Ebel Incorporated

What Ebel Incorporated does

Ebel Incorporated (legal name: Ebel Inc.) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of premium outdoor furniture, headquartered at 8270 Arlington Expressway in Jacksonville, Florida. The company was founded approximately 35 years ago and is led by founder/owner Chuck Ebel. Ebel designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of 13 woven and aluminum furniture collections for the 2025 season — including Avallon, Boulevard, Cabana, Cloud, Corte, Grande, Laurent, Mia, Novara, Orleans, Palazzo, Palermo, Siena, and Venice — alongside complementary product categories such as CSA-approved 55,000 BTU fire pits and made-to-order cushions produced in the United States.

The company's core technology centers on aluminum frames paired with Eco-Weave, a proprietary woven material made from recycled ocean plastic sourced via the SEAQUAL Initiative and InsideOut Performance Fabrics (minimum 20% recycled content, woven in the USA). Cushions use reticulated open-pore foam for quick drying and weather resistance, with over 100 stocked performance fabrics from Sunbrella, Outdura, and InsideOut available. The firm differentiates on durability (15-year limited warranty on wicker and aluminum collections), sustainability (Eco-Weave, FSC-certified printing since 2009, Trees for the Future partnership planting one tree per piece sold), and breadth (modular sectionals, deep seating, dining, chaises, swinging daybeds).

Ebel sells exclusively through authorized dealers across North America and the Caribbean, with no direct-to-consumer or e-commerce channel and no publicly disclosed pricing. The company maintains a design showroom inside Atlanta AmericasMart for interior designers and landscape architects, a dealer portal for B2B partner management, and a virtual showroom on ebelinc.com for remote engagement. Customer segments are residential consumers (primary) and commercial hospitality buyers (resorts, restaurants, bistros, hotels), with design professionals acting as a secondary specification channel. Revenue is hardware-sale based, dealer-mediated, and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ebel Incorporated

Legal name

Ebel Inc.

Website

https://ebelinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ebel Incorporated is a family-owned Jacksonville, Florida manufacturer of premium outdoor furniture, producing 13 woven and aluminum collections featuring proprietary Eco-Weave (recycled ocean plastic) technology, reticulated foam cushions, and CSA-approved fire pits. It sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network across North America and the Caribbean, serving residential and commercial hospitality customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Furniture

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor & Performance Home Textiles Manufacturing (Awning/Patio Cushions/UV-Resistant Home Fabrics) (IMAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Outdoor furniture
• Patio furniture
• Wicker furniture
• Aluminum furniture
• Commercial outdoor seating

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Furniture Sales: Ebel generates revenue through one-time sale of outdoor furniture products including seating, dining, sectionals, fire pits, and tables. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealer network at varying price points based on collection and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ebel Incorporated manufactures premium outdoor furniture using aluminum frames paired with proprietary Eco-Weave (recycled ocean plastic) and HDPE wicker, alongside reticulated foam cushions and performance fabrics sourced from Sunbrella, Outdura, and InsideOut/SEAQUAL. The company offers 14 distinct furniture collections covering deep seating, sectionals, dining, chaises, fire pits, and accent pieces, sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network across North America and the Caribbean.

Product overview

Ebel Incorporated is a premium outdoor furniture manufacturer founded over 35 years ago, offering a portfolio of 15 distinct collections (Avallon, Boulevard, Cabana, Cloud, Corte, Grande, Laurent, Mia, Novara, Orleans, Palazzo, Palermo, Siena, and Venice) alongside complementary product categories including fire pits and premium cushions. The company differentiates through its proprietary Eco-Weave technology—a material made from recycled ocean plastic—and pairs it with corrosion-resistant aluminum frames. Core collections feature various furniture types including deep seating, sectionals, dining sets, chaise lounges, and accent pieces. The product line emphasizes sustainability (Eco-Weave, FSC-certified printing, tree-planting partnership), weather resistance, low maintenance, and customization through fabric selection with over 100 stocked outdoor performance fabrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Avallon Collection Casual woven collection featuring sectionals, deep seating, and dining pieces available in Smoke and Hickory finishes, made with Eco-Weave technology.
• Boulevard Collection Modern woven collection with hand-woven texture and cloud-soft cushions, available in Barley, Hazel, and Coal finishes with standard and XL sofa options.
• Cabana Collection Versatile collection featuring stackable seating ideal for lanais, resorts, and restaurants, with ergonomic cushionless design in Barley/Bone and Fog/Graphite finishes.
• Cloud Collection Woven poufs with built-in reticulated foam cushions, available in seven colors and two sizes for extra seating and comfort.
• Corte Collection Laid-back luxury collection with sculptural powder-coated arms and built-in quick-dry cushions, available in Cocoa/Hazel and Pearl/Onyx colorways.
• Grande Collection Low-profile modular collection with built-in reticulated foam cushions, featuring Barley and Coal weaves with seemingly endless configuration possibilities.
• Laurent Collection Modular sectional collection made with Eco-Weave recycled ocean plastic, featuring swivel recliners and curved configurations in Chestnut and Driftwood finishes.
• Mia Collection Clean modern design collection made with Eco-Weave recycled ocean plastic, featuring extra-long 4-seat sofas and flexible chaise lounge configurations.
• Novara Collection Exquisite seating ensemble with generously proportioned arms and plush cushions, featuring a unique rocking sectional option in Flax and Smoke finishes.
• Orleans Collection Curved backrest collection with open weave design creating a cozy feel, available in Barley/Flax and Coal/Smoke combinations.
• Palazzo Collection Sleek powder-coated aluminum collection with artful spindle backs and tapered legs, available in Onyx and Cocoa finishes for modern outdoor spaces.
• Palermo Collection Modern aluminum collection with high back deep-seating and sectional pieces, configurable for waterfront or rooftop settings.
• Siena Collection Woven collection distinguished by integrated reticulated cushions providing clean aesthetic with exceptional comfort, in Barley/Flax and Fog/Smoke finishes.
• Venice Collection Swinging daybed collection with thick ropes for suspension and twin mattress-sized cushion, allowing gentle swinging motion for relaxation.
• Fire Pits 55,000 BTU CSA-approved fire pits available in round and rectangular configurations, compatible with standard 20-pound propane tanks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.8 million tons of plastic dumped into oceans annually - Eco-Weave helps address this environmental issue
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trees for the FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor every piece of furniture produced, Trees for the Future plants one tree. TREES operates in degraded and deforested regions, tackling climate change and world hunger through agroforestry and renewable energy programs. Farmers are trained to sustainably revitalize their land through the Forest Garden Approach.
• SEAQUAL Initiative / InsideOut Performance FabricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEAQUAL YARN is engineered into InsideOut Performance Fabrics containing a minimum of 20% recycled content. Fabrics are proudly woven in the USA. This partnership supports cleaner ocean initiatives while providing high-performance outdoor fabrics.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)minorOthersAs of 2009, all Ebel marketing materials are printed at an FSC-certified facility, ensuring environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable forestry practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polywood: Polywood is a leading US manufacturer of outdoor furniture made primarily from recycled HDPE lumber. Like Ebel, it sells premium patio seating, dining, and sectionals through a multi-channel network, with a strong sustainability/recycled-materials narrative. Polywood is the most direct competitor on materials, category, and sustainability story.
• Summer Classics: Summer Classics is a premium outdoor furniture manufacturer with an extensive collection catalog and a strong specialty-dealer and designer showroom distribution model. It targets the same residential and hospitality outdoor living buyer as Ebel and competes head-to-head on premium aluminum and woven collections.
• Brown Jordan: Brown Jordan is a long-established premium outdoor furniture brand serving both residential and hospitality customers. Comparable to Ebel on premium aluminum/woven construction, dealer channel, and commercial-grade positioning. Has substantially larger scale and brand recognition.
• Tropitone: Tropitone is a manufacturer of outdoor patio furniture with a heavy commercial-hospitality focus (resorts, hotels, restaurants, multi-family). Overlaps with Ebel on aluminum-framed woven seating sold through dealers and to commercial specifiers; Tropitone leans more commercial while Ebel balances residential and hospitality.
• Lane Venture: Lane Venture is a premium outdoor furniture manufacturer with aluminum and woven collections sold through specialty dealers and design showrooms. Comparable category, materials (aluminum frames with woven elements), and premium price tier; competing portfolio overlaps heavily with Ebel collections like Avallon, Boulevard, and Palermo.
• Castelle: Castelle is a premium outdoor furniture manufacturer specializing in aluminum and wrought aluminum pieces for residential and hospitality markets, sold through specialty retailers and designers. Comparable manufacturing approach, dealer-channel model, and premium positioning to Ebel.

Broad incumbents

• Frontgate: Frontgate is a multi-category premium home retailer with a large outdoor furniture assortment and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Sells comparable premium patio seating, dining, and fire features; competes for the same end consumer as Ebel but via owned DTC retail rather than dealer-only distribution.
• Restoration Hardware (RH): RH operates a broad luxury home furnishings business with a sizable premium outdoor collection sold through galleries and DTC. Overlaps with Ebel on premium outdoor seating, sectionals, dining, and fire features, and competes for the high-end residential and hospitality buyer, though at a larger scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Outer: Outer is a D2C premium outdoor furniture brand emphasizing recycled/sustainable materials and a unique outer-shell cushion design. Comparable eco-positioning to Ebel's Eco-Weave, but competing through direct online sales rather than dealer networks — a model divergence that pressures traditional dealer-channel specialists like Ebel.

Others

• Sunbrella (Glen Raven): Sunbrella is the leading outdoor performance fabric supplier and is one of Ebel's named fabric partners. Not a direct competitor but an upstream ecosystem participant whose fabrics are built into Ebel cushions and sectionals, and which defines much of the performance expectations across the outdoor category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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