What Fenabel does

Fenabel is a Portuguese family-owned furniture manufacturer specializing in seating, operating from a 12,000 sq.m production facility in Rebordosa, Paredes. The company has roots tracing to 1907, has operated under the Fenabel name since 1992, and runs a premium sub-brand called Sentta. It produces chairs and seating collections for B2B contract markets including hospitality, senior living, and corporate clients, distributing to more than 60 countries.

The company's production model combines CNC machining, paint robotics, and lean manufacturing workflows, supported by a set of institutional-grade certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PEFC chain-of-custody, SMETA ethical trade) and an active B-Corp pursuit. Revenue mechanics are project-based contract sales of design-led seating, with customization embedded into project specifications. The Sentta sub-brand targets the premium tier of the same contract channels.

Fenabel is investing in capacity and internationalization in 2024–2026, supported by approximately €2.4M in combined COMPETE 2030 grants tied to a stated 22.99% volume-growth target. Strategic priorities are factory expansion, entry into 27 new export markets (including Saudi Arabia, China, and India), and an accelerated product launch cadence across both the main and Sentta ranges.

Name

Fenabel

Legal name

Fenabel Indústria de Mobiliário Lda

Website

https://fenabel.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fenabel is a Portuguese family-owned seating manufacturer (founded 1992, heritage from 1907) operating a 12,000 sq.m production facility in Rebordosa, producing chairs and seating collections for hospitality, senior living, and corporate contract clients across 60+ countries via its main brand and the Sentta premium sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Seating Furniture

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Office Furniture (2520)

akta.pro primary industry

Dining Room Furniture Retail (Dining Tables, Chairs, Bar Stools, Buffets/Sideboards) (CRAIAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home, Furniture & Decor DTC (CRAFACAE), Classroom & Student Furniture (Desks, Chairs, Tables, Storage) (EDAEAIAA)

Keywords

• Contract seating
• Wooden chairs
• Hospitality furniture
• Bar stools
• Lounge furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Rebordosa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Furniture Manufacturing and Sales: Primary revenue from design, production and sale of chairs, armchairs, tables, bar stools, and other seating furniture. Products sold through B2B contract channels and direct project-based sales for hospitality, senior living, and corporate environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fenabel designs and manufactures seating furniture—chairs, armchairs, lounge seating, bar stools, banquettes, ottomans, and complementary tables and table tops—for contract, hospitality, senior living, office, residential, and outdoor environments. Production combines traditional wood craftsmanship with CNC machining, automated paint robots, and Solid Works CAD/CAM at a 12,000 sq. m facility in Rebordosa, Portugal, sold through direct B2B contract sales and a registered trade portal with quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Fenabel is a specialist manufacturer of chairs and seating furniture, combining traditional European wood craftsmanship with contemporary design and cutting-edge production technology. The company operates as a unified product portfolio centered on seating solutions, with chairs and armchairs as the core products supplemented by tables, bar stools, lounge seating, and complementary furniture. The product line includes designer collections such as BAOBAB (by Pablo Regaño), MALIN (by CarlesiTonelli), COFFEE, HULLAHOOP, ONDINA, and BERRY, as well as the premium sub-brand Sentta focused on luxury wood craftsmanship. Products are categorized by type (chairs, lounge, bar stools, ottomans, banquette seating, tables), by feature (Quick Lead Time, Stackable Models), and by usage segment (Contract, Senior Living, Residential, Office, Outdoor). The company emphasizes customization options for fabrics, wood finishes, and technical specifications to serve hospitality, corporate, and senior living contract projects globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sentta: Premium brand of Fenabel Group that elevates wood craftsmanship through contemporary design and international creative collaborations. In 2026, introduced the new Auro Collection inspired by Nordic simplicity and solid wood craftsmanship.

Products and services

• BAOBAB Collection A chair, armchair, bar stool, and lounge seating collection designed by Pablo Regaño, inspired by the majestic Baobab tree with organic forms that reflect the tree's simple yet bold structure. Built for hospitality and residential interiors by Fenabel contract customers.
• MALIN Collection Chair collection designed by CarlesiTonelli inspired by Japanese elegance and 1960s Scandinavian design, available in fully upholstered and natural cane back variants, targeted at hospitality, office, and residential interiors.
• COFFEE Collection Seating collection designed by CarlesiTonelli featuring soft, flowing lines with nautical rope back detailing; suitable for boutique hospitality venues and contemporary dining spaces.
• HULLAHOOP Collection Armchair designed by CarlesiTonelli Studio with bold geometric forms inspired by the hula hoop game; a playful yet elegant piece for residential and hospitality interiors.
• ONDINA Collection Seating collection designed by CarlesiTonelli featuring fluid geometry and contemporary aesthetics; launched at Salone del Mobile in Milan and debuted in North America at NeoCon Chicago 2026.
• BERRY Collection Contemporary seating collection introduced at Salone del Mobile in Milan and debuted in North America at NeoCon Chicago 2026; part of Fenabel's designer collaboration range for hospitality and contract customers.
• Pitágora Collection Outdoor furniture collection by CarlesiTonelli offering weather-resistant seating for gardens, terraces, and outdoor hospitality venues as part of Fenabel's outdoor usage category.
• Sentta Premium Brand Premium sub-brand of Fenabel Group that elevates wood craftsmanship through contemporary design and international creative collaborations; in 2026 introduced the Auro Collection inspired by Nordic simplicity and solid wood craftsmanship, targeting the luxury wood furniture segment.
• Chairs & Armchairs Core Fenabel product category encompassing the company's specialty in producing high-complexity chairs and armchairs that combine craftsmanship with cutting-edge production technology, for hospitality, office, residential, outdoor, and senior living applications.
• Quick Lead Time Products Fast-delivery seating solutions for time-sensitive contract projects, including stackable models and ready-to-ship options for hospitality and corporate customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevented 390 tons of CO2 emissions through solar panel installations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SenttacoreOthers · 1 January 2026Sentta is the premium brand of Fenabel Group, elevating wood craftsmanship through contemporary design and international creative collaborations. In 2026, Sentta introduced the Auro Collection inspired by Nordic simplicity, marking a new chapter with more distinctive launches planned.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Andreu World: Spanish manufacturer of designer chairs and tables for contract and hospitality markets, with direct B2B sales to architects and specifiers across Europe and the Americas. Closely comparable to Fenabel in product (wood-frame seating), vertical (contract/hospitality), and Iberian manufacturing footprint.
• Pedrali: Italian contract furniture maker specializing in chairs and tables for hospitality, retail and corporate use, with strong designer-driven collections and international showroom presence. Comparable to Fenabel in product mix (wood and upholstered seating), B2B contract GTM and design-led brand positioning.
• Sellex: Spanish manufacturer of contract seating and office furniture with presence across hospitality, healthcare and public-sector projects. Comparable to Fenabel through Iberian origin, B2B contract model and shared focus on stacking and quick-ship seating for high-traffic commercial environments.
• Brunner: German family-run contract furniture manufacturer focused on chairs and tables for office, hospitality and public-sector buyers. Comparable to Fenabel in family ownership, designer-driven product strategy and emphasis on durable wooden seating for demanding contract use cases.
• Billiani: Italian wood-seating specialist producing contract chairs, stools and armchairs for hospitality, restaurant and corporate customers. Comparable to Fenabel in wood craftsmanship heritage, chair-focused portfolio and B2B distributor/specifier sales motion.
• Moroso: Italian designer furniture manufacturer known for premium upholstered and wood seating used in residential, hospitality and contract interiors. Comparable to Fenabel in designer-driven collections, contract/hospitality focus and 'art on chairs' premium branding approach (referenced by Fenabel's Duets event).
• Cassina: Italian high-end furniture manufacturer (part of Haworth Lifestyle) producing designer seating and tables for residential and contract projects. Comparable to Fenabel through premium positioning, designer collaborations and pursuit of luxury hospitality and architectural specifiers.

Broad incumbents

• Vitra: Swiss/German designer furniture manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning office, residential and contract. Comparable to Fenabel as an aspirational reference point in the same designer-led European contract seating category, with materially broader scale.
• Haworth: Global office furniture and contract seating manufacturer (owner of Cassina, Poltrona Frau, Cappellini). Comparable to Fenabel in its contract seating and hospitality exposure, but operating at vastly larger scale across a multi-brand portfolio.
• Steelcase: Global office furniture leader with growing presence in healthcare and learning environments alongside core corporate seating. Comparable to Fenabel in the institutional and corporate office/care segments, though at a dramatically larger footprint and with a more diversified channel mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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