estora

About Us

Furniture with a soul — and a story.

Estora is a home for beautifully designed, honestly priced furniture. We work directly with independent makers to bring you modern, durable pieces without the showroom markup.

Terracotta sofa in a bright living room
12+
Years designing
38
Partner workshops
120k
Happy homes
4.9/5
Customer rating
Estora design studio

Our Story

It started in a small Lisbon workshop.

In 2013 we set out to prove that thoughtful furniture doesn't have to cost the earth — literally or financially. A decade later, Estora is a network of 38 independent workshops crafting pieces designed to be loved for generations, not seasons.

Every sofa is stitched by hand, every joint pinned with wood, every fabric chosen for how well it wears — because the best furniture is the kind you never have to replace.

What we stand for

Four values, zero compromises.

Sustainable by default

FSC-certified timber, recycled fabrics and low-VOC finishes across every collection.

Fair to makers

We buy direct and pay above market — because good design starts with people.

Designed for real life

Sit-on-it, spill-on-it, live-on-it pieces built to look better with time.

Backed for a decade

Every frame, joint and spring is protected by our 10-year quality promise.

The Craft

Slow-made in independent workshops.

We don't do factory lines. Every Estora piece is built by a small team of makers who know their material — from the grain of the oak to the weave of the linen — and sign their work when it's done.

  • Kiln-dried FSC hardwood frames
  • Hand-tied springs & feather-wrapped cushions
  • OEKO-TEX certified upholstery
  • 10-year quality guarantee, no fine print
Craftsman finishing a wooden chair leg

The Journey

A short history of Estora.

  1. 2013

    A workshop in Lisbon

    Two friends, one lathe, and a stubborn belief that great furniture shouldn't cost a house.

  2. 2016

    First online collection

    We skipped the showroom and shipped straight from the makers to your door.

  3. 2019

    The maker network

    Grew to 20 independent workshops across Portugal, Poland and Vietnam.

  4. 2023

    Circular by design

    Launched take-back, repair and reupholstery for every sofa we've ever sold.

  5. 2026

    You, right now

    120,000 homes furnished — and a whole lot more still to come.

The People

Say hi to the humans behind Estora.

Amelia Hart

Amelia Hart

Design Director

Owen Marsh

Owen Marsh

Head of Craft

Mei Tanaka

Mei Tanaka

Materials Lead

Jordan Blake

Jordan Blake

Customer Care

"Three years in, our Estora sofa still looks like the day it arrived. The team even sent replacement feet when we moved. That's rare."
Priya S. — verified customer, London
Workspace with wooden deskBright white workspace

Free Delivery

On orders over $200

Money Back

Within 30 days

Support 24/7

Real humans, always

Member Perks

Weekend gifts & drops

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