Pioneering furniture solutions: Our historial milestones
Foliot has been a trusted name in the educational industry for over three decades. Our first furniture line was developed for daycare centers and elementary schools. In 1997, we began working with universities to help them meet their growing student housing demands and to reimagine their learning environments.
In 2009, we expanded into the hospitality business. Foliot quickly became known for its innovative laminate furniture and its ability to produce original, quality products that are cost-effective, reliable, durable, and delivered on time. We are proud of what we have accomplished, and the best is yet to come.
“At first, I hadn’t planned on becoming an entrepreneur. As a father of four young children, I was more interested in reconciling my family life with a career in which I could grow. One day, I felt it was finally time for me to answer the entrepreneurial call by creating the same job I had aspired to.”
Our story
1991
The beginning
Founding of Foliot Furniture by Daniel Foliot, a once-aspiring lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. After launching a successful new division in his woodworking company, Daniel decided to sell his shares and branch out on his own, opening Foliot Furniture the same year.
1992
First desk collection
Design of our company’s first desk collection, “l’enfant patient” (the patient child), produced for the pre-school market and featuring children’s desks. While there wasn’t a great opportunity in this segment, we found a need at the primary and secondary school levels.
1994
Domestic manufacturing
Opening of an 1,800-square-foot factory in Montreal, Quebec, employing six full-time staff.
1996
First university residence contract
Signing of a major contract with UQAM (University of Quebec in Montreal) for student residences, opening the door to the institutional market. Soon after, we gained the New York State Dormitory Authority as a client, paving the way for future growth and success in the industry.
To date, Foliot has designed, manufactured, and delivered furniture for over 1 million hotels, resorts, colleges, and university rooms across North America. The company innovates and expands into new markets every year while maintaining the same integrity, values, and high-quality standards.