Name

Porro

Legal name

Porro S.p.A.

Website

https://porro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High-end Designer Furniture

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Closet Systems & Storage Built-Ins (HSAPAIAI), Closet & Wardrobe Storage Systems (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAA), Closet & Wardrobe Furniture Retail (Freestanding Wardrobes, Closet Systems, Dressers/Chests) (CRAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Designer furniture
• Modular storage systems
• Contract furniture
• Bespoke furniture
• Italian furniture manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Como

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Furniture Products: Porro generates revenue through the sale of high-end Italian furniture including modular systems (storage closets, shelving, partition systems), collections (beds, sofas, chairs, tables, containers, bookshelves, accessories), and contract projects. Products are sold through a network of company-owned showrooms, authorized retailers, and sales agents. The company also offers bespoke/customization services for tailored projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Porro S.p.A. designs, manufactures, and sells high-end Italian furniture across two principal divisions: Systems (modular storage closets, cabinet collections, partition systems, and modular shelving) and Collections (beds, containers/sideboards, bookshelves, chairs, sofas and armchairs, tables, complements, and accessories). The company also offers bespoke custom-furniture services and dedicated contract/project services for hospitality, residential, office, retail, museum, and institutional clients.

Product overview

Porro S.p.A. is an Italian furniture design company founded in 1925 in Brianza, specializing in high-quality furniture systems and collections. The product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: Systems (modular furniture including Storage Closets, Modern Cabinet Collection, System Modular Collection, Boutique Mast System, and Glide Partition Collection) and Collections (individual furniture pieces including Beds, Containers, Bookshelves, Chairs, Sofas and Armchairs, Tables, Complements, and Accessories). The company collaborates with renowned designers including Piero Lissoni (Art Director since 1989), Dordoni Studio, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, Elisa Ossino, and Iaco Design Studio. Products feature extensive customization options with various wood finishes, lacquers, marbles, fabrics, and leathers. Additional offerings include Bespoke custom furniture services and Contract project services for hospitality, residential, office, and institutional markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Storage Closets System Modular storage closet system for wardrobes, walk-in closets, and open storage solutions including hinged, pull-out sliding, and walk-in closet configurations with various handle options.
• Modern Cabinet Collection Sectional and flexible container system for living spaces with 45-degree connection details, including TV/HI-FI units and various handle options.
• System Modular Collection Versatile modular furniture system for bookcases, media units, office areas, and room dividers, with a wide variety of finishes for diverse settings from classic to contemporary.
• Boutique Mast System New generation modular system for day and night areas, designed by Piero Lissoni in 2015, featuring clean architectural lines for contemporary living.
• Glide Partition Collection Sliding and pivoting partition system with multiple design variants (Solid, Kyoto, Miru, Samurai, Shanghai) featuring L-shaped metal profiles and various transparent/matte material options.
• Bookshelves Collection Wooden bookshelf systems including Endless shelf, Ex-Libris, Load-it, and Slider with innovative technical solutions and wall fixing systems.
• Beds Collection Bed collection featuring designs by Piero Lissoni and other designers, including Byron, Iro, Lipla, Makura, and Shin beds with various sizes and finishes.
• Containers Collection Container and sideboard collection including Acquario, Boxes, Gallery, Hub, Inlay, Linea, Maggio, Offshore, Schermo, Tiller, and Twin designs.
• Chairs Collection Chair collection featuring Brina, Frank, Garda, Nebbia, Neve, Pioggia, Romby, Sixte, Spindle, and Voyage designs by various designers.
• Sofas and Armchairs Collection Seating collection including Biscuit, Cargo, Frank Club, Ghiaccio, Jade + Shahan, Kite, Lullaby, Moulage, Prie, Tobu, and Traveller designs.
• Tables Collection Table collection featuring Ferro, Fractal, Galileo, Join, Materic, Materic Ovale, Metallico, Minimo Light, Pascal, Ryoba, Synapsis, and Ventiquattro designs.
• Complements Collection Complement pieces including Balancing Boxes, Comodino Byron, Comodino Offshore, Cubovo, Gap, Groove, Modern Light, Modern Panca, Origata, Panca Left, Reflection, Sidewall, and Web.
• Accessories Collection Accessories including Enigmi rugs (by Kasthall) and P-Light chandelier (by Vistosi of Murano).
• Bespoke Service Custom furniture service allowing personalization of surfaces, finishes, and configurations, including consultation and appointment requests.
• Contract Services Project and setup services for contract markets including restaurants, bars, hotels, residential buildings, museums, institutions, offices, showrooms, shops, and private houses.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Iaco Design StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Iaco Design Studio, founded in 2015 by Giacomo Cattaneo, supported CRS Porro in the engineering of the Glide sliding partition system. The studio brings expertise in industrial design and engineering from the Brianza design district.
• VistosicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVistosi of Murano glasswork is the exclusive manufacturer of the P-Light chandelier shape. This partnership combines Porro's furniture design expertise with Vistosi's centuries-old Murano glass craftsmanship tradition.
• KasthallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKasthall is the exclusive producer of the Enigmi rug collection for Porro. The Swedish brand contributes its expertise in producing carpets combining craftsmanship, design, and natural raw materials, particularly pure New Zealand wool.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lema: Italian luxury furniture maker with strong modular wardrobe and living systems business, including the Lema wardrobe program and Made-to-Measure service. Lema competes head-to-head with Porro in custom closet systems and bespoke residential furniture for high-end homes.
• Poliform: Italian high-end furniture manufacturer offering modular wardrobes, systems, and designer-led seating, dining, and bedroom collections. Poliform's Systems business and contract capabilities overlap directly with Porro's Boutique Mast and Modern Cabinet Collection lines.
• Boffi: Italian luxury brand focused on high-end kitchens, bathrooms, and storage systems with strong architectural specification channel. Boffi's modular storage and bespoke cabinetry compete with Porro's Custom Cabinet Design capability, particularly in upscale residential and contract projects.
• Rimadesio: Italian high-end manufacturer specializing in modular storage systems, sliding doors, walk-in closets, and partition systems. Rimadesio is the closest comparable to Porro's Storage Closets, System Modular Collection, and Glide partition lines, serving both residential and contract markets with a similar made-in-Italy, design-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Minotti: Italian luxury furniture maker known for contemporary seating, dining, and bedroom collections with strong designer partnerships (Rodolfo Dordoni, Marcio Kogan, Christophe Delcourt). Minotti competes directly with Porro's Sofas, Tables, and Beds Collections in upscale residential and hospitality.
• B&B Italia: Major Italian luxury furniture group with deep designer collaborations (Maxalto, Azucena, B&B Italia Outdoor) and strong presence in residential and hospitality projects. B&B Italia competes with Porro for premium contract specifications and architect-led residential projects.
• Flexform: Italian luxury upholstered furniture specialist with strong made-in-Italy craftsmanship and contract project capability. Flexform's sofas and dining collections overlap with Porro's seating and tables, particularly in the contract hospitality segment.
• Scavolini: Large Italian manufacturer of kitchens, bathrooms, and modular living systems with deep residential distribution and growing contract business. Scavolini competes with Porro in custom modular cabinetry and storage systems, especially in the residential building segment.
• Molteni&C: Established Italian luxury furniture group encompassing Molteni&C furniture, Dada kitchens, and Unifor contract systems. Competes with Porro across wardrobes, modular living systems, and contract office/hospitality fit-outs, with a much larger owned-retail and international footprint.
• Cassina: Heritage Italian furniture brand (now part of Haworth) producing designer-driven seating, tables, and systems including modular cabinetry. Cassina competes with Porro's Collections and Systems divisions, particularly in the contract and high-end residential markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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