Wood-Skin

What Wood-Skin does

Wood-Skin S.r.l. is an Italian design and manufacturing firm that has patented a flexible composite process for transforming rigid sheet construction materials (MDF, wood, laminates, aluminum, synthetic felt) into 3D architectural surfaces. By bonding sheet layers with a textile membrane and CNC-milling flex lines that function as hinges, the technology allows materials that are normally flat and rigid to fold like fabric while retaining structural integrity. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered at Via Marcantonio Dal Re, 24 in Milan, where it operates state-of-the-art CNC milling equipment and ships ex-works. It announced a 2024 transition to the Presentform brand while continuing to operate the wood-skin.com domain.

The product portfolio is built around three core lines: Fold Panels (pre-configured origami-style panels in A-gami, O-gami, and U-gami families, shippable flat and customizable via an online configurator), Mesh Panels (flexible surfaces in Basic, Classic, Decor, and Digital pattern families for free-form curves and waves), and a Tailor Made bespoke design service for fully custom 3D surfaces. All product lines support optional acoustic performance enhancements (tested to UNI EN ISO 354 and ASTM C 423-17) and fire-rated configurations (UNI EN 13501-1 B-s2-d0 in Europe; ASTM E 84 Class A in the US). The company also holds FSC certification (since January 2020) and offers a collaboration line, +GLASS, developed with Murano-based 6:AM Glassworks.

Wood-Skin sells through a combination of direct project-based sales, an international network of regional distributors and agents (such as Konzept K AS for Norway), an online configurator for Fold Panels, and a sample e-commerce shop. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, with standard payment terms of 50% on order placement and 50% on notice of goods ready. The customer base is concentrated in luxury retail (Dior, Longchamp, Maison Margiela), hospitality (Thon Hotel, Park Centraal, Reign Restaurant, Newby Tea), corporate offices (Volkswagen Financial Services HQ, LinkedIn HQ Madrid, Dräger), and government/cultural institutions (UN Palace Geneva XIX Room, Sheikh Jaber Museum Kuwait, Picos de Europa Visitors Center). The company is in the midst of repositioning under the Presentform brand for what it describes as future growth.

Name

Wood-Skin

Legal name

Wood-Skin S.r.l.

Website

https://wood-skin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wood-Skin (transitioning to Presentform) is an Italian manufacturer of patented flexible composite panels that convert flat sheet materials into 3D architectural surfaces, serving architects, luxury retailers, hospitality brands, and cultural institutions globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Surfaces and Decorative Panels

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (32121)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineered Wood Product Finishing, Coating & Overlay (Film-faced, HPL/LPL) (IMAMACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMAEAGAG), Softwood Plywood Manufacturing (IMAMACAA), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE)

Keywords

• Flexible composite panels
• 3D architectural surfaces
• Decorative wall cladding
• Acoustic panel systems
• Bespoke architectural panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Panel Products Sales: Sale of Fold Panels, Mesh Panels, and surface products. Products are sold as bespoke custom orders with pricing based on project specifications, materials, dimensions, and complexity. Standard payment terms are 50% on order placement, 50% on notice of goods ready.
2. Tailor Made Custom Surfaces: Bespoke design and manufacturing services for custom 3D surfaces. Includes design collaboration, engineering, and production tailored to specific project requirements. Lead time 6-14 weeks.
3. Installation and Supervision Services: Optional on-site installation supervision and installation services. Additional fees quoted per project phase. Carpenters can also install independently with provided instructions.
4. Samples: Physical samples available for purchase through online shop. Samples priced at 8.90 EUR per unit, with customers able to order up to 13 samples.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wood-Skin manufactures and sells patented flexible composite panels (Fold Panels and Mesh Panels) made by combining sheet materials such as MDF, wood, laminate, and aluminum with textile membranes, then CNC-milled into 3D textured surfaces. The company serves architects, designers, contractors, and brand clients with ready-made collections and a Tailor Made service for fully bespoke geometric patterns and acoustic solutions for interior walls, facades, ceilings, and partitions.

Product overview

Wood-Skin is a patented flexible composite panel technology that transforms flat sheet materials (MDF, wood, laminate, aluminum) into flexible 3D architectural surfaces. The product portfolio consists of three core offerings: Fold Panels (pre-configured origami-style panels in A-gami, O-gami, and U-gami lines), Mesh Panels (flexible surfaces for free-form curves in Basic, Classic, Decor, and Digital patterns), and Tailor Made (fully custom bespoke surfaces). All products are available with acoustic performance enhancements and can be customized with various material finishes. The +GLASS collaboration with 6:AM studio adds decorative glass inserts as an option.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fold Panels

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard lead time: 6-14 weeks from payment approval to delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• 6:AM Glassworks (Murano)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between WOOD-SKIN and 6:AM studio to create +GLASS, a decorative surface combining WOOD-SKIN's parametric surfaces with Murano glass craftsmanship. Three compositions (+01, +02, +03) merge digital manufacturing with traditional glass techniques from Murano island, featuring colored glass inserts and cotisso (glass stones).
• Il PrismacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian architecture and planning firm that developed the 'Sense of Adventure' concept for Volkswagen Financial Services HQ, utilizing Wood-Skin products throughout the interior spaces with colored MDF materials.
• Peia AssociatiflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld-class architectural firm that designed the UN Palace XIX Room renovation in Geneva, choosing Wood-Skin as design and technical partner for the 4,000 sqm assembly hall.
• Giuseppe Tortato ArchitetticoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm designing the Arcadia Center headquarters of Volkswagen Financial Services in Milan, nominated for German Design Award 2022.
• Matteo GrassiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture partner collaborating on the UN Palace Geneva project for furnishings and finishes alongside WOOD-SKIN.
• FLOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting partner for UN Palace Geneva project, providing circadian lighting integrated into WOOD-SKIN surfaces.
• Casalgrande PadanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterials partner for UN Palace Geneva project providing ceramic finishes.
• WallpepperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWallcovering partner for UN Palace Geneva project.
• Konzept K AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian distributor representing Wood-Skin products in Norway, managed by Heidi Taran Knardahl. Responsible for projects like Thon Hotel Snø installation.
• GenslercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal architecture firm that designed 4300 Wilson in Arlington, using Wood-Skin Tailor Made Wave technology for exterior canopy and interior surfaces. Won INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2022.
• Washington WoodworkingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site installation partner for 4300 Wilson project.
• Dior ArchitectureflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDior's internal architecture team that specified Wood-Skin for the staircase feature wall at Dior Boutique Monaco.
• AI GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering support for UN Palace Geneva project.
• CCMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for UN Palace Geneva project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Turf Design: Turf Design manufactures felt and acoustic architectural products with custom patterning. Emerging peer in the architectural acoustic and decorative surface category, with overlapping specification in hospitality and corporate interiors.

Direct peers

• Modular Arts: Modular Arts produces 3D architectural wall panels in cast resin and other composite materials. It is a direct peer in the 3D decorative wall panel category with similar interior architecture customers (designers, contractors) and configurator-style product selection.
• Lumicor: Lumicor produces decorative architectural resin and translucent panels used in interior design, lighting, and feature walls. Comparable to Wood-Skin as a specialty decorative surface vendor serving architects and designers in commercial interiors.
• Bark Architectural Textures: Bark Architectural specializes in textile-based and felt architectural wall and ceiling systems with 3D patterning. Direct peer in custom textured interior surfaces with similar acoustics and customization value proposition.
• Banker Wire: Banker Wire manufactures custom architectural woven wire mesh used for decorative facades, ceilings, and interior partitions. Comparable in custom-engineered architectural surface category serving similar premium commercial interiors and exteriors.
• Parklex Prodema: Parklex Prodema manufactures architectural wood-faced panels for ventilated facades and interiors. It is a direct competitor in the premium engineered wood surface category serving similar architects, hospitality, and institutional customers, especially in Europe.
• 3form: 3form (now part of Soelberg) manufactures architectural resin, glass, and textile composite panels for interiors. Highly comparable to Wood-Skin as a premium decorative surface maker combining material innovation, configurator-driven customization, and architectural specification across hospitality, retail, and corporate offices.
• Pulp Studio: Pulp Studio designs and manufactures decorative architectural glass and resin panels for high-end commercial interiors. Direct peer in custom architectural surface design with shared specification channels (luxury retail, hospitality, corporate).

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas Architectural: Hunter Douglas Architectural offers ceilings, wall systems, and sun control solutions including 3D metal and wood ceilings. Broad incumbent with overlapping capability in custom architectural ceilings and wall surfaces, often specified alongside Wood-Skin products in institutional projects.

Regional players

• Kreoo: Kreoo is an Italian decorative surface maker specializing in engineered stone, wood, and glass composite panels for architectural and furniture applications. Regional peer with similar Italian design heritage and luxury interior customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/woodskinmaterial
• LinkedInit.linkedin.com/company/wood-skin-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/wood.skin
• Pinterestpinterest.it/woodskinarchitecturedesign
• Xx.com/wood_skin

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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