Tizu
Tizu is a Lyon-based French manufacturer founded in 2020 that produces 100% upcycled furniture from industrial waste streams using a proprietary fabric lamination finish, serving B2B enterprise fit-outs via a 50+ partner channel network and D2C consumers through tizu.fr.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersLyon, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tizu does
Tizu is a Lyon-based French manufacturer of 100% upcycled furniture, founded in 2020 and operating from a factory in Saint-Priest with a team of 10 people. The company recovers industrial waste streams — old office desks, stadium tribunes, ping-pong table tops, locker partitions, window frames, cardboard tubes, transport crates and textile offcuts — and transforms them into design-grade furniture through in-house machining, calibration, and assembly. Its core technology is the proprietary "tissu stratifié" finish, a 0.6 mm bio-sourced epoxy coating applied over reclaimed textiles to produce UV-, impact- and stain-resistant surfaces with an average 70% lower environmental footprint than virgin-material equivalents; each piece is unique due to the irreproducible nature of the recovered vintage fabrics (over 400 documented motifs).
The company's revenue model combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (tizu.fr) selling individual pieces at €210–€710 HT, with B2B project-based sales routed through a channel network of 50+ distributors, architects and interior designers across France, complemented by the "La Boucle" circular economy programme where clients' own decommissioned furniture is remanufactured on contract. Pricing for large fit-outs (Sorbonne University, Renault Flins ReFactory, Batigère HQ, Eklo Hôtel, Colonies, ESC Clermont, UCLy, Ville de Villeurbanne) is handled via bespoke quote rather than published list price. The brand is supported by an active content and social presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest), a downloadable product catalogue, a project portfolio of 29+ documented realisations, and pCon 3D software integration for architectural specifiers.
Tizu firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tizu
- Legal name
- TIZU
- Website
- https://tizu.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Tizu is a Lyon-based French manufacturer founded in 2020 that produces 100% upcycled furniture from industrial waste streams using a proprietary fabric lamination finish, serving B2B enterprise fit-outs via a 50+ partner channel network and D2C consumers through tizu.fr.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tizu industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Upcycled Furniture Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371)
- SIC
- Household Furniture (2510), Office Furniture (2520), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Upholstery & Furniture Textiles Manufacturing (Upholstery Fabrics/Slipcovers) (IMAOAKAD)
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Where Tizu is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lyon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Tizu business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct furniture sales (B2C & B2B): Tizu generates revenue through the direct sale of upcycled furniture items to both end consumers and businesses via its e-commerce website. Products include tables (Brotteaux, Montchat, Guichard, Villette, Confluence, Célestins, Bellecombe), stools (Valmy), lamps (Monplaisir), benches (Villette), and desk separators. Pricing is per unit, with products available at defined price points (e.g., gift card 50-200 EUR HT, table Guichard 385 EUR HT, table Montchat 210 EUR HT, table Brotteaux 710 EUR HT, desk separator 295 EUR HT). Made-to-order products are manufactured and shipped within 4-6 weeks; in-stock products ship within 48 hours.
- B2B project sales through channel partners: Tizu sells to businesses through a network of 50+ distributor and architect partners across France. Partners prescribe and resell Tizu furniture for professional fit-out projects. Tizu provides partners with 3D models via pCon software integration, project support, and customisation options. This channel generates project-based revenue with higher order values from complete office or hospitality fit-outs (as seen in Sorbonne, Renault Flins, Batigère, and Eklo Hotel projects).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual furniture pieces (tables, stools, benches, separators, lamps) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Bespoke / project-based pricing for professional fit-outs |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Tizu product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tizu designs and manufactures 100% upcycled furniture at its own factory in Lyon, transforming recovered industrial materials (abandoned office desks, locker partitions, decommissioned ping-pong tables, stadium tribunes, window frames, cardboard tubes, transport crates) into tables, stools, benches, lamps, and desk separators finished with a proprietary tissu stratifié (fabric laminate) coating over reclaimed vintage textiles. It sells the resulting furniture directly to consumers via tizu.fr and to enterprises, universities, and hospitality venues through a 50+ partner network of distributors and architects across France.
Product overview
Tizu is a French manufacturer of 100% upcycled furniture based in Lyon, operating since 2020 with a team of 10 people. The company transforms industrial waste materials—including office furniture, locker partitions, stadium tribunes, ping-pong tables, window frames, cardboard tubes, and transportation crates—into premium furniture through proprietary in-house manufacturing and fabric lamination processes. The core product line centers on tables (Bellecombe nested tables, Brotteaux, Célestins, Confluence low tables, Guichard, Montchat, Villette, and standard tables in low/standard/high formats), complemented by the Valmy stool and Villette bench workstation. All tabletops feature the signature fabric-stratified finish using reclaimed textiles, available in 11 standard colors plus over 400 unique vintage patterns. The portfolio includes specialized office separators, decorative lamps, gift cards, and artist collaboration collections (Graphique and Terre d'Afrique with Louise Caroline). The company offers professional installation services, custom manufacturing capabilities, and integrates with pCon 3D design software for architectural project specification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Average -70% environmental impact vs virgin-material furniture, per the proprietary fabric laminate finish
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Tizu
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tizu technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature2 records
Tizu partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BonsoirscoreBonsoirs, a French home linen brand committed to textile recovery, supplies Tizu with old bedsheets that are too damaged to be resold. Tizu transforms these sheets into the fabric laminate finish applied to furniture surfaces (tabletops, stool seats, separator panels). Each bedsheet contributes a unique vintage motif to the furniture, making every piece one-of-a-kind.
- ValdeliacoreValdelia is the eco-organisation for professional furniture in France. It supports Tizu's collection of old office desks by facilitating connections with companies disposing of furniture during office moves or renovations. Valdelia's eco-organisation status validates the end-of-life channel for the recovered materials.
- 100 Détours Lyon Métropoleminor100 Détours Lyon Métropole handles the dismantling, decontamination, and fabrication of recovered window frames sourced from tertiary or administrative building renovations. They transform window frame sections into table legs for Tizu's Confluence and Bellecombe low tables.
- DécathloncoreDécathlon supplies Tizu with decommissioned ping-pong table tops (HPL panels) after the complete tables are dismantled. The HPL panels cannot be recycled through conventional streams, making Tizu's upcycling pathway a valuable outlet. The panels are transformed into covering panels for the Célestins table and desk separators.
- GL EventscoreGL Events, a major event management operator, supplies Tizu with decommissioned stadium tribunes (notably from the Paul Ricard circuit). These steel structures are transformed into the table legs for the Guichard table and the Villette bench.
- Mondial TissuscoreMondial Tissus, whose logistics warehouse is located 10 km from Tizu's workshop, supplies discarded cardboard tubes (mandrins) from fabric rolls. This partnership reduces Mondial Tissus's waste while providing Tizu with raw material for the Montchat guéridon (small table) legs.
- KinnarpscoreKinnarps, a major Swedish furniture manufacturer and distributor active in France, partnered with Tizu on several large-scale projects including the ESC Clermont campus extension and the Sorbonne University new campus. Kinnarps specifies Tizu products as part of its sustainable furniture offering, complementing its own range.
- Tétris Design&BuildminorTétris Design&Build, a design and build fit-out company, partnered with Tizu on the Batigère social housing headquarters renovation project, specifying Tizu furniture as part of the sustainable interior design solution.
- Aya AgencyminorAya Agency was a partner in the Renault Flins ReFactory project, working alongside Kinnarps to specify Tizu furniture for the training facility fit-out.
- LFS InspirationminorLFS Inspiration, an interior design or inspiration agency, partnered with Tizu to supply Brotteaux and Guichard tables for the Université Catholique de Lyon's agora renovation.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tizu competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tizu social profiles
Digital presenceTizu compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Tizu financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tizu leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Tizu funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tizu M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tizu
What does Tizu do?
Tizu designs and manufactures 100% upcycled furniture at its own factory in Lyon, transforming recovered industrial materials (abandoned office desks, locker partitions, decommissioned ping-pong tables, stadium tribunes, window frames, cardboard tubes, transport crates) into tables, stools, benches, lamps, and desk separators finished with a proprietary tissu stratifié (fabric laminate) coating over reclaimed vintage textiles. It sells the resulting furniture directly to consumers via tizu.fr and to enterprises, universities, and hospitality venues through a 50+ partner network of distributors and architects across France.
Is Tizu a public or private company?
Tizu is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Tizu founded?
Tizu was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tizu based?
Tizu is headquartered in Lyon, France, in the Europe region.
How does Tizu make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Direct furniture sales (B2C & B2B) is the primary driver. The others are B2B project sales through channel partners.
Does Tizu have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tizu.
What industry is Tizu in?
Tizu's product category is Upcycled Furniture Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOAKAD, Upholstery & Furniture Textiles Manufacturing (Upholstery Fabrics/Slipcovers). Its NAICS code is 33712 and its SIC code is 2510.