About Us

The foundation of Dauphin was laid in 1968 when our founder, Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin, acquired the German operations of a British office chair manufacturer. He began importing and distributing chairs under the name “Evertaut International,” and later “Friedrich-W. Dauphin, Alleinimporteur Evertaut International.” This move marked the inception of our enduring commitment to providing innovative seating solutions.

Our company’s headquarters found its home in Offenhausen in 1973. It was here that we built our first plant, which we have expanded and evolved over the years.

In the 80s and 90s, we focused on building our value chain by setting up additional production sites. Dauphin Components was established in Pößneck, Thuringia, to manufacture seat mechanisms and components, while Artifex Büromöbel GmbH became our trusted supplier for upholstery. 

In 1992, our family business came under the umbrella of “Dauphin Office Interiors GmbH & Co. KG” holding company. We acquired two more chair firms: Trendoffice and Züco. With three distinct brands, Dauphin Group became a prominent name in the facility seating market. 

In 1999, our journey led us to “Allée Bleue,” a picturesque wine farm in South Africa. The Dauphin family transformed it into an iconic estate, producing award-winning wines, olives, and serving as a setting for remarkable events. 

In autumn 2002, the Dauphin HumanDesign® Group (DHDG) was established, unifying sales, marketing, and consultancy expertise from Bosse, Trendoffice, and Züco. This holistic approach allowed us to offer complete solutions for the entire office and facility sector. 

With a network of sales and production companies worldwide and a presence in 81 countries, the Dauphin Group is one of Europe’s leading office seating manufacturers. Globally we employ over 1,200 people.