RoomDresser

What RoomDresser does

RoomDresser is a Zurich-based interior design firm founded in 2008 by Doris Ambühl (Chelsea College of Art and Design) and Martin Piffer (trained in Innsbruck as interior and lighting designer). The company delivers bespoke interior design services spanning residential and commercial projects — from single-object selection to complete property renovations including lighting design, custom furniture specification, material curation, and end-to-end project management. Its primary customer segment is high-net-worth individuals seeking personalized residences (houses, apartments, penthouses, holiday homes), supplemented by commercial clients in hospitality, healthcare, fitness, beauty, and retail (e.g., Restaurant Prager Platz in Berlin, MY PERSONAL GYM, Carasso Boutique & Barista Café in Zurich, and a medical practice on Zeltweg).

The firm operates through a physical showroom at Zeltweg 4 in Zurich's old town (open Tuesday–Saturday), an online store, and a discount sub-brand called Trouvaillen for one-of-a-kind showroom pieces. RoomDresser curates products from over 500 manufacturers and artisan makers including B&B Italia, Cassina, Minotti, Molteni&C, Arflex, Porro, Giorgetti, Rimadesio, and niche studios such as Udo Schuermann, Stefanie Hering, Venicem, and GioBagnara. Long-term collaborations with sewing ateliers, craftspeople, and cabinetmakers enable custom textile work, curtain manufacturing, upholstery, and built-in solutions. Product prices range from CHF 500 (storage baskets) to CHF 32,900 (chandeliers), with dining tables at CHF 19,100 and side tables at CHF 2,500 representing mid-range offerings.

Revenue is generated through three streams: professional interior design services (custom-quoted, project-based), direct product sales through showroom and online store (one-time purchase, CHF pricing inclusive of VAT and recycling fees, delivery separate, payment by advance payment/Vorkasse), and discounted Trouvaillen sales. The company is privately held (RoomDresser GmbH, Swiss jurisdiction) with no external funding and no parent company. The team consists of 1–10 people including co-founders, partner Kathrin Stähli (since 2019), and team members Alessandro D'Amico and Florentina Lecaj. Marketing relies on editorial coverage in Swiss design publications, showroom visits, a website newsletter, and word-of-mouth through completed projects. Geographic reach is concentrated in the Zurich metropolitan area and broader Switzerland, with select cross-border projects in Berlin and Montreux; the online store operates globally.

Name

RoomDresser

Legal name

ROOMDRESSER GmbH

Website

https://roomdresser.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RoomDresser is a Zurich-based luxury interior design studio founded in 2008 by Doris Ambühl and Martin Piffer, offering bespoke residential and commercial design services combined with a curated showroom of 500+ designer furniture brands for high-net-worth individuals and select commercial clients in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAB

Interior Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Lighting design
• Designer furniture retail
• Custom space planning
• Commercial interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Custom interior design services for residential and commercial clients, ranging from single-room consultations to complete property renovations
2. Furniture and Accessories Sales: Direct sales of designer furniture, lighting, textiles, and decorative accessories through showroom and online store
3. Trouvaillen Sale: Special sale of select one-of-a-kind showroom pieces at discounted prices, including display items and limited editions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RoomDresser is a Zurich-based interior design studio providing full-service bespoke interior design for residential and commercial clients, including concept development, space planning, lighting design, material selection, custom furniture specification, and project management from single rooms to complete renovations. The studio operates a physical showroom and an online store that sell curated designer furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories from a network of more than 500 manufacturers.

Product overview

RoomDresser operates as a luxury interior design studio offering comprehensive design services combined with a curated showroom. The core offering includes full-service interior design for residential and commercial projects, supported by a physical showroom at Zeltweg in Zurich featuring designer furniture from over 500 manufacturers. The company also operates 'Trouvaillen', a special sale section for showroom display pieces at reduced prices. The portfolio spans custom residential projects, commercial spaces (restaurants, salons, medical practices), and retail product sales across furniture, lighting, textiles, wallcoverings, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trouvaillen: A special sale section offering select showroom pieces at discounted prices.

Products and services

• Interior Design Services Full-service bespoke interior design from concept to completion, including custom furniture design, material selection, lighting design, space planning, and project management for residential and commercial clients.
• Commercial Interior Design Full-service interior design for commercial venues including restaurants, cafés, hair salons, medical practices, fitness studios, and boutique retail, with renovation management and custom furniture specifications.
• Designer Furniture & Accessories (Store) Curated selection of designer furniture, lighting, textiles, wallcoverings, and decorative accessories from manufacturers including Arflex, Porro, Giorgetti, Rimadesio, B&B Italia, Cassina, Minotti, and Molteni&C. Sold through the Zurich showroom and the online store.
• Showroom Experience & Non-Binding First Consultation Walk-in showroom experience on Zeltweg in Zurich's old town where clients can explore designer furniture, textiles, accessories, and artworks, and receive a non-binding first interior design consultation.
• Trouvaillen Special sale of select one-of-a-kind showroom pieces, display items, and limited editions at discounted prices, including designer furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Spaces designed to evoke security, warmth, and harmony through thoughtful proportions and interplay of colors and materials

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Udo SchuermannminorOthersCologne-based designer providing blankets and throws made from exquisite yarns, described as 'real cosy treasures' that enhance interiors with haute couture-like quality.
• Stefanie HeringminorOthersPorcelain master whose extravagant crockery is used by gourmets, top restaurateurs, and luxury hoteliers. RoomDresser offers selections from her eponymous manufactory including iconic Cielo series.
• VenicemminorOthersYoung Venetian studio producing strictly geometric lamps using traditionally mouth-blown glass. Designers Melissa Lunardi and Massimo Tonetto create elegant lighting.
• GioBagnaraminorOthersGenoese leather manufacturer characterized by sophisticated craftsmanship. Art director Stéphane Parmentier combines traditional Italian leather with exquisite wood for fresh, playful designs.
• Nähateliers (Sewing Ateliers)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term collaborations with selected sewing ateliers for custom textile work, curtain manufacturing, and upholstery projects.
• Handwerker (Craftspeople)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term relationships with selected craftspeople for specialized construction and installation work.
• Schreiner (Cabinetmakers)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term collaborations with selected cabinetmakers for custom furniture and built-in solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio Peregalli: Milan-based luxury interior design studio founded by Roberto Peregalli and Laura Sartori Rimini. Comparable to RoomDresser as a small, founder-led European boutique specializing in bespoke residential and commercial interiors with a craft-led, heritage sensibility.
• Dimore Studio: Milan-based interior design studio founded by Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci. Comparable as a boutique luxury studio producing bespoke residential, hospitality, and retail interiors with strong editorial brand presence and curated product collaborations.
• Studio Sofield: New York-based luxury interior design studio led by William Sofield. Comparable as a small, founder-led boutique serving ultra-high-net-worth residential and hospitality clients with a craft- and material-focused design philosophy.
• Champalimaud Design: New York-based luxury interior design studio led by Alexandra Champalimaud. Comparable in providing bespoke design services for high-end residential and hospitality projects with a craft- and material-led philosophy similar to RoomDresser's.
• Vincenzo De Cotiis: Milan-based architect and designer producing bespoke residential interiors, furniture, and limited-edition pieces. Comparable in scale and founder-led craft ethos, with a similar blend of interior design services and curated product offerings.
• Rose Uniacke: London-based luxury interior designer with associated showroom and product line. Comparable as a founder-led, small-scale studio combining bespoke residential design with curated furniture and antiques retail — a near-mirror of RoomDresser's model.
• Pierre-Yves Rochon: Paris-based interior design studio specializing in luxury hotels, restaurants, and residences. Comparable in its founder-led, craftsmanship-driven approach to high-end interior design for both residential and commercial clients.

Broad incumbents

• Liaigre: French luxury furniture and interior design house with showrooms globally. Comparable to RoomDresser in serving ultra-high-net-worth clients with bespoke interiors, but operates at much larger scale with proprietary furniture lines alongside design services.
• Kelly Wearstler: Los Angeles-based interior design studio with eponymous furniture and lifestyle product line. Comparable in combining bespoke interior design services with retail product sales, though at substantially larger scale and broader retail footprint.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto- and New York-based global hospitality and residential interior design firm. Comparable in delivering luxury interior design across residential, hospitality, and retail categories, though operating at significantly larger scale than RoomDresser.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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