Our History
Tabu was founded by Fernando Heras in 2006: a new production facility aimed to manufacture sustainable furniture to service the ongoing sourcing and quality control business that had been running since 1998.
Tabu’s factory is located in Solo, Central Java, a strategic manufacturing hub known for its wood-crafting tradition. Our showroom and sales office are located in Bali, where our designers and sales team are in constant touch with the market and follow the latest design trends.
Our business has grown sustainably over the years thanks to our portfolio of long-term clients. We have continuously invested in our production assets and have maintained our initial core, managing to supply high-quality, sustainable furniture to some of the world’s largest retailers and developers.
Innovation Through Communication
Our setup of management and communication tools allows us to serve large international clients while still relying on traditional craftsmanship.
From first contact to order delivery, our Enterprise Resource Planner classifies and channels information gathered from different sources to provide an accurate view of the production status, making sure that our divisions move in a synergetic and efficient way.
Technology helps us manage our supply chain and track raw materials, allowing us to keep a complete record of every movement. If we spot a quality control issue, we can accurately trace each component back to the source to make sure we consistently deliver our best quality.
From Local To Global
Our raw materials are sourced locally, with the exception of certain machinery, leather dyes and pigments, and some technical fabrics. Our timber, veg-tan leather, rattan, brass, canvas, glass, paper cord, and the core of our raw materials are entirely handpicked from our local network of suppliers. We take pride in assisting the development of the local community by working closely with our partners and enabling them to grow with us. In return, we enjoy a good level of control and agility on our supply chain, having the possibility to closely monitor quality throughout.
In terms of service to our clients, we provide Material knowledge, flexibility in both prototyping and mass production, consistent quality, controlled lead times and a set of resources that allows us to overcome a wide range of manufacturing challenges.
Philosophy
The full value of Tabu does not only lie just in the product — it is embedded in our organisation and the way we work. This includes product development, communication, attention to detail, on-time delivery, responsible production, and a well-curated and well-controlled product with quality post-sales service. INNOVATION provides us with a competitive advantage. GROWTH increases our capabilities and the opportunities to benefit our customers and partners. RELATIONSHIPS our business depends on a balanced relationship with our customers, partners, associates, suppliers, and the local community. RESPONSIBILITY we are accountable for our commitments, actions and results. INTEGRITY we believe that conducting business in a morally sound way pays off in the long term.
