David Norman

David Norman is the founder of Furl, a London-based furniture brand known for its refined, space-smart designs.  

With more than 20 years of experience in product development and e-commerce, David has helped thousands of people create calmer, more liveable homes — with cleverly designed pieces like deep-storage ottoman beds and real-mattress sofa beds.

He lives between Spain and London with his family and personally oversees every stage of new product development — from initial concept sketches to the final build in Furl’s Nottinghamshire workshop. David’s passion lies in thoughtful design, efficient living, and furniture that brings clarity to compact spaces.

David’s hands-on approach is central to Furl’s reputation for quality and innovation. Every product begins with a problem worth solving — from limited floorplans to awkward staircases — and is refined until it works beautifully, looks elegant, and lasts for years. He works closely with a small team of designers, makers, and engineers to ensure every detail meets the brand’s high standards.

Under David’s direction, Furl has grown into a trusted destination for space-saving furniture, with two London showrooms and a ShowPod in Nottingham and a customer base stretching across the UK and mainland Europe. Whether delivering to a city apartment or a coastal retreat, David’s commitment is the same: to help people live better with less — without compromising on comfort, quality, or style.

Furl is a Certified B Corporation. Connect with David on LinkedIn, or watch him talk through the designs on the Furl YouTube channel.

Background

As David Norman tells it, entrepreneurship has been in his blood from the beginning. He launched his first venture — a computer parts business — right out of school and ran it successfully for nearly two decades. But it was the search for a bed that sparked something entirely new.

Unable to find a storage bed that met his standards — something stylish, functional, and well-built — David didn’t settle. Instead, he got inspired. He designed and built one himself. Then another. Word spread quickly, and soon friends, family, and strangers all wanted in. What began as a personal project soon became The Storage Bed Company.

That was just the beginning. The business evolved and rebranded as Furl — a name that now represents a new era of beautifully designed, multifunctional furniture built for modern living.

Today, Furl operates from two elegant showrooms across London, plus a compact ShowPod in Nottingham, where visitors can experience the full collection of space-saving furniture. Everything is crafted in our own Nottinghamshire workshop and delivered with care across the UK and mainland Europe — including to second homes and holiday properties.

From design to final installation, every part of the process stays in our hands. Our in-house delivery team assembles each piece in the room it’s meant for — no awkward lifts or last-minute headaches. We even offer bespoke sizing to ensure your new bed or sofa fits perfectly into your home and your life.

Personality

Ambitious
75%
Funny
50%
Lucky
80%
Meticulous
100%
Traveller
80%
Fitness Levels
82%
Coffee Consumption
100%
DIY Skills
65%
Family Orientated
100%
Honest
100%

Fun Facts

Favourite Film

Moulin Rouge

Favourite Ice Cream

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Best life hack

Listening

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