Heritage
1966
The Tribù story began with Henri de Cock, Born in 1924. He started his own garden furniture import company, laying the foundations for what would become a third-generation, family-owned Belgian design house. Independent and innovative, Tribu works with craftsmen and designers to create outdoor furniture that enhances the lives of its customers.
1991
in 1987, Henri's son Lode became head of the company with an ambitious vision. As a civil engineer, Lode's expert eye for finish, durability and detail gave him the freedom to rethink traditional outdoor furniture.
1992
Working with designer Wim Segers, Lode launched our first collection,
Praslin, setting the tone for Tribù furniture: creative, contemporary and
durable.
1997
Lode's vision is an instant success. By 1997, Trib furniture is being sold
across Western Europe and the USA, and in 1999 we became the first
outdoor furniture company to exhibit at Salone del Mobile in Milan.
2000
International expansion highlighted the importance of sustainability. We
continuously ensured the use of the highest quality materials from trusted
sources, with ethically harvested teak as a cornerstone of our collections.
2013
In 2013, Lode's sons Tom, brand ambassador, and Koen, CEO, take on the
day-to-day operation of the company and, in 2017, a new office and
showroom mark the first 50 years of Tribù.
2017
For Tribù, luxury is discreet, contemporary and understated. We express
luxury through elegant details and subtle colours, shapes and textures that work in harmony with their setting. Our manufacturers only use the highest quality materials, ensuring strength, durability and weather resistance. Our drive to research and develop natural-looking materials is one of the foundations of our success.
2023
Global expansion + a new LA home Trib furniture, fabrics and accessories
are available in 70+ countries, in stores that offer customers a unique
experience. Tribù launches a Dallas office to bring its expertise closer to the US market. In the summer a 5.000-square-foot flagship store opens it doors on Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, offering an immersive Tribu experience.