Ofen.de
Ofen.de is a German D2C e-commerce retailer founded in 2004, selling 1,700+ fireplaces, stoves, grills, chimneys, and outdoor living products from 30+ brands to residential consumers via online catalog plus a 300+ sqm showroom in Teutschenthal.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersTeutschenthal, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Ofen.de does
Ofen.de GmbH is a privately held German specialty e-commerce retailer, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Teutschenthal near Halle (Saale) and Leipzig, that sells fireplaces, stoves, grills, chimney systems, and outdoor living products to German residential consumers, with secondary reach into the DACH and Benelux markets via cross-border payment integrations (iDEAL/Wero, Bancontact, eps). The company's catalog spans more than 1,700 stoves and fireplaces from over 30 European and American brands — including La Nordica, Napoleon, Kamado Joe, Gozney, HWAM, Masterbuilt, and Pit Boss — across six core categories: built-in and freestanding fireplaces, alternative-fuel appliances (gas, electric, ethanol, pellet), kitchen and cooking stoves, chimney systems and accessories, full heating systems (pellet central heating, wood gasification boilers, solar thermal), and an outdoor living portfolio that extends from compact balcony grills through complete outdoor kitchens to wood-fired hot tubs, sauna barrels, fire bowls, and patio heaters.
The commercial platform is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront supported by a 300+ square meter physical showroom in Teutschenthal that displays more than 90 live-operating fireplace units and a separate grill showroom, complemented by phone-based expert consultation (Fachberatung), a callback service, and a content/educational layer (Wissenscenter knowledge base, chimney calculation tool, "Ofen & Grillmagazin" blog) optimized for organic search and regulatory-driven purchase intent (BImSchV, ECODESIGN 2022). The company operates no mobile app, no public API, and no AI/ML-driven features, and runs on standard payment infrastructure (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, easyCredit-Ratenkauf, credit card, bank transfer, invoice purchase).
Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales across the 1,700+ SKU catalog, with supplementary professional services revenue from Montage-Service (installation) and Anschluss-Service (technical connection of stoves to chimney/heating systems) bundled as add-ons. Pricing is publicly disclosed at the unit level with a €99 free-shipping threshold and curbside delivery ("frei Bordsteinkante") included. The company is led by Managing Director Sandra Truog, operates as a founder/owner-managed GmbH with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds, and serves a long-tail of individual consumers and heating installers with no enterprise or anchor-account concentration.
Ofen.de firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ofen.de
- Legal name
- Ofen.de GmbH
- Website
- https://ofen.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ofen.de is a German D2C e-commerce retailer founded in 2004, selling 1,700+ fireplaces, stoves, grills, chimneys, and outdoor living products from 30+ brands to residential consumers via online catalog plus a 300+ sqm showroom in Teutschenthal.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ofen.de industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fireplace, Stove and Grill Retail
- NAICS
- Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers (449)
- SIC
- Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Entertainment & Media Furniture Retail (TV Stands, Media Consoles, Wall Units, Speaker Stands) (CRAIAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Outdoor & Specialty Major Appliance Retail (Outdoor Kitchens, Grills, Ice Makers) (CRACACAG)
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Where Ofen.de is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Teutschenthal
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ofen.de business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Retail sale of fireplaces, stoves, grills, and accessories through e-commerce platform. One-time purchase model with per-transaction pricing based on individual product costs.
- Montage-Service (Installation Service): Professional installation services offered as an additional service for purchased products.
- Anschluss-Service (Connection Service): Connection and setup services for fireplace and heating products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual product pricing with free shipping threshold |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Ofen.de product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ofen.de is a German online and showroom retailer selling fireplaces, stoves, grills, chimneys, heating systems, and related accessories from leading European and American brands. The company retails over 1,700 products across categories including built-in fireplaces, freestanding wood/pellet/soapstone stoves, kitchen stoves, gas/electric/ethanol fireplaces, chimney systems, and outdoor grills and kitchens. Customers can purchase online, by phone with expert consultation, or in the Teutschenthal showroom, with optional professional installation and connection services available.
Product overview
Ofen.de is Germany's leading online retailer for fireplaces, stoves, grills, and outdoor living products — a multi-category e-commerce platform with physical showroom locations in Teutschenthal (Halle/Leipzig). The portfolio spans six core product areas: (1) Fireplaces — including built-in fireplaces (Einbaukamine), fireplace inserts (Kamineinsatz), fireplace cassettes (Kaminkassette), and tunnel fireplaces (Tunnelkamin); (2) Freestanding stoves — the largest subcategory covering wood stoves (Holzofen), Swedish stoves (Schwedenofen), soapstone stoves (Specksteinofen), storage stoves (Speicherofen), continuous-burn stoves (Dauerbrandofen), workshop stoves (Werkstattofen), and pellet stoves (Pelletofen) in standard and water-carrying (wasserführend) variants; (3) Kitchen and cooking stoves (Küchenöfen) with integrated hobs and ovens; (4) Alternative-fuel fireplaces — gas (Gaskamin), electric (Elektrokamin), and bioethanol (Ethanolkamin); (5) Chimney systems (Schornstein) — stainless steel chimneys, renovation systems, lightweight and prefabricated chimneys, plus full chimney accessories; and (6) Heating systems — pellet central heating (Pelletheizung), wood gasification boilers (Holzvergaserkessel), solar thermal sets, and buffer/hygienic storage tanks. Supporting these, Ofen.de offers a comprehensive accessories line covering stove pipes (Ofenrohr), safety equipment (floor plates, spark guards), fireplace tools, cleaning products, maintenance parts (gaskets, vermiculite panels), and replacement components. The grill division covers the full spectrum — from compact balcony and camping grills through gas, charcoal, pellet, kamado, kettle, and planchas to full outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, and smokers. The outdoor living section adds wood-fired hot tubs (Hot Tub, Badefass) and sauna barrels (Saunafass), fire bowls (Feuerschale), and terrace heaters (Terrassenofen). Beyond retail, Ofen.de differentiates through installation services (Montage-Service), technical connection services (Anschluss-Service), free expert consultation (Fachberatung) via phone or in-person showroom visits, and a live showroom experience (Kamin-Ausstellung and Grill-Ausstellung) with over 90 operating fireplace and grill units. The company carries over 1,700 stoves and fireplaces from more than 30 European and American brands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fireplaces (Kamin) — built-in, inserts, cassettes, tunnel, tile-stove inserts, and masonry heaters Comprehensive fireplace category on Ofen.de covering Einbaukamine (built-in fireplaces), Kamineinsatz (fireplace inserts) including wasserführend (water-carrying) variants, Kachelofeneinsatz (tile stove inserts), Kaminbausatz (DIY fireplace building kits), Kaminkassette (fireplace cassettes for upgrading open fireplaces), Kaminverkleidung (decorative cladding/enclosures), Grundofen (masonry heaters), and Tunnelkamin (double-sided tunnel fireplaces). Sold to German residential homeowners and installers via the e-commerce platform and Teutschenthal showroom.
- Freestanding stoves (Kaminofen) — wood, Swedish, soapstone, storage, continuous-burn, workshop, kitchen ranges The broadest single-room heating subcategory, including Kaminofen (freestanding wood stoves) including wasserführend (water-carrying) variants, Schwedenofen (Swedish stoves), Dauerbrandofen (continuous-burn stoves), Specksteinofen (soapstone stoves), Holzofen (general wood stoves), Küchenofen (cookstoves with hobs/ovens), Werkstattofen (workshop stoves), and Speicherofen (heat storage stoves). Products meet BImSchV Stufe 2 and ECODESIGN 2022 standards.
- Pellet stoves (Pelletofen) — room, water-carrying, and channelable variants Automated pellet-burning room heaters including wasserführend (water-carrying) variants for central heating integration and kanalisierbar (channelable) variants with optional ducting to adjacent rooms. Programmable heating and automatic ignition.
- Alternative-fuel fireplaces — gas, electric, and ethanol (Gaskamin, Elektrokamin, Ethanolkamin) Gaskamin (gas-fired fireplaces) for instant adjustable heat; Elektrokamin (electric fireplaces) for flame-effect ambiance where no flue is available; Ethanolkamin (bioethanol-burning fireplaces) for chimney-free portable or built-in flame ambience.
- Chimney systems and components (Schornstein) Chimney systems and accessories including Edelstahlschornstein DW (double-wall stainless steel chimneys), Schornsteinsanierung EW (chimney renovation systems), Leichtbauschornstein (lightweight chimneys), Fertigteilschornstein (prefabricated chimneys), Gaskamin Schornstein, Wanddurchführung (wall penetrations), Schornsteintür/Rußschutztür (chimney doors), Zugbegrenzer (dampers), Schornsteinverlängerung (extensions), Schornsteinaufsatz (caps), and Schornsteinabdeckung (covers).
- Fireplace accessories (Kaminzubehör) — stove pipes, safety, construction, maintenance, and cleaning Comprehensive accessory line including Ofenrohr (stove pipes), Doppelwandiges Ofenrohr (double-wall pipes), Pelletofenrohr, Abgaswärmetauscher (exhaust heat exchangers), Rohrisolierung (pipe insulation), Abluftsteuerung (exhaust airflow control), Kaminbodenplatte (hearth/base plates), Funkenschutzgitter (spark guards), Kaminbesteck (tool sets), Kaminhandschuhe, Kaminanzünder (fire starters), Kaminofen Ventilator (stove fans), Aschesauger (ash vacuums), Ofenreiniger (cleaners), Ofendichtung (gaskets), Vermiculite Platten, Ofenspray, Isolier- und Baustoffe, Lüftungsgitter, Verbrennungsluftzufuhr, Warmluftverteilung, Holzaufbewahrung, Pelletofenzubehör, Ethanolkaminzubehör, Luftbefeuchter Kamin, Feuerbock, Ofenrost, Ofenrohrbürste.
- Heating systems (Heizung) — pellet, wood gasification, solar thermal, and storage tanks Whole-home heating solutions including Pelletheizung (pellet central heating boilers), Holzvergaserkessel (wood gasification boilers), Solarthermie Set (solar thermal kits) plus accessories (Installation wasserführend, Solarleitung, Zubehör Solarthermie), and Speicher (storage) including Pufferspeicher (buffer tanks) and Hygienespeicher (hygienic hot water tanks for legionella-safe supply).
- Grills (Grill) — gas, charcoal, pellet, ceramic/kamado, kettle, plancha, swivel, balcony, camping, travel, tabletop, electric, outdoor kitchen Full grill assortment including Gasgrill (gas grills, e.g., Napoleon), Holzkohlegrill (charcoal grills), Pelletgrill (pellet grills/smokers, e.g., Pit Boss), Keramikgrill (ceramic kamado grills, e.g., Kamado Joe), Kugelgrill (kettle grills), Plancha Grill (plancha griddles), Schwenkgrill (swivel/tripod grills), Balkongrill (balcony grills), Camping Grill, Reisegrill (travel grills), Tischgrill (tabletop grills), Elektrogrill (electric grills), Gartengrill (garden grills), Grillstation (grill stations), Holzbackofen (wood-fired baking ovens), Pizzaofen (pizza ovens, e.g., Gozney Tread), Räucherofen (smoke ovens), Smoker (offset barrel smokers), Grillkamin (grill fireplaces), and Outdoor Küche (complete outdoor kitchens).
- Outdoor living products — hot tubs, sauna barrels, fire bowls, patio heaters Outdoor wellness and ambiance products including Hot Tub (wood-fired or gas-heated outdoor hot tubs/spas), Badefass (traditional wood-fired barrel tubs), Saunafass (barrel-shaped outdoor saunas), Feuerschale (decorative fire bowls), Terrassenofen (patio heaters), and Feuerrost (fire grates).
- Installation and connection services (Montage-Service, Anschluss-Service) Professional in-home installation (Montage-Service) and technical connection (Anschluss-Service) services for fireplaces, stoves, chimneys, and heating products sold through Ofen.de. Offered as add-on services during the purchase process.
- Expert consultation (Fachberatung) Personalized expert consultation available in-store, by phone (+49 34601 27100), or via callback service to help customers select the right fireplace, stove, grill, or heating system. Differentiates Ofen.de from pure-play online retailers by combining digital catalog browsing with personal specialist guidance.
- Fireplace and grill showrooms (Kamin-Ausstellung and Grill-Ausstellung) Physical showrooms at the Teutschenthal headquarters near Halle (Saale)/Leipzig with over 90 live-operating fireplace models on display across more than 300 square meters, plus a separate outdoor grill showroom with live demonstrations of gas, charcoal, kamado grills, and outdoor kitchens. Located at Am Gewerbepark II Nr. 3, 06179 Teutschenthal.
Companies that use Ofen.de
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ofen.de technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration13 records
Feature2 records
Ofen.de partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- DHL PaketversandminorDHL Paketversand is listed as a shipping partner in the footer of Ofen.de, providing package delivery services for customer orders within Germany.
- Speditionsversand (Freight Shipping)minorFreight/specialized shipping partner for larger fireplace and grill products that require specialized delivery handling.
- Selbstabholung (Self-Pickup)minorSelf-pickup option available at their Teutschenthal location for customers who prefer to collect their orders personally.
- La NordicacoreLa Nordica is one of the leading brands sold through Ofen.de. La Nordica is an Italian manufacturer of wood-burning stoves, kitchen stoves, and fireplace inserts with over 60 years of experience, headquartered in Norditalien (Veneto region).
- Napoleon GrillcoreNapoleon is a leading gas grill brand prominently featured on Ofen.de with multiple product listings and promotional campaigns including Plancha-Grill-Aktion.
- Kamado JoecoreKamado Joe is a premium ceramic grill brand sold through Ofen.de, featuring products like the Kamado Joe Junior 2026 Celebration Pack.
- GozneycoreGozney is a premium pizza oven brand sold through Ofen.de, including products like the Gozney Tread pizza oven.
- HWAMcoreHWAM is a Danish fireplace manufacturer known for innovative combustion technology (Autopilot system) sold through Ofen.de.
- MasterbuiltcoreMasterbuilt is a leading charcoal grill and smoker brand featured in Ofen.de's product catalog.
- Pit BosscorePit Boss is a pellet grill brand prominently featured in Ofen.de's grill selection with multiple models including Pro 850 and Competition Series.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ofen.de competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BBQ-direct.de: German specialty e-commerce retailer focused on BBQ, smokers, and outdoor cooking equipment. Direct competitor to Ofen.de's grill and outdoor living category with similar audience of enthusiast grillers.
- Westfire Deutschland: German fireplace and stove retailer specializing in premium wood-burning stoves and fireplace solutions. Competes with Ofen.de in the same German market segment with overlapping brand assortment and customer base.
- Kaminofen.de: German online specialist retailer of stoves, fireplaces, and chimneys. Direct competitor to Ofen.de with similar product focus on Kaminöfen, fireplace inserts, and chimney systems for German residential customers.
- Ofen.de competitors - Schornsteinversand: Specialized German e-commerce retailer of chimney systems, stove pipes, and fireplace accessories. Adjacent competitor with overlapping chimney/stove accessory catalog serving similar installer and homeowner customers.
Broad incumbents
- Otto (Otto Group): Major German general marketplace and home goods retailer. Competes with Ofen.de on selection, price, and convenience for fireplaces, grills, and outdoor living products through its large-scale e-commerce platform.
- Traeger Grills: Pellet grill pioneer and direct-to-consumer brand. Competes with Ofen.de's pellet grill assortment and could disintermediate the retailer if European direct sales scale.
- Weber: Global grilling leader with strong German market presence and own-brand retail channel. Competes with Ofen.de's grill assortment on premium positioning and brand recognition, especially for charcoal and gas grills.
- Justus (Wolf Steel): German fireplace and stove manufacturer with established retail relationships. Adjacent competitor that both supplies and competes with Ofen.de in the Kaminofen category.
- Enders Colsman: Established German grill and outdoor cooking brand with broad mass-market retail distribution. Direct competitor in the gas, charcoal, and outdoor kitchen grill category where Ofen.de competes.
- Napoleon Grills (direct): Major North American grill and fireplace manufacturer with established European distribution. A key Ofen.de supplier whose direct-to-consumer push could threaten Ofen.de's positioning as a primary Napoleon retail destination.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ofen.de social profiles
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Ofen.de leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Ofen.de funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ofen.de M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Ofen.de
What does Ofen.de do?
Ofen.de is a German online and showroom retailer selling fireplaces, stoves, grills, chimneys, heating systems, and related accessories from leading European and American brands. The company retails over 1,700 products across categories including built-in fireplaces, freestanding wood/pellet/soapstone stoves, kitchen stoves, gas/electric/ethanol fireplaces, chimney systems, and outdoor grills and kitchens. Customers can purchase online, by phone with expert consultation, or in the Teutschenthal showroom, with optional professional installation and connection services available.
Is Ofen.de a public or private company?
Ofen.de is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ofen.de founded?
Ofen.de was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ofen.de based?
Ofen.de is headquartered in Teutschenthal, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Ofen.de make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are montage-Service (Installation Service) and anschluss-Service (Connection Service).
Who are Ofen.de's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BBQ-direct.de, Westfire Deutschland, Kaminofen.de and Ofen.de competitors - Schornsteinversand. Broad incumbents are Otto (Otto Group), Traeger Grills, Weber, Justus (Wolf Steel), Enders Colsman and Napoleon Grills (direct).
Does Ofen.de have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ofen.de.
What industry is Ofen.de in?
Ofen.de's product category is Fireplace, Stove and Grill Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAAAI, Entertainment & Media Furniture Retail (TV Stands, Media Consoles, Wall Units, Speaker Stands), with a secondary code of CRACACAG, Outdoor & Specialty Major Appliance Retail (Outdoor Kitchens, Grills, Ice Makers). Its NAICS code is 449 and its SIC code is 5700.