About
A TRUE FAMILY BUSINESS
Bulo is a proud family-owned company with a legacy of crafting exceptional furniture for over 60 years. What began in 1963 with our grandfather’s design of a modest filing pedestal has evolved into a respected name in the design industry. Today, the third generation, three brothers continues the legacy, combining craftsmanship, aesthetics, and innovation to create timeless pieces. Each item carries the care, expertise, and pride of generations, reflecting our unwavering dedication to quality and thoughtful design.
CELEBRATING THE PAST
Throughout its history, Bulo has built a reputation for creating timeless pieces that blend form and function, with a particular emphasis on comfort and durability. Over the years, Bulo has collaborated with many renowned designers, including Alain Berteau, Vincent Van Duysen, and Jean Nouvel, to name a few. Bulo’s commitment to quality and sustainability is reflected in their use of durable materials and eco-friendly production methods. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, Bulo continues to push boundaries and create timeless pieces that are sure to be treasured for many years to come.
1963
Walter Busschop designs a filing trolley on wheels. He invests the income from sales in the launch of his own office furniture company. The name? Bulo.
1970
A remarkable marketing campaign, in which people are offered a free ‘Bulo’ paint job on their vehicles. In this way the brand dominates the Belgian roads with iconic black cars for years.
1987
In the course of twenty years, Bulo has become synonymous with high-quality office furniture. The company prepares for international growth and in 1987 brings its various departments together at a new head office on the Northern industrial estate along the E19 motorway connecting Brussels and Antwerp.
1997
Bulo opens its first showroom abroad. Its unique location at Butler’s Wharf in London, right next to the Design Museum, underlines Bulo’s commitment to good design. In 1998 Bulo expands: A second foreign showroom opens in Cologne. Followed later by Amsterdam and New York.
2006
Sister company Bosq, expert in veneer, joins Bulo under one roof, sharing a production facility and showroom. Together, they produce top-tier contract furniture in Europe. Bosq, born from Leysen Wood Trading and Van Vaek Meubelen (with over 100 years of combined experience), focuses on craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability. From their Mechelen workshop, they upgrade wood in collaboration with (interior) architects. Using local and reclaimed materials like Venetian poles or trees from the Africa Museum they turn unique wood stories into exclusive furniture.
2013
In 2013, Bulo celebrates its 50th birthday with a big party in the Mechelen showroom. A gigantic red O is placed on the building as a landmark along the E19: it also symbolizes the connection between the various disciplines that Bulo offers.
2015
Carlo Busschop becomes chief executive for export and assures, as (the first of) the third generation within the company, the future of Bulo.
2023
Bulo marks its 60th anniversary with new collections and editions, launched at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. With the skill and love of the craft for over 60 years Bulo remains true to creating unique, timeless and elegant furniture that inspires you to create you living and working space for the next decades.
2024 – SEPTEMBER
We proudly celebrate 30 years of H2O, the iconic table by Bataille & ibens. A timeless design that has become a symbol of elegance, simplicity, and craftsmanship, remaining just as relevant and refined today as it was in 1994.
H2O TABLE
2024 – JUNE
We’re proud to mark a new chapter in our international story with the opening of our showroom in Chicago. This milestone brings our design philosophy closer to the North American market, offering a dedicated space to experience our craftsmanship, materials, and commitment to timeless design up close and in person.
VIRTUAL TOUR