that doesn't wobble – Alex was probably involved.
Favorite product:
Ulrike Wall Shelf
Torsten Gehrke
Custom Production
"Can't be done" is a phrase Torsten has only heard rumors of. Whether it's slanted, round, enormous, or completely outlandish – when someone says, "That doesn't exist," that's when the fun begins for him. He thinks in solutions, builds unique pieces with passion, and knows exactly where to add another screw.
Favorite product:
Custom Washbasin Top
Tanja Hildebrand
Head of Finishing
Tanja provides the finish that makes wood shine. With oil, wax, and a lot of feeling, she transforms every board into a small masterpiece. She has an eye for gloss, a cloth at the ready – and a sixth sense for "not quite dry yet."
Favorite product:
Wall Shelf Ruby
Stefan Zoller
Quality control
Nothing escapes him. Absolutely nothing. He checks, measures, scrutinizes – and if something isn't 100% right, he scrutinizes even harder. For him, "almost perfect" is just another way of saying "do it again."
Favorite product:
San Jose Side Table
Tobias Bohlmann
Warehouse & Order Picking
Tobias knows every box by name and ensures every package safely reaches its destination – no matter how wild the order may be. He packs faster than his shadow, and when he says "order picking," the warehouse immediately stops bustling.
Favorite product:
Bar stool New York
Kevin Sommer
IT Department & Visual Marketing
Kevin has an interesting job. He is completely responsible for the technical side but also doesn't shy away from the sanding machine to take beautiful photos.
Favorite product:
Coffee Table Twinsburg
Each room
Our wooden panels and other furniture pieces are a complete, ready-made solution for any use. As a coffee table top, wall shelf, or TV stand: Our solid wood panels lend natural elegance to your living room while remaining robust and suitable for everyday use. Whether as a worktop, kitchen shelf, or counter attachment – our oiled or waxed wooden panels are not only a visual highlight in the kitchen but also easy to clean and durable. Floating bedside tables, wooden window sills, or custom-made bed headboards: Our panels ensure a healthy indoor climate and a particularly cozy atmosphere in the bedroom. When properly treated, wood also looks good in the bathroom – as a vanity top, shelf, or wall cladding. Our specially coated panels withstand steam and drops with style. Individual desk tops, shelf boards, or accent walls made of wood create an inspiring environment in the office – because working with true craftsmanship makes you think a little better.
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Values & Principles
Custom Solutions
We are not in the business of selling just any wooden panels or frames; rather, we want our customers to get exactly what they need.
Premium Quality
BestLoft stands for visible and tangible quality. With every handcrafted piece, where each step adds quality to the individual items, a new piece of artisanal masterpiece is produced.
Solid hardwood
Compared to other providers, we exclusively use solid real wood. In most cases, we use solid oak, but we can also use other types of wood upon request.
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Our Wood Production
At BestLoft, quality begins not with the finished product, but with the raw material. For over 20 years, Mr. Stolz – founder and CEO – has personally overseen the purchase of oak. Because: Only those who know the origin can guarantee genuine quality. It's no coincidence that BestLoft is the number 1 in high-quality oak washbasin tops.
But before a plank becomes a piece of furniture, a process begins that requires a lot of patience, know-how, and genuine craftsmanship.
From Tree to Plank – with Time and Care
After cutting, our oak is first stored for 12 months so that it naturally adapts to the room climate. Only then does the technical drying begin, during which the wood is gently brought to an ideal residual moisture content for 70 days – this is essential for later dimensional stability and perfect gluing.
Sorting with a Trained Eye
Oak is a natural material with character – no two planks are alike. To meet high aesthetic and quality standards, each plank is sorted by hand by our three most experienced employees: according to knot content, color, and grain. This way, we can guarantee that every piece of wood tells its own, yet harmonious, story.
Production with Passion
Our workshop in Gummersbach is the heart of BestLoft. Here, a well-coordinated team of specialists, built up over a decade, works with great patience, dedication, and the clear aspiration: Only the best leaves our workshop. Each panel is unique and crafted with genuine passion. Once a week, the entire team exchanges ideas about new concepts, improvements, and processes – because true quality is created not only through craftsmanship but also through forward-thinking.
The Perfect Surface – Naturally Protected
To give our wooden panels not only beauty but also durability, we rely on a careful coating: two layers of Italian oil and then two layers of wax ensure a silky, resistant surface. We exclusively use environmentally friendly and health-safe products – for a good feeling with every touch.
Packaging with Responsibility
Quality craftsmanship deserves appreciative packaging. Therefore, every product is carefully inspected before shipping and, in accordance with the German Packaging Act and with the aim that every piece arrives safely and intact, it is packaged.
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