About Us

Stolarija Šantek – a tradition spanning three generations

Our story began in 1932, when Pavao Šantek completed his carpentry apprenticeship and started crafting his first pieces of furniture in his own workshop. His son Ivan followed in his footsteps, and in 1966 they jointly established a furniture-making business. In the early days, they worked on machines they built themselves from wood — a true testament to their determination, ingenuity and pioneering spirit.

Over the decades, the workshop grew and evolved. We produced furniture, staircases, doors and complete interiors across Croatia, welcomed new master craftsmen, and trained apprentices. After the Croatian War of Independence, we built a new workshop, and in 2001 the business was taken over by the third generation — Tomislav Šantek. Under his leadership, a new chapter began, marked by modernised machinery and the introduction of contemporary technologies.

Today, we employ 13 people, many of whom have been part of our team for over a decade. Our greatest strength lies in our people — experienced craftsmen, young carpenters and apprentices to whom we pass on both knowledge and a deep respect for wood. We also work closely with trusted external collaborators from the field of design.

Over time, we have expanded the scope of our work. In addition to furnishing private homes, we deliver demanding bespoke projects such as jewellery stores, courtrooms, restaurants, offices and prestigious representative spaces. Our persistence and creativity were recognised in 2009 at the Zagreb Fair, where we received an innovation award.

Today, within our own workshop, we oversee the entire process — from 3D design and technical preparation, through machining and finishing, to final installation. We deliver projects throughout Croatia and across Europe, guided by the same values that have defined us from the very beginning: a love of wood and a commitment to creating furniture that truly feels like home.

Quality you can trust.

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In collaboration with trusted external partners, we integrate materials such as stone, ceramic, glass and metal into our furniture. Where required, we also supply and install built-in appliances — delivering a fully considered, elegant and cohesive solution.