Design Parquet

What Design Parquet does

Design Parquet is a privately held French manufacturer of parquet flooring founded in 1995 and headquartered in Torcé, France. The company produces three core product families — Parquet Massif (solid wood), Parquet Semi-massif / Loft Pro (semi-solid), and Parquet Contrecollé / Loft (engineered multi-layer) — alongside outdoor decking (Lame de terrasse) and the specialized Navylam+ waterproof bathroom parquet. Its offering spans over 1,000,000 possible configurations across wood species (Oak, Teak, Merbau, Acacia, Walnut, Maple, Ash), colors, surface aspects, finishes, laying patterns, supports, and dimensions, including bespoke panels such as Versailles panels up to 1800x1800mm and XXL formats up to roughly 5 meters in length.

The company's technical differentiation rests on its proprietary ROC Varnish high-durability finish (Class 34 classification, 20,000 rpm abrasion resistance, very low VOC emissions) tailored for high-traffic commercial environments such as shopping centers, museums, and airports, and on its Navylam+ waterproof system for bathroom installations. It holds PEFC and FSC chain-of-custody certifications continuously since 2007 and EcoVadis Bronze CSR certification obtained in 2024 and renewed in 2025.

Design Parquet operates a hybrid B2B/B2C go-to-market. Primary customers are architects, design professionals, building contractors, and public/heritage institutions (including the Ministry of Culture for MuCEM, City of Paris for Carreau du Temple, and Besançon City Council for the Maison Natale Victor Hugo), served through a dedicated Pro area and direct enterprise sales. Consumer and SMB demand is captured through a website quote-request form and routed to the nearest French dealer or distributor (e.g., Panofrance Marseille) for fulfillment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through hardware sales of parquet flooring and accessories (skirting boards, stair parts, adhesives, underlays, maintenance products). The company is structured as a Société par actions simplifiée (SAS) with €80,000 capital, led by CEO/Director of Publication Yves Panaget and Administrative and Financial Director Romain Richard, and remains family-owned with no external investors or parent company disclosed.

Name

Design Parquet

Legal name

Design Parquet

Website

https://designparquet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Design Parquet is a French manufacturer of solid, semi-solid, and engineered parquet flooring offering over one million configuration options, serving architects, contractors, public-heritage institutions, and residential customers across France via a domestic dealer and distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Torcé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parquet Product Sales: Direct sale of manufactured parquet flooring (solid, semi-massif, engineered) to professionals (architects, contractors, distributors) and consumers. Products include standard, customizable, and bespoke parquet. Accessories (skirting boards, stair parts, adhesives, underlayers, maintenance products) sold alongside main products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Design Parquet manufactures solid (Massif), semi-solid (Loft Pro / Semi-massif), and engineered (Contrecollé / Loft) parquet flooring in France, offering standardised, customisable, and fully bespoke configurations across wood species, colours, patterns, finishes, and dimensions. The portfolio also includes outdoor decking (Lame de terrasse), the waterproof Navylam+ bathroom parquet, and a full range of accessories (skirting, stair nosing, adhesives, underlays). Distribution is channel-led via a network of professional dealers across France, with an EspacePro area serving architects, contractors, and public authorities.

Product overview

Design Parquet is a manufacturer of high-quality parquet flooring products. The product portfolio includes three main parquet types: Parquet Massif (solid wood throughout), Parquet Contrecollé (engineered multi-layer), and Parquet Semi-massif (semi-solid hybrid). The range also encompasses outdoor decking (Lame de terrasse) and the specialized Navylam+ bathroom parquet. Products are organized into collections including Design Deco, Chêne Naturel, Authentique, Panneaux (featuring Point de Hungary, Bâton Rompu, and panel patterns), Feuillus et Exotiques (various hardwood and exotic species), and Passage Intensif (high-traffic solutions). Wood species available include Oak (Chêne), Teak (Teck), Merbau, Acacia, Walnut (Noyer), Maple (Erable), and Ash (Frêne). Finishes include Vernis ROC ( varnish finishes in Mat, Satiné variants), Huilé (oiled), with accessories such as skirting boards, stair nosing, adhesives, and underlays completing the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parquet Massif (Solid Parquet) Solid parquet flooring made from a single piece of wood throughout its thickness, offering maximum durability and the ability to be sanded and refinished multiple times. Sold to architects, contractors, public authorities, and private consumers via the French dealer network.
• Parquet Semi-massif / Loft Pro Semi-solid parquet combining characteristics of solid and engineered flooring, with improved dimensional stability while retaining a substantial wood layer. Used in demanding projects such as the 3,800 m² MuCEM installation with load-bearing removable panels.
• Parquet Contrecollé (Loft Engineered Parquet) Engineered parquet flooring with a multi-layer construction (wood veneer on top of composite layers), providing enhanced stability against humidity and temperature changes versus solid parquet, including underfloor heating and cooling compatibility.
• Navylam+ Bathroom Parquet Waterproof parquet solution designed for bathroom installations, pre-oiled and easy to install with a dedicated kit, expanding Design Parquet's range into wet-room applications where conventional parquet cannot perform.
• Lame de terrasse (Outdoor Decking) Outdoor wooden decking planks designed for terrace and exterior applications, available in various wood species resistant to outdoor conditions.
• Collection Passage Intensif (ROC Varnish High-Traffic Parquet) High-traffic parquet collection specifically designed for areas with intensive use (restaurants, shopping centres, airports), featuring the proprietary ROC Varnish finish system with Class 34 commercial-grade durability, 20,000 rpm resistance, and very low VOC emissions.
• Parquet Installation Accessories and Maintenance Products Complete range of parquet installation and finishing accessories including skirting boards (plinthes massive and plaquée, 1/4 de rond, contre-plinthe), thresholds (seuil en T, seuil en recouvrement), stair nosing (nez de marche), stair tread and riser cladding (habillage marche et contre-marche d'escalier), parquet adhesives (colles), underlays (sous-couches), and maintenance products (huile, cleaners).

Quantifiable outcome

• Parquet panels up to 1800x1800 mm manufactured for Versailles panel restoration projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Panofrance MarseilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for the MuCEM project in Marseille. Handled distribution of Design Parquet products for the 3,800 m² museum installation project.
• Parquets d'Hier et d'Aujourd'huiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner for the MuCEM project. Specialized parquet installer who advised on and executed the complex 3,800 m² installation with removable load-bearing panels.
• VD JoineryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoinery firm responsible for the installation of 150 m² of walnut parquet and a 22-step solid walnut staircase at Victor Hugo's birthplace in Besançon.
• StudioMilou ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm (led by Jean-François Milou) selected to restore and convert the Carreau du Temple, Paris, into a cultural complex. Design Parquet supplied 5,000 m² of parquet for floors and 2,500 m² for walls.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tarkett: French-headquartered global flooring manufacturer offering parquet alongside vinyl, laminate, and carpet across all price tiers. Comparable as a French incumbent in wood flooring with much broader portfolio, scale, and distribution than Design Parquet.
• Mohawk Industries: Largest global flooring manufacturer (owner of Unilin/Quick-Step/Pergo, Karastan, etc.). Comparable as the global-scale incumbent whose European wood-flooring brands compete with Design Parquet at the upper end of the engineered parquet segment.
• Unilin (Quick-Step / Pergo): Belgian flooring division of Mohawk Industries producing laminate, engineered wood, and vinyl under Quick-Step and Pergo. Comparable as a European incumbent in multi-layer wood flooring with significantly larger scale and broader retail distribution.
• BerryAlloc: European manufacturer of laminate, vinyl, and engineered wood flooring with strong DIY/retail presence. Comparable as a multi-category European flooring brand that competes in the same engineered parquet category.

Direct peers

• Boen: Norwegian/Baltic manufacturer of engineered hardwood flooring with pan-European distribution and a strong design-led portfolio. Comparable on engineered parquet products, multi-layer construction, and focus on architects/designers in premium residential and commercial.
• Bauwerk Parkett: Swiss premium manufacturer of solid and engineered parquet with strong European distribution and a design-led, sustainability-focused brand. Comparable to Design Parquet on product range (solid/engineered), customization, and emphasis on FSC/PEFC sustainability credentials.
• Panaget: French manufacturer of solid and engineered parquet, headquartered in Brittany. Direct peer given overlapping geography (Western France), similar bespoke/parquet-only product focus, and comparable customer base of architects and high-end residential projects.
• Junckers: Danish solid-hardwood flooring manufacturer serving commercial sports, residential, and high-traffic public projects across Europe. Comparable on solid parquet expertise, high-traffic commercial finishes, and presence in museum/public-sector installations.
• Kährs Group: Swedish manufacturer of engineered wood flooring, one of Europe's largest parquet specialists, with broad European distribution and a strong sustainability program. Comparable on engineered parquet technology, multi-species offerings, and architect/specifier channels.

Regional players

• Saint Maclou: France-based flooring retailer/distributor carrying parquet, laminate, vinyl, and carpets through a national store network. Comparable as a French channel for parquet where Design Parquet's products may also appear alongside other brands, making it both a potential distribution partner and competitive touchpoint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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