Rawside Furniture

What Rawside Furniture does

Rawside Furniture (legal entity: Rawside Co) is a UK-based bespoke commercial office furniture manufacturer founded in 2014 as a privately held family business. The company designs and produces tables, desks, storage solutions, and seating — including named product lines such as Bass, Bass+, Arne, Betty, Marcel, Naz, Enza, Bruno, and Banksey — for specification through architects, interior designers, property developers, and direct enterprise clients. Production is run from a purpose-built facility in Ropley on the edge of the South Downs National Park, with in-house CNC machining, metal fabrication, powder coating, and CNC-cut custom packaging, supplemented by a London showroom at The Featherstone Building (58 City Road, EC1Y 2AL).

The business operates a project-based, made-to-order revenue model with bespoke pricing determined per enquiry under multi-year contracts; no public price list exists. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (working with A&D firms from concept through installation), a reseller/distributor programme for the contract furniture market, and earned-media credibility via consecutive Mix Awards wins. The company states a headcount of '60 and counting' alongside a firmographic band of 11-50 employees, with named enterprise clients including The Office Group (TOG), Clockwise/Castleforge, Virgin Media O2, and projects with Gensler, Basha Franklin, and AIS; hospitality customers include Brixton Brewery.

Commercially, Rawside monetises one-off bespoke furniture projects rather than recurring licence or subscription revenue. Margins rest on vertical integration (in-house metalwork and finishing), brand-led specification pull through architects and designers, and certified sustainability credentials (B Corp certified July 2023 with a score of 88, FSC certified finishes, CARB II compliant materials), positioning the company in the premium segment of the UK contract furniture market for workspace fit-outs. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

Rawside Furniture

Legal name

Rawside Co

Website

https://rawside.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rawside Furniture is a UK-based bespoke commercial office furniture manufacturer that designs and produces tables, desks, storage, and seating for architects, designers, and enterprise clients, with operations from a Hampshire manufacturing facility and a London showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Office Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing (337211), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Desk Organization Retail (Desktop, File, Cable Trays) (CRAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Commercial office furniture
• Bespoke furniture manufacturing
• Sustainable workspace furniture
• Contract furniture supply
• UK made office furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Furniture Sales: Custom-made furniture for commercial office environments including tables, desks, storage and seating solutions. Projects are typically specification-driven through architects and designers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rawside designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke commercial office furniture — including tables, desks, storage units, planters, and seating — for workspace environments. Products are custom-made in the UK at the company's Hampshire facility using CNC machinery combined with traditional joinery, with in-house metal fabrication and powder coating. The company sells primarily through direct engagement with architects, interior designers, and commercial clients, supported by a London showroom and a reseller programme for contract furniture distributors.

Product overview

Rawside Furniture is a UK-based sustainable furniture manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of office furniture products. The product range includes tables (Bass, Bass+, Arne, Betty, Marcel), desks (FLX, Hi-Lo, Workaround), storage solutions (Naz, Enza, Bruno, Rodney, Cage, Deskend, Lockers, Planters, Bass Credenza), and seating (Banksey, Frank Bench, Ludo Bench, Cat Bench). Founded in 2014 as a family business, the company emphasises British craftsmanship using cutting-edge CNC technology alongside traditional joinery. All furniture is designed for durability, functionality, and sustainability, with many products featuring FSC-certified finishes and customisation options. The company positions itself as offering 'soulful furniture that challenges the norm, made right here in the UK.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bass Table A commercial office table with sleek, streamlined design featuring iconic Bass top shapes paired with matching bases. Available in Round, Square, Rectangle, Tapered, Pill, D-End, and Boat shapes with various sizes and finishes. Targeted at commercial offices, flexible workspaces, and design-led workplace environments.
• Bass+ Table An elevated version of the Bass table offering greater customisation for a perfect fit, with versatile base options and the same top shapes as Bass. Designed for commercial office and workplace environments requiring minimalist, functional furniture with bespoke fit.
• Arne Table A commercial office table offering durability, versatility, and timeless appeal, designed to fit seamlessly into workplace environments.
• Betty Table A collaboration table and workstation with clean lines and elegant yet substantial legs, featuring discrete, integrated cable management. Targeted at modern office and co-working environments.
• Marcel Table A versatile commercial table designed to fit any space with a modern aesthetic, offering versatile top shapes and base options that adapt to various workplace environments.
• Naz Storage An aesthetic commercial storage solution that complements workspace environments and transforms organisation.
• Bruno Storage A commercial storage unit designed for office environments, available in open and closed configurations.
• Lockers Commercial storage lockers for workspace environments, combinable with Hi-Lo desks to create versatile workspace solutions.
• Deskend Planters Desk-end planters and storage solutions that bring a fresh, airy ambience to workspaces while providing practical built-in storage.
• Banksey Seating A commercial seating solution for modern office environments, combining contemporary design with functionality.
• Frank Bench Bench seating for collaborative commercial workspaces; pairs with Frank co-work tables to support innovation and collaborative flexibility at headquarters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 finalist projects at Mix Awards 2025 across categories spanning Sub 5,000 to 70,000+ sq. ft.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brixton BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Local community partnership providing furniture for Brixton Brewery's taproom. Rawside translated designs from beer cans into printed table tops for Café tables and Cat bar tables paired with Wired stools.
• The Office Group (TOG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Four-year collaboration with The Office Group (TOG) on modern office furniture across their portfolio. Joint product development including slab-ended co-work tables, dedicated desks, studio tables, lockers and meeting tables. Shared commitment to sustainability and longevity aligned both companies' values.
• Clockwise (Castleforge)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Long-term collaboration with flexible workspace provider Clockwise since their 2017 launch. Rawside provides furniture solutions across multiple Clockwise buildings including Southampton, London, Bristol, and Exeter. Collaboration involves bespoke product development working with Clockwise's design teams on dedicated desking and planters.
• Derwent LondonminorOthersProperty developer and landlord of The Featherstone Building where Rawside's London showroom is located. Building achieved BREEAM Outstanding, EPC Rating A, WiredScore Platinum, and AirScore Gold certifications.
• Compton LondonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty agency that introduced Rawside to The Featherstone Building space for their London showroom.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreOthersFSC certified finishes are available for Rawside products, ensuring wood materials come from responsibly managed forests.
• Reseller/Distribution PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of distributors and partners selling Rawside products through the contract furniture market. Trade agreements available for businesses showing involvement in interiors or contract furniture market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allermuir: UK-based designer and manufacturer of contemporary office and workplace furniture. Direct peer offering tables, seating, and storage to commercial interiors specifiers, with overlapping customer base among UK architects and designers.
• Frovi: UK designer and manufacturer of workplace furniture including tables, benches, and soft seating for commercial environments. Overlapping focus on design-led contract furniture for office and workspace projects.
• Spacestor: UK-headquartered manufacturer of workspace solutions including storage walls, lockers, and space-division furniture for offices. Comparable offering in workspace storage and subdivision products used by similar enterprise and flexible workspace customers.
• Modus Furniture: UK office furniture designer and manufacturer producing tables, desking, seating and storage for commercial interiors. Competes head-to-head on specification projects with architects and designers in the UK contract market.
• Boss Design: UK designer and manufacturer of premium office seating, tables, and soft seating. Comparable design-led contract furniture positioning with shared customers among UK commercial interiors specifiers.
• Senator Group: UK-headquartered manufacturer of office furniture and seating with in-house design and manufacturing capabilities. Comparable bespoke and catalogue offering for commercial office and workplace projects, with strong UK design-led positioning similar to Rawside.
• NaughtOne: UK-based contract furniture brand producing tables, seating and soft seating for workplaces. Directly comparable bespoke and catalogue offering, with overlapping presence on UK architect-specified projects.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global market leader in office furniture and workspace solutions. Competes with Rawside on large enterprise office tenders while operating a vastly broader product portfolio, global manufacturing footprint, and dealer network.
• Vitra: Swiss-founded designer and manufacturer of office and home furniture with strong presence in the European contract market. Overlaps with Rawside on design-led commercial interior projects while operating at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Kinnarps: Swedish-headquartered office furniture manufacturer with strong presence across Northern Europe. Comparable workplace furniture range (desks, seating, storage) but with broader European reach and scale than Rawside's UK focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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