Formica Group Celebrates 110th Anniversary in 2023

Collage of Historic Formica Patterns

Formica Group Celebrates 110th Anniversary in 2023

The first and original inventors of laminate, we are commemorating our history and future throughout the year.

2023 brings the fantastic opportunity for us to reflect on and celebrate 110 years of Formica® Brand Patterns. We’ll be revisiting the stories from some of the most unique, interesting and perhaps famous Formica® Patterns from our history. New stories will be shared monthly, so check back to learn a little more about some of our favourite patterns.


January - Moonglo

Designer Morris B Sanders was inspired by the moonlight reflecting on water

February - Capri + Nassau

Two iconic patterns introduced by Raymond Loewy Associates in the 1950s

March - The Laurinda Spear Collection

The Formica® Team connects with Laurinda Spear to create an innovative line of patterns.

April - The 180fx Collection

Bringing large-scale drama of exotic and expensive natural stone to everyday spaces.

May - Coming Soon

June - Coming Soon

Humble Pizza case study - Younique by Formica Group countertops in restaurant design credits - Designed and photographed by Child Studio 825x550

Humble Pizza by Child Studio, London

A nostalgic reimagining of 1950s café design has been made possible by Formica® laminate.
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100 Years in UK Kitchen Design

In the second half of the 20th century the kitchen underwent numerous transformations in style, purpose and function.
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Learn our History

Scroll through the timeline to discover the story of Formica laminate, and how we got to where we are today.
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