Cloto

What Cloto does

Cloto (legally PRODUZIONE ARREDAMENTI PAOLA S.r.l.) is an Italian luxury interior design and custom-made furniture manufacturer headquartered in Olbia, Sardinia. Founded in 1987, the company specializes in 100% Made in Italy craftsmanship, producing bespoke sofas, beds, marine furnishings, and design accessories under sub-brands including Living by Cloto, Dreams by Cloto, Yacht, Accessori, and the Cubric modular collection. The company operates two physical showrooms in Olbia and Porto Cervo (the latter in the premium Costa Smeralda area adjacent to Loro Piana) and sells direct to consumers via the shop.cloto.it e-commerce platform.

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time luxury furniture sales (custom-made sofas, beds, accessories), professional interior design services for exclusive projects including villas, yachts, and hotels, and a recurring Trade Program providing architects and designers with CAD libraries, material libraries, and dedicated project support. Customer segments span luxury residential (primary), hospitality/contract, marine/yacht, and trade professionals. Marketing is conducted through editorial content (Cloto Magazine), event sponsorships (ATP Challenger Olbia 2025), and direct showroom relationships.

Cloto has 11-50 employees, is privately held with no external funding or parent company, and currently operates exclusively within Sardinia despite editorial signaling of global expansion intent. The company maintains GDPR compliance, partial WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance, and has an active partnership with Law Firm Saero for the 'Hello Unicorn' startup research project management service.

Name

Cloto

Legal name

PRODUZIONE ARREDAMENTI PAOLA S.r.l.

Website

https://cloto.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cloto is an Italian luxury furniture manufacturer and interior design firm specializing in custom-made sofas, beds, and yacht furnishings, serving affluent residential, hospitality, and marine clients through showrooms in Sardinia and direct e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing (337122), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127), Home Furnishings Retailers (44912)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Household Furniture (2510), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Ultra-Luxury Villas & Estates (THAMAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM), Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Custom-made luxury furniture
• Interior design services
• Made in Italy furniture
• Yacht interior furnishing
• Hotel contract furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Olbia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Luxury Furniture Sales: Direct sales of custom-made luxury furniture including sofas, beds, and accessories through showrooms and e-commerce.
2. Interior Design Services: Consultation and project management services for exclusive villa, yacht, and hotel interior design projects.
3. Trade Program: Professional services and tools for architects and interior designers, including CAD libraries and material libraries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cloto designs, manufactures, and sells custom-made luxury furniture (sofas, beds, yacht and superyacht furnishings, design accessories) under collections such as Living by Cloto, Dreams by Cloto, Yacht, Accessori, and Cubric. It complements the product business with a professional Interior Design Service for villas, yachts and hotels, a Trade Program for architects and designers, and operates physical showrooms in Olbia and Porto Cervo along with an e-commerce shop.

Product overview

Cloto is a luxury furniture and interior design company specializing in custom-made Italian craftsmanship. The company operates through multiple product sub-brands including Living by Cloto (custom sofas), Dreams by Cloto (custom beds), Yacht (marine furnishings), and Accessories, all unified under the Cloto Shop e-commerce platform. The portfolio is complemented by a professional Interior Design Service for villas, yachts, and hotels, and a Trade Program for architects and designers offering CAD libraries and material resources. Cloto maintains showrooms in Olbia and Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Living by Cloto: Luxury living room furniture collection featuring custom-made sofas and complementary furnishings.
• Dreams by Cloto
• Yacht
• Accessori
• Cloto Shop
• Cubric

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Law Firm SaerominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Note: This partnership relates to 'Hello Unicorn' - a research project management service operated by Cloto. Cloto and Law Firm Saero jointly produce and distribute free labor contracts and NDAs for startups, addressing legal documentation gaps in the startup ecosystem. The collaboration plans to expand document offerings based on user feedback.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minotti: Italian luxury furniture manufacturer specializing in high-end sofas, seating, and interior systems with strong Made in Italy identity. Highly comparable to Cloto in product category, target customer (luxury residential and contract), and emphasis on craftsmanship — Minotti is a primary direct competitor at the upper end of bespoke Italian furniture.
• Baxter (Italy): Italian luxury furniture brand specializing in leather sofas, beds, and bespoke furnishings. Comparable to Cloto in custom-made luxury seating, Italian craftsmanship, and high-end residential/hospitality positioning, with similar emphasis on artisanal production.
• Flexform: Italian luxury furniture maker renowned for premium upholstered sofas and seating with timeless design. Closely comparable to Cloto on product category (upholstered luxury seating), customer segment (affluent residential), and Made in Italy craftsmanship positioning.

Broad incumbents

• B&B Italia: Major Italian luxury furniture brand offering contemporary sofas, beds, and indoor/outdoor collections. Comparable to Cloto in the Made in Italy luxury furniture space, but B&B Italia operates at significantly greater scale with broader international showroom footprint and contract/hospitality divisions.
• Cassina: Historic Italian luxury furniture manufacturer (est. 1927) known for iconic designs and contemporary collaborations. Comparable to Cloto on heritage Italian craftsmanship and luxury positioning, though Cassina is a global incumbent with much broader product range and showroom network.
• Luxury Living Group (Fendi Casa, Bentley Home): Italian luxury furniture manufacturer producing Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, and Heritage Collection lines. Comparable to Cloto in luxury residential furniture positioning and Made in Italy craftsmanship, with explicit focus on high-end villa, yacht, and hotel interiors.
• Poltrona Frau: Iconic Italian luxury furniture maker established in 1912, producing bespoke sofas, beds, and home furnishings with Made in Italy craftsmanship. Comparable to Cloto as a heritage Italian luxury furniture manufacturer serving residential and contract (yacht, aviation, automotive) segments, though significantly larger and globally distributed.
• Roche Bobois: French luxury furniture retailer and manufacturer with global showroom presence. Comparable to Cloto in luxury furniture positioning and bespoke offerings, though Roche Bobois operates at much larger scale with multi-brand portfolio and broader price tier coverage.

Emerging players

• Yabu Pushelberg: International luxury interior design studio known for high-end hotel, residential, and retail projects. Comparable to Cloto's bespoke interior design service offering for exclusive villas and hotels, though Yabu Pushelberg serves global luxury hospitality brands at greater scale.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global hospitality interior design firm specializing in luxury hotel and resort projects. Comparable to Cloto's interior design service for hotels and resorts, though HBA operates at much larger scale with international project portfolio and broader hospitality consulting capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clotoitaly

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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