Umbrella Furniture, part of Wagstaff Interiors, marked a true milestone celebrating a decade of providing innovative furniture solutions to the architectural and design community. Formed in 2014, the company celebrated 10 years of collaboration, trust, and leadership in the commercial interiors sector and achieving market leadership status with an evening of celebration at their London showroom.
Over ten years, Umbrella has built strong relationships with clients across the architectural and design ecosystem, always maintaining and delivering on their core values of exceptional service, honesty, and reliability. As industry leaders providing furniture consultancy, procurement and installation services, Umbrellas’ renowned reputation as great hosts did not disappoint. They opened their doors to an evening of festivities and celebrations in what is often regarded as the ‘best located showroom in EC1’.
The showroom transformed into a space adorned with a ceiling of ‘umbrellas’, installed with lights resembling starlight nights – a playful nod to the brand name. With a lively DJ set, a ‘mirror-mirror’ photobooth, a LED hula hoop dancer, endless mulled wine, and birthday-branded cupcakes, the night was a true celebration. It perfectly reflected Umbrella Furniture’s warm and open personality, bringing together long-established industry friends to honor a decade of success.
Matt Clarke, Managing Director of Umbrella Furniture, highlighted the company’s successful ten-year journey, stating, “Our dedicated team has built an exceptional business through collaborative partnerships and a commitment to outstanding project delivery. This milestone celebration was an opportunity to recognise the strong relationships that have been fundamental to our success”.
Umbrella’s projects over the last ten years boasts a medley of industry success stories. These include the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where Umbrella supplied 15 unique floors in their new building which despite the challenges of strict security protocols and access requirements, met all specifications to the clients’ program. The Telegraph HQ, where the interior was transformed into multifaceted meeting and dining areas with collaborative and private spaces, each re-configurable to suit the client’s needs. In addition, bringing their multi-supplier procurement expertise, Umbrella delivered a premium furniture package to Estee Lauder representing over 25 high-end brands, each with its own hub and unique furniture style.
As Umbrella Furniture enters its second decade, the company remains committed to its leadership in the furniture specialist market, focused on delivering cutting-edge furniture solutions, and prioritising sustainability, innovation, and adaptability. With a proven track record of meeting client needs, Umbrella Furniture is poised to shape the future of commercial interiors, providing exceptional products and services to the architectural and design community in the years ahead.