Ecologic Furniture

What Ecologic Furniture does

Ecologic Furniture is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1989 and headquartered at 2341 Ernie Krueger Circle, Waukegan, Illinois. The company designs and produces institutional-grade residential furniture — including dormitory beds (lofts, bunks, standard), mattresses, modular storage, lounge seating, accent chairs, tables, and privacy dividers — for sale to colleges, universities, private student-housing developers, workforce housing operators, affordable-housing developers, and senior living operators. Customers procure through direct enterprise field sales supported by dedicated account project managers, an on-site design center, and white-glove delivery and installation services.

The product portfolio is organized into three material tiers: solid-hardwood series (Academy, Classic, Monterey, Tuscany, Flex), steel-and-laminate series (Avenue, Collegiate, Laguna, EcoLoft, X23, Sierra), and laminate series (Pacifica, EcoPlus), with EcoPlus positioned as a 100%-recycled-materials line. Core manufacturing technology centers on tubular recycled-steel bed frames tested to over 500-pound static loads with a crevice-free, bed-bug-resistant design, complemented by rubberwood (Hevea Brasiliensis) sourced from 30-year-rotation plantations, PVC-free vinyl components, and modular construction enabling field replacement of damaged parts.

The business model is predominantly one-time hardware sales through custom-quoted, multi-year institutional contracts, augmented by two proprietary service lines: EcoCare (lifetime support and warranty) and EcoLease (furniture financing). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; buyers request quotes via the website. The firm holds the registered Ecologic® trademark, markets through its own website, social channels (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram), blog, and downloadable catalogs, and serves the North American market from a single domestic facility.

Name

Ecologic Furniture

Legal name

Ecologic Furniture

Website

https://ecologicfurniture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecologic Furniture, founded 1989 in Waukegan, Illinois, is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of sustainable, institutional-grade student-housing furniture — beds, mattresses, modular storage, lounge seating, and tables — sold direct to colleges, universities, PBSA developers, and multifamily housing operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukegan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furniture Product Sales: Ecologic Furniture generates revenue through the direct sale of furniture products including dormitory beds, mattresses, lounge furniture, seating, tables, and storage solutions to colleges, universities, and housing developers. The company also offers EcoLease (rental) and EcoCare (lifetime support) services bundled with product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecologic Furniture manufactures and sells sustainable furniture for college dormitories, student housing, and multifamily residential developments. Its portfolio includes beds, mattresses, dressers, wardrobes, storage units, lounge seating, tables, chairs, and room dividers, organized into multiple branded series (Academy, Classic, EcoLoft, Flex, Elevate, EcoPlus, etc.) and built with eco-friendly inputs such as recycled steel, rubberwood, and PVC-free vinyl. The company sells primarily through direct field sales to institutional buyers (colleges, universities, housing developers), supplemented by an EcoLease rental program and EcoCare lifetime support service.

Product overview

Ecologic Furniture is a manufacturer of sustainable student housing furniture offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into multiple series. The core offerings include dorm room beds (loft beds, bunk beds), mattresses, seating (accent chairs, bar stools, task chairs), tables, and storage solutions. Products are organized by material and style into distinct series: Solid Hardwood series (Academy, Classic, Monterey, Tuscany, Flex) featuring sustainable hardwood construction; Steel/Laminate series (Avenue, Collegiate, Laguna, EcoLoft, X23, Sierra) combining metal frames with wood components; and Laminate series (Pacifica, EcoPlus). The EcoPlus series specifically uses 100% recycled materials. The Flex series offers modular, reconfigurable furniture that students can adapt to their needs. Services include EcoCare (lifetime support and warranty) and EcoLease (financing). The company also offers installation services and white-glove delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoPlus: 100% recycled furniture series
• EcoCare
• EcoLease

Products and services

• Dorm Room Beds Beds designed for college dormitories, including loft beds, bunk beds, and standard beds in various finishes and configurations, sold to institutional buyers.
• College Dorm Mattresses Mattresses specifically sized for standard college dorm rooms, including Twin XL sizes, sold to colleges and housing operators.
• College Dorm Packages Complete furniture packages combining beds, desks, storage, and seating to fully furnish dorm rooms for institutional clients.
• Flex Series Modular, reconfigurable furniture series including desks, cubbies, shelves, and loft beds that students and institutions can reconfigure to changing needs.
• Dorm Lounge Furniture Seating and tables designed for dorm common areas, lounges, and shared spaces in student residences.
• Elevate Lounge Lounge furniture series featuring modern design with customizable fabric options and contemporary styling for student housing common areas.
• Student Chairs Chairs designed for student housing including study chairs, dining chairs, accent chairs, and bar stools.
• Dorm Tables Tables for dorm rooms including coffee tables, end tables, dining tables, and entertainment consoles.
• Dorm Room Dividers Privacy solutions and room dividers for creating personal spaces in shared dorm environments.
• Academy Series Solid hardwood furniture series made from sustainable hardwoods, available in multiple finishes, for student residence life.
• Classic Series Solid hardwood furniture series offering traditional styling with golden finish options for student residences.
• Monterey Series Solid hardwood furniture series featuring natural finish options.
• Tuscany Series Solid hardwood furniture series with elevated design for common areas and lounges.
• EcoLoft Series Steel and laminate furniture combining metal frames with wood components in espresso finish, including beds, storage, tables, and desks.
• Avenue Series Steel and laminate lounge seating and tables with modern aesthetic for student housing common areas.
• Collegiate Series Steel and laminate furniture designed for intensive student use with loft bed configurations.
• Laguna Series Steel and laminate furniture series featuring durable construction for residential life applications.
• EcoPlus Series 100% recycled materials furniture series for environmentally conscious student housing applications.
• Pacifica Series Laminate furniture series for common areas.
• Accent Chairs Trend-forward accent chairs designed for student housing and multifamily developments, featuring customizable finishes and ergonomic support.
• EcoCare Service Lifetime customer support program providing maintenance and warranty services for all purchased furniture.
• EcoLease Financing Lease financing option for institutional furniture purchases.
• Installation Service White-glove delivery and installation service for institutional furniture projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tubular steel bed frames tested to support over 500 pounds in static testing

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hertz Furniture Systems: Supplies educational institutions with dorm, classroom, and campus furniture packages — competing head-to-head with Ecologic for college and university residence life contracts.
• Jasper Group: Manufactures seating, tables, and casegoods for institutional markets including higher education residence life, offering comparable wood and metal-frame furniture for dormitory and lounge applications.
• School Specialty: Major education-focused supplier providing furniture, equipment, and supplies to K-12 and higher education institutions, including student housing and dormitory furnishings.
• Sauder Education: Dedicated education division of Sauder that manufactures dorm and residence hall furniture including beds, desks, wardrobes, and storage — competing directly in the same student housing RFPs.
• Indiana Furniture: Produces institutional-grade seating, tables, and lounge furniture used in colleges, universities, and student housing environments — directly comparable product mix and customer base.
• Spectrum Industries: Designs and manufactures furniture specifically for educational and learning environments, including student residence halls, lecture halls, and common areas — overlapping directly with Ecologic's core college dormitory product lines.

Broad incumbents

• KI (Krueger International): Large institutional furniture manufacturer serving higher education, healthcare, and government markets with broad product lines including dormitory and student housing seating, beds, and lounge furniture.
• Haworth: Global office and institutional furniture manufacturer with established higher-education sales channels; competes with Ecologic for larger university system contracts and lounge/common area work.
• Steelcase: Global office furniture leader with growing higher-education footprint; its scale, dealer network, and sustainability programs make it a formidable potential entrant into student housing at scale.
• National Office Furniture: Diversified institutional furniture manufacturer with product lines spanning office, education, and student housing applications, serving a similar B2B procurement audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecologicreslife
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEZ0DLORFTqakGpgX5BdP0Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/EcologicFurniture
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecologicfurniture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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