Marine Furnishings and Complements
Creating furnishings and complements for marine vessels requires specialized technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of maritime regulations. Formal has established itself as a specialist in manufacturing metal furnishing elements for the marine environment, offering customized solutions that meet the needs of shipowners, shipyards, and design studios specializing in the cruise and maritime sectors. We produce furnishings and complements for vessels with meticulous attention to every detail, ensuring they meet the specific requirements for which they were designed.
Throughout the marine furnishing production process, we can develop sample projects, contribute to specific design details, or oversee production from initial design through final manufacturing. Thanks to our expertise and specialized personnel, we maintain exceptional quality standards in supplying marine furnishings for cruise ships, including chairs, armchairs, stools, tables, and other items—both movable and fixed-mounted installations.
Our use of premium materials ensures perfect aesthetic results and long-lasting durability, with products that withstand both intensive use and harsh marine environmental conditions.
Specialization in Marine Furnishings
The marine environment presents unique challenges for furnishings: salt corrosion, vessel movement, stringent fire safety regulations, and the need for maximum durability. Our three decades of experience in metalworking enable us to address these challenges with expertise, creating furnishing complements that combine refined aesthetics, functionality, and compliance with maritime safety standards.
We produce a comprehensive range of complements for cruise ships, ferries, yachts, and commercial vessels: side tables, consoles, luggage racks, coat stands, mirrors with metal frames, shelves, service carts, decorative elements, and custom structures. Each element is designed with consideration for the specifics of onboard use and particularly demanding environmental conditions.
Certified Materials for Marine Environments
Material selection is fundamental to ensuring the longevity of furnishing complements in marine environments. We exclusively use 304 and 316 stainless steel, materials that offer excellent resistance to salt corrosion. Marine-grade aluminum alloys are employed for complements requiring lightness without compromising strength. For specific applications, we also utilize brass and other special alloys with advanced surface treatments.
Our technical consulting supports designers and shipowners in selecting the most appropriate materials for each application. We evaluate exposure to weather elements, frequency of use, expected loads, and aesthetic requirements to propose solutions that are both technically superior and economically sustainable.
Naval Design and Engineering
Every furnishing complement destined for a vessel must meet precise technical requirements. Formal offers design and engineering services that account for international regulations (SOLAS, IMO, naval classification society standards) and specific client requirements.
We work closely with naval architecture firms and interior designers to transform creative concepts into manufacturable and certifiable products. Our experience enables us to suggest design modifications that optimize production processes without compromising aesthetics, ensuring delivery timelines compatible with the tight schedules of shipyards.
Prototyping and Testing
The prototyping phase is crucial in the maritime sector. We create complete prototypes that allow verification of dimensions, finishes, mounting systems, and regulatory compliance before series production. Prototypes undergo testing for structural strength, stability, and safety, ensuring each element is ready for approval by certification bodies.
This attention during the development phase translates into reliable series production, reducing non-compliance risks and optimizing delivery times. For our partners, this means greater peace of mind and certainty in receiving products that will pass the most rigorous quality controls.
Specialized Manufacturing
Our mechanical operations are executed with state-of-the-art CNC machinery that guarantees millimeter precision—essential for complements that must integrate perfectly into vessel spaces. Welding is performed by personnel certified according to naval standards, using TIG and MIG techniques that ensure robust joints and impeccable finishes.
Special attention is devoted to surface finishes. We offer mirror polishing, satin finishes, marine epoxy powder coating, anodizing, and galvanic treatments specific to marine environments. We collaborate with suppliers specialized in certified treatments for naval applications, guaranteeing corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
Mounting Systems and Safety
A critical aspect of furnishing complements for ships concerns mounting systems. We design and manufacture secure anchoring that withstands vessel movement and complies with fire safety regulations. Elements must be solidly fixed to prevent risks during navigation, yet often must also allow for quick maintenance and replacement.
Our expertise includes designing quick-release systems, anti-vibration supports, and solutions that facilitate onboard installation, reducing vessel downtime during outfitting or refitting operations.
Quality Control and Certifications
Every furnishing complement undergoes rigorous quality control that verifies compliance with technical specifications and applicable regulations. We document materials, treatments, and production processes to facilitate certifications required by naval classification societies.
We collaborate with certification bodies and specialized laboratories for specific testing when required: fire resistance tests, accelerated corrosion testing, structural verification. This attention ensures that every product is ready for onboard installation without surprises or delays.
Logistics and Shipyard Delivery
We manage logistics with particular attention to shipyard timelines. Furnishing complements are packaged with specific protections for maritime transport when necessary, labeled according to shipyard requirements, and delivered within agreed timeframes.
We maintain warehouses for storing progressive production runs, enabling staggered deliveries that coordinate with outfitting work progress. Our logistical flexibility effectively supports project managers by reducing organizational complexities.
Partnership with the Maritime Sector
Formal is a partner to shipyards, shipowners, and design studios who value our reliability and technical competence. We are not simply suppliers but collaborators who understand the dynamics of the sector and are committed to the success of each project. Our experience in the maritime sector enables us to anticipate needs, propose innovative solutions, and guarantee the continuity that is essential in the complex projects of modern cruise ships.
