What Febrü does

Febrü Büromöbel Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH is a German office furniture manufacturer founded in 1996, headquartered in Herford, with 251-500 employees. The company develops, designs and manufactures modular office furniture, workstations, lounge and seating, conference tables, storage, acoustic solutions, mobile furniture, kitchen units, reception desks, wardrobes, and accessories, serving B2B corporate customers ranging from small offices to enterprises with 1,000+ workstations. The portfolio is organized into twelve categories and includes dedicated sub-brands for fire-retardant furniture (Protect-F) and handcrafted solid wood pieces (Handmade - Echtholz).

Febrü operates with approximately 95% in-house production depth, including a dedicated carpentry workshop (Febrü Handmade) capable of producing custom solid wood pieces using regional oak, spruce, bamboo and other materials. The product offering is supported by web-based configurators covering workstations, lounge/seating, reception, mobile furniture and acoustic elements, enabling customization of dimensions, materials, colors and finishes. The acoustic line uses bluefiber materials from the Sandler Group for recycled, recyclable acoustic panels, screens and cabinet doors. Multiple sustainability and quality certifications are held, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 from TÜV Rheinland, FEMB Level 3 (the highest level of the FEMB certification, applied to tables and storage furniture), and Blauer Engel, alongside a commitment to climate neutrality by 2030 via the IHK Ostwestfalen initiative.

The business model is project-based B2B sales of manufactured office furniture, augmented by professional office space planning services delivered by in-house interior architects. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is primarily direct: a guided multi-step inquiry form on the website routes customers to project support or product specialists, with a named product consultant (Petra Kronenberger), supported by regional competency centers in Herford (HQ and showroom), Neuendettelsau (Kompetenz Center Süd) and Stuttgart (Kompetenz Center Baden-Württemberg). Luxembourg is served via a channel partnership with Bureau Moderne, and additional international sales occur through distributors accessible via the configurator country selector. Marketing is conducted through the company website, social channels (Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), email newsletter, a 160-page lookbook, and trade-show presence such as the New Work Messe.

Name

Febrü

Legal name

Febrü Büromöbel Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH

Website

https://februe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Febrü is a German office furniture manufacturer founded in 1996 in Herford, producing modular workstations, seating, conference, storage, acoustic, and mobile furniture for B2B corporate customers. The company sells project-based solutions via direct sales, regional competency centers, and international partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing (337211), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Office furniture manufacturing
• Modular office workstations
• Ergonomic office seating
• Acoustic office solutions
• Corporate workspace design

Headquarters

HQ city

Herford

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: Febrü generates revenue primarily through the sale of manufactured office furniture, including desks, seating, lounge furniture, storage, conference tables, acoustic solutions, and mobile furniture. The company sells directly to businesses and organizations through its website, regional competency centers, and in-house planning consultants. Pricing is quote-based, with no public pricing listed on the website.
2. Büroplanung (Office Space Planning) Services: Febrü offers office space planning consultation services alongside its product sales, where experienced interior architects work with clients to design and organize office landscapes. This service supports furniture sales and is bundled into project-based engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Febrü designs, develops, and manufactures a comprehensive range of office furniture for modern agile working environments, including sit-stand desks, ergonomic task chairs, lounge and soft seating, conference tables, mobile storage, acoustic partitions, and reception furniture. With approximately 95% in-house production depth and an in-house carpentry workshop (Febrü Handmade), the company delivers highly customizable workspace solutions directly to corporate clients in Germany and neighboring markets.

Product overview

Febrü is a German office furniture manufacturer offering a comprehensive, modular furniture portfolio for modern agile workspaces. The product portfolio is organized into distinct categories: (1) Workstations/Desks including Active 2.0, Active Smove, Febrü Elevate (height-adjustable), Intero, Cube, Sox, and Quadro; (2) Office Chairs including Febrü Bionics, Febrü One, Corporate, and F3; (3) Lounge & Seating including Soul Family (Soul, Soul Soft), Elements (modular lounge system), Cosy Family, Places, Febrü Aura, Torbole, Talkline, Break, Caleri, Bill, Brandon, Ben & Little Ben, Bobb & Bobb Duo, Flip; (4) Conference including Siena, Adesso, Spider, Cube (conference), Smeeting (rocking chairs), Basics, Ponto, Meeting, ComPoint; (5) Storage including Base, CoWorker (mobile), E-Line, Container, Caddys, Purline, PrivateLock, Schränke; (6) Reception including Vio; (7) Acoustic & Zoning including Silent, Screen, Curved, Square, Akustiktüren, Rooms; (8) Mobile Furniture including Arena Stage, TV-Mobil, FlexDesk, FlexTray, FlexPanel, FlexRack, FlexScreen, FlexView, FlexBar, FlexLevel; (9) Garderoben including Garderoben, Hang Room, Hang Twin & Pole, Hang Wall; (10) Fashion & Accessories including LuWorker, LuSlider, Holdy, Fashion Green, Fashion Print, Office Bag, Schreibtischunterlage & Mousepad, Clamp mit Cherry Bubbls, Lamellenwand; (11) Kitchen including Modulküchen; (12) Sub-brands Febrü Protect-F (fire protection furniture) and Febrü Handmade (handcrafted solid wood furniture). With a 95% manufacturing depth and in-house joinery, Febrü offers extensive customization through online configurators for furniture, acoustics, reception, mobile furniture, and lounge seating. The company also provides office space planning services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Active 2.0
• Active Smove
• Active Frame
• Febrü Elevate
• Febrü Bionics
• Soul Family
• Elements
• Smeeting
• Arena Stage
• Siena
• CoWorker
• Vio
• Silent
• FlexDesk
• Move-it
• Febrü Protect-F
• Febrü Handmade
• Furniture Configurator
• Office Space Planning

Quantifiable outcome

• FEMB LEVEL 3 certification — the highest level of the Level certification scheme, covering materials, energy & atmosphere, chemical management, and social responsibility.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bureau ModerneregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFebrü Luxembourg is operated by Bureau Moderne, located at 7a rue de Bitbourg, L-1273 Luxembourg. Bureau Moderne serves as the exclusive representative and distributor for Febrü products in Luxembourg, handling sales, inquiries, and potentially after-sales support for the Luxembourg market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vitra: Vitra is a Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of office and home furniture with a much broader global brand presence and a wider design-led portfolio. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with Febrü in office seating, desks, and lounge, but at a higher price tier and larger scale.
• Steelcase: Steelcase is the global market leader in office furniture, offering workstations, seating, and architectural solutions at a much larger scale than Febrü. It is a broader incumbent that competes for the same enterprise accounts through dealer networks across Europe.
• Haworth: Haworth is a global office furniture manufacturer with a broad product portfolio including workstations, seating, and architectural interiors. It competes with Febrü in the European enterprise segment, with greater brand recognition and a wider product range.

Direct peers

• Kinnarps: Kinnarps is a leading Nordic office furniture manufacturer offering workstations, seating, conference, and storage solutions with strong sustainability credentials — directly comparable to Febrü's portfolio and ESG positioning across the European market.
• Sedus Stoll: Sedus is a German office furniture manufacturer headquartered in Waldshut, with a comparable product portfolio spanning desks, seating, conference, and storage, and a similar mid-sized German Mittelstand profile. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Febrü in the DACH office furniture market.
• Bene Büromöbel: Bene is an Austrian office furniture manufacturer offering workstations, storage, and space-dividing systems with a comparable focus on agile and New Work environments. It is a direct DACH-region competitor with similar product scope and customer profile to Febrü.
• König + Neurath: König + Neurath is a German office furniture manufacturer producing desks, seating, conference tables, and acoustic solutions with a similar direct-to-corporate sales model. It competes head-to-head with Febrü for mid-market and enterprise German accounts.
• Assmann Büromöbel: Assmann is a German manufacturer of office furniture including desks, containers, and acoustic partitions, with comparable mid-sized German Mittelstand positioning and product overlap with Febrü in workstations and storage.

Emerging players

• USM: USM is a Swiss manufacturer of modular furniture systems (the iconic USM Haller) used in offices, retail, and residential settings. While more focused on modular metal systems, it overlaps with Febrü in premium configurable office furniture and competes for design-conscious enterprise buyers.
• Nowy Styl: Nowy Styl is a Polish office furniture manufacturer with a broad portfolio of seating, desks, and acoustic solutions, growing its Western European presence. It is an emerging player that increasingly competes with mid-sized German manufacturers like Febrü on price in DACH tenders.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/februe.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/februe
• Instagraminstagram.com/februe_bueromoebel
• Pinterestpinterest.de/februe_Buero
• Xx.com/februeDE

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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