Italy's largest furniture manufacturer, Natuzzi S.p.A. is to close eight of its UK stores trading under the KOL and Natuzzi brands by the end of March 2006.

The closing of these stores follows a decision made by the group to relocate directly owned stores in the London Area through the opening of six Natuzzi Stores in the next two years.

Founded in 1959, Natuzzi designs and manufactures a wide collection of leather-upholstered residential furniture.