LOOK BOOK | 2025/2026
Welcome to Sofa Brands International, home to the UK’s leading furniture brands.
With over 500 years’ experience in Britain’s world-renowned furniture industry, we’re proud to deliver our vision: bringing comfort and style to every home.
Overview
The group’s brands have over 500 years of combined experience in Britain’s world-famous furniture industry.
Turnover of over $80m makes us the largest manufacturer of quality sofas in the UK.
The group employs 600 people.
We supply 600 retailers in the UK and we have a growing export business in Europe, The Gulf States, Asia & Australasia.
All sofas are hand built to order in two state-of-the-art UK factories.
We combine time-honoured, hand-crafting skills with the best automated technology available.
Sustainability is an important part of Sofa Brands Interna onal. Discover more about the steps we are taking to minimise our impact on the environment.
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SUSTAINAB LE FA BRIC S
We h av e added some sus ta inable f abric op ons to our collec on, to offer our cus tome rs a r es pons ible choice.
As par t o f the colle c on, we offer a sus ta inable War wick t we ed fabri c . This fa bric is made from 10 0 % rec ycl ed olefin yarns and p r oduc ed f rom conver te d pre-consumer tex le was te. D uring th is pro ce ss there is ze ro water consump on which save s 250 litres o f water per s of a, and it also does n’ t conta in any har mf ul chemi ca ls
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Al l ca rd boar d and plas c bags are 100 % rec yclab le. Our c ardboard is made with at leas t 8 0 % rec ycl ed m ater ial and our bag s are a ls o made with 3 0 % rec ycl ed m ater i al.
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One e ffe c v e w ay to minimise our impac t on the e nv ironment is to build f ur ni tu re t hat la st s and that ’s w hy we offer a 25-year gu a ra nte e on our mber frames.
A t G Plan we are commi ed to sourcing the mber and mber produ ct s in the furniture from responsibly manag ed f ores ts where environmen ta ll y appropriate, socially beneficial, and economic ally viable pr ac ces are maint aine d.
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Wo rk ing wit h our suppliers on responsible cushion filling op ons. Some o f our colle c ons feature 100 % rec yclab l e poly es ter fibre back cushions.
Some o f our back cushions are made using 100 % rec yclab l e poly es ter fibre f rom re cy cled pla s c wa st e, produced by our supplier F i breline. The aver age sof a cushion uses the equivalent of 100 pla s c bo les.
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Al l our seat springs are made by our supplier, Wa de Springs. All springs supplied are no t treated or coated which make s them 10 0% rec yclab le. Ou r springs are also built to las t, ano th er effe c ve w ay to minimise our impac t on the e nv ironment
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We are working with our supplier to deliver 10 0 % o f our uphol st ered produ ct s using materials from responsibly manag ed f ores ts
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Pa rt nered with suppliers who are working tow ards sus ta inable p ra c ce s to reduce their c ar bon fo ot prin t.
Al l our suppliers we ’ve par tn ered wit h are looking at new processes and innov a ons to minimise t heir impac t on the e nv ironment as a business. To name a few, Cres t (our leather supplier) are implemen ng ini a ves t o reduce energ y consump on, op mising t anning d ru ms to d ec re ase water usag e and increase energ y efficienc y, ensuring that all water that is consumed is cleaned and reused wherever possible. Wad e Springs (o u r spring suppliers) are also implemen ng new equipment such as solar panels and low energ y light fi ngs to reduce their c ar bo n fo ot prin t. ow ener gy ligh t fi ng s to re duce th ei r ca rb o
Be comforted and enveloped in the handmade. Uniqueness, quality and style, crafted in England since 1938.
A proud Heritage
Quality, care, supreme comfort, and undeniable style has always been at the forefront of Duresta.
Duresta has been market leader in the furniture making industry since it was established in 1938, in Nottinghamshire. Over the past 80 years Duresta has been consistently producing exquisite furniture that has been meticulously designed, expertly hand-crafted and beautifully finessed. Quality, care, supreme comfort, and undeniable style have always been at the forefront of Duresta, and these values remain at the core of the business today.
Customer Profile Age: 40+
Collections
English Luxury
The English Luxury collection pays tribute to the furniture that made Duresta the brand it is today. With time-honoured, handcrafted techniques and finishes incorporated into all the designs, these models are the epitome of Britage heritage upholstery.
Featuring beautifully traditional details, from knole-style sofas with tassle ties to pleated arm details, each opulent design has been carefully reinvented to stand the test of time.
Duresta International
The International collection is characterised by clean lines and effortless comfort, perfectly blended with understated glamour.
Each piece featured in the International collection offers modern style and is expertly developed to provide beautiful comfort combined with true Duresta quality.
In 2012 G Plan Vintage was launched; a curated collection which is inspired by our Mid-Century archive. Every model in the collecion has timeless vintage charm but has been designed to suit the modern home.
G Plan Vintage is a curated collection of contemporary pieces, which embrace our passion for leading-edge design inspired by our heritage.
Customer Profile
Age: 35+
Style: A collection of vintage-style Sofas and Chairs inspired by G Plan’s Mid-Century archive.
Bestsellers
Amelia
The perfect blend of style and unquestionable comfort, Amelia is the perfect Sofa range for those who seek sleek retro-inspired furniture.
Eleanor
Inspired by our revolutionary archive designs, the Eleanor Sofa Bed is the perfect choice for flexible living.
Sumptuously comfortable seating by day that effortlessly transforms into a generous King-sized sleeping space by night.
Morley
A social centrepiece that doesn’t skimp on comfort. Designed to fit perfectly into your living space, Morley’s modular units can be configured to your exact liking. Unique feature options, such as a convenient bookcase Arm and a Power Footrest for extra comfort.
The mid-century charm of Edie makes a stylish centrepiece for any room. With compact, neat proportions,Edie is perfect for the modern home.
Edie
A LOT OF LIFE HAPPENS ON YOUR SOFA
The Lounge Co. makes contemporary, stylish sofas that combine modern details with affordability and durability. It’s love at first sit.
Contemporary | Affordable Digital proposition | Stylish
The Lounge Co. was born out of the combined know-how and expertise of well-established brands. Since launching in 2016, the brand has made a solid impression in the UK market.
Customer Profile
Age: 30 - 50
Style: On-trend, stylish designs. Quality vs. Price: Price.
Bestsellers
Imogen
Sumptuously deep Imogen is a modular sofa system that offers an array of configurations. Clean, tailored lines are highlighted with piping detail and finished with a choice of wood or brushed chrome feet.
A modern range with contemporary design features such as twin-needling and gently pulled-in back cushions. Aimed at the style-conscious and perfect for more compact living spaces.
Holly
Briony’s relaxed lines are highlighted with piping and traditional rounded arms. The deep seats and soft cushions mean that Briony is a sumptuous sofa, perfect for the family.
Rose makes a stylish addition to any lounge. Details such as the hand-pleated arm and top-stitched cushions make this shape a true contemporary classic. Rose
Briony
Ever since Ebenezer Gomme set up his first furniture factory in 1898, G Plan has always had the same aim: to create stylish Sofas and Chairs that offer the highest levels of comfort and quality.
Style | Comfort | Quality
G Plan has created some of the most enduring and iconic furniture of the 20th century, something that we still aim for with every piece we design today. As a benchmark for British design since 1953, we always strive to blend beautifully balanced design with the perfect mix of style and function.
Customer Profile
Age: 40+
Style: A range of classic and contemporary designs with unquestionable comfort.
Quality vs. Price: Quality.
Clean, sleek lines combined with deep sumptuous seats make Harper a contemporary choice.
Bestsellers
Seattle
With clean, straight lines and sleek arm details, Seattle brings contemporary elegance to any space.
Harper
Hardy
Hardy combines practicality with modern G Plan design. The curved, padded arms provide ultimate relaxation and the plush, full cushions offer a deep and relaxing sit.
Kingsbury
Shapely wing details give Kingsbury sophisticated style, innovation can be found in the Power Headrest and Power Lumbar support options.
Established for over 150 years, Parker Knoll is well renowned for designing and developing the best of British sofas and chairs to the highest possible quality.
Our highly skilled teams of expert craftsman and designers are committed to continuing to create sofas and chairs that provide the ultimate comfort experience, but it doesn’t stop there. All of our collections add a hint of luxurious style to your home through our beautiful designs, luxury fabric ranges and exceptional attention to detail.
Flawlessly crafted, using high-quality materials
We have been expertly handcrafting Britain’s finest sofas and chairs since 1869. Frederick Parker’s vision was to produce beautiful, high quality designs that provide the ultimate comfort experience, which remains true to the brand today.
Customer Profile
Age: 50+
Style: A classic style that combines quality and comfort. Quality vs. Price: Quality.
The Classic Collection
Collections
Expertly handcrafted and beautifully tailored, The Classic Collection has all the hallmarks of Parker Knoll: timeless design encompassing unique features such as scrolled arms, button detailing and high backs, elegant fabrics and innovation in premium comfort technology.
The LifeStyle Collection
The LifeStyle Collection embodies modern aesthetics, with classic Parker Knoll quality and comfort. Further propelling Parker Knoll in the motion space, LifeStyle offers expertly engineered motion powered recliners, convenient USB ports for charging devices and heated seats. This collection is exceedingly stylish and comfortable, whilst using innovative technology.
Beautiful Fabrics
At Parker Knoll, we have an extension range of beautiful fabrics. From elegant, luscious and classical designs producing a timeless sofa, to soft and simple plains or contemporary designs perfectly suited to any style decor.
Our Marketing Proposal
The UK’s leading branded sofa group benefits from a highly experienced marketing team. We champion a marketing experience that is backed with consumer insight and responds to the increasing demand of the consumer, to help drive footfall into our retailer partners.
All marketing, whether it’s online, in-store or in print, conveys a compelling brand message, with a best-in-class, seamless omni-channel experience.
1. Duresta Brochure
Duresta Brochure
Parker Knoll Brochure
The Lounge Co. Ads
G Plan Website
Duresta Website
Parker Knoll Brochure
Retail Proposition
In store, the Sofa Brands International portfolio is brought to life with bespoke retail studios, which help educate the consumer through expert brand and product knowledge, ensuring the experience helps drive conversations.
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