Court Banned Intergamma Amelie Chair Sales

Design copyright concerns have led to a sales ban on these chairs across the European Union.

Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Interior Decorating

Bold vector editorial illustration showing a single elegant minimalist lounge chair with a woven texture, centered in a bright, clean space. — A court in The Hague has banned Intergamma from selling its Amelie chair line in the European Union, ruling the furniture illegally copies Vincent Sheppard’s Kodo design. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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A court in The Hague has ruled that the Amelie chair sold by Intergamma is an illegal copy of the Kodo collection designed by Vincent Sheppard. Consequently, Intergamma is now barred from selling these chairs and lounge sets throughout the European Union.

Why it matters

This ruling protects the original design integrity of high-end furniture by preventing the sale of look-alike products. It highlights the legal consequences for companies that produce cheaper replicas of established design collections.

The original Kodo chair by Vincent Sheppard retails for approximately 530 euros, while the banned Amelie version was sold for under 100 euros. The court ruling now applies to all sales across the European Union.

The players

Vincent Sheppard

A furniture manufacturer based in West Flanders known for the Kodo collection.

Intergamma

A retailer that sold the now-banned Amelie chair and lounge set line.

The details

The legal dispute began after the West Flanders-based furniture manufacturer Vincent Sheppard discovered the competing products last spring. Upon review, the court in The Hague determined that the Amelie line was virtually identical in design to the Kodo collection. This decision forces Intergamma to cease all commercial distribution of the affected furniture models in the EU market.

Spring 2026: Vincent Sheppard discovered the chairs at Gamma.
September 23, 2026: The court in The Hague issued the ruling.

The Home Front

This development follows a pattern set by recent European Union intellectual property court rulings regarding design copyright. It underscores a growing regulatory focus on protecting original furniture designs from unauthorized, lower-cost imitations.

If you are looking to purchase furniture, verify that products are from authorized manufacturers to ensure both quality and authenticity. Monitor retailer announcements if you recently purchased items from the Amelie collection that may be affected by this distribution change.

The takeaway

Authentic furniture designs are protected by law, and this case underscores the risks retailers face when offering low-cost replicas. Consumers should prioritize items with clear provenance to ensure long-term value and avoid products pulled from the market due to legal disputes.