The founding story of Bassi Design

The Story Behind the Name

Inspired by the past, made for the future.

An architectural legacy encountered in Finland was reinterpreted in Istanbul through metalwork, craftsmanship and contemporary living.

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Bassi Design founder Behçet Kepkan and the design office

Inspired by Charles Bassi

An Istanbul signature born from Nordic simplicity.

During a visit to Finland, Behçet Kepkan discovered the architectural legacy of Carlo Francesco ‘Charles’ Bassi, whose work combined neoclassical elegance with Scandinavian simplicity.

Precise proportions, clean lines and carefully crafted details became the spirit of the brand on his return to Türkiye. The name Bassi expressed the ambition to create lasting work through contemporary furniture.

Expressive yet simple. Strong yet elegant. Lasting yet modern.

Our Design Principles

Four principles that bring architectural inspiration to furniture.

01

Proportion

Every form is balanced with the scale of its space and designed to retain its value over time.

02

Simplicity

The quiet strength of materials, lines and craftsmanship takes precedence over unnecessary ornament.

03

Metal

Metal is more than a detail: it is the structural backbone and distinctive signature of Bassi's design language.

04

Timelessness

Rather than following passing trends, we create designs that belong to today and remain relevant tomorrow.

The Next Step

Give your space a lasting Bassi signature.