KantoorArtikelen.nl

What KantoorArtikelen.nl does

KantoorArtikelen.nl is a Dutch family-owned e-commerce retailer of office supplies, furniture, and related workplace products, operating from Hoensbroek in the Netherlands and serving business and consumer customers in the Netherlands and Belgium. The company runs a webshop at kantoorartikelen.nl (with a dedicated Belgian storefront at kantoorartikelen.com launched in 2025) carrying more than 50,000 SKUs spanning office supplies, paper, ink and toner, presentation equipment, office technology, computer accessories, facility supplies, furniture, ergonomics, and school products. Its underlying technology is a standard e-commerce platform extended with B2B procurement functionality including e-procurement integration, account-based ordering, and quote request workflows, rather than a proprietary tech stack.

The business model is predominantly transactional retail: revenue is generated through product sales under unit pricing, with a free shipping threshold of €199 (excl. VAT) and a stated "Fair Pricing" policy that avoids promotional discounting. Adjacent revenue streams include furniture leasing (Meubilair Leasen), project furnishing (Projectinrichting) delivered through the ITC Furniture sub-brand, office interior design services, and printer maintenance and repair services. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the owned webshop; marketing is driven by an extensive content/blog library, SEO, and Kiyoh customer reviews (8.6/10 from 2,604 reviews).

The customer base is anchored on a primary Business/Enterprise segment addressed through a sales-led GTM motion with dedicated B2B procurement features, supplemented by education/school and home-worker segments. The company differentiates via its 100+ year family-business heritage, broad assortment, next-day delivery (order before 4 PM), and a partner ecosystem that includes Herman Miller, König + Neurath, Clevertouch, Edding, and SAM Panels. No public funding, ownership disclosures beyond family ownership, or audited financials are available in the source material.

Name

KantoorArtikelen.nl

Legal name

KantoorArtikelen.nl

Website

https://kantoorartikelen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KantoorArtikelen.nl is a Dutch family-owned e-commerce retailer selling over 50,000 office supplies, furniture, and workplace products to business and consumer customers across the Netherlands and Belgium, supported by B2B procurement, project furnishing, and furniture leasing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Supplies E-commerce

NAICS

Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (459410)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570)

akta.pro primary industry

Office, School & Business Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces (CRAFAHAF), Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE)

Keywords

• Office supplies retail
• E-commerce office products
• B2B office procurement
• Office furniture furnishing
• Printer services supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoensbroek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online retail of office supplies: KantoorArtikelen.nl operates as an e-commerce retailer selling office supplies and furniture directly to businesses and consumers through their webshop. Revenue is generated through product sales with free shipping available for orders above €199. The company also offers services including furniture leasing, project furnishing, and printer maintenance/repair.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KantoorArtikelen.nl is a Dutch online retailer of office supplies and office furniture, offering more than 50,000 items including writing instruments, paper, ink and toner, presentation equipment, office technology, computer accessories, facility supplies, furniture, and ergonomics products. The platform targets businesses and consumers in the Netherlands and Belgium, with dedicated B2B procurement features (e-procurement, ordering on account, quote requests) and complementary services such as office interior design, project furnishing, furniture leasing, and printer maintenance.

Product overview

KantoorArtikelen.nl is a Dutch e-commerce platform offering over 50,000 office supplies and related products. The core offering consists of office supplies (writing instruments, binders, tape), paper products, ink and toner cartridges, presentation equipment, office technology, computer accessories, facility supplies, furniture, and ergonomics products. Beyond product sales, the company provides complementary services including office interior design (Kantoorinrichting), project furnishing (Projectinrichting), furniture leasing (Meubilair leasen), printer maintenance services, and B2B features such as order-on-account, quote requests, and e-procurement integration. The platform also carries premium brands like Herman Miller furniture and operates an outlet section for discounted items. The company positions itself as a comprehensive one-stop solution for office needs, serving both individual consumers and business customers across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITC Furniture: Office furniture division of KantoorArtikelen.nl specializing in project furnishing, ergonomic solutions, and office interior design services including Herman Miller products.

Products and services

• Kantoorinrichting (Office Interior Design) Complete office interior design and furnishing service for businesses in the Netherlands and Belgium, covering design consultation, furniture layout planning, and turnkey office solutions, including Herman Miller and König + Neurath products.
• Meubilair Leasen (Furniture Leasing) Flexible office furniture leasing service for businesses, providing rental of desks, chairs, and storage with included maintenance and upgrade options.
• Projectinrichting (Project Furnishing) Full-service project furnishing for complete office setups, covering design consultation through delivery and installation, provided in partnership with ITC Furniture.
• Print Services Printer maintenance, repair, and managed print services including device registration and management for business customers' installed printers.
• Office Supplies Webshop (50,000+ products) Online webshop selling more than 50,000 office supply items including writing instruments, paper, ink and toner, presentation equipment, office technology, computer accessories, facility supplies, furniture, ergonomics, school supplies, and home-office bestsellers, with next-day delivery on orders before 4 PM and free shipping above €199.
• Herman Miller Furniture Collection Curated premium office furniture line including Herman Miller ergonomic seating (Aeron, Embody) and other Herman Miller office furniture, sold through the KantoorArtikelen.nl webshop and office furnishing service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free shipping for orders over €199
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Herman MillercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium furniture brand partnership for high-end office furnishing. KantoorArtikelen.nl offers Herman Miller products as part of their office furnishing services, including ergonomic chairs and office furniture solutions.
• ITC FurniturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService partner providing office furniture solutions and project furnishing services. ITC Furniture works with KantoorArtikelen.nl to deliver complete office interior projects including design, delivery, and installation services.
• SAM PanelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable office solutions partnership focused on environmentally friendly office furniture panels and materials. Collaboration supports circular economy and sustainability initiatives in office interiors.
• König + NeurathminorStrategic or Co-development Partner100-year-old German furniture manufacturer known for quality office furniture. Partnership provides premium office furnishing options for customers seeking high-quality, established furniture brands.
• EddingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarker pen manufacturer partnership for marker recycling program. Edding and KantoorArtikelen.nl collaborate on sustainability initiatives allowing customers to return used markers for recycling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Office Depot: Office Depot is a global office supplies incumbent offering broad assortment similar to Kantoor's 50,000+ SKU range. It is a broad incumbent rather than direct niche competitor, serving overlapping business customers across multiple geographies.
• Amazon Business: Amazon Business is Amazon's B2B procurement marketplace offering office supplies, paper, ink, and equipment to enterprise customers. It competes directly with Kantoor for SMB and mid-market office spend in the Netherlands and Belgium with superior logistics and pricing.
• Staples: Staples is a global office supplies and workplace solutions incumbent with a much broader product and service portfolio. While Kantoor is a regional specialist, Staples is the archetype office supplies retailer against which Kantoor is benchmarked.
• Bol.com: Bol.com is the dominant Dutch and Belgian e-commerce marketplace carrying office supplies, paper, ink, and furniture alongside a vast general merchandise assortment. It is a broad incumbent competitor that pressures Kantoor on price, assortment breadth, and logistics.

Direct peers

• Office Centre: Office Centre is a Dutch office supplies chain with both retail and online presence serving SMB and enterprise customers in the Netherlands. It is a direct domestic peer in product category, geography, and customer base.
• Manutan: Manutan Group is a European B2B distributor of office supplies, equipment, and workplace products serving businesses across multiple countries. It is a direct peer in B2B procurement model and core product category.
• Viking Direct: Viking Direct (Office Depot's European B2B arm) sells office supplies, paper, ink, and furniture to business customers across Europe, including the Netherlands. It is a direct peer in product category, B2B sales motion, and customer overlap.
• Lyreco: Lyreco is one of Europe's largest office and workplace supplies distributors, operating across multiple European countries with both B2B and B2C offerings. It is a direct peer to KantoorArtikelen.nl in product category, target market (SMB and enterprise), and B2B procurement model.
• Raja: Raja Group is a European leader in packaging and office supplies, operating in multiple countries with a B2B focus. It is a direct peer in product category and target market, with overlapping office-supply listings.

Regional players

• Otto Office: Otto Office is a German office supplies retailer with a strong DACH presence and growing e-commerce operation. It is a regional peer addressing the same SMB and B2B segment with a similar product mix, primarily in the German market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kantoorartikelen-nl

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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