The team of creatives

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We are a team with over 3 decades of experience and expertise

Welcome to ARBORE, where premium furniture meets the heart and soul of a family business.


ARBORE is a regenerative brand created by Carel Woodworks from Transylvania - part of the Creative East. We develop and manufacture furniture and interior objects encouraging good-hearted living as a gentle balance between beauty, simplicity, elegance and meaning.

We combine wood with other natural materials and our objects honestly connect creativity with pragmatism, light with shadow, vivid color with neutral shades and novelty with tradition. Thus creating fluid and uncomplicated elegant interiors.

Everything we create and manufacture draws from our three sources of inspiration, all centered on the Creative East: the good-hearted elegance of modernist female artists, the simplicity of mid century architecture, and the philosophical beauty of traditional craft.

We have always paid close attention to and been inspired by our world’s aesthetics history, its emotions and depth, and mixing all that with the contemporary culture and the exuberance creativeness of Eastern Europe is how we keep pace with the dynamics around us.

The inception of Arbore began as a seed in the visionary mind of Elena, taking root and blossoming like the plum flowers that adorned the gardens of her childhood. These flowers, symbols of hope and resilience, were a constant inspiration.

Raised by a strong and wise woman, Elena and her three sisters learned the power of unity and support, echoing the harmony found in the four seasons. This familial bond, shared with their mother, is beautifully symbolized by the five petals of the plum flower, representing each of the women in her family.

For us, Arbore is more than just a name, it is a tree of life that embodies our core values of growth, kindness, and connectivity. Each branch of our tree signifies the contributions of our family members, spreading wide to nurture the collective spirit where creativity and innovation thrive.

This tree expands not just upwards but outwards, reflecting our journey from local artisans to global influencers in the furniture design industry.

At Arbore, we create more than furniture, we craft experiences that bring families and communities together.

In a world where gaining attention is a challenge, we have found our voice, and through it, we hope to inspire others to find theirs.

Our team

Step inside the heart of our operations where family values drive every decision.
Our team is more than just employees, they are the extended family that grows, innovates, and thrives together.

United by Passion and Precision
Elena Birtoc
Chief Executive officer

I am a female furniture maker and owner. Our future must be imagined and built with a passion for humanity, creativity, and unpredictability, contrasting with the precision of algorithms and AI. I love people as they are, believing that we belong to the Earth, not the other way around. I advocate for social causes and the definitive recognition of women's essential role in society. I see kindness as a strength, believe in positive energy, and enjoy offline interactions. I love to sing, dance, write, and read.

Narcisa Grumaz
creative director

I'm the vibrant chaos coordinator and drama enthusiast behind the scenes here. Beyond my creative pursuits, I’m deeply devoted to animal welfare, especially dog rescue.
As a proud parent to 8 rescued dogs, I am a fervent supporter of the #AdoptDontShop movement and much more.
Join me in this colorful, chaotic journey, where creativity and compassion for paws walk hand in hand.

Vlad Deac
Sales director

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Irina Moldovan
Chief Financial Office

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Maria Birtoc
Supply Chain Director

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Marcela Deac
Director of Distribution

I make sure that all our products reach their destination safely. My passions are foreign languages, books and travel. I try to use every free moment I have to cultivate my passions.

Constantin Moldovan
Director of Operations

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Maria Sincai
Human Resources Executive

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Michael Mare
Head of Digital Marketing

As a previous digital nomad I found a home as the resident tech nerd for Arbore. I value my family, my dogs and my anime series above all else..

Cristian Balogh
Head of Engineering

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Emoke Klara
Graphic Design Manager

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Attila Mekker
Technical Operations Specialist

I am a punctual and precise person. I have a passion for the furniture industry and am always on the lookout for technological innovations in this field.

TIMELINE

Our greatest milestones

1999
Carel Woodworks Was Established

Carlos Zamorano and Elena Birtoc joined forces to set the foundation for what is now known to the world as Carel.

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2006 - 2011
Manufacturing Capabilities Development

During this time we invested heavily in our facility and manufacturing capabilities, growing our capacity and scaling our business.

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2015
Gaining International Recognition

A turning point for our business, a time during which we started attending to international furniture fairs, which would later prove pivotal in growing as a brand.

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2016-2019
Pushing Young Leaders

Narcisa and Vlad, our current Creative and Sales Directors, joined the company with a fresh look and perspective. They rapidly took us to new heights.

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2024
Arbore Launch

Now it's time to add to our heritage, turn the leaf and step into the light, to claim our place on the front stage.

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