Aa major UK furniture supplier, has entered administration, with most operations ceasing and the majority of its 134 employees made redundant. Sam Birchall and Howard Smith of Interpath were appointed as joint administrators on 15 July 2025.
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Established in 1998, the London-based company, David Phillips Furniture Group, became a prominent provider of furniture solutions for the residential and build-to-rent sectors. Despite strong brand recognition and a reputation for quality service, the business was hit by margin pressures and a wider construction industry downturn.
Efforts to improve efficiency and secure refinancing failed to yield a viable solution. As a result, the directors opted to place the company into administration following an unsuccessful accelerated options process.
While core trading operations have halted, the company's rental division continues to operate as administrators seek potential buyers for the brand and remaining assets. The administrators are providing full support to impacted staff, including help with redundancy claims.
Birchall described David Phillips as a "trusted name" in the sector, encouraging interested buyers to come forward. Smith added that the company had faced "significant macroeconomic and industry-specific challenges" and that their focus remains on supporting affected stakeholders and securing a sale.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com
