Tablescapes Event Rentals

What Tablescapes Event Rentals does

Tablescapes Event Rentals is a privately held regional event rental company operating since 1987 across two Midwest markets. The company rents tabletop items, linens, furniture, kitchen and food service equipment, bar service items, and decor to wedding planners, corporate event organizers, and private hosts, organized across 20 product categories with thousands of SKUs. Revenue is generated through per-event transaction fees via a quote-based ordering system, with separate pricing for the Illinois and Milwaukee service areas.

The company is built on a WooCommerce/WordPress e-commerce catalog platform with 'Add to Quote' functionality, complemented by two physical showroom locations (Chicago at 1901 W Fulton Street and Milwaukee at 201 E Pittsburgh Ave) and a warehouse/will-call center in Franklin Park, IL. Delivery and pickup are offered in both markets. Distribution is supplemented by a content marketing engine including the Tablescoops blog, a design inspiration gallery, and quarterly lookbooks that position the brand as a design partner rather than a commodity rental supplier.

Tablescapes goes to market through a sales-assisted, consultative motion: customers browse online or visit showrooms, request quotes, and receive customized pricing. Customer segments are diversified across weddings (primary), corporate events, and private social gatherings. The company employs 11-50 staff, including dedicated sales (VP of Sales, Regional VP of Sales), finance, operations, and inventory management. A Business Development - M&A role signals an active inorganic growth posture. No public funding, parent company, or external investors are disclosed.

Name

Tablescapes Event Rentals

Legal name

Tablescapes, Ltd.

Website

https://tablescapes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tablescapes Event Rentals is a privately held Midwest event rental company, founded in 1987, serving wedding planners, corporate event organizers, and private hosts in Chicago and Milwaukee through a quote-based catalog of tabletop, linen, furniture, and decor rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323), All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tabletop & Linens Rentals (China, Glassware, Flatware, Linen) (HSACAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Corporate, Event & Staging Furniture Rental (Short-Term) (CRAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Tableware rental
• Wedding rentals
• Linen rental
• Event furniture rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rentals: Tablescapes generates revenue through rental fees for event equipment including tabletop items, linens, furniture, kitchen equipment, bar service items, and decor. Pricing varies by location (Illinois vs Milwaukee) and specific product categories. The rental model is transaction-based with customers paying per event for rental duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tablescapes Event Rentals, founded in 1987, is a closely held for-profit event rental company headquartered in Chicago, IL. The company rents tabletop items, linens, furniture, kitchen equipment, bar service equipment, and décor to customers planning weddings, corporate events, and private social events. The company operates showrooms in Chicago and Milwaukee and serves the Midwest region through online ordering, quote-based sales, account management, and delivery services.

Product overview

Tablescapes Event Rentals is a Midwest premier event rental company offering a comprehensive rental catalog of tabletop, linen, furniture, kitchen equipment, food prep, and decor items. The company operates a platform-plus-catalog architecture with 20 main product categories (Bar Service, Chafers & Food Warmers, Chairs & Seating, Chargers, Coffee & Beverage Service, Decor, Dinnerware, Flatware & Serving Pieces, Floors & Runners, Food Service, Furniture, Glassware, Linens, Meeting & Event Essentials, New Products, Serving Bowls, Serving Risers, Serving Trays, Table Appointments, and Tables) totaling thousands of individual rental SKUs across two locations in Illinois (Chicago) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tabletop rentals Rental of tabletop items including china, flatware, and glassware for weddings, corporate events, and private social events.
• Linens rentals Rental of table linens and related textile products for event tables across weddings, corporate, and private events.
• Lounge Furniture rentals Rental of lounge furniture such as sofas, chairs, and accent pieces for event seating and lounge areas.
• Bars and Bar Service rentals Rental of bar equipment and bar service items for event beverage service.
• Catering Equipment rentals Rental of kitchen and catering equipment to support food service at events.
• Dance Floors rentals Rental of portable dance floors for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
• Wedding Event Rentals Curated wedding rental packages combining tabletop, linens, furniture, bars, and décor for couples and wedding planners.
• Corporate Event Rentals Consolidated rental packages for corporate events including meetings, conferences, galas, and company celebrations, supported by dedicated business development and account management staff.
• Private Social Event Rentals Rental packages for private social events such as anniversaries, milestone parties, and private celebrations.
• Chairs and Tables rentals Rental of event chairs and tables as core seating and surface items for events.
• Tents, Stages, and Lighting rentals Rental of tents, stages, and lighting equipment to support event infrastructure and production.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Party Reflections: Event rental company specializing in tents, tables, chairs, linens, and décor for weddings and corporate events in the Carolinas. Comparable full-service catalog and customer profile.
• Cort Party Rentals: Event rental arm of CORT providing furniture, tabletop, and event essentials for weddings, galas, and corporate events. Direct catalog overlap with Tablescapes in furniture, linens, and tabletop.
• Peak Event Services: Large multi-market event rental provider serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with tents, tables, chairs, linens, and décor. Closely comparable catalog and customer profile to Tablescapes.
• Bright Event Rentals: One of the largest event rental companies in the U.S., offering tents, furniture, tabletop, and décor for weddings and corporate events. Operates a multi-location catalog model very similar to Tablescapes, though at national scale.
• Event Source: Midwest-based event rental company (headquartered in Cleveland) offering tents, tables, linens, and décor across multiple categories. Direct competitor in the Midwest event rental market with a comparable showroom-plus-delivery model.
• AFR Furniture Rental: Event and trade show furniture rental specialist serving corporate clients, weddings, and large-scale events. Comparable core offering in furniture and event décor, though more trade-show weighted.

Emerging players

• Sperry Tents: Premium tent and event rental company serving weddings and high-end events in select markets. Overlaps with Tablescapes in event furnishings and serving pieces, though with a tent-led focus.
• LinenTablecloth.com: Direct-to-consumer table linen and chair cover rental/retail company. Competes in a portion of Tablescapes' linen and table appointment catalog with an e-commerce-first model.
• Marquee Event Group: Event rental provider focused on tents, flooring, furniture, and lighting for corporate and private events. Overlaps with Tablescapes in furniture and event décor categories.

Regional players

• Halls Rental: Regional Midwest event rental company serving the Kansas City area with tables, chairs, linens, and décor. Operates the same showroom-plus-delivery model as Tablescapes in an adjacent regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tablescapes
• Xx.com/tablescapeschgo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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