City Furniture Hire

What City Furniture Hire does

City Furniture Hire is a UK-based B2B event and office furniture rental company, founded in 1983 as a family business and now operating as part of the diversified COF Solutions Group. The company rents chairs, tables, soft seating, LED-illuminated furniture, outdoor furniture, office furniture, conference furniture, bars, accessories, and infection-protection equipment to event organizers, wedding venues, corporate clients, and offices across England and Wales. Its core technology is conventional furniture-rental inventory management and logistics operations; no proprietary software platform or AI capability is disclosed. The catalog is curated into both furniture categories (chairs, tables, LED, outdoor, office, conference, bars, accessories, infection protection) and event-specific lines (weddings, banquets, parties, exhibitions), and includes designer-inspired sub-brands such as Chesterfield, Le Corbusier, Ghost, and Chiavari lines.

The business generates revenue primarily through short-term rental fees for events, with a stated minimum hire value of £250+VAT and quote-based pricing that varies by item, quantity, and duration. A secondary long-term subscription model with flexible monthly tax-deductible rates applies to office furniture rentals. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: customers request quotes through the company website, by phone (0845 300 5455), or via dedicated account management for returning clients. Distribution is direct and domestic, leveraging five UK operating sites — warehouses in Harlow (Essex) and Chester, a logistics depot in Birmingham, and offices in Manchester and Hull — to deliver nationwide with standard, timed, and 24/7 bespoke delivery options.

The customer base is broad and enterprise-weighted, spanning technology, media, financial services, retail, luxury goods, healthcare, hospitality, and events, with named clients including Google, BBC, ITV, Barclays, NHS, Marriott, Waitrose, Rolex, and ASOS. The COF Solutions Group parent consolidates City Furniture Hire with sister brands Funky Furniture Hire (designer furniture), City Used Office Furniture (sales channel), and COF Logistics (relocations and removals), enabling cross-selling across the furniture lifecycle. Marketing relies on the website, organic social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), a Flickr gallery, and third-party reviews via Trustindex. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue figures are not available in the source material.

Name

City Furniture Hire

Legal name

City Furniture Hire Ltd

Website

https://cityfurniturehireltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

City Furniture Hire is a UK-based B2B furniture rental company renting event, wedding, corporate, and office furniture across England and Wales. Founded in 1983 as a family business under COF Solutions Group, it serves enterprise clients such as Google, BBC, and NHS via five UK depots with nationwide delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Furniture Rental Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Corporate, Event & Staging Furniture Rental (Short-Term) (CRAIAOAG), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL), Tabletop & Linens Rentals (China, Glassware, Flatware, Linen) (HSACAFAC), Outdoor & Patio Furniture Rental (CRAIAOAK)

Keywords

• Event furniture rental
• Wedding furniture hire
• Office furniture rental
• Conference furniture hire
• Furniture hire services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furniture Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of event furniture including chairs, tables, seating, LED furniture, outdoor furniture, and office furniture. Revenue generated through rental fees with minimum hire value starting from £250 + VAT. Offers repeat booking discounts and volume discounts for large quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

City Furniture Hire rents event, wedding, conference, exhibition, office, and outdoor furniture to UK business customers on short-term and long-term contracts. Deliveries, collections, and installations are handled by the company's own logistics network, with flexible options including standard, timed, and 24/7 bespoke service. Inventory spans chairs, tables, soft seating, LED-illuminated furniture, outdoor sets, office packages, portable bars, and event accessories, with a minimum hire value of £250 + VAT.

Product overview

City Furniture Hire is a B2B furniture rental company with over 40 years of experience serving events and offices across the UK. The company operates as a comprehensive furniture hire platform offering multiple product categories: Chair Hire (folding, banquet, stool, conference), Table Hire (banquet, coffee, bistro, poseur), Soft Seating (Chesterfield-style, Le Corbusier-style, reception), LED Furniture (illuminated seating, tables, bars, lamps), Outdoor Furniture (sets, seating, tables, parasols), Office Furniture (desks, chairs, storage, pods), Conference Furniture (tables, chairs), Bar Hire (porta bars, LED bars), Accessories (plants, barriers, plinths, crates), and Infection Protection equipment. Products are organized by event type (weddings, parties, banquets, exhibitions, festivals) and by furniture style (Classic, Designer Original, Scandi, Velvet, Luxe Edit, White Events). The company delivers throughout the UK with minimum hire value starting from £250 + VAT, serving exclusively business-to-business clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Funky Furniture Hire: Related party brand for furniture hire services, mentioned as partner site.
• City Used Office Furniture

Products and services

• Chair Hire Rental of folding chairs, banquet and bistro dining chairs, bar stools, cube and modular seating, and conference chairs for events and offices.
• Soft Seating Hire Rental of armchairs, sofas, and reception seating including Chesterfield-style and Le Corbusier-style pieces in leather and velvet finishes.
• Table Hire Rental of folding banquet tables, coffee tables, bistro and dining tables, and tall poseur tables in various sizes and styles.
• LED Furniture Hire Rental of LED-illuminated furniture including LED seating, tables, bars, and lamps for atmospheric lighting at events and parties.
• Outdoor Furniture Hire Rental of garden and outdoor sets, outdoor seating, outdoor tables, and parasols for outdoor events and functions.
• Office Furniture Hire Rental of office packages, booths and work pods, desks, chairs, seating, screens, accessories, and storage solutions for short or long-term office needs on flexible tax-deductible monthly rates.
• Conference Furniture Hire Rental of conference tables and stackable conference chairs for business events and boardrooms.
• Bar Hire Rental of LED bars, Porta Bars in 2-bay, 3-bay, and 5-bay configurations with corners, and accessories including sinks, ice chests, and speed rails.
• Event Accessories Rental of accessories including artificial plants, cloakroom items, cushions, event essentials, lamps, lecterns, barriers, storage crates, exhibition plinths, and sign holders.
• Infection Protection Hire Rental of office and event protection equipment including protection screens, sneeze guards, crowd barriers, Tensa barriers, and sign holders for safe events and workplaces.
• Wedding Furniture Hire Curated furniture package for weddings including Chiavari and Ghost chairs, velvet and leather seating, banqueting tables, outdoor garden furniture, porta bars, and LED-lit furniture.
• Party Furniture Hire Indoor and outdoor party furniture package including tables, chairs, benches, bar stools, soft seating, porta bars, LED furniture, and dancefloors.
• Banqueting Furniture Hire Dining furniture package for banquets including banquet tables of all sizes, classic dining chairs, leather soft seating, and dancefloors.
• Exhibition Furniture Hire Furniture package for exhibitions and trade shows including plinths, display fridges, mirrors, and display equipment.

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COF Solutions GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Furniture Hire is part of the COF Solutions Group, a corporate family that includes related service companies. This group affiliation provides strategic alignment and shared services across the organization.
• Funky Furniture HireminorOthersSister company offering funky/designer furniture hire as an alternative brand within the COF Solutions Group family. Cross-referred on product pages.
• City Used Office FurnitureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner site offering used office furniture for sale, though products can also be hired on request. Provides additional revenue stream and customer acquisition channel.
• COF LogisticsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness relocations and removals service within the COF Solutions Group, providing integrated logistics and furniture moving services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inspired Furniture Hire: UK event furniture hire company offering chairs, tables, sofas, and accessories for weddings, corporate events, and parties. Direct competitor with similar product range and B2B event rental model.
• Velvet Living: UK company specializing in luxury velvet and premium upholstered event furniture hire for weddings, corporate events, and styled shoots. Overlaps with City Furniture Hire's soft seating and designer range categories.
• Options Furniture Hire: UK event furniture rental company supplying chairs, tables, and loungers for weddings, parties, and corporate functions. Comparable mid-market B2B furniture hire business with nationwide delivery.
• Chaise Furniture Hire: UK-based event and wedding furniture hire specialist offering chairs, tables, and lounge furniture. Direct competitor in the UK B2B event rental market with similar product categories and customer segments.
• Social Stories Furniture Hire: UK event furniture hire business focused on weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Overlaps with City Furniture Hire's wedding and event rental offerings across chairs, tables, bars, and accessories.
• CGO Events: UK event hire company offering furniture, marquees, and event equipment for weddings, corporate events, and festivals. Comparable B2B event rental scope with broader equipment range.
• Hire That Furniture: UK online event furniture hire platform offering chairs, tables, and lounge furniture for weddings and corporate events. Comparable B2B event rental model with similar product breadth.
• Event Furniture Hire: One of the largest UK event furniture rental companies offering chairs, tables, and lounge furniture for corporate events, weddings, and exhibitions. Direct competitor with similar B2B event rental model and nationwide UK delivery.
• Lusso Hire: UK-based luxury event furniture hire specialist offering premium sofas, chairs, and statement pieces for high-end weddings, corporate events, and brand activations. Comparable B2B event rental focus with premium positioning similar to City Furniture Hire's designer range.
• Hallmark Event Furniture Hire: UK event furniture rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and exhibitions with chairs, tables, and soft seating. Comparable B2B event rental operations and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hirefurniture
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTV25SupY25sGw7cXw-AfoA
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityfurniturehire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-furniture-hire-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityfurniturehire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

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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