Sika Design USA

What Sika Design USA does

Sika Design USA is the US operating entity of a third-generation, family-owned Danish furniture brand founded in 1942, incorporated under Design Holdings LLC and headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota. The company designs, sources, and distributes handmade rattan and wicker furniture across indoor and outdoor categories, with collections spanning dining chairs, lounge chairs, sofas, tables, stools, daybeds, and accessories. Its outdoor line is differentiated by two proprietary, trademarked materials: AluRattan (powder-coated aluminum tubing engineered to resemble natural rattan) and ArtFibre (UV-protected polyethylene wicker), which together produce weatherproof, maintenance-free outdoor pieces suitable for year-round residential and hospitality use. The brand monetizes a portfolio of licensed mid-century designer reproductions — including works by Arne Jacobsen, Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Viggo Boesen, and others — through an Icons Collection, alongside its Originals, Exterior, Georgia Garden, Alu-Affaire, and Yamakawa lines. Other materials include natural rattan, reclaimed teak, and aluminum.

Sika Design USA operates a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer revenue flows through an owned e-commerce storefront (sikadesignusa.com) running on BigCommerce, with prices ranging from approximately $299 for bistro chairs up to $3,295 for premium outdoor lounge sofas. A dedicated Trade Program serves interior designers, architects, and specifiers with account executives, free swatch requests, a quick-ship program, exclusive closeouts, new product previews, and a Customer's Own Material (COM) customization program. A third vertical, Contract & Hospitality, supports specification and installation for hotels, restaurants, resorts, and commercial projects. Distribution is supplemented by a Store and Partner Locator connecting buyers to authorized dealers and partners.

The customer base spans residential consumers seeking premium indoor/outdoor furnishings, design professionals specifying projects, and hospitality operators requiring contract-grade durability. Named hospitality installations include Khâluna Restaurant (Minneapolis), Chi Chi's (St. Louis Park), Maison Lotus (Wayne, PA), the Broken Shaker bar at the Freehand Hotel (Miami), and Gucci Osteria Beverly Hills. The company is privately held, has not raised external capital, and operates with a 1-10 employee footprint in the US, with no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

Sika Design USA

Legal name

Design Holdings LLC / Sika Design USA

Website

https://sikadesignusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sika Design USA is the US distribution arm of a third-generation Danish furniture brand founded in 1942, selling handmade indoor and outdoor rattan, wicker, aluminum, and reclaimed teak furniture to residential consumers, interior designers, and hospitality operators via e-commerce and a dedicated Trade Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Handmade Rattan and Wicker Furniture

NAICS

Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing (337126), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Furniture Retail (Patio Seating, Dining Sets, Umbrellas, Outdoor Storage) (CRAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Handmade rattan furniture
• Outdoor wicker furniture
• Hospitality contract furniture
• Designer rattan collections
• Teak outdoor furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Shakopee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Furniture Sales: One-time purchase of handcrafted furniture products including chairs, tables, sofas, and accessories for indoor and outdoor use. Products sold at various price points from bistro chairs ($299-$499) to premium lounge sofas ($2,307-$3,295).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sika Design USA designs and manufactures handmade rattan, wicker, and cafe furniture for indoor and outdoor use across residential and hospitality environments. The portfolio spans collections of chairs, tables, sofas, stools, sunbeds, and accessories built with natural rattan as well as proprietary AluRattan (powder-coated aluminum) frames wrapped with ArtFibre (polyethylene) wicker for all-weather outdoor performance. The company also operates a dedicated Trade Program, Contract & Hospitality specification services, and Custom Solutions including a Customer's Own Material (COM) program for designers.

Product overview

Sika Design USA is a third-generation family-owned company founded in 1942, specializing in handmade rattan, wicker, and cafe furniture rooted in Danish design tradition. The company offers a unified portfolio of indoor and outdoor furniture across multiple product lines: Indoor rattan furniture (dining chairs, lounge chairs, tables, sofas, stools, hanging chairs, benches, ottomans, bar carts, daybeds, headboards, shelves); Outdoor furniture featuring AluRattan frames and ArtFibre wicker for weather resistance (dining chairs, lounge chairs, tables, sofas, chaise lounges, daybeds). Key collections include Originals (heritage 1950s-1960s designs like Rossini Side Chair, Salsa Bar Stool), Exterior (weatherproof pieces like Charlottenborg Chair, Belladonna Sofa, Chill Lounge Chair), Georgia Garden (open-weave outdoor designs like Emma Chair), Icons (designer pieces by Arne Jacobsen, Franco Albini, Nanna Ditzel), and Alu-Affaire (Parisian bistro-style aluminum furniture like Valerie Chair). The company also offers Contract & Hospitality specification services, Trade Program for design professionals, and Custom Solutions including Customer's Own Material options. Materials used include natural rattan, AluRattan (powder-coated aluminum), ArtFibre (polyethylene wicker), and reclaimed teak.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Designerie: A related entity mentioned on the website, with a logo link to designerie.com.

Products and services

• Margret Arm Chair Exterior

Quantifiable outcome

• Furniture suitable for standing outside all year round with weatherproof materials
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Design Holdings LLCcoreOthersLegal parent entity for Sika Design USA operations. Design Holdings LLC handles invoicing, payment processing, and legal agreements for product sales.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palecek: Palecek is a US-based designer and manufacturer of handcrafted rattan, wicker, and natural-material furnishings for residential and hospitality markets. Directly comparable to Sika Design USA in materials, craftsmanship positioning, and contract/hospitality channel.
• Janus et Cie: Janus et Cie is a luxury outdoor and contract-grade furniture manufacturer serving high-end hospitality, residential, and corporate clients. Comparable to Sika Design USA in premium outdoor positioning and hospitality contract focus.
• Gloster: Gloster manufactures premium teak and weather-resistant outdoor furniture for residential and hospitality markets globally. Comparable to Sika Design USA in luxury outdoor positioning, weatherproof material focus, and designer-led collections.
• Tribù: Tribù is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of luxury outdoor furniture for high-end residential and hospitality projects. Comparable to Sika Design USA in premium outdoor positioning, designer collaborations, and weather-resistant material innovation.
• Barlow Tyrie: Barlow Tyrie manufactures premium teak and stainless-steel outdoor furniture for residential and contract markets worldwide. Comparable to Sika Design USA in premium outdoor materials, contract-grade positioning, and heritage craftsmanship.
• Fermob: Fermob is a French manufacturer of metal outdoor furniture for residential and hospitality use. Comparable to Sika Design USA in the outdoor furniture category, bistro/café heritage, and weather-resistant material innovation.

Broad incumbents

• RH (Restoration Hardware): RH is a broad premium home furnishings retailer and brand with a large outdoor and contract offering. Comparable to Sika Design USA at the premium outdoor furniture layer, though RH operates at vastly greater scale across many categories.
• Frontgate: Frontgate is a multi-category premium home and outdoor furnishings retailer. Comparable to Sika Design USA as a premium outdoor furniture destination, but with broader assortment and significantly larger marketing reach.
• Design Within Reach: Design Within Reach is a design-forward furniture retailer carrying iconic modern and outdoor brands. Comparable to Sika Design USA as a channel where premium design-conscious consumers purchase, though DWR is a multi-brand retailer rather than a manufacturer.

Emerging players

• Serena & Lily: Serena & Lily is a design-forward coastal lifestyle home brand with a strong outdoor furniture line. Comparable to Sika Design USA in design-led premium positioning and direct-to-consumer channel emphasis, though with broader home décor breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SikaDesignUSA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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