Zimmer + Rohde

What Zimmer + Rohde does

Zimmer + Rohde is a privately-held German textile publisher headquartered in Oberursel near Frankfurt, founded in 1899, operating across a portfolio of seven sub-brands (Zimmer + Rohde, ADO Goldkante, Etamine, Hodsoll McKenzie, ardecora, Travers, and artline). The company designs, publishes, and distributes high-quality furnishing textiles including curtain fabrics, upholstery fabrics, decorative and functional fabrics, three-dimensional wallcoverings, and curtain hardware systems, releasing six new collections per year across the portfolio. Functional fabric properties such as flame retardancy, sound absorption, blackout/dimout, dirt-repellence, and easy care anchor the product technology offering, with the artline sub-brand supplying proprietary curtain tracks and rods.

Name

Zimmer + Rohde

Legal name

Zimmer + Rohde GmbH

Website

https://zimmer-rohde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zimmer + Rohde is a German textile publisher founded in 1899 that designs and distributes high-quality furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, and curtain hardware through seven international sub-brands to residential and contract customers, including luxury hotels, cruise lines, aviation, and commercial properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberursel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Textile Products: Sale of high-quality furnishing textiles including curtain fabrics, upholstery fabrics, decorative and functional fabrics through dealer network and direct B2B channels
2. Wallcoverings: Three-dimensional wallcovering products complementing the textile portfolio
3. Accessories and Hardware: Posamente (tie-backs), curtain rods and tracks through artline brand
4. Contract/Project Sales: Customized textile solutions for luxury hotels, cruise, aviation, and commercial properties with individual color concepts and certification

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zimmer + Rohde is a German textile publisher founded in 1899, headquartered in Oberursel near Frankfurt, that designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality furnishing textiles including curtain fabrics, upholstery fabrics, decoration and functional fabrics, wallcoverings, and curtain hardware systems. The company operates an international brand portfolio of seven labels (Zimmer + Rohde, ADO Goldkante, Etamine, Hodsoll McKenzie, ardecora, Travers, and artline) serving both residential and contract/interior markets, with six new collections released annually.

Product overview

Zimmer + Rohde GmbH is a German textile publisher founded in 1899, offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality furnishing textiles through multiple international sub-brands. The core offering includes curtain fabrics, upholstery fabrics, decorative and functional fabrics (including flame retardant, sound-absorbing, and blackout options), complemented by wallcoverings and accessories. The portfolio spans six main sub-brands: Zimmer + Rohde (German design), ardecora (Italian glamour), Etamine (French flair), Hodsoll McKenzie (British naturalness), Travers (American elegance), and artline (curtain hardware). Additional offerings include the Contract Collection for commercial interiors, wallcoverings with three-dimensional structures, and coordinated accessories like tie-backs. The company releases 6 new collections annually, serving both residential and commercial/contract markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ardecora: Italian glamour brand featuring opulent velvets, silks, and velour fabrics committed to Italian craftsmanship.
• Etamine
• Hodsoll McKenzie
• Travers
• ADO Goldkante
• artline

Products and services

• Zimmer + Rohde

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 international contract projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• artlinecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partnerartline is Zimmer + Rohde's proprietary curtain hardware brand offering innovative curtain tracks and rods with clear design language and uncompromising quality. Stefan Gabel serves as Creative Director. The brand specializes in WINGS curtain system and Quattro profiles designed to perfectly complement Zimmer + Rohde fabrics.
• TurriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Italian luxury furniture brand Turri for coordinated interior concepts combining Zimmer + Rohde textiles with Turri furniture.
• ClassiConminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ClassiCon furniture brand featuring products like the Soft Stone Sofa, creating coordinated design solutions.
• StillingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Stilling for hardware accessories complementing Zimmer + Rohde textile collections.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Casamance: French textile editor publishing furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings through an international dealer network — directly comparable product portfolio, distribution model, and design-led positioning.
• Designers Guild: UK-based luxury furnishing textile publisher with multi-brand portfolio (Designers Guild, Christian Lacroix Maison, William Yeoward) selling through showrooms, dealers, and digital channels — directly comparable business model, customer base, and category.
• Rubelli: Venice-based heritage textile manufacturer producing luxury furnishing fabrics for residential, hospitality, and contract applications — closely aligned on Italian craftsmanship positioning, sub-brand portfolio (Rubelli, Donghia, Trussardi Casa), and contract-sector expertise.
• Christian Fischbacher: Swiss luxury textile house producing furnishing fabrics, bedding, and accessories for residential and hospitality markets — directly comparable scale, product mix, and premium positioning.
• Brunschwig & Fils: Heritage luxury furnishing textile brand (now part of F. Schumacher) serving high-end residential and contract markets with a comparable design archive and showroom-led model.
• Dedar: Italian luxury textile manufacturer specializing in furnishing fabrics for residential and high-end contract projects, with showrooms across Europe and a comparable designer-collaboration model.
• Pierre Frey: French heritage textile publisher offering furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, and custom carpets to luxury residential and contract markets — same premium positioning, multi-channel distribution, and design-led identity.
• Romo (Sanderson Design Group): UK textile brand (part of Sanderson Design Group) offering luxury furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings through showrooms and dealers — directly comparable multi-brand publishing model and customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Kravet Inc. Large US-based multi-brand textile distributor (Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, GP & J Baker) operating at greater scale across the same product category — broader and more diversified but directly overlapping in furnishing fabrics and contract textiles.
• Schumacher (F. Schumacher & Co.): US-based heritage textile and wallpaper company with a multi-brand portfolio serving residential and contract markets — directly overlapping product categories with much greater US market penetration and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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