Where it all began

Tabilo started life in a shared office within the same building we operate from today.

It was a much smaller business then, but the foundations were already in place: a focus on commercial furniture, dependable service and building strong relationships with customers.

The team starts to grow

As the business developed, so did the team, with Nick joining Tabilo in sales and Rob joining the warehouse.

Nick helped build strong customer relationships and grow the business, while Rob supported the expanding day-to-day operation behind the scenes.

A huge year of growth

2017 marked a major turning point for Tabilo, as continued growth meant we were ready to expand and take over the whole building.

The extra space gave us more room for stock, operations and our growing team, creating an important foundation for the next stage of the business.

Upholstery begins at Tabilo

2018 brought a new chapter for Tabilo as we started upholstering chairs in-house, giving customers more choice across fabrics, colours and finishes.

Emma joined the team and became hands-on with our new upholstery service, supporting the day-to-day operation as the business continued to grow.

Made To Order laminate begins

2019 saw Tabilo expand its table top range with the introduction of Made To Order laminate, giving customers greater choice and flexibility.

With more options across sizes, finishes and décors, this marked an important step towards the wider Made To Order service we offer today.

A challenging year — and a record outdoor season

2020 brought the challenges of COVID-19, but as outdoor spaces became more important than ever, demand for outdoor furniture grew rapidly.

Despite the uncertainty, Tabilo achieved record outdoor furniture sales, highlighting the strength and adaptability of the business and team.

Bringing marble to the UK market

2023 saw Tabilo become one of the original UK stockists of marble table tops, expanding our range into a more premium category.

This gave customers greater choice across natural-look and statement surfaces, bringing more design-led options to hospitality and commercial interiors.

Porcelain joins the collection

2024 saw Tabilo introduce porcelain table tops, building on the success of marble and expanding our premium Tuff Top collection.

The new range combined a slim, contemporary appearance with commercial durability, giving customers even more choice across hospitality interiors.

Peter Simpson becomes Director

In 2025, Peter became a Director of Tabilo, marking a new chapter in the leadership and continued development of the business.

With an established team, expanding collections and an increasing focus on both In Stock and Made To Order furniture, Tabilo continued to evolve.

Today, Tabilo supplies an extensive range of commercial furniture for hospitality, workplace, education and social spaces across the UK.

While our products and services continue to grow, our approach remains the same: personal service, practical advice and furniture made for commercial spaces.