Skargaarden

What Skargaarden does

Skargaarden International AB is a Swedish design company founded in 2008 (company materials) / 2007 (founder bios) in Gävle, Sweden, specializing in premium outdoor furniture and a growing line of curated outdoor accessories. Its core product is a portfolio of 23+ named furniture collections (Koster, Kryss, Böste, Tira, Sundal, Resö, Korsö, H55, Nozib, etc.) built around FSC-certified teak, electropolished grade 304 stainless steel, powder-coated aluminum, and UV-resistant outdoor fabrics from suppliers such as Sunbrella. The company emphasizes engineering durability — 50,000+ static load repetitions and 18-month outdoor exposure testing on flagship lines — and positions products as suitable for both private residences and professional/hospitality use. Distribution runs through a hybrid model: a dealer network covering 28+ countries plus dedicated regional contract sales managers (covering Sweden/Spain/Portugal/Italy, the rest of Europe, and North/Central America), a direct e-commerce storefront, and a Trade Program with discounts for design professionals. Named commercial customers span luxury hospitality (Rosewood Hong Kong, Eden Rock St Barths, Four Seasons Oahu, Grand Park Rovinj, Downtown Camper by Scandic, Hotel Le Coucou France, Koya Xishan Taiwan), maritime (Viking Line Glory), and upscale restaurants (Forte Dei Marmi Miami, Roca House Ibiza). Pricing is publicly listed with units ranging from approximately $300 for accessories (Vinga lantern) to roughly $2,800 for the Böste lounge chair, with hospitality contracts handled via dedicated B2B account management.

The company operates with a notably small core team (1–10 employees), relying on contract manufacturing and external designer collaborations rather than vertical production. Co-founders Jari and Anna Visuri (who also run affiliated design studio Studio Norrlandet) drive creative direction, supported by contracted contract sales managers in Europe and a wholly-owned US subsidiary (Skargaarden US LLC, North Mankato, Minnesota). Recent strategic activity centers on product and brand extension: in 2024 the company launched the Skargaarden Objects sub-brand (Havnsø vases, Vinga lanterns, Nappa wool blankets, Skogsö ceramics), the Sundal and Tira collections with designer Andreas Engesvik and Per Waern Jensen respectively, and RAL color customization for the Resö chair; it also initiated eco-labeling work across its range and committed to exhibiting at Salone del Mobile in 2026. Ownership remains concentrated with the founders; no institutional investor participation, parent company, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Skargaarden

Legal name

Skargaarden International AB

Website

https://skargaarden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skargaarden is a Swedish designer and distributor of premium Scandinavian outdoor furniture, serving luxury hotels, restaurants, cruise operators, and residential buyers across 28+ countries through dealers, direct e-commerce, and dedicated contract sales teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Outdoor Furniture

NAICS

Furniture Merchant Wholesalers (42321)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

Furniture (Residential & Commercial) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Home & Lifestyle (Tableware, Decor, Home Textiles) (CRAKAFAI)

Keywords

• Outdoor furniture design
• Scandinavian furniture manufacturing
• Luxury hospitality furniture
• Garden furniture collections
• Contract furniture supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Gävle

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model for outdoor furniture products sold through retail stores, website, and direct B2B transactions. Products include chairs, sofas, tables, sun loungers, benches, and accessories.
2. Contract and Project Sales: B2B sales for hospitality projects including hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, and residential projects. Dedicated contract sales team provides support for material samples, COM fabrics, custom colors, and project-specific requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skargaarden designs, manufactures, and sells premium Scandinavian outdoor furniture across multiple named collections (Koster, Böste, Tira, Sundal, Resö, Kryss, Saltholm, Saltö, Viken, Häringe, H55, H25, Asker, Djuro, Grinda, Laknäs, Lidö, Skanör, and others). Products include chairs, lounge chairs, dining chairs, sun loungers, tables, sofas, benches, ottomans, and the Skargaarden Objects accessories sub-brand (ceramic vases, lanterns, wool blankets, scatter cushions). The company sells to both individual residential customers via dealers and e-commerce, and to luxury hospitality clients (hotels, restaurants, cruise ships) via a dedicated contract sales team.

Product overview

Skargaarden is a Swedish outdoor furniture company founded in 2008, specializing in high-end garden and outdoor furniture designed to withstand Nordic climates. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor furniture collections (Anholt, Arholma, Asker, Bönan, Böste, Djurö, Grinda, H25, H55, Häringe, Kobben, Korsö, Koster, Kryss, Laknäs, Lidö, Nozib, Resö, Saltholm, Saltö, Skanör, Sundal, Tira, Viken) across product categories including benches, chairs, lounge chairs, lounge tables, ottomans, sets, sofas, sun loungers, and tables. The core products are complemented by the Skargaarden Objects sub-brand featuring curated outdoor accessories including ceramic vases (Havnsø, Skogsö), lanterns (Vinga, Möja, Marstrand), wool blankets (Nappa), and other decorative items. The company emphasizes durability, sustainability, and Scandinavian design principles, using materials like FSC-certified teak, stainless steel, powder-coated aluminium, and high-quality outdoor fabrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skargaarden Objects: A collection of curated outdoor accessories designed to complement existing furniture pieces, emphasizing artistry, craftsmanship, and sustainable materials sourced locally near artisans.
• Studio Norrlandet

Products and services

• Koster Collection A comprehensive outdoor furniture collection including sun loungers, lounge chairs, dining chairs, dining tables, counter chairs, counter tables, and lounge tables, designed for both residential and professional use in hotels and restaurants. Tested with over 50,000 repetitions of static seat and backrest durability, heavy load tests, and 18-month outdoor exposure testing for UV resistance and weathering. Designed by Studio Norrlandet (Jari and Anna Visuri).
• Böste Collection A contemporary Scandinavian interpretation of the classic Adirondack chair featuring rounded edges and soft forms. Made with powder-coated stainless steel and FSC-certified teak, designed for year-round outdoor use. Includes lounge chair and foot stool. Designer: Stefan Borselius.
• Tira Collection A Scandinavian minimalist outdoor furniture range inspired by the shape of a bird's nest, with chair legs embracing the seat and backrest. Includes dining chairs and tables made from powder-coated aluminium. Designer: Per Waern Jensen. Launched 2024.
• Sundal Collection A timeless outdoor dining chair combining classic and modern design language. Made with FSC-certified teak and a robust fully-welded stainless steel frame, built to withstand all weather conditions. Stackable up to 8 chairs with replaceable slats for extended lifespan. Designer: Andreas Engesvik. Launched 2024.
• Resö Collection Stylish outdoor furniture with soft and elegant lines including chairs and benches. Made of lacquered, galvanized steel with durable construction, now available in hundreds of RAL colors following the March 2024 RAL color expansion. Designer: Matilda Lindblom.
• Skargaarden Objects A curated collection of outdoor accessories including Havnsø ceramic vases (crafted by Bjarne Puggard), Vinga lanterns (designed by Barbro Berlin), Nappa wool blankets (collaboration with Alexander Stutterheim), Skogsö ceramic stone vases (crafted by Anna Löwenhielm), Möja wind lantern (Martin Dos Santos), Boo fire lantern (Martin Kallin), Arild & Torekov ceramic objects, Marstrand candle lantern, Norrskär cutting boards, and scatter cushions. Sub-brand launched 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year minimum warranty against fading for all fabrics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stefan BorseliuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish designer with 11 years of design and furniture making education. Bachelor's degree in furniture design from Malmstenskolan and master's from Konstfack Stockholm. Established own design company in 2002. Collaborated with Scandinavia's most reputable design companies. Products represented in National Museum's collections in Stockholm. Designer of Böste collection.
• Per Waern JensencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish furniture and interior designer with MA in Furniture Design from Royal Danish Academy, School of Design, Copenhagen (graduated 2006). Worked 15+ years in retail and interior design before founding own studio in 2022. Designer of Tira collection.
• Andreas EngesvikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorway's prominent designer who co-founded Norway Says in 2000. Since 2010 runs Andreas Engesvik Oslo with focus on long-term collaborations with Iittala, Muuto, FontanaArte, Asplund, and Fogia. Appointed Guest Professor at Konstfack Stockholm in 2012. Designer of Sundal collection.
• Matilda LindblomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner known for creating furniture with great precision that appears simple but reveals intricate qualities and clever details. Designer of Resö collection.
• Studio Norrlandet (Jari and Anna Visuri)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded Skargaarden in 2007 along with starting Studio Norrlandet. Jari: cabinet maker trained in fine carpentry. Anna: interest in acrylic painting and art. Designers of Koster collection and Skogsö objects. Studio also designed Norrskär cutting boards.
• Bjarne PuggardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish ceramicist based near Havnsø. One of Europe's most recognized ceramicists for large ceramic objects. Collaborated with Skargaarden to create Havnsø vase and stoneware collection featuring Scandinavian minimalism with raw, natural beauty of rough clay.
• Barbro BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner with work spread through IKEA and design brands like Klong, Nordiska Galleriet, Röshults. Studied at Beckmans Design School. Runs Amsell Berlin Design Studio since 2004. Designer of Vinga candle lantern collection featuring hand-turned stoneware and mouth-blown glass.
• Anna LöwenhielmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled artisan and ceramicist based in Skogsö area. Master craftsman with Journeyman and Master certificates in pottery from Swedish Crafts Council. Designs and handcrafts ceramics in small series. Creator of Skogsö vase collection.
• Alexander StutterheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of exclusive raincoat brand Stutterheim and slow fashion brand John Sterner. Collaborated on Nappa wool blanket collection produced locally on Öland. Focus on slow fashion, craftsmanship, and sustainability following ancient Scandinavian traditions.
• Martin Dos SantosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner working on diverse projects from bicycle clothing for Peak Performance to ski goggles for POC. Designer of Möja wind lantern from mouth-blown glass with concrete base.
• Martin KallinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate of Beckmans College of Design and Swedish University of Arts, Crafts and Design. Lives and works in Berlin. Designer of Boo fire lantern made from powder-coated galvanized metal.
• SunbrellacoreTechnology or IntegrationPerformance fabric industry pioneer providing high-quality outdoor fabrics with minimum 5-year warranty against fading. Supplies fabric for outdoor cushions and upholstery. Also provides recycled Sunbrella Heritage fabrics with 50% recycled material.
• Ulkona Design (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partner in Finland introduced as part of Skargaarden's expansion of retail network in Nordic region.
• 't Huis Oordeghem (HVO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesign team in Laarne, Belgium that has designed and furnished many projects over the years. Serves as representative for Skargaarden brand and products in Belgium.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manutti: Belgian luxury outdoor furniture brand with strong presence in premium hospitality and residential projects worldwide. Directly comparable to Skargaarden in materials (teak, aluminum), designer collaborations, and contract sales focus.
• Royal Botania: Belgian premium outdoor furniture brand producing teak, stainless steel, and aluminum collections for terraces, pools, and hospitality. Directly comparable product range and target customer (luxury residential + hotels) to Skargaarden's Koster and Böste lines.
• Fermob: French outdoor furniture manufacturer known for colorful, design-led metal chairs and tables sold through a global dealer network. Comparable in product category (outdoor furniture) and dealer-led distribution, though positioned slightly more accessibly than Skargaarden's luxury tier.
• Dedon: German luxury outdoor furniture brand with woven fiber, aluminum, and teak collections distributed through premium dealers globally. Comparable to Skargaarden in luxury hospitality focus, designer collaborations, and emphasis on weather-resistant craftsmanship.
• RODA: Italian luxury outdoor furniture maker with teak, aluminum, and rope collections designed for high-end residential and hospitality use. Closely comparable in Mediterranean/European design language, premium materials, and designer collaborations.
• Gloster Furniture: British premium outdoor furniture manufacturer specializing in teak and weather-resistant materials for residential and hospitality markets. Closely comparable materials and target customer to Skargaarden, with a similar emphasis on year-round outdoor durability.
• Barlow Tyrie: British manufacturer of premium teak outdoor furniture with established presence in residential and hospitality markets worldwide. Comparable to Skargaarden in teak specialization, durability focus, and international dealer distribution.
• Gandia Blasco: Spanish designer outdoor furniture brand selling aluminum and teak collections through an international dealer network. Comparable to Skargaarden in designer-led collections, premium positioning, and global distribution model.
• Sifas: French luxury outdoor furniture brand known for designer collaborations and high-end residential and hospitality installations. Comparable to Skargaarden in designer-led product development, premium materials, and contract sales to luxury projects.
• Tribù: Belgian designer and manufacturer of luxury outdoor furniture for residential and hospitality use. Closely comparable to Skargaarden in premium positioning, Scandinavian/Belgian design language, and emphasis on weather-resistant materials for high-end hotels and private clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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