Gloster Furniture

What Gloster Furniture does

Gloster Furniture is a privately held luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer with roots tracing to 1960 in West Africa and a corporate group structure spanning Gloster Furniture GmbH (Lüneburg, Germany), Gloster Furniture Limited (Bristol, United Kingdom), and Gloster Furniture, Inc. (Virginia, USA). Its core technology is vertically integrated teak craftsmanship—plantation-grown Indonesian teak is processed through owned sawmill and manufacturing facilities in Surabaya, Indonesia, with a complementary production facility in South Boston, Virginia. The product portfolio spans more than 30 collections across modular seating (Grid, Omada), dining (Carver, Rail, Ventura, 180), lounging, outdoor lighting (Ambient Collection), and accessories such as the Deco Garden Shower, all built on materials including plantation teak, powder-coated aluminum, all-weather wicker, ceramic stone, and performance fabrics.

Gloster monetizes through luxury unit pricing across a multi-channel GTM: company-owned studio showrooms in four US markets (New York, Florida, Los Angeles opened September 2021, Chicago), a Trade Sales Membership program for interior designers, architects, and hospitality professionals, direct-to-consumer e-commerce via www.gloster.com with a 3D Planner configurator, and a global authorized retailer/distributor network spanning 50+ countries with dedicated regional partners such as Cosh Living (Australia) and Nichiesu Co. (Japan). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes flow through personal specialists or trade membership. Primary customer segments are hospitality and contract (boutique hotels, prestige hotel chains, cruise liners), high-end residential consumers, and trade professionals. Sustainability credentials—annual FLEGT licensing and MindClick 'Leaders' ratings at both main facilities—are integrated into procurement-relevant positioning, particularly for hotel chain customers.

Name

Gloster Furniture

Legal name

Gloster Furniture GmbH

Website

https://gloster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gloster Furniture is a privately held luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer specializing in teak-based modular seating, dining collections, and outdoor lighting, serving hospitality chains, cruise lines, high-end residential consumers, and trade professionals through owned US studios and a 50+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Outdoor Furniture

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (4491)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Luxury outdoor furniture
• Teak furniture
• Modular outdoor seating
• Hospitality outdoor furniture
• Patio furniture collections

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Luxury Outdoor Furniture Sales: Gloster generates revenue primarily through the sale of high-end outdoor furniture including modular seating, dining tables, chairs, loungers, and accessories. Products are sold through direct showrooms, authorized retailers, and B2B contract channels to hospitality and residential customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gloster designs, manufactures, and sells luxury modern outdoor furniture built primarily from plantation-grown Indonesian teak, with collections spanning modular seating, dining tables and chairs, lounge pieces, lighting, and accessories. The company sells through its own studio showrooms, a global network of authorized dealers, B2B hospitality contract channels, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Supporting services include a 3D outdoor space planner and a trade membership program for interior designers, architects, and hospitality professionals.

Product overview

Gloster Furniture is a luxury modern outdoor furniture company specializing in teak crafts and innovation. The company operates a single unified product portfolio organized around multiple distinct product collections, all unified by their focus on high-end outdoor furniture for residential and hospitality settings. The core product line includes seating collections (Wrap, Grid, Navigator, Bora, Lima, Saranac, Omada, Zenith, Kay, Fresco), dining collections (Carver, Rail, Ventura, 180), and specialty items (Garden Shower, Voyager). The product range is complemented by the Ambient Lighting Collection featuring portable LED outdoor lights including Lantern, Nest, Cocoon, Ray, Line, Mesh, and Pebble pieces. Supporting the product portfolio is a 3D Planner Application for visualizing outdoor spaces and an annual Look Book catalogue. All products are crafted with materials including plantation teak, powder coated aluminum, all-weather wicker, ceramic stone, and performance fabrics. The company serves both residential consumers and commercial hospitality clients including unique boutiques, hotel chains, and cruise liners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wrap Collection Durable woven one-piece seat and back collection that drapes over frames with Scandinavian simplicity, paired with minimal yet comfortable cushions and gentle contours; for residential and hospitality outdoor living.
• Grid Collection Award-winning modular seating system with elementary format for deeply comfortable seating; wide variety of complementary units allows flexible configurations for specific needs; suited to residential and hospitality use.
• Navigator Collection Nautically-inspired collection combining solid teak frames with deep luxurious seat cushions and back pillows, featuring rounded back and side panels for enclosed comfort.
• Deck Collection Elegant linear outdoor furniture inspired by teak decking on fine sailing vessels, with simple yet visually striking design invoking quality and craftsmanship.
• Bora Collection Natural organic shapes combining expert teak craftsmanship with rounded circular expressions, featuring tactile and ethereal design for outdoor spaces.
• Lima Collection Collection by Henrik Pedersen combining natural finish plantation teak, wheat color outdoor wicker, and textured fabrics in a subtle mix of natural materials.
• Saranac Collection Solid teak frame collection with mid-century influence and distinctly contemporary lines, featuring 'see-through' materials and elevation off ground for lighter appearance.
• Rail Collection Confidently understated form with peerless engineering for timeless popularity, featuring perfectly paired materials for enduring service.
• Ambient Lighting Collection Portable LED outdoor lights including lanterns, hanging lights, and table lights that extend outdoor living and create perfect ambiance; encompasses Ambient Lantern, Nest, Cocoon, Ray, Line, Mesh, and Pebble pieces.
• 180 Collection Minimalist design combining powder coated aluminum and weatherproof sling, featuring stacking lounge and dining chairs, counter and bar height options, and stackable loungers with arms.
• Carver Collection Gloster's most sought-after outdoor dining collection featuring extruded aluminum frames with powder coat finish and ceramic stone tops, suitable for poolside and beachside settings.
• Fresco Collection 1960s-inspired collection by Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana with handwoven all-weather wheat colored wicker on powder coated aluminum frames, featuring dining and lounge chairs.
• Voyager Deck Chair Minimalistic teak frame deck chair combining contemporary design with vintage aspirations, featuring powder coated stainless steel accents and seaside color palette slings; folds flat and weighs only 13 pounds.
• Omada Collection Modular seating collection that can stand alone or be easily rearranged, offering soft, cozy, earthy feel with reclined back design.
• Zenith Collection Collection featuring Zenith Lounger and Chair designed for relaxation with easy mobility, beckoning users to sit and stay.
• Sepal Table Unique outdoor table by Mark Gabbertas with distinctive construction and design, noted as unique among outdoor tables for scale and materials.
• Coso Table Side table by Henrik Pedersen featuring two-toned ceramic base, unique to other outdoor tables in scale and materials.
• Grand Weave Collection Expansive modular sectional seating set ideal for spaces that thrive on conversation and interaction.
• Mistral Collection Enveloping collection ideal for creating sense of comfort and privacy in outdoor spaces.
• Fern Collection Cloistered collection with enveloping design for creating intimate outdoor sanctuaries.
• Archi Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• Longer service life reduces long-term financial and environmental impact
• +2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cosh LivingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCosh Living operates as Gloster's authorized partner in Australia, operating from their Collingwood, VIC showroom at 7-13 Rupert Street. Provides local sales, service, and support for Gloster products in the Australian market.
• Nichiesu Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNichiesu Co. serves as Gloster's authorized partner in Japan, operating from their Osaka office at Nichiesu Co. Century Building, 1F, 1-4-16 Kyomachibori Nishi-Ku. Provides local sales and distribution for Gloster products in the Japanese market.
• Bumdes (Village-Owned Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage-owned and operated organization that manages larger waste materials from Gloster's manufacturing facilities. Reinvests income generated from waste management into community-benefitting efforts including combatting food insecurity, early-childhood education services, community organizations and infrastructure.
• Marriott International HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGloster's facilities are assessed through the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program which is used by Marriott International Hotels to assess environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle. Both Gloster facilities have received 'Leaders' rating.
• Henrik PedersencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned designer who has created multiple Gloster collections including Lima, Coso tables, and the Ambient Lighting collection (Voyager Lantern first iteration in 2016). Designers work closely with development team at factory to refine designs.
• Matteo Thun and Benedetto FascianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigners of the Fresco collection introduced for 2022 season. Collection embraces spirit and style of iconic 1960s era design infused with modern materials.
• Sebastian HerknercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of the Line lantern added to Ambient Lighting collection for 2020 season. Created stylistic departure from earlier Ambient pieces featuring meteor powder coated aluminum frame.
• Mark GabbertasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of the Sepal table, noted as unique among outdoor tables for scale and materials. Featured in Gloster's 2022 introductions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brown Jordan: Long-established US luxury outdoor furniture maker with comparable teak, wicker, and aluminum collections serving hospitality and residential. Closest direct competitor in the premium outdoor segment with overlapping contract/hospitality channel.
• Tribù: Belgian luxury outdoor furniture brand focused on high-end teak and weather-resistant designs for residential and hospitality. Directly comparable premium positioning, European design heritage, and contract/hospitality channel overlap.
• Dedon: German luxury outdoor furniture maker known for premium woven and teak collections with strong hospitality/contract presence. Closely comparable in premium positioning, designer collaborations, and global distribution model.
• Kettal: Spanish premium outdoor furniture brand with strong designer collaborations and modular collections serving residential and contract markets. Highly comparable offering with overlapping Mediterranean design aesthetic and teak/aluminum focus.
• Janus et Cie: US-based luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer with strong hospitality/contract presence and showrooms in major US markets. Comparable in premium positioning, contract sales model, and showrooms in New York/Los Angeles/Chicago.
• Royal Botania: Belgian premium outdoor furniture manufacturer specializing in teak and powder-coated aluminum with hospitality/residential channels. Directly comparable in product materials, premium positioning, and European design heritage.
• Sifas: French luxury outdoor furniture maker with strong designer collaborations (e.g., Hoffmann) and focus on weather-resistant premium materials. Comparable in high-end positioning and contract/hospitality channel.
• Manutti: Belgian premium outdoor furniture brand offering teak, aluminum, and rope-based designs for luxury residential and hospitality. Comparable in premium positioning, European design heritage, and product materials overlap.
• RoDa: Italian luxury outdoor furniture company focused on designer-driven collections in teak and metal for high-end residential and contract. Comparable in premium positioning, Mediterranean design, and contract sales channel.

Broad incumbents

• RH (Restoration Hardware): Large multi-category luxury home furnishings retailer with growing outdoor furniture assortment and galleries in major US cities. Overlaps with Gloster in premium outdoor residential segment but addresses broader home categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gloster-furniture-ltd

Compliance2 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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