Italian leather sofa producer Natuzzi, has returned third quarter figures showing a 14.7% rise in turnover to Euro173.94 million and a 19% rise in net profits to Euro18.64 million compared with last year. The majority of the gains were due to increased sales in Europe and Asia.

The chairman of Natuzzi, Pasquale Natuzzi, said that the company will finish the year with a 15% rise in turnover and a 9-10% rise in profits.