REPUBLIC OF II BY IV

What REPUBLIC OF II BY IV does

REPUBLIC OF II BY IV is an international industrial design studio headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Brooklyn, New York, and Marylebone, London. Founded by Dan Menchions and Keith Rushbrook, the studio develops products for the contemporary lifestyle market across five principal categories: furniture, lighting, carpet design, wallcoverings, and (more recently) architectural tiles. Its portfolio spans collections such as Pleat, Sofi, Sierra, Picos, Samara, Juliet, Cristallo, Mist, Hikari, and the ZED + HED Pendants, each grounded in a narrative-driven design process that emphasizes honest materials and craftsmanship.

The studio operates an asset-light, licensing-based business model: products are conceived in-house and then co-developed, produced, and distributed by a network of established global manufacturers acting as licensees. Identified partners include Nienkämper, Sentta, OISIDE, Ames, Fenabel, Suite 22, Tuohy, Viso Lighting, Shaw Contract, Koroseal/Metro Wallcoverings, Arconas, Delviro, VIUVA LAMEGO, and Yo2. Revenue is generated through design licensing fees, collaboration agreements, and royalty arrangements; end-product pricing is set by the manufacturing partners. The studio serves interior designers, architects, and hospitality venues (residential and commercial), reaching them via trade shows (Salone del Mobile Milano, Feria Hábitat Valencia, NeoCon, DesignTO), earned media, and a substantial industry-awards record across SBID, FX, FRAME, LOOP, Good Design, HD, Interior Design Magazine Best of Year, and IDA from 2017 through 2026.

Name

REPUBLIC OF II BY IV

Legal name

REPUBLIC OF II BY IV

Website

https://republicofiibyiv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REPUBLIC OF II BY IV is a Toronto-based international industrial design studio that develops furniture, lighting, carpets, wallcoverings, and tiles in collaboration with global manufacturer licensees, serving interior designers, architects, and hospitality clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Design Licensing and Collaboration: REPUBLIC OF II BY IV operates as a design studio that collaborates with global manufacturers to develop products. Revenue is generated through design licensing fees, collaboration agreements, and royalty arrangements with manufacturing partners who produce and distribute the studio's designed products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

REPUBLIC OF II BY IV is an international industrial design studio that creates original product collections spanning furniture, lighting, carpets, tiles, and wallcoverings. The studio collaborates with global manufacturing partners that produce, distribute, and sell the designs under licensing arrangements, generating revenue through design fees, collaboration agreements, and royalty structures.

Product overview

REPUBLIC OF II BY IV is an international industrial design studio based in Toronto, Canada, that creates products for contemporary lifestyle through collaboration with global manufacturers. The studio develops furniture, lighting, tiles, carpets, and wallcoverings, with a portfolio including the Pleat Collection (tables), Sofi Collection (outdoor furniture), Sierra Collection (seating), Picos Collection (tables), Juliet Collection (seating), Slice Pendants (lighting), Crescent Collection (lighting), ZED + HED Pendants (lighting), Ren Collection (seating), Cristallo Collection (rugs/wallcoverings), Broccato Collection (rugs/wallcoverings), Hikari Collection (digital wallcoverings with six patterns), Mist Collection (floor coverings), Aquavista Collection (carpets), Yugen Collection (carpets), and various other collections including Hopscotch (modular components), Swell (occasional tables), and Look Up (carpets/wallcoverings). The design approach emphasizes honest materials, emotional narratives, and craftsmanship through close collaboration with manufacturing partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Furniture design collections

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NienkämpercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Pleat Collection (furniture) and Tear Drop Table. Nienkämper is a contract furniture manufacturer based in Toronto, Canada. The Pleat Collection celebrates a single folded gesture in redefining a familiar table form with a curved base that catches light across shifting planes.
• SenttacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Kado Dining Chair, Sierra Collection, and Samara Collection. Sentta is a furniture manufacturer. The Sierra Collection is crafted from ethically sourced solid ash wood with polished brass accents, while the Samara Collection draws inspiration from dynamic movement of sand dunes.
• VIUVA LAMEGOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Marola Collection and Colinas Collection of tiles. VIUVA LAMEGO is a Portuguese tile manufacturer. Marola draws inspiration from the delicate lines left in sand as water recedes, while Colinas evokes the rhythmic layering of woven fabric and rolling hills.
• OISIDEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Sofi Collection, an outdoor furniture collection featuring a sofa, lounge chair, coffee table, and side table. The collection blends iroko wood, aluminium frame, and weather-resistant upholstery for outdoor environments.
• AmescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Picos Collection, inspired by Colombia's 'Cerros de Mavecure' mountains. The handwoven tabletop is made from natural fique fibre processed by craftspeople from Boyaca region, with bases made from black clay from Tolima region.
• FenabelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Nova Lounge Chair. Fenabel is a Portuguese furniture manufacturer. The Nova Lounge Chair was born from the pursuit of maximum comfort and understated elegance, with an iconic form inspired by high collars and layered outerwear styles in fashion.
• Yo2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Cristallo Collection. Yo2 partnered on this area rug and mural wall covering collection that combines the allure of glass art with the tactile beauty and comfort of textiles, inspired by the artistry of coldworking on glass.
• Suite 22coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Juliet Collection. Suite 22 is a contract furniture manufacturer. The Juliet Collection is a seating collection comprising dining chair, counter stool, and bar stool, paying tribute to Verona and the timeless love story of Romeo and Juliet.
• TuohycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Ren Collection. Tuohy is a furniture manufacturer. The Ren Collection features minimalist curves and silhouettes with a marriage of geometric yet fluid contours, inspired by the continuity of a single line.
• Viso LightingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Slice Pendants and Crescent Collection of lighting fixtures. Viso Lighting is a lighting manufacturer. The Slice Collection took inspiration from a beam of light emerging through a small sliver, providing 360 degree sculptural elegance.
• Shaw ContractcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Mist Collection, a floor covering collection. Shaw Contract is a flooring manufacturer. Mist draws inspiration from 'komorebi'—the Japanese word referring to the effect of dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
• Koroseal + Metro WallcoveringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Canadiana Collection of wallcoverings. Koroseal and Metro Wallcoverings partnered on this collection inspired by natural Canadian elements found coast to coast, with nine patterns featuring visual textures and tactility.
• ArconascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Hopscotch Collection. Arconas manufactures the 'Hop' bench, 'Surge' power station, and 'Beacon' light station—modular components inspired by minimal yet playful playground sketches.
• DelvirocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Zed and Hed Pendants. Delviro manufactures these lighting fixtures which offer a graphic interpretation of energetic forms shaped by a lightning strike, with sharp lines and precise corners.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jaime Hayon: Spanish designer/studio producing furniture, lighting, and ceramic collections in collaboration with manufacturers including Fritz Hansen, BDDW, and Bisazza. Same artist-led studio model with global manufacturer partnerships.
• Marcel Wanders: Dutch industrial design studio creating furniture, lighting, and interior products through licensing partnerships with manufacturers. Comparable designer-studio model with narrative-driven aesthetics and contract-grade collections.
• Studioilse: London-based design studio led by Ilse Crawford, developing furniture, textiles, and interior products through manufacturer collaborations. Comparable narrative-driven, human-centered design approach across categories.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto-based design studio with parallel interior design and product design practices, creating furniture, lighting, and textiles for hospitality and residential markets through manufacturer partnerships. Closest geographic and structural peer given the Toronto base and dual interior/product focus.
• Piero Lissoni: Italian architect/designer with extensive furniture, lighting, and textile collections licensed to manufacturers (B&B Italia, Living Divani, Flos, Kartell). Comparable multi-category licensing model rooted in personal design vision.
• Tom Dixon: London-based industrial design studio and brand that designs furniture, lighting, and accessories manufactured and distributed through global partners. Closely comparable business model of designer-led collections produced by external manufacturers across multiple categories.
• Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec: French design duo whose studio develops furniture, lighting, and accessories manufactured by partners including Vitra, Alessi, and Kvadrat. Same designer-pair model with multi-category licensing and global manufacturer collaborations.
• Patricia Urquiola: Spanish designer/studio producing furniture, lighting, and textile collections with leading manufacturers (Cassina, Moroso, B&B Italia, Haworth). Directly comparable as a designer-led industrial design practice licensing products across categories.
• BassamFellows: Canadian furniture and lifestyle design studio producing casegoods, seating, and outdoor collections for premium residential and contract markets. Comparable North American base with multi-category product design and direct manufacturer relationships.

Emerging players

• HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates): International hospitality interior design firm that has expanded into proprietary product collections developed with manufacturers. Comparable overlap in hospitality-focused product design and licensing, though broader as an interior design firm rather than pure product studio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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