In Conversation With Andrés Cerdá… Founder Of Angel Cerdá
With over 125 years of family heritage and experience in furniture design and manufacturing, how does Angel Cerdá ensure its pieces meet the unique durability and functionality demands of hotel environments from guest rooms to high‑traffic public areas?
With more than 125 years of family heritage in furniture manufacturing, Angel Cerdá combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced industrial processes to deliver contract ready furniture specifically engineered for the hospitality sector. Hotel environments demand a higher level of durability, structural resistance and material performance than residential spaces. From guest room casegoods and upholstered beds to lobby seating, lounge areas and high traffic public spaces, every piece is developed with reinforced internal structures, high resistance finishes and performance tested materials suitable for intensive daily use. Our hospitality collections are designed to meet the operational realities of hotels: easy maintenance surfaces, stain-resistant fabrics, robust metal bases, durable veneers and marble finishes that maintain their aesthetic appeal over time. By controlling production in Europe and maintaining strict quality standards, we ensure consistent specifications across large-scale hotel projects worldwide. The result is contemporary design furniture that balances aesthetic refinement with long-term performance, a key factor for hotel operators focused on lifecycle value and reduced replacement costs.
Hotel projects often require bespoke solutions; can you walk us through your approach to custom contract furniture design and how you collaborate with hoteliers, interior designers, and architects from concept through installation?
At Angel Cerdá, custom contract furniture development is a collaborative and structured process designed to support hospitality projects at every stage, from concept design to final installation. Technical drawings, material samples and finish boards are provided during the specification phase to ensure alignment before production. Thanks to our in-house manufacturing and European supply chain control, we can offer scalable solutions while maintaining quality consistency. This integrated contract furniture approach allows us to deliver flexible, design-led solutions for boutique hotels, resorts, business hotels and international hospitality groups. We begin by understanding the hotel’s positioning, brand standards, target guest profile and operational requirements. Our team works closely with hoteliers, interior designers and architects to adapt dimensions, finishes, materials and upholstery options to meet the specific needs of each property. Our bespoke capabilities include:
Custom sizing for guest rooms and suites
Tailored upholstery and fabric selections
Material adjustments for climate or usage conditions
Finish customisation to align with brand identity
Coordination across multi-property rollouts
Sustainability and longevity are increasingly priorities for hotel operators; how are sustainability and material selection incorporated into your product development and manufacturing processes?
Sustainability in hospitality furniture is not only about materials, it is about durability, lifecycle value and responsible production. At Angel Cerdá, we focus on developing long-lasting furniture solutions that reduce replacement frequency and support sustainable hotel operations. Our material selection prioritises high-quality woods, durable veneers, tempered glass, marble and long-wear upholstery fabrics designed to withstand intensive use. By manufacturing in Europe and maintaining controlled production processes, we reduce logistical impact and ensure compliance with strict environmental and quality standards. Efficient packaging systems and optimised transport planning further contribute to lowering environmental footprint. Additionally, the timeless design philosophy behind our collections avoids short-lived trends, helping hotel operators invest in furniture that remains relevant and functional for years. For hospitality projects, sustainability means combining design longevity, structural resistance and responsible sourcing, creating furniture solutions aligned with modern ESG objectives in the hotel industry.
You have recently expanded your presence with a dedicated hospitality showroom in Valencia; how do you see physical spaces like this helping hoteliers better visualise and select furniture solutions for their properties?
The opening of our dedicated hospitality showroom in Valencia represents a strategic step in strengthening our presence in the international hotel and contract market. For hoteliers, interior designers and project specifiers, experiencing furniture physically remains essential. A showroom environment allows professionals to evaluate proportions, comfort, finishes, material combinations and craftsmanship quality in real scale, something that digital catalogues alone cannot fully convey.Our Valencia showroom has been conceived as a hospitality focused space, presenting curated settings for guest rooms, lobby areas, lounge spaces and dining environments. This immersive approach helps hotel decision makers better visualise how collections can be integrated into their own properties.Beyond product display, the showroom functions as a collaborative meeting space where project teams can review samples, discuss custom specifications and refine design details together.In an increasingly digital procurement landscape, physical hospitality showrooms provide confidence, tactile validation and stronger partnership building; key elements in successful hotel furniture projects.
