About us
In 2009 IFA, a furniture manufacturer that has been operating in the contract segment for over 30 years, joined the Gervasoni Group.
Very Wood is a brand that gathers a sophisticated collection of dining chairs, armchairs, small sofas and bar stools for Hospitality, Healthcare and Corporate environments.
Very Wood presents its coordinated proposal through collections that tell the story of the innate passion for wood which combines quality craftsmanship, technical knowledge and unique creativity. Very Wood is the result of a deep harmony between industrial production and custom-made solutions, tailored to the unique requirements of any environment.
DESIGNERs
Every designer is a world, a planet, an island. This archipelago of projects is called Very Wood: adictionary of forms and colors that express hospitality and sociality with a contemporary and original touch. The collections are the result of different visions and design identities, each with its own history, identity, and audience.
contract
Ongoing dialogue with architects and interior designers, which may result into customized products or Bespoke solutions: Very Wood «industrial tailoring». Very Wood combines flexibility, customisation and innovation for Ho.Re.Ca, Senior Living and Naval projects.
→ 100% responsible for our production.
→ Customization of our standard products.
→ Bespoke Projects.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a commitment that Gervasoni Group has been pursuing for many years and in all phases of the production cycle.
Since 2011, Gervasoni have installed a photovoltaic system comprising 2,346 solar panels, covering an impressive 3,880 square metres and producing a whopping 560 KW/h! And there's more! The plant also avoids the emission of 300,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of more than 100 fewer cars on the roads.
Recently the company has taken a further important step in the area of climate change, testifying to the sensitivity on the subject and preparatory to the start of a path towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: the measurement of the Carbon Footprint of the organisation.
With reference to the year 2023, in fact, Gervasoni's CO2 emissions have been quantified and certified, in the context of a broader certification project involving all the companies of the Dexelance Group, followed by the offsetting of the inventory through the purchase of Carbon Credits, aimed at financing both a reforestation project in Uruguay, focused on an area of over 21. 000 hectares and certified by both the Rainforest Alliance and the Forst Stewardship Council (FSC), and the construction and operation of a 10 MWp photovoltaic plant in Rajastan, India, which aims to reduce the extensive local use of coal as an energy source.
certifiCATIONS
→ Our commitment to quality and the environment is attested by various certifications:
Quality system certification UNI EN ISO 9001:2008
Environmental management system certification UNI EN ISO 14001:2004
Occupational health and safety management system certification ISO 45001:2012
→ Chairs are tested according to the following European standards (EN). These tests were performed according to table 1 of the EN 16139: 2013 standard, LEVEL L2 - EXTREME: the highest and most severe one.
→ The entire wood supply chain is FSC Certified (Forest Stewardship Council). The FSC Certification indicates that the wood comes from forests being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers.
→ Anti-Bacterial upholstery materials (vinyls), suitable for Medical Use.
→ Surfaces Maintenance: wood finishes are resistant to aggressive products, like antibacterials and disinfectants.
→ Standard foams are certified: 1 IM, BRITISH STANDARD, CAL117, IMO and most of polyurethane foams are CERTIPUR certified, which means they comply with strict standards in terms of eco-sustainability, safety and durability.