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A FAMILY HISTORY

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

A FAMILY
HISTORY

‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’ — this ancient proverb is the stepping stone of our long journey into timeless furniture.  We believe that significant achievements are made through small but concrete resolutions.

EPOCA Furniture’s business has grown alongside the family’s resilience and hard work. 

Our foundations are rooted in the dedicated work and mastery that have created our legacy of being leaders in manufacturing luxury furniture for some of the most exquisite international hospitality brands.  It is through meticulous improvement processes that we balance tradition and innovation. The attention to detail and craftsmanship enhances creativity, elegance, and design, exalting this journey of a thousand miles of creating furniture of excellent artistry, heightening the Made in Portugal stamp.
1947
2024

75 years of A FAMILY HISTORY discover the
history of epoca

1947

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The Rocha family business in the furniture industry began.

1960

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In the next generation, with Francisco Rocha, the family business evolved into furniture.

1970

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1980

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In 1981 José Rocha joined his father, doing justice to the legacy started by his grandfather.

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1990

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2000

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In 2000, José Rocha set up his own business and built his factory in Paços de Ferreira

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2010

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The renovation of EPOCA's branding

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2020

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2024

Who we are

We have specialised in the hospitality industry by only providing exceptional quality furniture to our customers. We create pieces of enduring value using superior design and finishes, and we support them with a deeply instilled ethic of personal service. Doing so enables us to satisfy our discerning customers' needs and maintain our position as a premier luxury hospitality manufacturer.

Our beliefs

We believe in our people. They are ou biggest asset and the key to our success.

The common sense of dignity, pride, and satisfaction in what we do is what guides us. When we work together, respecting one another’s contribution and importance, we make our customers happy, and that’s our priority.

Our behaviour

How we treat each other sets an example to one another. This is why we keep this respect alive, in all our interactions, whether with customers, business associates, or customers. We ultimately treat each other as we would like to be treated—respectfully.

Our success

By making our decisions based off of truly believing in what we do, on a clear understanding of our business, and with sound financial planning, is how we achieve our success.

It’s only by reaching a fair and reasonable profit that we can ensure the company’s prosperity and the long-term benefits our customers and employees deserve.