The story begins in 1931 in the North of France, driven by its founder, René Coucke. In its early days, the brand was not yet known for its tea towels: it was a manufacture specializing in handkerchiefs.
As lifestyles evolved, Coucke made a strategic shift in the 1970s, gradually moving away from handkerchiefs to focus on table and kitchen linens. This is when the brand truly made its way into everyday life and home kitchens.
Growth continued in 1996, when Coucke was acquired by Vanderschooten. By joining this family-owned company from Northern France, founded in 1947, the brand strengthened its position as a specialist in kitchen and table linens and kitchen accessories.
To fit modern interiors, Coucke reinvented its style. The brand drew on iconic symbols of French culture, centering its designs on gastronomy and conviviality. Its linens became a true melting pot of styles, blending tradition and modernity.
Coucke is entering a new era. We are reinventing table and kitchen linens around one conviction: French cuisine is an endless source of inspiration.