Top Furniture Companies in New-Zealand

The furniture industry is an essential part of the New Zealand economy, contributing to job creation and economic growth. The industry has been a significant contributor to the country's economic growth, with a contribution of approximately 1% to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 and employment of over 10,000 professionals. The industry has experienced steady growth in recent years, driven by a range of factors such as government initiatives, technological advancements, and changing consumer behavior. In this article, we will examine the current state of the furniture industry in New Zealand, its key drivers and trends, as well as the challenges it faces and its future outlook.

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NXP LIMITED113 +64 800 800 547
yes@nxp.nz

Stationery, PPE, technology, cleaning, cafeteria, hygiene, furniture, paper, packaging, workwear, print & promotional products – the NXP range is vast, covering multiple categories, brands and needs. Our origins date back to Christchurch in 1950 as family-owned Geo Berryman Typewriters, the first IBM dealer in the country. We have grown our footprint and our product range many times over since then, including multiple ownership and name changes. In the 1990s and early 2000s we were known as Corporate Express and Staples, and briefly we were Winc. In 2018 the assets were acquired by four private individuals, Kiwis - at which point we set about standing NXP up in its own right. Since then we have also added the NZ Office Supplies and Corporate Consumables brands to our portfolio. We’re now despatching thousands of products daily to businesses and organisations across the country from our DCs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Visit our website www.nxp.nz to learn more and to v…

METRO PERFORMANCE GLASS248 +64 800 545 800
supplier@metroglass.co.nz

Metro Performance Glass (MPG) is one of Australasia’s leading glass suppliers and has been in operation for more than 30 years. MPG operates from more than 20 sites in New Zealand and Australia, including four NZ and three Australian manufacturing sites that and are responsible for producing a range of customised glass products that are predominantly used in residential and non-residential construction applications such as windows, doors, internal partitions, balustrades, showers, mirrors, furniture and splashbacks. During our 30 years in operation, we have set operational, product and safety benchmarks in the glass industry. The company currently employs approximately 1200 employees across NZ and Australia in a wide variety of roles including operations, glazing, commercial, sales, driving, manufacturing, engineering and support services.

CITTÀ76 +64 9 972 9293
newmarket@cittadesign.com

Città is a New Zealand design company, specialising in furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories. It all begins in Città’s vibrant studio in Mt Eden, Auckland. An in-house team of designers work together and collaborate externally to create products that are thoughtfully designed. Beauty and functionality are at the core of all pieces. Città products are designed for residential and commercial spaces. We work closely with expert manufacturers and craftspeople with a focus on sustainability and longevity. Our industry certifications include FSC wood, GOTS organic cotton, RDS feathers, and OEKO-TEX flax linen. Città has a rich history dating back more than three decades with a female founder and CEO, Margot Acland, at the helm. “Città” (pronounced “che-tah”) translates to “city” in Italian and traces back to Margot’s travels through Italy in her early 30s. The family-owned and operated company has 12 stores throughout New Zealand and 150 employees. Shop Città online with del…

VIDAK LIMITED55 +64 4 802 4615
sales@vidak.co.nz

As a workforce, we’re better informed, more mobile and more collaborative than ever before. We’re looking for new ways to work – and our progress is all too often restricted by the spaces we’ve inherited from the past. At Vidak, we know what an impact good design can have on your organisation. And we know what it takes to make it happen. No matter how big or small your project, come and talk to us. We’ll get in early, help you make a plan, and give you what you need to transform your workspace into an awesome place to work. Workplace design has the potential to transform organisations, making people more productive and engaged, and happier in their work. It’s an industry we’re proud to be part of – because we love our work best when we get the chance to help you love yours.

LAMINEX NEW ZEALAND - A DIVISION OF FLETCHER BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD296 +64 800 303 606
csc@laminex.co.nz

At Laminex New Zealand, we supply contemporary products for benchtops, cabinetry and panels. Our innovative surfaces and building products deliver smart design solutions in a wide range of colours, textures and finishes. Ideal for benchtops, cabinetry, panelling and furniture, we offer premium surface solutions for residential and commercial applications.

HÄFELE NEW ZEALAND73 +64 9 274 2040
info@hafele.co.nz

Welcome to the world of beautiful solutions for modern living. Häfele believes that the perfect home is about more than just great looks. It is also about creating a space that perfectly combines style with function, and is tailor-made to suit you and your lifestyle. Our German-engineered ideas reimagine function and bring innovation to the everyday. We source products from around the world to bring the New Zealand market the most current and innovative products and design ideas. Partnering with highly regarded European suppliers, guarantees quality products in every kiwi home. From the beginning, company founder Adolf Häfele made an effort to make personal contact and regularly visited his partners on-site. And 95 years later, were still convinced: only by being close to our customers can we better understand their needs, analyse framework conditions more precisely and more quickly identify improvement opportunities. We offer a complete one-stop service, comprehensive advice, soun…

NEW ZEALAND PANELS GROUP61 +64 21 440 588
mike.menzies@nzpanels.co.nz

New Zealand Panels Group is a leading manufacturer of melamine, veneer, HPL and acrylic decorative panels for use in cabinetry, furniture and wall panels under the Prime Panels and Bestwood brands. Prime Panels also distributes engineered stone and HPL benchtops along with a range of decorative profile wall panels. Dezignatek is the biggest producer of thermoform cabinetry doors in NZ and provides custom edging for melamine, acrylic and HPL doors. New Zealand Panels Group also owns Kopine, a company producing Ultralock and T&G particleboard flooring. Two joinery supplies businesses - Impeys and Anthony Shearer service the North Island and South Island joinery respectively, distributing the entire range of branded products from NZ Panels Group from panels to benchtops, sinks and accessories. In December 2021, New Zealand Panels Group acquired New Zealands largest sink manufacturer and distributor, Acero, best known for its Mercer range of sinks along with a range of tapware and acce…

RETAIL LINKS28 +64 3 547 0780
support@retaillinks.co.nz

Established over 20 years ago, were on a mission to help New Zealanders create amazing outdoor living spaces where they can gather, connect & enrich their relationships with family & friends. Proud suppliers of nationally recognized bbq, wood fire, gas fire, outdoor heating, outdoor umbrella & spa pool brands, we also bring to customers our exclusive collection of outdoor furniture. 4 Seasons strives to provide quality products, great local service and after-sales support. We work with New Zealand Home Heating Association-registered installers to provide a one-stop-shop for wood fire installation from quote to site check to permit to installation. In addition to importing exceptional global brands like Broil King BBQs, we research, develop and manufacture one of New Zealands most trusted woodfire brands - Jayline. This level of quality flows into our retail franchise - 4 Seasons - NZs largest specialist seasonal retailer, and the place customers go to get advice from real experts…

FIL WORKPLACE SERVICES9 +64 27 285 2509
info@fil-nz.co.nz

We have a new LinkedIn account. Wed love to have you follow us on our new page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crown-fil-workspace/ FIL is a workplace and logistics company specialising in office relocation, commercial furniture installations, project freight, managed warehousing and distribution services. Our team consists of over 100+ full-time staff throughout New Zealand, made up of experienced, qualified field staff, trade-hardened managers and a dedicated, customer-focused management team. FIL was first established in 1990 and has since expanded to become the highly-respected, Kiwi-owned, organisation that we are. OUR CORE SERVICES: Our furniture division FIL Furniture https://filfurniture.co.nz/ is New Zealands market leader in furniture installations of commercial system office furniture (screens, workstations, storage solutions and office equipment) Alterations and refurbishment of all system furniture types (recovering fabric on screens and chairs, cutting down of wo…

NEW ZEALAND MOVERS18 +64 800 000 022
auckland@newzealandmovers.co.nz

New Zealand Movers was founded in 1982. From humble beginnings we have grown into the founding member of the New Zealand Movers Group, the largest and most trusted nationwide provider of moving and storage services. Annually we move thousands of families and individuals to and from every corner of Aotearoa and the world. Best of all we are 100% New Zealand owned and operated. Moving within New Zealand. When you move domestically with us, be assured that every part of your move is 100% managed and completed by the NZ Movers Group. We specialise in large inter-city and long distance moving. Our fleet of super-sized furniture trucks can hold up to three full sized households in a single journey. We have 15 secure storage facilities, most being customs bonded and licensed transitional facilities. International Moving If you are moving overseas, it’s important to be in safe hands when you arrive at destination. We belong to the FIDI global alliance. This means we will have some of t…

CHILDCARE HUB2 +64 800 323 482
info@childcarehub.co.nz

Childcare Hub is a unique concept that offers product & services to the childcare sector. Including architectural design, furniture, playground equipment, educational resources, finance, Insurance, human resources & much more. We are a group of specialist companies dedicated to the needs of childcare providers, bringing together the services required to create the best childcare centres in New Zealand. If you’re looking to develop a childcare centre, a talk with one of our partners should be your first call.

VAN DYKS27 +64 7 883 7309
website@vandyks.co.nz

At Van Dyks, we help our customers turn houses into homes. Whether you need flooring, appliances or furnishings, we have quality brands & extensive experience to help you find the best solution. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 is our motto & we take pride in ensuring our customers needs are met. We are locally owned & operated. People & community are at the centre of what we do. 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐲𝐤𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐬𝐑𝐮𝐬 - 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐓𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐚, 𝐌𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐢, 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐮, 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐚, 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐩𝐨, 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 • Our showrooms have an extensive range of beds, bedding & furniture. Our Sleep Experts help you select the best from ranges like Sleepyhead, Design Mobel, Chiropractic & Zero. SleepMap is available in most showrooms, adding confidence to your bed-buying journey using heat mapping technology. 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐲𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐗𝐭𝐫𝐚 - 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐚, 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐮, 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐚 • Commercial & residential flooring are available from our showrooms which stock the latest products. We offer a 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 & 𝘘𝘶𝘰𝘵𝘦 to start the process …

PLN GROUP24 +64 9 828 4274
info@plngroup.co.nz

PLN Group are leaders in the field of life-enhancing design. We are a New Zealand based company, with global reach. We use a deep-research-led approach for furniture and interior design solutions based around principles of acoustics, biophilic design, technology, ergonomics and aesthetics. Our acoustic solution designs are based on substantial research. The acoustic portfolio includes office pods, collaborative seating, and the award-winning range of Hush acoustic lights. PLN Group’s portfolio of innovative solutions also includes soft and hard furniture, lighting, air filtration and sensor-based technologies for work, home, health, public and educational spaces. Biophilic design, the linking of people with nature through design, increases productivity and creativity in the workplace, resilience against stress at work, at home in educational and health environments PLN Group produces ideas that aim to improve the spaces we inhabit for the humans that populate them. Download a fre…

MR RENTAL NEW ZEALAND67 +64 800 111 313

Mr Rental New Zealand offer complete furniture and office relocation solutions to support organisations and people in transition. Our scalable, flexible and affordable furniture solutions are designed for a broad range of industries and relocation requirements. In particular home staging, real estate, office relocation, hotels, Air B&B and events. Need advice? Speak to us today. New Zealand https://www.mrrental.co.nz/relocation https://www.mrrental.co.nz/home-staging https://www.mrrental.co.nz/business

ARCHANT39 +64 9 828 0465
info@archant.co.nz

To inspire the creators of great design, enabling exceptional interior spaces. Archant searches the world for the leading trends, latest materials, hardware, surfaces and expertise, curating and bringing them home to New Zealand to empower and inspire our leading developers, visionary architects and interior creators. Think of us as Architectural Merchants. We aim to be champions of creativity, with a role to source new products from around the world which inspire great work. Archant are proud to bring some of the best brands in the Kitchenware world to New Zealand. We provide the international standards in quality, with European design houses such as Schock, Santamargherita, Shaws of Darwn, and Furnipart all featuring as part of our extensive range. We also have the best that New Zealand has on offer with Heritages exceptional line of sinks, tapware, handles, and engineered stone surfaces.

CBD164 +64 27 944 7983
clark@clarkbardsleydesign.com

Technical Specialisation - Industrial design - Design for manufacture - Prototyping and testing - Craft and material experimentation - Sustainability analysis - Market and intellectual property analysis - Ethnographic and ergonomic studies - Rendering and illustration Sector Experience - Technology products - Medical furniture and products - Marine products - Tapware - Furniture and lighting - Street furniture - Transport infrastructure - Placemaking and installations - Packaging design

VENDELLA28 +64 800 836 335
sales@vendella.co.nz

Vendella proudly serves the accommodation industry and continues to make it easy for our clients and customers every single day. Our mission is to supply you with quality products, detailed customer care, and impeccable service in a manner that instills confidence and long-term loyalty, while our product focus is Bedding & Linen which we surround with an expansive range of items commonly used by Hotel Managers & Housekeepers daily. Our clients say You make it easy ...and theyre talking about everything from purchasing decisions to caring for the guest. This is music to our ears as nothing is more enjoyable to us than relieving you of stress and saving you time.

KADA73 +64 4 801 9696
info@kada.co.nz

We represent leading furniture brands Steelcase, Vitra, Artek, Schiavello, Bene, Actiu, Dauphin and Framery exclusively in New Zealand. Our ethos is to supply quality workplace solutions for contemporary and streamlined corporate office, education and hospitality environments. Our offerings are leading edge in all forms of workplace trends, giving you quality, innovative and collaborative designs. Kada has delivered projects that have changed the traditional hierarchical office structures into contemporary, fluid, changeable office spaces that meet the needs for team collaboration, and multi functional work environments that engage the users. Our Auckland and Wellington showrooms are open to visit Mon - Fri between 8am and 5pm.

UFL GROUP11 +64 9 828 1000
info@ufl.co.nz

UFL Group is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, supplying high quality commercial furniture from iconic global designers and fresh local talent since 1968. We believe great furniture is a conversation between design and life. We go above and beyond to deliver inspired spaces for people to live, eat, work, learn and relax in. We provide tailored furniture solutions into workspaces, public spaces, education, hospitality, healthcare, aged care, airports and transport hubs nationwide. Commercial high end European furniture balances form and function – our uniquely distinctive furniture solutions incorporate pieces exclusive to UFL. Originality, integrity, and quality are fundamental to our design, manufacturing and supply process, as well as the quality of our client relationships.

QIZZLE19 +64 800 600 123
sales@qizzle.co.nz

Qizzle goes beyond having a passionate and hardworking customer service team that delivers solutions through innovative products that save time and money and encourages creativity. We are family owned and proudly 110% Kiwi since 1994. We make ordering your supplies easy adding ’a touch of fun’ to your day. In the classroom we enjoy sparking the imaginations of students and teacher’s alike. We have you covered with our extensive and unique product range at everyday competitive pricing from office supplies to school stationery and educational resources. To experience some of our Qizzle fun, head over to our Facebook and get lost in our vibrant and imaginative community! https://www.qizzle.co.nz/

Top Furniture Companies in New-Zealand

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success:

The furniture industry in New Zealand has been driven by a range of factors, including the government's focus on innovation, technological advancements, and changing consumer behavior. The government has launched several initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the Innovation Partnership and the Callaghan Innovation Fund. These initiatives have encouraged businesses to invest in research and development, leading to the development of new products and services.

Additionally, the growth of digital technology has transformed the furniture industry in New Zealand. Social media platforms, online marketplaces, and other digital tools have made it easier for businesses to reach their target audience while also providing consumers with more personalized and convenient shopping experiences.

Industry Growth and Comparison:

The furniture industry in New Zealand has experienced steady growth over the past decade, with the number of furniture manufacturers increasing by 9% between 2012 and 2022. The industry's revenue has also grown steadily, with a 4.5% increase in 2022. However, the industry experienced a decline in revenue in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenue decreasing by 7.8%.

Key Trends:

Technological disruptions are playing a significant role in shaping the furniture industry in New Zealand. The rise of digital technology has led to the development of new sales channels, such as online marketplaces and e-commerce websites. These channels are more convenient and personalized, allowing businesses to reach a wider audience and provide consumers with more options.

Another trend that is emerging is the focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental impact and are demanding that businesses operate in an environmentally responsible manner. Furniture manufacturers are responding by incorporating sustainable materials and manufacturing practices into their operations.

Challenges:

The furniture industry in New Zealand faces several challenges, including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing competition, and changing consumer behavior. Additionally, there is a growing concern about supply chain disruptions and the availability of raw materials, which could impact the industry's ability to produce and sell products.

Future Outlook:

Despite these challenges, the furniture industry in New Zealand is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years. The government's focus on innovation and technology, coupled with the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products, is expected to drive growth in the industry. Additionally, the industry is likely to benefit from the increasing focus on personalized shopping experiences and the rise of online marketplaces.

Conclusion:

The furniture industry is a critical part of the New Zealand economy, providing employment opportunities and contributing to economic growth. The industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by government initiatives, technological advancements, and changing consumer behavior. However, the industry also faces several challenges, including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased competition. To stay competitive and relevant, furniture manufacturers must embrace emerging trends, such as online marketplaces, sustainability, and personalized shopping experiences. By doing so, the industry can continue to play a critical role in driving economic growth and building a sustainable future for New Zealand.

In addition to the trends mentioned above, several other factors are likely to shape the furniture industry's future in New Zealand. One such factor is the increasing importance of customization and personalization. With consumers looking for unique and personalized products, furniture manufacturers must adapt their production processes to account for these demands.

Another factor that could impact the industry's future is the growing importance of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology. These technologies can help consumers visualize furniture in their homes before making a purchase, improving the overall shopping experience.

The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is also likely to shape the furniture industry's future in New Zealand. With more consumers spending time at home, there is an increased demand for furniture that is comfortable and functional. Furniture manufacturers must adapt their product offerings to account for these changes in consumer behavior.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 25 May 2023