Weishäupl Werkstätten

What Weishäupl Werkstätten does

Weishäupl Werkstätten is a German family-owned outdoor furniture and parasol manufacturer founded in 1969 by Oskar F. Weishäupl in Stephanskirchen, Bavaria. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of premium outdoor furniture — chairs, tables, loungers, benches, modular sofas, daybeds, and outdoor storage — across roughly twenty collections (Vapio, Teva, Maliha, Denia, Minu, New Hampton, Slope, Trio, Ahoi, Balcony, Cabin, Classic, Cross, Deck, Flip, Loft, Viktorian, and Sonnenschirme parasol lines), built primarily from solid teak, powder-coated aluminum, stainless steel, and weather-resistant textiles such as HPL, Batyline mesh, and Teflon-treated acrylic. Manufacturing is anchored at the Stephanskirchen headquarters and a distribution warehouse in nearby Rohrdorf.

The company goes to market exclusively through a network of more than 300 authorized specialist dealers ('Fachpartner') across Germany — it does not sell directly to end consumers via e-commerce — and supplements dealer sales with direct project work for hospitality accounts (hotels, restaurants) and architects/specifiers via pCon Planner CAD integration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; dealers issue individual quotations. Revenue comes entirely from one-time product sales (no subscription or recurring software model), spanning core furniture, parasols, accessories (cushions, lanterns, screens, poufs), and care products (wood oil, brightener, cleaner sets). Recent design recognition includes the German Design Award 2025 and Schöner Wohnen Best of Design Award for VAPIO, German Brand Award GOLD for the 2024 brand relaunch, and earlier IF Product Design Award and Reddot Design Award (both 2010) for the Flip folding collection.

Ownership and governance transitioned in August 2024 when founder Oskar F. Weishäupl transferred all shares equally to his children Stefanie Weishäupl-Ehrl and Philipp Weishäupl, each now a Managing Director with 50% of the equity. The company remains privately held, with no external institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing. The firm is a traditional craft manufacturer with a small in-house team, leveraging long-running collaborations with external design studios (designschneider, a|2 design, Alessandro Andreucci & Christian Hoisl, Jan Benöhr, archicult breunig architekten) and active participation in Munich Design Days and Milan Design Week (Fuori Salone) for brand visibility.

Name

Weishäupl Werkstätten

Legal name

Weishäupl Möbelwerkstätten GmbH

Website

https://weishaeupl.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weishäupl Werkstätten is a family-owned German manufacturer of premium teak, aluminum, and stainless-steel outdoor furniture and parasols, founded in 1969 in Stephanskirchen, Bavaria. It sells exclusively through 300+ authorized specialist dealers across Germany, with secondary direct project sales to hospitality and architecture clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Furniture

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing (337122), Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing (337121)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Furniture Retail (Patio Seating, Dining Sets, Umbrellas, Outdoor Storage) (CRAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Outdoor furniture manufacturing
• Garden parasol design
• Teak wood craftsmanship
• Modular outdoor seating
• Premium garden furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Stephanskirchen, Bayern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Furniture Sales: Direct sales of handcrafted outdoor furniture including chairs, tables, loungers, daybeds, benches, and accessories through authorized dealer network. One-time purchase model with no recurring revenue.
2. Parasol/Sunshade Sales: Sales of premium parasols including classic market umbrellas, cantilever umbrellas, pagoda umbrellas, aluminum umbrellas, and professional-grade models. Includes express delivery program for bestseller models within 7 business days.
3. Accessories and Care Products: Sales of accessories including cushions, lanterns, screens, poufs, carpets, bath towels, and care products (wood oil sets, wood brightener sets, wood cleaner sets).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Handcrafted outdoor furniture including parasols, chairs, tables, loungers, benches and accessories, made from teak, aluminum, stainless steel, HPL, Batyline and acrylic cloth. Manufactured in Stephanskirchen, Bavaria and distributed via a network of more than 300 authorized specialist dealers across Germany, with direct project sales to the hospitality industry and architects.

Product overview

Weishäupl Werkstätten is a German outdoor furniture manufacturer founded in 1969 in Stephanskirchen, Bavaria, now in its second generation. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor furniture and parasols organized into multiple collections: parasol lines (Classic, Pagoda, Aluminum, Trend, Professional, Teak, Telescope, Cantilever) and furniture collections including Vapio (aluminum), Teva (teak), Maliha (soft lounge), Denia (versatile), Minu (modular), New Hampton (American style), Slope (transparent/stainless steel), Trio (three-legged tables), Ahoi (folding), Balcony (space-saving), Cabin (nautical/Italian), Classic (bestseller steel/teak), Cross (modern beer garden style), Deck (outdoor storage), Flip (foldable, award-winning), Loft (design), and Viktorian (garden benches). The product line spans chairs, armchairs, sofas, loungers, benches, tables, storage solutions, and accessories including cushions, lanterns, and room dividers. Materials include teak, aluminum, stainless steel, and various fabrics with weather-resistant properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vapio: Aluminum outdoor furniture collection with simple elegance, combining modern flair with cozy comfort. Winner of German Design Award 2025 and Best of Design Award.
• Teva
• Maliha
• Denia
• Minu

Products and services

• VAPIO Collection Outdoor furniture line featuring teak-based modular seating and tables for private gardens and hospitality terraces.
• TEVA Collection
• MALIHA Collection
• DENIA Collection
• MINU Collection
• New Hampton Collection
• Slope Collection
• Trio Collection
• Ahoi Collection
• Balcony Collection
• Cabin Collection
• Classic Collection
• Cross Collection
• Deck Collection
• Flip Collection
• Loft Collection
• Viktorian Collection
• Sonnenschirme (Parasols)
• Accessories
• Care Products

Segments3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marc O'PolominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration between two family businesses based in Stephanskirchen, Bavaria. Both companies share values including warmth and family approach to employees, passion for design, product love, and practiced sustainability. The partnership produces high-quality favorite pieces for generations in two very different industries.
• k'moorminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Joint exhibition at Munich Design Days 2024. Collaboratively staged their exhibition space in a homelike manner at the unique venue of Praterinsel, with strong co-exhibitors and design inspiration.
• designschneider (Michael Schneider & Jan-Patric Metzger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partnership for the TEVA collection. Michael Schneider and Jan-Patric Metzger designed the timeless TEVA furniture with seamless indoor-outdoor living concept, featuring a filigree solid teak armchair and round center pedestal table.
• a|2 design (Thomas Albrecht)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partnership for the SLOPE collection. Thomas Albrecht designed the transparent and light SLOPE furniture program that is versatile, absolutely weatherproof, and creates playful effects with light and shadow.
• Alessandro Andreucci & Christian HoislcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partnership for the AHOI collection. The designers created easy-care aluminum furniture reminiscent of classic director chairs but as surprisingly lightweight constructions.
• Jan BenöhrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of the DENIA collection, characterized by freely thinking design with aluminum and teak frames, high-quality textile cord seating, and versatile furniture that works on terraces, in wellness areas, or by fireplaces.
• archicult breunig architektencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partnership for the FLIP collection, which won IF Product Design Award 2010 and Reddot Design Award 2010 for innovative folding mechanism allowing space-saving winter storage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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