From London Craftsmanship to Global Hospitality: The Journey of Burgess Furniture
At Burgess Furniture, great design and craftsmanship have always been built to travel. Since London beginnings in 1959, Burgess has grown into one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of hospitality furniture, trusted by venues in more than 50 countries.
The story began with a single order of banquet chairs for London’s May Fair Hotel, followed quickly by the Metropole in Monte Carlo.
Since then, Burgess furniture has become a familiar sight in some of the world’s most iconic venues — from the QE2’s maiden voyage and the first cross-channel hovercraft built by British Rail, to Westin Stamford in Singapore, Twickenham Stadium, Wembley, Epsom Racecourse, Sofitel at Heathrow Terminal 5, the Marriott Marquis in Dubai, and European landmarks including The Ritz in Paris and Pera Palace in Istanbul.
This impressive lineup is only a fraction of Burgess’ global footprint and ongoing dedication to design excellence, functional durability, and consistency.
A Global Network of Partners
What sets Burgess apart is not only its heritage, but its reach. Burgess works alongside an established network of trusted partners worldwide, ensuring that wherever you are, you can access Burgess quality and expertise. This network enables local support and regional insight, while maintaining the standards and reliability Burgess is known for.
International growth has been especially strong in the Middle East, a region experiencing rapid expansion in luxury hospitality and large-scale development. To meet this demand, Burgess established a dedicated office in Dubai, giving clients and partners the opportunity to experience Burgess collections first-hand.
Growth in Dubai and Beyond
Dubai has become a hub for world-class hospitality, and Burgess is proud to play a role in shaping the region’s event and hotel interiors. From conference halls to grand ballrooms, Burgess products are designed to deliver both practicality and elegance – qualities that are highly valued in a market that expects nothing less than the best.
A standout example is Burgess’ work with the Grand Plaza Mövenpick Hotel in Dubai Media City, where Burgess chairs, tables, platforms, and lecterns were chosen to bring flexibility and style to a variety of spaces. Projects like this demonstrate not only the strength of Burgess designs, but also the trust built with clients across the Middle East.
As the luxury furniture market in the region continues to expand, Burgess is well-positioned to grow alongside it, offering sustainable, long-lasting solutions for venues of every size.
Sustainability at the Core
While global reach is important, so too is how Burgess operates. Sustainability is central to Burgess design and manufacturing, reflected in ISO 14001 certification and a commitment to reducing environmental impact across every stage of production.
From using recyclable aluminium and responsibly sourced wood to investing in low-impact finishes and adhesives, Burgess ensures products are as kind to the planet as they are enduring in use. Burgess also designs with longevity in mind, with many ranges allowing for refurbishment – enabling frames and materials to be reused rather than replaced.
These efforts have not gone unnoticed. Burgess is proud to be recognised by the HARP (Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement) Initiative and has been awarded a committed sustainability rating from EcoVadis, one of the world’s most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings. This recognition reflects Burgess’ ongoing dedication to responsible sourcing, ethical production, and continuous improvement.
By embedding these principles into everything it does, Burgess continues to strengthen its reputation as a brand that cares as much about the future as it does about function and form.
Looking Ahead
From London to Dubai, Paris to Singapore, Burgess Furniture continues to set the standard for hospitality furniture worldwide. Growth in the Middle East is just one chapter in an ongoing story of innovation, partnership, and sustainability.
Wherever your venue is, and whatever your needs may be, Burgess is ready to deliver furniture that brings people together in comfort and style – pieces that not only stand the test of time, but also reflect a shared commitment to a more sustainable future.
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