What MANADE DESIGN does

MANADE DESIGN is a French office-furniture and accessories designer established in 1972, operating as the Manade division of CLEN S.A. (RCS Tours 444 540 124, social capital €10,207,835) with its commercial establishment in Paris (11 rue Jouvenet, 75016) and manufacturing handled by its wholly-owned subsidiary SD PRODUCTION in Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt. The company designs and assembles a six-category product portfolio spanning Space Separation & Acoustics (e.g., Manhattan, Oasis, Escale, Canopée), Lighting (Gémini, Hélios, Eden, Loola, Scoop, IPN), Office Organisation (YouMe, Basket, Axiane, Arnage), Recycling & Biophilia (Pick'Up, Tribu), Informatic & Ergonomics (Easy, Click, Plug & Play Duo), and Meeting & Community coat racks (Lotus/Piléa/Roseau, Sherwood, Yin, Montparnasse, Karavan), with core technical capabilities in PET-felt acoustic solutions, steel and aluminum forming, PEFC-certified woodworking, powder coating without solvents, and upholstered assemblies.

The business is run on a B2B go-to-market built around three coordinated motions: sales-led direct inquiries via the website contact form targeting architects, designers, manufacturers, and enterprise buyers; event-driven acquisition through flagship European trade shows Orgatec (Cologne) and Workspace Expo (Paris); and a reseller/distributor channel explicitly accommodated in the inquiry workflow. Pricing is quote-based with no public list, and contract structures appear multi-year and project-tied. Manade monetizes through one-time hardware sales of finished and modular office accessories, often customized by color, material, and configuration.

Differentiators include 50+ years of brand heritage, collaborations with recognized external designers (Emmanuel Gallina, Philippe Stéphant, Jacques Rivet, Atelier BL119) and design publishers (Manganèse Editions), vertical integration via SD PRODUCTION's five workshops, a documented sustainability stack (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PEFC, Oekotex Class A, NF certification on Gémini), and a digital-specification moat through its catalog integration with Eastern Grafics' Pcon 3D planning software. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the source material.

Name

MANADE DESIGN

Legal name

CLEN S.A.

Website

https://manade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MANADE DESIGN is a French office-furniture and accessories designer (est. 1972) that designs, manufactures, and sells ergonomic workspace products—acoustic panels, lighting, storage, monitor arms, and coat racks—through direct B2B sales, resellers, and European trade shows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Furniture and Accessories

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Modular Shelving & Cabinetry System Planning (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAK), Office & Desk Organization Retail (Desktop, File, Cable Trays) (CRAIAJAK), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Office furniture accessories
• Acoustic panels solutions
• Ergonomic office workplace
• Modular lighting fixtures
• Recycled PET felt

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture and Accessories Sales: One-time hardware sales of office accessories including coat racks, acoustic panels, lighting, storage solutions, and ergonomic monitor arms. Products sold as finished goods with various customization options (colors, materials, sizes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MANADE DESIGN designs, manufactures and sells modular office furniture and accessories (lighting, acoustic panels/screens, storage, ergonomic monitor arms, coat racks, and waste-sorting solutions) for professional workspaces. Products are designed in-house and produced at the SD PRODUCTION workshops in Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, with sales targeted at businesses, architects, designers, manufacturers, and resellers/distributors across Western Europe. The portfolio emphasizes ergonomic workstations, acoustic comfort, and sustainable materials (recycled PET felt, PEFC-certified wood).

Product overview

MANADE DESIGN is a French office furniture and accessories company established in 1972, specializing in ergonomic workplace solutions. The product portfolio spans six main categories: Space Separation & Acoustics (including Manhattan, Butterfly, Oasis, Addenda, Escale, Canopée, Eclipse, Pale, Madison, Swell), Organisation of the office (YouMe, Basket, New Port, Axiane, Arnage), Recycling & Biophilia (Pick'Up, Pick'Up Wood, Tribu), Lighting (Gémini, Hélios, Eden, Loola, Scoop, IPN), Informatic & Ergonomics (Easy, Click, Plug & Play Duo), and Meeting & Community (Lotus/Piléa/Roseau, Sherwood, Yin, Kobé, Montparnasse, Karavan). The company emphasizes modularity, eco-design with recycled materials (particularly PET felt), and French manufacturing through its SD PRODUCTION subsidiary. Products are designed in-house with collaboration from external designers and are assembled in company workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gémini (floor lamp) Slim, elegant floor lamp with minimalist design concealing high-performance lighting technology. NF certified, made of recycled aluminum and steel, equipped with OSRAM DALI Touch Dim system for adaptive lighting. Targeted at professional workspaces.
• Hélios (floor lamp) Smart floor lamp combining contemporary design with latest generation lighting technology. Features presence detector, LED technology, and optimized light diffusion for office benches.
• Eden (desk lamp) Desk lamp deploying asymmetrical lighting for wide work surface coverage. Made in France, 99% recyclable with replaceable electronic components.
• Loola (desk lamp) Sculptural desk lamp with LED source, dimmer, and presence detector. Multiple configurations available including single, double, and flexible arm versions.
• Scoop (mobile lamp) Portable/mobile lamp with magnetic attachment for metal surfaces, 360-degree orientation, and adjustable light intensity via dimmer.
• IPN (acoustic suspended light) Ultra-light acoustic suspended light fixture made of PET felt for open spaces and meeting rooms, designed for sophisticated lighting atmospheres.
• Manhattan (acoustic range) Acoustic treatment elements including totems, coat stands, and high tables made of PET felt in complementary colors. Features acoustic properties with practical everyday use.
• Butterfly (acoustic screens) Versatile acoustic screens made of recycled PET felt, pinable and available in subtle heather-effect colors. Ideal for flex office environments.
• Oasis (modular acoustic screens) Modular acoustic screens including Wood (with wood connector), Flex (modular), Fold (with handles), and Clip (privacy-focused) variants. Made of PET felt.
• Addenda (acoustic panels) Acoustic panels fixed to walls or suspended from ceilings for customized acoustic correction. Covered with technically and environmentally selected fabrics.
• Escale (acoustic alcoves) Self-supporting or wall-mounted acoustic alcoves made of high-performance PET felt for creating confidentiality and tranquility spaces.
• Canopée (acoustic ceiling system) Suspended acoustic ceiling system with honeycomb structure of interlaced PET felt strips for absorbing background noise in open spaces.
• Eclipse (privacy screens) Delicately crafted privacy screens and room dividers made of high-performance PET felt. Can slide on rails or hang on walls as acoustic paintings.
• Pale (acoustic partitions) Acoustic partitions with pivoting panels that can form varying degrees of open or closed separations while guaranteeing high sound absorption.
• Madison (acoustic partitions) Acoustic partitions and screens creating flexible, modular work areas. Available in two-toned options with carefully selected technical fabrics.
• Swell (acoustic curtains) Modular acoustic curtain elements that assemble in groups of 2-4 for high-performance sound reduction. Also available as luminous suspended panels.
• YouMe (mobile toolbox) Toolbox for mobile workers that organizes, transports and deploys professional and personal items. Available in PET felt versions (standard, XL, pocket) with folding assembly around wooden or powder-coated handle.
• Basket (storage baskets) Lightweight PET felt storage baskets facilitating daily organization for document transport, meetings, and lunches. Available with wooden or aluminum handles.
• New Port (storage system) Workshop-organized storage system creating flexible third-level storage space. Optional acoustic screen available in recycled PET felt, fabric, or glass.
• Axiane (steel office accessories) Timeless collection of steel office accessories including letter trays, pencil holders, pocket trays, and desk pads with simple, original forms.
• Arnage (shelving system) Contemporary shelving system with library spirit for space structuring. Features acoustic backs with adjustable windows for light exchange or concentration zones.
• Pick'Up (waste sorting modules) Modular waste sorting modules and plant containers in steel. Fun, modular, and combinable formats with shaped lids for different waste types. Recyclable steel construction.
• Pick'Up Wood (waste sorting) Waste sorting modules with wood finish for workspace warmth. Melamine body with metal top, fully recyclable with positive carbon footprint.
• Tribu (workstation waste sorting) Waste sorting system allowing up to 3 waste types at each workstation. Eco version in 100% recycled and recyclable black polypropylene.
• Easy (monitor arm) Monitor arm with intuitive operation for ergonomic posture. Height-adjustable upper arm with adjustable spring for 2-9kg screen weight, compatible with 16:9 screens up to 34 inches.
• Click (monitor arm) Customizable monitor arm combining functionality and aesthetics with wide color range for column and clamp. Modular design for multiple configurations.
• Plug & Play Duo (screen support) Screen support system with Dynamic (turnkey) and Evolution (customizable for 1-3 screens) versions for flexible workstation ergonomics.
• Lotus, Piléa, Roseau (coat racks) Designer coat racks (Emmanuel Gallina) inspired by reed and lotus inflorescences. Steel wire with solid wood hooks in sturdy, stable structures.
• Sherwood (coat rack) Coat rack combining warm wood with sober steel for zen atmosphere. Home design aesthetic with sensory relationship to users.
• Yin (coat rack) Steel sheet coat rack designed by Emmanuel Gallina with 3D folding technique. Fine craftsmanship with umbrella stand option.
• Kobé (coat rack) Coat rack with rounded ABS hooks that hold clothes without deformation. Aesthetic valuing function with ergonomic rounded forms.
• Montparnasse (coat rack) Industrial charm coat rack with curved steel tube structure designed by Atelier BL119 for Manganèse. Lightweight design enhancing all interiors.
• Karavan (portable coat rack) Portable coat rack in PET felt combining functional storage, elegant space divider, and acoustic solution for hospitality environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products made from 50% recycled PET bottles (felt line)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eastern GraficscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 October 2021Eastern Grafics is the editor of Pcon 3D space planning solutions. Manade products are integrated into Pcon's 3D planning software and are also available through Pcon catalog, enabling architects and designers to specify Manade products in their projects digitally.
• Manganèse EditionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Design collaboration on the Montparnasse coatstand collection. Manganèse Editions, a design publisher, worked with Manade to develop this industrial-inspired coat rack featuring curved steel tube design with timeless charm.
• SD PRODUCTIONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary production company that enables Manade's industrial policy and in-house manufacturing capabilities across multiple specialized workshops.
• CLEN SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company group. Manade operates as CLEN département MANADE. The group provides shared services and manufacturing infrastructure.
• VALDELIAminorOthersEco-organization for furniture collection at end-of-life. Manade adheres to VALDELIA for responsible disposal and recycling of office furniture products.
• RECYLUMminorOthersEco-organization for collecting used lamps. Manade adheres to RECYLUM for proper recycling of end-of-life lighting products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• USM: Swiss modular office and storage furniture maker built around a single iconic modular system sold through architects and dealers. Comparable to Manade on modularity-led design, premium positioning, and B2B specification channel.
• Vitra: Swiss design-led office and workplace furniture manufacturer with a comparable European premium positioning, in-house manufacturing, designer collaborations (e.g. Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec), and B2B sales through architects and dealers. Directly comparable on product category, customer base, and go-to-market.
• Offecct: Swedish design-driven acoustic and sustainable office furniture manufacturer, recently absorbed into the Flokk group. Closely comparable on PET/recycled acoustic panels, designer collaborations, and European B2B specification channel.
• Bisley: UK-based office furniture and storage specialist with steel and acoustic product lines, serving European corporates through specification and dealer channels. Comparable product mix and B2B motion to Manade.
• Ahrend: Dutch office furniture manufacturer offering desks, storage, acoustic solutions, and ergonomic accessories across Europe. Comparable on product breadth, sustainability positioning, and B2B dealer network.
• Kinnarps: Northern European office furniture manufacturer offering acoustic solutions, lighting, storage, and ergonomic accessories with strong sustainability credentials — directly overlapping Manade's product categories and target specifier channel.

Emerging players

• BAUX: Swedish design-led acoustic panel and tile maker using recycled PET and natural materials. Direct overlap with Manade's PET-felt acoustic and space-separation product lines but with a narrower product scope and strong design identity.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global office furniture incumbent with broad portfolio including acoustic, lighting, and ergonomic products. Competes with Manade on the specification side of large enterprise deals but at a much wider scale and broader portfolio.
• Haworth: Global office furniture manufacturer with European operations across seating, acoustics, storage, and architectural interiors. Overlaps Manade in specification-led enterprise projects but at much larger scale.
• Artemide: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer with strong designer collaborations and B2B specification channel. Comparable to Manade's lighting division (Gémini, Hélios, Eden, Loola) on technology, design-led positioning, and specifier GTM, though much larger.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/manadedesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manade-design

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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