Concept Furniture Hire International Limited

What Concept Furniture Hire International Limited does

Concept Furniture Hire International Limited is a UK-based, family-owned furniture rental and bespoke manufacturing company that has operated continuously since 1997 from its headquarters and warehousing at Hartlebury Trading Estate in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. The company rents contemporary and modern furniture — chairs, stools, tables, soft seating, showcases, outdoor, office, illuminated/LED pieces, and pre-curated combination packages — to exhibition organisers, event contractors, corporate clients, private event organisers, and exhibition stand designers across more than 30 countries in the UK and Europe. Beyond the core hire catalogue (held as approximately £2m of stock across two warehouses), Concept operates in-house bespoke manufacturing capabilities including a professional spray booth for custom colours and a CAD design service, and offers graphics and signage printing as an adjacent service line; it also fits out prestigious venues with fixed seating as a project-based extension.

The underlying operating model is asset-heavy and physically distributed: a fleet of 40+ Euro 6-compliant vehicles, from small vans to articulated lorries and driven entirely by CF-employed staff with no subcontractors, handles delivery, installation, and collection across the UK and Europe. GTM is sales-led and event-driven: a direct sales team manages enquiries by phone and email, an e-commerce storefront on conceptfurniture.co.uk supports online ordering (powered by RomanCart with WorldPay payment processing), and the company exhibits at industry trade shows such as International Confex and Venue Expo while maintaining on-site service desks at major exhibitions. Revenue is generated primarily through per-item rental transaction fees, with additional one-time and project-based revenue from bespoke manufacturing (including white-label contract manufacturing) and fixed seating installation.

The company is privately held under sole ownership of Managing Director Justin Gray, who took full control in 2015 following the departure of co-owner Anthony Cocum. There is no institutional investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries disclosed. Customers include visible enterprise and government names such as VMware, Oracle, Intel, Google, Etisalat (at Mobile World Congress), the UK Government and Commonwealth Heads meeting, the BBC, and Premier League venues, alongside long-standing event clients such as PSL Events. The company is a long-standing member of ESSA, holds FSC material certifications, and operates to GDPR-compliant data handling standards.

Name

Concept Furniture Hire International Limited

Legal name

Concept Furniture International Ltd

Website

https://conceptfurniture.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Concept Furniture Hire International is a UK-based, family-owned furniture rental and bespoke manufacturer serving exhibitions, corporate events, sports, and government clients across 30+ countries in the UK and Europe, using its own fleet and in-house manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Furniture Rental

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing (337121), Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing (337214)

SIC

Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Household Furniture (2510), Office Furniture (2520)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate, Event & Staging Furniture Rental (Short-Term) (CRAIAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Outdoor & Patio Furniture Rental (CRAIAOAK)

Keywords

• Furniture rental services
• Event furniture hire
• Exhibition furniture supply
• Bespoke furniture manufacturing
• Corporate event hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Kidderminster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furniture Rental/Hire: Rental of furniture items including chairs, tables, stools, soft seating, showcases, outdoor furniture, office furniture, illuminated items, and accessories. Items are hired for specific events and returned. Pricing varies by item type.
2. Bespoke Furniture Manufacturing: Custom furniture manufacturing services for individual client specifications, including contract manufacturing for white label production for third parties. ROMA division produces bespoke furniture for prestigious projects.
3. Fixed Seating Installation: Installation of fixed seating in various prestigious locations as part of bespoke furniture department expansion

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concept Furniture Hire rents contemporary and modern furniture — including chairs, stools, tables, soft seating, showcases, outdoor pieces, office furniture, illuminated items, combination packages and accessories — to event organisers, exhibition contractors, venues and private clients across the UK and Europe. In addition to rental, the company provides in-house bespoke furniture manufacturing with a professional spray booth for custom colours, white-label contract manufacturing, and custom graphics/signage printing for table tops, reception counters, posters and displays.

Product overview

Concept Furniture International is a market-leading furniture rental company offering an extensive portfolio of hire furniture for exhibitions, events, conferences, and parties across the UK and Europe. The core offering comprises ten product categories: Chair Hire, Stool Hire, Table Hire, Soft Seating (sofas, armchairs, cubes, benches), Showcase Hire (rotating glass displays), Outdoor Furniture, Office Furniture, Illuminated/LED Furniture, Combination Packages, and Accessories. The product range spans contemporary and modern styles to suit various tastes and budgets. In addition to rental, the company offers two complementary services: Bespoke Furniture Manufacturing (with in-house facilities for custom builds, spray painting, printing, and white-label contract manufacturing) and Graphics/Signage Printing (for custom table tops, reception counters, and display materials). Stock inventory is approximately £2 million across two warehouses, complemented by in-house manufacturing capabilities and a dedicated delivery fleet serving over 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chair Hire Rental of chairs in various styles, colours and configurations for exhibitions, events, conferences and parties. Includes padded chairs, executive chairs, banquet chairs and designer styles.
• Stool Hire Rental of stools including bar stools, counter stools and designer stools for events, bars and hospitality settings.
• Table Hire Rental of tables including dining tables, coffee tables, high tables, trestle tables and designer tables for events and exhibitions.
• Soft Seating Hire Rental of soft seating including sofas, armchairs, benches and cubes for reception areas, VIP zones and hospitality settings.
• Showcase Hire Rental of display showcases including rotating glass showcases for displaying objects at events, exhibitions and retail settings.
• Outdoor Furniture Hire Rental of outdoor event furniture including parasols, lightweight tables and chairs, and weather-resistant seating for outdoor events and hospitality.
• Office Furniture Hire Rental of office furniture for temporary office setups, events and corporate settings.
• Illuminated Furniture Hire Rental of LED and illuminated furniture pieces for events, bars and ambient lighting requirements.
• Combination Furniture Packages Pre-curated furniture packages combining chairs, tables and seating for complete event setups.
• Event Accessories Hire Rental of event accessories including under-counter chillers and complementary products to support furniture hire orders.
• Bespoke Furniture Manufacturing Custom furniture manufacturing service with in-house facilities including woodwork, a spray booth for custom colours, printing techniques and professional finishing; also offers white-label contract manufacturing for third parties.
• Graphics and Signage Printing Custom graphics printing service for signage, table tops, reception counters, posters, displays and design services to complement furniture hire.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 items delivered to customers in Q1 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESSA (Event Supplier and Services Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of ESSA, the Event Supplier and Services Association. Jessica Corbett elected as first chair of ESSA Futures Focus Board focusing on talent development and retention. Company participates in ESSA events including charity golf days and industry networking events.
• beMatrixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA Futures Focus Board inaugural meeting held at beMatrix premises in Oxfordshire. beMatrix is an industry partner for exhibition solutions.
• FreemanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouis Moorcraft of Freeman serves on ESSA Futures Focus Board alongside Concept Furniture's Jess Corbett
• AztecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChloe Retter of Aztec serves on ESSA Futures Focus Board alongside Concept Furniture's Jess Corbett
• 4D DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbhijit Patel of 4D Design serves on ESSA Futures Focus Board alongside Concept Furniture's Jess Corbett
• Event ShaperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaniela Ribeiro of Event Shaper serves on ESSA Futures Focus Board alongside Concept Furniture's Jess Corbett
• Herbert & Ball SolicitorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal firm partnered with to update cookie, privacy and terms policies for GDPR compliance
• Kemp HospiceminorOthersLocal charity supported through Buddy Bear initiative. Charity donations made and employee fundraising activities conducted annually.
• Stourport Boat Club Junior SquadminorOthersLocal sports club sponsored with new kit contributions for junior squad members

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Speedy Hire: UK-listed equipment and tool hire company with owned fleet, depot network and direct B2B sales motion. Comparable in distribution model (owned vehicles, regional depots, sales-led GTM) but operates in tools/plant rather than event furniture.
• HSS Hire: UK tool and equipment hire business with national depot footprint and owned logistics. Overlaps with Concept on capital-intensive rental model and direct B2B sales, though serves construction/industrial rather than live events.
• CORT: Large US-based furniture rental company serving residential, corporate and event customers. Comparable operating model (owned fleet, rental inventory, contract and short-term hire) but materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Concept Furniture.
• Aggreko: UK-listed provider of temporary power, heating and cooling for events, industry and utilities. Comparable as a high-capital, asset-heavy, fleet-driven event solutions provider, though its products are power/cooling rather than furniture.
• AFR Furniture Rental: US national office and household furniture rental business. Closest large-scale analogue of Concept's furniture-rental-plus-bespoke model in a different geography; serves corporate relocation and short-term hire similar to Concept's event and office offerings.
• Aaron's Holdings: US-listed lease-to-own retailer of furniture, electronics and home goods with owned distribution. Concept is already an ESSA-aligned partner; comparable in lease/rental model and asset-heavy operations but consumer-facing rather than B2B events.
• Rent-A-Center: US-listed consumer lease-to-own retailer of furniture, electronics and appliances. Comparable rental/lease business model with owned inventory, but addresses individual consumers rather than event organisers.

Direct peers

• Brook Furniture Rental: US residential and corporate furniture rental company with owned inventory, delivery fleet, and bespoke package design. Operates a near-identical rental-plus-services model to Concept, though focused on corporate relocation rather than live events.
• Mobevent: France-based event furniture hire specialist offering contemporary furniture and bespoke manufacturing for exhibitions, corporate events and trade shows across Europe. Directly comparable to Concept on customer segment, product range, and bespoke manufacturing capability.

Others

• Freeman: Global exhibitions and events services company (audio-visual, design, logistics). Concept is already an ESSA-aligned supplier to Freeman; they are a customer-adjacent peer rather than a competitor and are highly relevant as a distribution and partnership reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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