What LOTH does

LOTH, Inc. is a privately held, Ohio-based commercial workplace solutions provider founded in Cincinnati in 1891. As an authorized Steelcase dealer with complementary partnerships spanning Formaspace (lab/industrial), Coalesse, Designtex, Orangebox, AMQ, West Elm Work, HON, and technology integrators (Microsoft, Logitech, CompanyCam), the company sells commercial office furniture — workstations, seating, desks, tables, storage, height-adjustable solutions, lounge systems, and accessories — alongside an integrated portfolio of workplace services. These include space planning and design, furniture installation, office relocation, decommissioning and waste diversion, warehousing and FF&E storage, inventory management, onsite facility management, and a commercial styling sub-brand called Layered x LOTH. In July 2026 the firm added LOTH Interior Construction (LIC), a new business unit leveraging Falkbuilt's Digital Component Construction platform to deliver prefabricated architectural walls, glass, millwork, and tenant improvement solutions.

LOTH serves a diversified vertical mix that includes corporate workplaces, K-12 and higher education, healthcare, assisted living, hotels and hospitality, sports arenas, dining, manufacturing, life sciences, government, architects and designers, auto dealerships, commercial real estate, finance and accounting, insurance, legal, and nonprofit organizations — evidenced by a large public customer roster spanning Cintas, FIS, Henny Penny, Abbott Nutrition, Sarnova, Grote Company, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio University, the Cincinnati Reds, FC Cincinnati, and others. Geographic service area is limited to Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana, anchored by two Work Studio showrooms with distribution centers in Cincinnati (headquarters, 3574 E. Kemper Road) and Columbus (855 Grandview Avenue), plus a Columbus distribution facility at 2225 Westbelt Drive.

The business model combines hardware resale (Steelcase and partner brand furniture), project-based professional services (design, installation, relocation, decommissioning, interior construction), and recurring managed services (warehousing, inventory management, onsite facility management). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadences, supported by a consultative enterprise field-sales motion led by specialized sales consultants, complemented by showroom tours, design consultations, content marketing (Work Better Magazine, sector lookbooks, success stories), and a Quick-Ship e-commerce catalog. The firm is privately held and led by Chairman & CEO JB Buse, Jr. (since 1990) and President Tony Vasconcellos (since May 2023).

Name

LOTH

Legal name

LOTH, Inc.

Website

https://lothinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LOTH, Inc. is a privately held, authorized Steelcase dealer founded in 1891 in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing commercial office furniture, workplace design, installation, relocation, and facility management services to corporate, healthcare, education, and public-sector clients across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Office Furniture & Workplace Solutions

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721)

SIC

Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Furniture & Commercial Fixtures Delivery (TLAAAKAG), Flat-Pack & Modular Furniture Assembly (IKEA, Wayfair, etc.) (HSAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Commercial office furniture
• Workplace design services
• Space planning
• Office furniture installation
• Interior construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: Sale of commercial office furniture including workstations, seating, desks, tables, storage, and accessories from Steelcase and other partner manufacturers. Revenue is generated through direct sales to end customers, with products delivered and installed by LOTH's service teams.
2. Space Planning and Design Services: Workplace design services including workplace strategy, space planning, interior design, and furniture specification. The company provides consultation, floor plan development, budget pricing, value engineering, and design validation packages.
3. Furniture Installation Services: Professional commercial furniture installation including workstation assembly, furniture placement, project coordination, and punch list management. Certified installers handle complete installation from delivery through final setup.
4. Office Relocation Services: Comprehensive workplace relocation services including move planning and coordination, furniture reconfiguration and installation, move management, and transition support. Services help organizations minimize disruption and maintain productivity during transitions.
5. Decommissioning Services: Office decommissioning services including furniture removal, asset disposition, recycling coordination, move-out planning, storage coordination, and waste diversion. Services support organizations during relocations, consolidations, downsizing, or redesigns.
6. Warehousing and FFE Storage: Warehouse storage for office furniture and FF&E during workplace transitions, phased installations, and ongoing operational needs. Includes inventory management, asset tracking, delivery coordination, and workplace logistics.
7. Onsite Facility Management: Day-to-day workplace support including maintenance oversight, space optimization, setup and reconfiguration, service request coordination, safety and compliance, reporting and documentation, and emergency support. Teams can be embedded within client organizations.
8. Interior Construction Services: Prefabricated interior construction through LOTH Interior Construction (LIC), a new business unit launched in partnership with Falkbuilt. Provides interior construction, renovation, and tenant improvement solutions using Digital Component Construction for faster timelines and greater flexibility.
9. Commercial Styling Services (Layered x LOTH): Commercial interior styling service that provides accessories, greenery, art, and curated elements to activate and elevate workspaces. Includes discovery and brand alignment, curated styling plan development, procurement and installation, and final layering and reveal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LOTH is an authorized Steelcase dealer that sells commercial office furniture (workstations, seating, desks, tables, storage, lounge systems) and delivers comprehensive workplace solutions including space planning and interior design, furniture specification, delivery, installation, office relocation, decommissioning, warehousing, inventory management, onsite facility management, and commercial styling. The company recently expanded into prefabricated interior construction through the LOTH Interior Construction (LIC) business unit powered by Falkbuilt's Digital Component Construction platform.

Product overview

LOTH is an Ohio-based commercial office furniture and workplace design company founded in 1891, serving clients across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of workplace solutions including Steelcase furniture products (Benches + Ottomans, Height-Adjustable Desks, Lounge Systems, Office Chairs, Outdoor furniture, Private Offices, Side + Guest Chairs, Stools, Storage Solutions, Tables, Workstations, Worktools) alongside digital tools (Quick-Ship Digital Catalog, 3D Workbench Builder, Lookbooks Collection) and professional services (Decommissioning, Waste Diversion, Furniture Installation, Relocation, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Space Planning, Onsite Facility Management, and the newly launched LOTH Interior Construction with Falkbuilt partnership). As an authorized Steelcase dealer, LOTH delivers integrated workplace solutions serving corporate, healthcare, education, hospitality, life sciences, government, and other market segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Layered x LOTH: Commercial interior styling service that adds curated accessories, greenery, art, and decorative elements to workspaces.

Products and services

• Office Furniture Sales (Steelcase portfolio) Authorized Steelcase dealer sales of commercial office furniture including workstations, seating, desks, tables, storage, lounge systems, benches, ottomans, stools, and accessories — delivered and installed by LOTH's service teams for end customers in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.
• Space Planning and Design Services Workplace strategy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification, floor plan development, budget pricing, value engineering, and design validation packages for organizations across multiple verticals.
• Furniture Installation Services Professional commercial furniture installation including workstation assembly, furniture placement, project coordination, and punch list management, performed by certified LOTH installers from delivery through final setup.
• Office Relocation Services Comprehensive workplace relocation services including move planning and coordination, furniture reconfiguration and installation, move management, and transition support to minimize disruption and maintain productivity.
• Decommissioning Services Office decommissioning including furniture removal, asset disposition, recycling coordination, move-out planning, storage coordination, and waste diversion during relocations, consolidations, downsizing, or redesigns.
• Waste Diversion Services Sustainable workplace waste diversion services that minimize landfill contributions through reuse, recycling, donation, and responsible disposal strategies during transitions.
• Warehousing and FFE Storage Commercial warehousing and FF&E storage with inventory management, asset tracking, delivery coordination, and workplace logistics support for phased installations and ongoing operational needs.
• Inventory Management Services Workplace inventory management including furniture tracking, storage coordination, inventory audits, and asset management.
• Onsite Facility Management Services Day-to-day workplace facility support including maintenance oversight, space optimization, setup and reconfiguration, service request coordination, safety and compliance, reporting, documentation, and emergency support, with teams that can be embedded within client organizations.
• Layered x LOTH (Commercial Styling Service) Commercial interior styling service that provides accessories, greenery, art, and curated decorative elements to activate and elevate workspaces, including discovery/brand alignment, curated styling plan development, procurement and installation, and final layering and reveal.
• LOTH Interior Construction (LIC) Prefabricated interior construction business unit launched in exclusive partnership with Falkbuilt, providing Digital Component Construction including prefabricated architectural walls, glass, millwork, doors, operable walls, telescoping doors, acoustic ceilings, and bathrooms for faster timelines and more sustainable construction outcomes across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.
• 3D Workbench Builder Interactive 3D configurator for designing custom lab and industrial workbenches, allowing users to build, customize, and submit layouts for expert guidance from LOTH. Powered by Formaspace, ships pre-assembled.
• Quick-Ship Digital Catalog Online catalog featuring curated quick-ship products for speed, style, and simplicity in workplace furnishing, accessible at shop.lothinc.com for faster procurement.
• Lookbooks Collection Curated design inspiration lookbooks covering 30+ industries and design styles — Auto Dealership, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Government, Legal, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Workplace — used to support client vision and specification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced construction timelines with prefabricated interior construction compared to traditional methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments18 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FalkbuiltcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026Exclusive strategic partnership to launch LOTH Interior Construction (LIC), a new business unit focused on interior construction, renovation, and tenant improvement solutions. Falkbuilt's Digital Component Construction platform—including prefabricated architectural walls, glass, millwork, and integrated building components—will be brought to clients throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. The partnership extends LOTH's capabilities beyond traditional workplace solutions with faster project timelines, greater flexibility, and more sustainable construction outcomes through Falkbuilt's proprietary Echo technology platform.
• SteelcasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLOTH is an authorized Steelcase dealer, providing access to Steelcase's full portfolio of commercial furniture including chairs (Leap, Gesture, Amia), workstations, desks, storage, and collaborative solutions. This partnership provides the latest products and innovations for creating inspiring workplace environments.
• FormaspacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership to serve lab furniture needs in Cincinnati, Columbus, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Formaspace manufactures laboratory, higher education, industrial, and custom commercial interior furniture. Partnership includes collaborative lookbooks and the 3D Workbench Builder tool.
• CoalesseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partner providing design-forward seating and lounge furniture for collaborative and hospitality spaces.
• DesigntexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partner specializing in textiles and surfaces for commercial interiors.
• OrangeboxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partner offering agile workplace solutions and acoustic furniture.
• AMQminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partner providing height-adjustable workstations and sit-stand solutions.
• West Elm WorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase partner brand offering residential-inspired commercial furniture for workplace environments.
• HONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture manufacturer partner providing seating, desks, storage, andtables for commercial environments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tangram Interiors: Multiregional contract furniture dealer and Steelcase partner serving California, Nevada, and adjacent markets. Closest comparable in scale and structure to LOTH: full-service dealership with showrooms, design services, installation, and vertical specialization across workplace, healthcare, and education.
• Office Revolution: Regional Steelcase contract furniture dealer operating in adjacent Midwest markets (Chicago area). Directly comparable business model: Steelcase dealership, space planning, installation, and workplace services. LOTH's EVP Sales Matt Wilmers previously launched Office Revolution's first regional office.
• Custer Office: Midwest-based Steelcase contract furniture dealer serving Michigan and surrounding states. Comparable regional dealership model with workspace design, furniture, and project services, and a similar vertical approach targeting corporate, healthcare, and education customers.
• Corporate Interior Concepts: Midwest regional office furniture dealership (Pennsylvania/Ohio-adjacent markets). Similar Steelcase-aligned dealership model; Matt Wilmers previously held roles there managing new business sales and operations. Comparable in scale and vertical segmentation.
• Workplace Elements: Regional office furniture dealership offering workspace planning, furniture specification, and installation services. Comparable regional dealership peer with showrooms and Steelcase/competitor OEM relationships serving enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Manufacturer of office furniture and LOTH's primary OEM partner. As Steelcase's regional distribution and integration arm, LOTH is fundamentally an extension of Steelcase's go-to-market. Steelcase sets product strategy, dealer economics, and competitive dynamics for LOTH's core revenue.
• MillerKnoll: Global office furniture conglomerate (Herman Miller, Knoll, and others). Competitor OEM that LOTH competes against for enterprise specification, and whose dealer network (including former Knoll dealers where LOTH VP Chris Keller worked) overlaps LOTH's regional market.
• Haworth: Global office furniture manufacturer with own dealer network and direct contract sales motion. Competes with Steelcase for corporate, healthcare, and education specifications; Haworth's vertical solutions strategy overlaps LOTH's vertical segmentation approach.

Emerging players

• Falkbuilt: Prefabricated interior construction company whose Digital Component Construction platform powers LOTH's LIC business unit. Comparable as an emerging construction-technology player whose growth depends on dealer/partner adoption, of which LOTH is one of the most strategically significant.
• Formaspace: Manufacturer of laboratory, higher education, industrial, and custom commercial furniture. Comparable through the lab/industrial furniture segment where LOTH serves customers via its partnership and co-branded 3D Workbench Builder tool; represents an emerging specialty competitor to LOTH's lab/life-sciences vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LOTHinc
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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