As RC Furniture Group gears up for Esprit Meuble 2025, we sat down with Franck Bastardie, Sales Director France, to talk about the Group’s renewed momentum in the French market. With a strengthened local team and four standout brands on display — Recor Bedding, Recor Seating, Belform, and Gealux — RC Furniture Group is setting its sights on France as a strategic growth market. In this interview, Franck shares his insights on what makes RC Furniture unique, what to expect at the show, and why France is more important than ever for the Group.
What makes RC Furniture Group unique ?
RC Furniture Group brings over 75 years of Belgian expertise in furniture manufacturing. Our DNA is built on a powerful combination: quality, innovation, and diversity. We design our products in four in-house development centers, located among others in Belgium and the Netherlands, where craftsmanship meets technology. This allows us to offer durable, well-designed furniture that consistently meets high expectations.
Our three production sites within the EU give us full control over our manufacturing process, ensuring consistent quality, quick responsiveness, and reliable lead times.Finally, our portfolio of six brands allows us to cover a wide range of styles and customer needs — from affordable family comfort to high-end design.
What will you be showcasing at Esprit Meuble?
At the Esprit Meuble trade show, we will be showcasing four of our six brands on a shared RC Furniture Group booth. A complementary product range that perfectly illustrates our expertise and broad offering:
Gealux stands out with its premium relax chairs and recliners, combining ergonomic design, outstanding comfort, and patented technology
Belform offers a smart, accessible collection of sofas and armchairs, designed for modern urban living
Recor Bedding – known for its high-quality mattresses, bases, and headboards – is introducing an exclusive smart base, developed in collaboration with Reverie, the American leader in TPR sleep systems. It features customized sleeping positions and a massage function, a first of its kind in Europe
Recor Seating brings timeless elegance with modular, refined, and comfortable sofas, often equiped with with recliner features.
Why are you exhibiting at EspritMeuble 2025?
In recent years, RC Furniture Group has primarily focused on the Benelux and Germany. In 2025, we are expanding our strategic focus to France.We strongly believe in the potential of the French market. To support this, we have reinforced our local presence: two experienced sales representatives have recently joined our team to grow awareness of our collections in their regions. This is a first major step in the development of our French sales organization.
This is a real growth momentum, and Esprit Meuble is the ideal place to present all our brands to the French professional audience. The show offers our new sales team the opportunity to connect directly with visitors, better understand their needs, and build strong relationships with new partners
__Franck Bastardie
About RC Furniture Group RC Furniture Group is a family-owned furniture company based in Belgium, with a portfolio of brands offering high-quality seating, dining, and sleeping solutions. The group serves both the retail and contract markets across the Benelux, France, and global export channels.
Media Contact: Thomas Dujardin Marketing & Communications Director
RC Furniture Group at Esprit Meuble – Interview with Franck Bastardie
As RC Furniture Group gears up for Esprit Meuble 2025, we sat down with Franck Bastardie, Sales Director France, to talk about the Group’s renewed momentum in the French market. With a strengthened local team and four standout brands on display — Recor Bedding, Recor Seating, Belform, and Gealux — RC Furniture Group is setting its sights on France as a strategic growth market. In this interview, Franck shares his insights on what makes RC Furniture unique, what to expect at the show, and why France is more important than ever for the Group.
What makes RC Furniture Group unique ?
RC Furniture Group brings over 75 years of Belgian expertise in furniture manufacturing. Our DNA is built on a powerful combination: quality, innovation, and diversity. We design our products in four in-house development centers, located among others in Belgium and the Netherlands, where craftsmanship meets technology. This allows us to offer durable, well-designed furniture that consistently meets high expectations.
Our three production sites within the EU give us full control over our manufacturing process, ensuring consistent quality, quick responsiveness, and reliable lead times.Finally, our portfolio of six brands allows us to cover a wide range of styles and customer needs — from affordable family comfort to high-end design.
What will you be showcasing at Esprit Meuble?
At the Esprit Meuble trade show, we will be showcasing four of our six brands on a shared RC Furniture Group booth. A complementary product range that perfectly illustrates our expertise and broad offering:
Why are you exhibiting at EspritMeuble 2025?
In recent years, RC Furniture Group has primarily focused on the Benelux and Germany. In 2025, we are expanding our strategic focus to France.We strongly believe in the potential of the French market. To support this, we have reinforced our local presence: two experienced sales representatives have recently joined our team to grow awareness of our collections in their regions. This is a first major step in the development of our French sales organization.
About RC Furniture Group
RC Furniture Group is a family-owned furniture company based in Belgium, with a portfolio of brands offering high-quality seating, dining, and sleeping solutions. The group serves both the retail and contract markets across the Benelux, France, and global export channels.
Media Contact:
Thomas Dujardin
Marketing & Communications Director
RC Furniture Group
thomas.dujardin@recor-group.com
+32 11 28 98 11