What Staverton does

Staverton (UK) Ltd is a British designer and manufacturer of modular office furniture, headquartered in South Lopham with its 38,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Rotherham, Yorkshire and a flagship showroom at 70 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London. The company designs and produces sit-stand desks (SOS2, SL2, QB), desking systems (ZD+, 88, QB Fixed), office tables (Drum, Frame, 88 Table, Column-Based, Flip-Top, Picnic), workwalls (EX Executive Workwall, Scrumwall, Workwall, M-Wall), and storage solutions (BX Lockers with smart/RFID access, BX Modular, TT Storage, Credenza), plus a tailored-solutions service for bespoke configurations. Production utilizes CAD/CAM design systems and CNC BAZ processing machinery, with FSC-certified sustainable timber sourcing and a 97%+ manufacturing waste recycling rate.

Staverton operates a direct enterprise sales model with no reseller or distributor intermediation, working consultatively with facilities managers, project managers, architects, and design-and-build specialists from initial consultation and space planning through manufacturing, delivery, installation, and aftercare. The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of manufactured furniture and bespoke project installations, supplemented by design and installation professional services. Customers are predominantly large UK and Irish enterprises across financial services (BT, Willis Towers Watson, Campbell Lutyens, Visa Europe, Travelex, Tullett Prebon, Co-operative Group), telecommunications (BT, TalkTalk), gaming and entertainment (Flutter Entertainment, King, Sky Bet), utilities (Severn Trent Water), logistics (DP World), and automotive (AutoTrader).

The company holds ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), FSC chain-of-custody, FIRA Gold Standard, Design Guild Mark, and Carbon Neutral for Energy certifications. It was founded in 1928, was acquired by Logic Office Group plc during a 2002 receivership, executed a 2012 management buyout led by Paul Edward that rebranded the entity as Staverton UK Ltd, and operates today as a privately held company under director majority ownership with Jamie Wilson appointed as Managing Director in April 2026.

Name

Staverton

Legal name

Staverton (UK) Ltd

Website

https://staverton.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Staverton is a British designer and manufacturer of modular office furniture — including sit-stand desks, desking, tables, workwalls, and storage — serving large enterprise clients primarily across the UK and Ireland through direct consultative sales and bespoke installation projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Office Furniture (No Wood) (2522)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Furniture Moving, Installation & Reconfiguration (Systems Furniture) (HSAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE), Flat-Pack & Modular Furniture Assembly (IKEA, Wayfair, etc.) (HSAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Office furniture manufacturing
• Sit-stand desks
• Modular workstations
• Office storage solutions
• Bespoke furniture design

Headquarters

HQ city

South Lopham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: Sale of manufactured office furniture including sit-stand desks, desking systems, tables, workwalls, and storage solutions. Products are sold directly to enterprise clients with design, delivery, and installation services included.
2. Design and Installation Services: Consultative design services working alongside clients to create tailored office furniture solutions, including space planning, custom product development, and professional installation services.
3. Bespoke/Tailored Solutions: Custom furniture manufacturing and installation services for clients requiring specialized office furniture configurations

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Staverton designs and manufactures modular office furniture at its 38,000 sq ft Yorkshire facility, producing sit-stand desks, desking systems, office tables, configurable workwalls, and storage solutions for enterprise clients. The company provides a full-service offering from initial consultation and space planning through custom design, manufacturing, delivery, and professional installation, alongside bespoke tailor-made solutions for specific client requirements.

Product overview

Staverton is a British designer and manufacturer of contemporary office furniture offering a comprehensive portfolio of modular furniture solutions. The product lineup spans six core categories: Sit Stand height-adjustable desks (SOS2, SL2, QB Height Adjustable), Office Desking systems (ZD+, 88 Desk, QB Fixed Height), Office Tables (Drum, Frame, 88 Table, Column-Based, Flip-Top, Picnic), Workwalls including the premium EX Executive Workwall, Scrumwall, standard Workwall, and M-Wall mobile partition, Storage solutions (BX Lockers with smart/RFID access, BX Modular, TT Storage Dividers, Credenza), and Tailored Solutions for custom bespoke requirements. All products are designed and manufactured in the UK at their Yorkshire facility, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, sustainability, and British craftsmanship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Staverton EX: Premium modular wall system that transforms rooms into private, functional workspaces with integrated AV, storage, and sustainable materials.
• SOS2
• SL2
• QB
• ZD+
• 88 Collection
• Drum
• Frame
• Scrumwall
• BX Lockers
• TT Storage
• M-Wall

Products and services

• SOS2 Sit-Stand Desk Height-adjustable sit-stand desk engineered for evolving workplaces, featuring hot-swappable height adjustment, seamless cable control, and a wide range of finishes, targeted at agile workplace environments.
• SL2 Sit-Stand Desk Lightweight sit-stand desk combining lightweight design with proven strength, delivering durability, adaptability, and smart cable management in a streamlined solution.
• QB Height Adjustable Desk Electric sit-stand desk combining clean, efficient design with smooth height adjustment for effortless flexibility between sitting and standing.
• ZD+ Office Desk Office desk with clean floating top design, block-adjustable heights, retrofittable sit-stand kits, and wide choice of finishes for adaptable and personal workspaces.
• 88 Desk Space-efficient desk featuring telescopic beam for flexibility, optional cable trays, and timber legs that elevate any office aesthetic.
• QB Fixed Height Desk Simple construction desk with adaptable formats and competitive pricing, delivering everyday functionality in a refined, space-efficient design.
• Drum Office Table Premium office table for meeting rooms, boardrooms, and co-working spaces, featuring a precision-fabricated steel pedestal with subtle taper.
• Frame Office Table Flexible office table system built on a precision-engineered steel frame with distinctive cast foot detail, providing consistent structural foundation across every configuration.
• 88 Table Modern steel and timber table with discreet cable management and versatile design built to support collaboration in style.
• Column-Based Table Table with central column maximizing legroom and seating flexibility, while heavy-duty base ensures strength across meeting, breakout, or collaborative spaces.
• Flip-Top Table Agile and adaptable table that can be moved, nested, and stored in seconds, available with power and data integration for modern collaboration.
• Picnic Table Versatile and stylish table adapting to hot-desking, meetings, or breaks, offered in standard or poseur height with optional gantries for lighting or planters.
• EX Executive Workwall Premium modular wall system that transforms rooms into private, functional workspaces with integrated AV, storage, and optional refrigeration, combining sleek finishes with sustainable materials.
• Scrumwall Flexible space-defining structure designed for scrum-led activities and team collaboration with AV integration, cable management, and single or double-sided options.
• Workwall Modular Wall System Modular wall system designed for screens, whiteboards, acoustic panels with endless configurations, finishes, and accessories for any workspace.
• M-Wall Mobile Workwall Mobile partition system bringing flexibility, functionality and style to modern offices, transforming spaces for collaboration, presentations or focus.
• BX Lockers Secure, flexible storage lockers with choice of sizes, finishes, and access options from keypad to Smart Lockers and RFID with usage tracking capabilities.
• BX Modular Storage Adaptable and versatile modular storage allowing reconfiguration, stacking, or extending units with wardrobes, credenzas, planters, and media units.
• TT Storage Dividers Bold multi-purpose storage and partition system configured as lockers, cabinets, planters, desks, whiteboards, displays with endless reconfigurations.
• Credenza Storage Versatile storage for personal items, technology, and meeting essentials, available in various sizes combining capacity with clean, modern design.
• Tailored Solutions (Bespoke Design Service) Consultative custom office furniture design and manufacturing service with in-house design team providing tailored solutions for specific client needs, including space planning and custom product development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% average recycling rate of manufacturing waste over 5 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kinnarps: Swedish family-owned office furniture manufacturer offering modular desking, storage, and workplace solutions to enterprise clients across Europe. Highly comparable to Staverton in product scope (modular systems furniture), customer segment (large corporates), and consultative enterprise sales model.
• Senator Group: UK-based manufacturer of office and contract furniture with comparable product breadth (desking, seating, tables, storage) and a similar focus on enterprise and public-sector clients in the UK and international markets. Directly comparable as a British mid-market office furniture competitor.
• Orangebox: UK designer and manufacturer of workplace furniture specializing in agile working solutions, modular seating, and acoustic pods. Highly comparable to Staverton's focus on flexible, reconfigurable office furniture for enterprise clients pursuing hybrid working strategies.
• BISLEY: UK-based office furniture and storage manufacturer with strong enterprise footprint and complementary product portfolio (storage, desking, workplace systems). Comparable as a British manufacturer serving enterprise office fitout programmes.
• Boss Design: UK contract furniture manufacturer producing seating, tables, and modular workplace furniture for commercial interiors. Comparable to Staverton in scale, UK/Ireland enterprise customer base, and project-based contract furniture delivery model.
• Connection Office: UK office furniture and design specialist focused on workspace transformation, agile working, and contract furniture solutions for enterprise clients. Comparable to Staverton in design-led enterprise furniture and project delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global leader in office furniture, architectural products, and workplace technology, serving enterprise customers worldwide. Comparable to Staverton in product category and enterprise customer base but operates at significantly larger scale with global dealer and direct-sales infrastructure.
• MillerKnoll: Global office furniture conglomerate (including Herman Miller, Knoll, and others) offering premium desking, seating, and workplace solutions. Comparable as a premium office furniture incumbent competing for the same enterprise customers as Staverton, though with vastly broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• Haworth: Global office furniture manufacturer offering modular workstations, seating, and architectural interiors for enterprise clients. Comparable product category and enterprise customer segment to Staverton, but operates through a global dealer network at much greater scale.
• Vitra: Swiss premium office and home furniture manufacturer with strong design heritage and enterprise presence across Europe. Comparable as a design-led office furniture brand competing for premium enterprise contracts, though with broader portfolio and international footprint than Staverton.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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