Varde Ovne
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersVejle, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Varde Ovne firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Varde Ovne
- Legal name
- Varde Ovne A/S
- Website
- https://vardeovne.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Varde Ovne industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wood-Burning Stoves
- NAICS
- Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)
- SIC
- Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mine Operations Contracting (Open-Pit & Underground Development, Production, Load/Haul) (IMAKAKAD)
Keywords
Where Varde Ovne is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vejle
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Varde Ovne business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wood-burning Stove Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling wood-burning stoves through dealer networks. Products include various models like Nordic, Aura, Lyon, Nice, Shape, Thurø, and accessories. One-time purchase model.
- Accessories and Spare Parts: Revenue from floor plates (steel and glass), chimney systems, vermiculite sets, sealing ropes, glass, handles, and other replacement parts for their stoves.
- Chimney Systems: Steel chimney packages and accessories for installation of wood-burning stoves.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Varde Ovne product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Varde Ovne manufactures and sells wood-burning stoves (brændeovne) in Scandinavian design, including convection stoves with cast iron and vermiculite construction. The company also supplies chimney systems, floor protection plates, and replacement spare parts such as vermiculite sets, sealing ropes, glass panels, and cast iron components. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers and building material retailers.
Product overview
Varde Ovne is a Danish manufacturer of wood-burning stoves (brændeovne) with a focus on Scandinavian design. The product portfolio centers on the Nordic series (Nordic 3, 7, 9), Aura series, Shape series, Lyon AIR, Nice AIR, Stirling, and various other stove models. The company also offers complementary chimney systems, floor protection plates (steel and glass), and a comprehensive range of spare parts including vermiculite panels, sealing ropes, glass panels, and cast iron components. Accessories include cleaning products, thermometers, gloves, and heat-resistant paints. The product line is characterized by high-quality craftsmanship with cast iron doors, flue outlets, and grates, meeting the strictest European environmental standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- VARDE Nordic 9 AIR Flagship convection wood-burning stove with 82% efficiency, Nordic design with rounded forms, double side windows and large glass door providing a 180-degree view of the fire. Suitable for heating 45-120 m2.
- VARDE Nordic 3 Wood-burning stove in the Nordic series with compact design suitable for smaller spaces.
- VARDE Shape 2 AIR (soapstone) Wood-burning stove with soapstone cladding that stores heat and releases it slowly, maintaining warmth long after firing stops.
- VARDE Aura Series (Aura 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12) Series of wood-burning stoves launched after June 2008, compliant with current environmental regulations.
- VARDE Lyon AIR Convection wood-burning stove with air control system for optimal combustion.
- VARDE Nice AIR Convection wood-burning stove with air control for clean burning.
- VARDE Stirling Wood-burning stove in the Nordic series with efficient combustion technology.
- Floor Plates (Gulvplader) Floor protection plates available in steel and glass materials, required when placing a wood-burning stove on flammable floors. Glass and steel plates in various shapes and sizes.
- Chimney Systems (Skorstenspakker) Complete chimney packages for installation of wood-burning stoves, including various sizes and configurations.
- VARDE Accessories Range of accessories including Easy Clean sponge, flue pipe thermometer, gloves, Senotherm spray paint (black and grey), VARDE Ovnkit 600g, VARDE Ovnsværte 100ml, cast iron grates, and leather-look baskets.
- Vermiculite Sets Vermiculite panels that line the combustion chamber, providing insulation and heat retention. Made from compressed stone granules.
- Sealing Ropes and Gaskets Replacement sealing ropes and gaskets for maintaining stove airtightness, including Ø10mm and Ø6mm options with and without adhesive.
- Glass Panels Replacement heat-resistant ceramic glass panels for stove doors and side windows.
- Cast Iron Parts (røgstuds, bundrist, topplade) Replacement cast iron components including flue collar, bottom grate, and top plates for various stove models.
Quantifiable outcome
- 82% efficiency rating on VARDE Nordic 9 AIR model
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Varde Ovne
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Varde Ovne technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Varde Ovne partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- NIBE GROUPparent_companyVarde Ovne is a proud member of NIBE GROUP, a global organization that contributes to a smaller carbon footprint and better utilization of energy. NIBE is a Swedish-based group with companies worldwide that develop, manufacture and market products for sustainable energy.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Varde Ovne competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aduro: Danish wood-stove and biomass-boiler brand competing in the same Nordic and European retail channels as Varde Ovne, with a comparable convection/clean-combustion product line.
- Contura: Swedish wood-burning stove manufacturer that is also part of NIBE GROUP. Sister-brand to Varde Ovne within the same parent, with overlapping product line, distribution channels, and target customers across Nordic and European markets.
- Heta: Danish wood-stove manufacturer (Heta Group) competing in the same Danish and Northern European retail channels as Varde Ovne, with a comparable product mix of convection and clean-combustion stoves.
- Nordpeis: Norwegian manufacturer of wood stoves, fireplaces, and inserts. Closely comparable product portfolio and serves the same Scandinavian and Northern European residential heating customers as Varde Ovne.
- Rais: Danish wood-stove manufacturer known for premium design-led products. Directly comparable to Varde Ovne on Scandinavian design DNA, premium pricing strategy, and dealer-based European distribution.
- Morsø: Iconic Danish wood-stove manufacturer (founded 1853) producing cast-iron stoves with Scandinavian design. Directly comparable to Varde Ovne on product category, geography, customer base, and design-led premium positioning.
- TermaTech: Danish wood-stove brand with convection and clean-combustion technology sold across Northern Europe. Closely comparable product mix and dealer-channel go-to-market versus Varde Ovne.
- Dovre: Norwegian/Belgian wood-stove manufacturer with cast-iron heritage and European dealer network. Comparable to Varde Ovne on combustion technology, cast-iron construction, and mid-premium positioning.
- Jøtul: Norwegian wood- and gas-stove manufacturer with deep Nordic heritage and broad European distribution. Competes head-to-head with Varde Ovne in cast-iron/convection stoves across Denmark, Norway, Germany, and the UK.
Broad incumbents
- Spartherm: German manufacturer of premium fireplaces, inserts, and tunnel stoves. A broader incumbent in European residential combustion heating, overlapping with Varde Ovne in convection technology and dealer-based German distribution.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Varde Ovne leadership team
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Varde Ovne
What does Varde Ovne do?
Varde Ovne manufactures and sells wood-burning stoves (brændeovne) in Scandinavian design, including convection stoves with cast iron and vermiculite construction. The company also supplies chimney systems, floor protection plates, and replacement spare parts such as vermiculite sets, sealing ropes, glass panels, and cast iron components. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers and building material retailers.
Is Varde Ovne a public or private company?
Varde Ovne is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Varde Ovne founded?
Varde Ovne was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Varde Ovne based?
Varde Ovne is headquartered in Vejle, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Varde Ovne make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wood-burning Stove Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Spare Parts and chimney Systems.
Who are Varde Ovne's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aduro, Contura, Heta, Nordpeis, Rais, Morsø, TermaTech, Dovre and Jøtul. Spartherm is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Varde Ovne have an API?
No public API is recorded for Varde Ovne.
What industry is Varde Ovne in?
Varde Ovne's product category is Wood-Burning Stoves. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAKAD, Mine Operations Contracting (Open-Pit & Underground Development, Production, Load/Haul). Its NAICS code is 333414 and its SIC code is 3430.