What AKABA does

AKABA S.A. is a privately held Spanish furniture manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Usurbil, Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country. The company designs, manufactures, and sells furniture for collective and communal spaces, with a portfolio of more than 28 product collections spanning chairs, armchairs, stools, tables, and desking systems. Iconic offerings include the Gorka chair (1994), Kabi program, Klasik, Aia, Hanna, Hodei stool, Bat Office desking, and the modular Xut and Carma table systems. Production is concentrated at the owned factory in Usurbil, which also functions as a showroom for visiting customers.

The business model is configured-to-order hardware sales: customers use AKABA's online product configurator to customize dimensions, finishes, and upholstery, then engage the sales team for quotes and procurement. Distribution is primarily direct to B2B buyers — corporate offices, hospitality, educational institutions, and architecture and interior design firms — supported by a Professional Area portal offering 2D/3D files, catalogs, and material libraries for specifiers. Marketing runs through European trade fairs (Orgatec, Workspace Paris, Hábitat València, 3daysofdesign Copenhagen), social media, and the Habic Cluster's Basque Living program.

AKABA's competitive position rests on three pillars: (1) a design network anchored by internationally recognized studios such as Pensi Design Studio, Francesc Rifé, Isaac Piñeiro, Iratzoki Lizaso, Muka Design Lab, and Gabriel Teixidó; (2) a comprehensive sustainability stack — ISO 14001, ISO 14006 ecodesign, EPD, FSC, GECA, OEKO-TEX, EU Ecolabel, and EcoVadis — applied across the product range; and (3) a 40-year Basque heritage reinforced by the 2000 Spanish National Design Award and the 2002 Prince Felipe Award for Business Excellence. Geographic reach is national (Spain) with selective international projects in markets such as Estonia and France.

Name

AKABA

Legal name

AKABA S.A.

Website

https://akaba.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AKABA is a privately held Basque furniture manufacturer founded in 1986 that designs, produces, and sells configured-to-order chairs, armchairs, stools, tables, and desking systems for corporate offices, hospitality, education, and architecture and interior design projects, with manufacturing at its Usurbil, Spain facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Household Furniture (2510)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home, Furniture & Decor DTC (CRAFACAE)

Keywords

• Contract furniture
• Office seating
• Ergonomic chairs
• Desking systems
• Modular tables

Headquarters

HQ city

Usúrbil

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furniture product sales: AKABA designs, manufactures, and sells furniture for collective spaces. Products include chairs, armchairs, stools, tables, and desking systems sold as finished goods with customization options. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with a configured-to-order model.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AKABA designs, manufactures, and sells furniture for collective and communal spaces — including chairs, armchairs, stools, tables, desking systems, and lounge modules — for corporate offices, hospitality venues, and educational institutions. Products are created with internationally recognized designers, configured to order through an online configurator across dimensions, finishes, and upholstery, and produced at the Usurbil factory using ISO 14006 ecodesign and certified sustainable materials. A B2B Professional Area provides 2D/3D product resources to architects and interior designers specifying AKABA in their projects.

Product overview

AKABA is a Basque furniture manufacturer specializing in furniture for collectivities and communal spaces. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of furniture collections including chairs (Gorka, Kabi, Klasik, Aia, Hanna, Lur, Oskol, Laino, Hika, Branka), armchairs (Kabi Armchair, Hanna), stools (Hodei, Kabi Stool, Xoko), tables (Carma, Bat Office, Tknika, Usoa, Xut, Aski, Gune), and lounge modules (Ostoa, Ostoa Lounge, Topa). The product lineup includes both iconic long-standing products like the Gorka chair (since 1994) and newer additions like Xut modular tables, Laino, Hika, and Oskol. The company provides a Configurator tool for customizing furniture and a Professional Area for B2B customers with 2D/3D products, catalogs, and planning resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gorka chair Iconic AKABA chair designed by Pensi Design Studio; AKABA's most recognized product and a flagship seating line for offices and collective spaces since 1994.
• Gorka 30th anniversary chair 30th anniversary edition of the Gorka chair, celebrating three decades of design heritage in collaboration with Mugaritz.
• Kabi chair program Complete chair program with a polypropylene monocoque as its central element — 'nest' in Basque — featuring a subtly flexible backrest for collective spaces.
• Kabi armchair Armchair variant of the Kabi collection with padded arms while preserving the chair's technical resistance and design essence.
• Kabi stool Stool variant of the Kabi collection available with multiple base options including 4 legs, sled, and pyramid.
• Klasik chair Chair by Gabriel Teixidó featuring an enveloping curved-wood shell that fuses craftsmanship and technology for timeless aesthetics.
• Aia chair Chair by Isaac Piñeiro inspired by Japanese simplicity, with gentle curves, large surfaces in noble wood, and a curved steel structure.
• Hodei stool family Stool family by Muka Design Lab distinguished by an oval organic-shaped seat contrasted with a triangulated metal structure.
• Hanna armchair Versatile armchair suitable for office or home use with clean, elegant lines and multiple base options for different environments.
• Lur chair collection AKABA chair collection included in the brand's seating portfolio.
• Ostoa lounge modules Lounge modules collection by AKABA for informal meeting and break-out areas.
• Ostoa Lounge collection Newer lounge module collection extending the Ostoa family for collaborative and relaxation spaces.
• Xoko stool collection Stool collection by Iratzoki Lizaso for counter, bar, and casual seating use.
• Gune table collection Table collection by Iratzoki Lizaso for collaborative and meeting environments.
• Guri chair collection Chair collection described as having personality that begins in texture and ends in quality.
• Xut modular table system New 2024 modular table system by Ander Lizaso with versatile dimensions, shapes, and customisable finishes, featuring modular columns with vertical metal ribs.
• Oskol conference chair New 2024 conference chair designed for conference and meeting environments.
• Laino chair New 2024 chair by Ander Lizaso in AKABA's latest seating portfolio.
• Hika product New 2024 product designed by Pensi Design Studio in AKABA's latest collection.
• Bat Office table and desking collection Table and desking collection by Francesc Rifé; 'Bat' meaning 'one' in Basque, uniting design, style, and functionality for workplace use.
• Carma modular table system Modular table system adaptable to various spaces with a wide range of shapes, dimensions, and customisable materials.
• Carma Folding table Folding table variant of the Carma collection, supporting flexible use and storage in multi-purpose spaces.
• Aski table collection Table collection within AKABA's portfolio of workplace and meeting tables.
• Usoa meeting table program Meeting table program by Tabuenca & Leache offering a robust design with tables available up to 5.4 metres long.
• Branka chair collection Chair collection designed by Pensi Design Studio within AKABA's chair portfolio.
• Tknika table and desking collection Table and desking collection by Francesc Rifé for training, educational, and collaborative work environments.
• Topa sofa Sofa / lounge concept designed to bring life to environments that invite pausing and mindfulness.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habic ClustercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019The Habic Cluster organized the Basque Living event in San Sebastián (November 2019), hosting French architects and distributors for visits to AKABA's factory and showroom. Habic is a Basque (Gipuzkoa) cluster of habitat companies that promotes its members' products internationally.
• MugaritzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMugaritz is a world-renowned gastronomic restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain. AKABA's relationship with Mugaritz centers on shared values of innovation, questioning established norms, and creating memorable experiences. Gorka 30 chairs were featured at Mugaritz as part of a collaborative storytelling initiative around AKABA's 40th anniversary.
• Licua (Furniture Supply)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicua acted as the furniture supply partner for multiple AKABA projects including the Tenn - 247 Group offices and the Illusions project, facilitating the installation of AKABA furniture in corporate interior projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global leader in office furniture and workplace solutions serving Fortune 500 enterprises across geographies. Represents the scale end of the competitive spectrum that AKABA cannot directly contest but must position against in specification deals.
• Arper: Italian mid-sized contract furniture manufacturer with global distribution offering chairs, tables, and lounge furniture for offices and hospitality. Larger and more internationally distributed than AKABA, but overlaps significantly in design-led office seating.
• Fritz Hansen: Danish premium design furniture brand producing iconic chairs, tables, and lounge furniture for commercial and residential use. Broader incumbent with deeper international distribution, but overlaps with AKABA in designer-led premium contract seating.

Direct peers

• Inclass: Alicante-based Spanish contract furniture manufacturer producing chairs, tables, and lounge collections for offices, hospitality, and public spaces. Direct head-to-head competitor with AKABA in the Spanish A&D specification channel at similar scale.
• Viccarbe: Valencia-based contemporary furniture manufacturer with signature collections designed by international designers (Patricia Urquiola, Jaime Hayon). Same Spanish contract-furniture niche and designer-collaboration model as AKABA, with overlapping corporate and hospitality customer bases.
• Lapalma: Italian design furniture manufacturer of seating and tables for contract, hospitality, and residential markets. Comparable in size, designer-collaboration model, and Mediterranean premium positioning to AKABA.
• Andreu World: Spanish family-owned furniture manufacturer specializing in chairs, tables, and acoustic solutions for offices, hospitality, and contract spaces. Closely comparable to AKABA in geography, scale, design-led positioning, and sustainability emphasis (FSC-certified, Cradle-to-Cradle).
• Ondarreta: Basque Country-based contract furniture manufacturer specializing in chairs and tables for offices, hospitality, and education. Particularly relevant given shared regional origin, similar scale, and overlapping target segments.
• Sancal: Murcia-based Spanish furniture maker designing chairs, sofas, and tables for residential and contract markets with a strong designer-collaboration model. Comparable scale, B2B specification focus, and Mediterranean design DNA to AKABA.
• Mobboli: Spanish design-led furniture manufacturer offering chairs, tables, and soft seating for contract and residential markets with named designer collaborations. Closely mirrors AKABA's model of designer-driven product releases for the specification channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AKABA.MotionandEmotion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akaba-s-a-
• Instagraminstagram.com/akaba.design

Compliance8 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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