Our story
From humble beginnings to leading home furniture innovations
2002
It started in a shed
Woodstock Trading Co. is founded by Ben Doouss in his garden shed in Gloucester, UK.
After nearly ten years in the bathroom industry within the business that Ben started with his Father and Brother, Ben recognised a service gap within the market, for products that were held in stock in the UK that could be delivered to customers quickly and reliably.
This led to Ben creating Woodstock – wooden furniture, that is in stock!
The Calypso brand is launched with 3 small ranges, and the Woodstock journey has begun.
2004
Calypso grows
Quick growth of the Calypso brand due to the success of its 3 ranges, Malvern, Cotswold, and Chiltern, which is still a popular choice within the Calypso range to this day, led to a Woodstock expansion.
Woodstock moves into a shared office with the original family bathroom business in Gloucester, with 4 small desks in the corner, and warehouse space spread over two floors.
2010
Our very own building
With growth not showing any signs of slowing down, Woodstock acquires its own dedicated offices and warehouse space at Athena House in Gloucester.
Calypso had expanded its ranges, now offering 4 fitted furniture door designs with matching vanity units, Quantock, Malvern, Brecon and Chiltern.
2013
Moving to Hereford
By 2013 Calypso included 6 fitted furniture and 5 modular ranges, and had started providing compatible basins, taps, handles, mirrors and WCs.
Woodstock had now outgrown its current space and the business moved to Hereford.
Straight Mile House becomes home to Woodstock head office and a 40,000 square-foot warehouse is commissioned up the road, at Skylon View.
2014
Launched own delivery fleet
With more ranges and products now within the Calypso family, and Ben’s vision of stocking products in his own warehouse now realised, it’s time for Woodstock to launch its own delivery fleet.
Providing nationwide delivery, Woodstock can now manage its own product distribution, allowing it to offer end-to-end support to its ever-growing customer base.
2016
Launching Veldeau
By 2016 Calypso was firmly established within the market, and Woodstock turns its sights towards an additional bathroom furniture brand, with simplicity at its heart, Veldeau is created.
Delivering on Woodstock’s mission of helping to create bathrooms with perfect-fit, functional furniture that looks great. Veldeau’s journey is one of expansion, innovation, and fresh possibilities.
2019
Expanding Skylon
The following years see further growth and product expansion, Calypso alone now has 38 different fitted furniture finishes and 15 ranges of vanity units.
Woodstock implements a 20,000 square-foot warehouse expansion, creating a 60,000 square-foot space that would fuel future growth.
2021
Best Bathrooms Winner
In 2021 Calypso wins its first industry award, the BKU award for ‘Best Bathroom Furniture Brand’, which it then goes on to win again in 2022, reinforcing Woodstock’s position as market-leading within the bathroom industry.
2023
Sustainability Standard
Woodstock achieves ISO 14001 environmental certification. This milestone showcases the unwavering dedication to responsible sourcing and Woodstock’s successful implementation of robust environmental management systems, enabling the company to reduce its ecological footprint and adhere to regulations.
2023
Further Expansion
In 2023 Woodstock breaks ground on works to double the size of its existing warehouse to 120,000 square-feet, with work on course to be completed by the end of 2023.
2023
Official Opening
Woodstock officially opens its new 60,000 square-foot extension to its current warehouse.
The exciting growth trajectory of Woodstock Trading Co. continues…
2024
Woodstock Acquires LochAnna Kitchens
Woodstock announces its 100% buy-out of Faith Furniture Company Ltd, the owner of the LochAnna Kitchens brand.
This hugely exciting move signifies Woodstock’s first diversification into new furniture markets and brings LochAnna into the family of Woodstock brands.
2024
Best Bathrooms Winner – Again
After narrowly missing out in 2023, Calypso Bathroom Furniture wins ‘Best Furniture Brand’ for the third time in four years at the 2024 BKU Awards.
