REISS Office Furniture

What REISS Office Furniture does

REISS Büromöbel GmbH is a German manufacturer of office furniture headquartered in Bad Liebenwerda, Brandenburg, with operating history tracing to 1910 when founder Robert Reiss produced Germany's first sit-stand desk. The company employs 101–250 staff and operates from a single integrated production site in Bad Liebenwerda supplemented by five showrooms in Germany and Prague. Its product portfolio is structured around three sub-brands: REISS System (functional desks, sit-stand desks, conference tables, and storage), REISS Design (premium design lines including REISS Trailo, REISS Cuadro, and REISS Subero, the latter a 2025 German Design Award recipient), and REISS Collection (exclusively distributed third-party brands). Core technology centers on digitalized lot-size-1 production using TRUMPF laser cutting, CNC punching/bending, robotic MAG welding, powder coating, and automated woodworking, enabling flexible single-unit manufacturing of individualized customer specifications.

The business model is B2B hardware sales of office furniture through a multi-channel distribution architecture. The primary channel is a specialist dealer (Fachhändler) network supported by a partner login portal, pCon.Catalog CAD data integration for architects and interior designers, and regional sales managers (Gebietsverkaufsleiter) covering German states for direct enterprise projects. Showrooms in Bad Liebenwerda, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, and Prague provide in-person consultation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is configured per project through consultation with sales staff; private buyers are directed to dealers while enterprises work directly with regional sales managers. The customer base spans corporates (e.g., 11880 Internet Services AG, MPA Pharma), public administration (Stadtverwaltung Monheim am Rhein, Hessian high school), research institutions (LEIZA Mainz), and digital/marketing firms (WEBneo), with revenue concentrated in the DACH region plus Czech Republic.

REISS's strategic positioning is built on German manufacturing heritage, a dense stack of sustainability and quality certifications (FEMB Level 3, EMAS, PEFC, Blauer Engel, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GS, Quality Office, RAL-UZ 38), and proprietary technology such as the REISS Schiene rail system. Marketing is executed through trade shows (notably ORGATEC in Cologne), content marketing, social media, and email nurture, while the company remains privately held under co-managing directors Hans-Ulrich Weishaupt and Andreas Käs with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

REISS Office Furniture

Legal name

REISS Büromöbel GmbH

Website

https://reiss-bueromoebel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

REISS Büromöbel GmbH is a German manufacturer of office furniture (desks, sit-stand desks, storage, acoustic systems) serving B2B enterprise, public sector, and A&D specifier customers across DACH and the Czech Republic through a specialist dealer network, direct sales, and five showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Liebenwerda

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: REISS generates revenue primarily through the sale of manufactured office furniture including desks, tables, storage systems, seating, and acoustic solutions. Products are sold through specialist dealers, direct consultation, and showrooms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REISS Büromöbel GmbH manufactures and sells office furniture including sit-stand desks, design tables, conference tables, storage systems, acoustic solutions, and seating furniture. Products are organized under three sub-brands — REISS Design, REISS System, and REISS Collection — and sold primarily through a specialist dealer network, direct enterprise sales via regional sales managers, and five showrooms in Germany and Prague.

Product overview

REISS Office Furniture is a German manufacturer of high-quality office furniture with three main product lines: REISS Design (premium design-focused products including Trailo®, Cuadro®, and Subero®), REISS System (functional office furniture including Avaro, Eco, Novo, and Centuro desk and storage systems), and REISS Collection (exclusive selected brands). The company produces tables (desks, sit-stand desks, conference tables, benches, lounge and side tables), storage solutions (cabinets, shelves, containers), seating furniture, acoustic and spatial elements, and mobile furniture solutions. Products are manufactured in Germany at the Bad Liebenwerda facility with a focus on ergonomics, sustainability, and longevity. Key product innovations include the REISS Trailo® design series with proprietary REISS Schiene® rail technology, the REISS Subero® modular storage and seating system (German Design Award 2025), and the REISS Avaro Q electric height-adjustable desk series with optional LINAK Experience technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REISS Design: Premium design product line featuring products like REISS Trailo, REISS Cuadro, and REISS Subero with focus on aesthetics and functionality.
• REISS System
• REISS Collection

Products and services

• REISS Trailo® Design desk series featuring the proprietary REISS Schiene® rail system, curved table plate forms, and various foot options, developed for office and home living applications.
• REISS Cuadro® Modular storage and counter system providing flexible room division with stylish design, offering configuration possibilities for modern workspaces and intermediate zones.
• REISS Subero® Modular storage and seating furniture system with design-oriented presentation and configuration possibilities, featuring upholstered pads available in multiple fabric collections including Camira upholstery lines.
• REISS Avaro Q Series Electric height-adjustable desk series with square column profile, including Avaro Q 3.0, Avaro Q Konferenz 4.0 (conference), and Avaro Q Bench (team workspace), featuring motor speed adjustment, safety sensors, and optional LINAK Experience technology.
• REISS Avaro R 2.2 Electric height-adjustable desk with round column profile, featuring motor speed adjustment and Piezo sensor collision protection for ergonomic sit-stand work.
• REISS Avaro Basic 2.2 Electric height-adjustable desk with rectangular column profile, available in standard and basic versions for ergonomic workspace solutions.
• REISS Avaro P 2.2 Height-adjustable desk with rectangular column and T-foot or C-foot frame options, offering flexible configuration for office environments.
• REISS Eco N2 Series Height-adjustable desk family including Eco N2 2.2 standing desk, Eco N2 3.0 tool-free grid-adjustable desk, and Eco N2 4.0 conference table, with collision sensors and various hand switch options.
• REISS Eco V Height-adjustable desk with gas pressure spring lift quick-adjustment, featuring safety fall brake and chrome inner column for standing without electricity.
• REISS Novo Versatile side table available with fixed height or lift quick-adjustment, featuring square or round tabletops with foot plate or cross-base with double casters.
• REISS Sono Design acoustic system available in two different versions for acoustic solutions in office environments.
• REISS Trailo® Barstool Design barstool developed by Läufer und Keichel specifically for the Trailo intermediate zone table, featuring soft radii that fit the REISS Trailo® design table collection.
• REISS Subero® Lowboard Lowboard combining functional storage solution with design-oriented presentation, part of the Subero® modular system.
• REISS Collection Sub-brand offering selected brands (e.g., deberenn) distributed exclusively through REISS, expanding the product portfolio with curated partner products.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LINAKcoreTechnology or IntegrationLINAK provides Experience Hubsäulentechnologie (column technology) for the REISS Avaro Q height-adjustable desk series, enabling enhanced sit-stand experience with new electric column technology.
• Läufer & Keichel (Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio for Industrial Design that co-developed the REISS Trailo® design table series. The collaboration created the distinctive design language with curved tabletops, various foot designs, and the REISS Schiene® as the conceptual foundation.
• Horn Design & EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign consultancy that designed the REISS Subero® cushion elements showcased at ORGATEC 2024.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS provides hosting services for the company website and content delivery through AWS EMEA SARL. Website and page content is processed on AWS servers.
• Camira FabricscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of upholstery fabrics including Era, Synergy, Penta, Main Line Flax, Lucia, Era170, Quest, Blazer Lite, and RePlay collections used in acoustic solutions and seating furniture.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global office furniture leader with extensive product portfolio, deep R&D, and global dealer network. Competes with REISS on multinational enterprise accounts and large DACH tenders, but at much greater scale and broader scope.
• MillerKnoll (Herman Miller): Global office and contract furniture conglomerate including Herman Miller, Knoll, and other brands, with extensive dealer network and design-led positioning. Competes for premium DACH enterprise fit-outs where REISS specification also targets.
• Haworth: Global office furniture manufacturer with broad product portfolio and strong European presence through dealers and direct sales. Overlaps with REISS on enterprise contract furniture bids in DACH and competes at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Wilkhahn: German office and contract furniture manufacturer with strong ergonomic and design credentials, serving DACH enterprise and institutional customers through direct sales and dealers. Highly comparable mid-sized premium German manufacturer competing for the same project tenders.
• USM: Swiss modular office and storage furniture manufacturer with strong dealer network and premium positioning. Comparable in modular storage and configurable office systems, and directly competes for high-end enterprise fit-outs in DACH.
• Vitra: Swiss/German design-led office and contract furniture manufacturer with deep architect/designer relationships and premium positioning. Comparable in the design and premium project-tender segments where REISS Subero and Trailo compete.
• Kinnarps Group: Swedish office and contract furniture manufacturer with broad product range and strong presence in Northern and Central European enterprise markets. Comparable mid-sized European manufacturer with similar dealer-and-direct go-to-market motion.
• Sedus Stoll AG: German office furniture manufacturer with similar product breadth across desks, storage, and seating, and a comparable DACH-focused direct-and-dealer distribution model. Closest like-for-like competitor given shared German manufacturing heritage and mid-market enterprise focus.
• Bene Office Solutions: Austrian office furniture manufacturer offering desks, storage, and room systems sold through dealers and direct enterprise sales across DACH. Comparable mid-sized European premium manufacturer with similar product mix and go-to-market model.

Regional players

• Ahrend: Dutch office furniture manufacturer with strong Benelux presence and growing DACH footprint, selling through dealers and direct channels. Comparable mid-sized European competitor operating primarily in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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