Creditors of 27 UK furnishing businesses are facing a collective shortfall exceeding £7.2m following a wave of insolvencies reported in May and June 2025.
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In the latest Insolvency Digest, companies across the sector, from kitchen and office furniture manufacturers to carpet retailers and upholsterers, have entered liquidation or administration, leaving behind significant debts. Among the largest losses, bed manufacturer Vogue Beds Limited is expected to generate a shortfall of £1.28m, while online furniture retailer Amora Style Ltd is unlikely to repay any of its £36,000 debt.
Other notable insolvencies include The Cane Factory Limited, which left a gap of £686,000, and Scope Joinery Limited, with liabilities totalling £523,500. In many cases, HMRC and employee claims account for a substantial portion of the outstanding amounts.
Despite the presence of some realisable assets, the majority of firms are expected to return little to unsecured creditors. Analysts say the scale and spread of these failures indicate "continued financial fragility" in the furnishing industry.
The recurring involvement of major insolvency practitioners such as Begbies Traynor, FRP Advisory, and Leonard Curtis underscores the growing pressure on small to mid-sized furniture businesses across the UK.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com