Affordable oak dining tables: those are the tables from Mister Table. Zoetermeerder Stephan Mos (29) started his own business about five years ago. “The idea for my company arose during a search for a new table.”
Stephan studied International Business and was abroad for a while. When he was looking for an oak dining table after his studies, he noticed: they are expensive. “It can be done cheaper, I thought.”
No middleman necessary
The entrepreneur called around in his network. “I knew some boys from Romania from my student days. A lot of furniture and table tops are made there. By getting the magazines from abroad themselves, prices can be lowered. There is no need for middlemen anymore.”
He put fifteen pieces on transport to the Netherlands and they were sold within a month. The choice to start his business afterwards was an easy one. “I saw opportunities and I also come from an entrepreneurial family. I think that’s why the threshold was a bit lower.”
Many types of tables
Mister Tafel has many different tables, all of which can be admired in the showroom. You will find, for example, oak dining tables and herringbone dining tables, but also coffee tables and table tops. “The table that has sold the most in the past year is the dining table ‘Danish oval’. The Scandinavian look is completely in.”
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According to the entrepreneur, customers order both online and in the store. “It is of course nice if you can see and feel a table in real life. We have ten different colors and if you see them side by side, you can compare well. Customers who live near Zoetermeer therefore like to visit the showroom. But we also sometimes get people from Groningen over.”
Free and fast home delivery
What distinguishes Mister Tafel from other dining table shops? “Our strength lies not only in the good price, but also in the short delivery time. Because we have more than 200 table tops in stock, the table is often at the customer’s home within three weeks. And another nice side effect: your table will be delivered for free.”
Looking for a new table?
Are you curious about the tables of Mister Tafel? On the website you will find the complete offer! Or visit the showroom and take a seat at your favorite table. The showroom is open three days a week.