National Office Furniture

What National Office Furniture does

National Office Furniture is a commercial office furniture brand and division of Kimball International, Inc., a publicly traded parent company headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. The company manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of contract-grade furniture organized across seating (work/task, lounge, executive, healthcare, stacking, tandem), tables (collaborative, height-adjustable, training, café), panel and non-panel systems, workspaces, storage, pods, modular caseworks, accessories, and outdoor furniture. Founded in 1980 and operating with 251–500 employees, National serves healthcare, education, workplace, and government end markets through a B2B go-to-market built on a national dealer network, seven company showrooms in major US metros, dedicated GSA schedules, and a cooperative purchasing relationship with OMNIA Partners. The specification process is consultative, engaging the architecture and design (A&D) community through CEU programs, the UpStar emerging-designer program, Dealer Designer Community, and trade events such as Healthcare Design Conference and EDspaces.

The business model is project-based B2B sales with quote-driven, configuration-dependent pricing rather than published list pricing for most SKUs; pricing tiers include commercial, Canadian, GSA, and Quick Delivery price lists. National monetizes through one-time equipment sales to enterprise and institutional customers, supported by recurring specification-side engagement rather than subscription or recurring-revenue mechanics. Technology is concentrated in design-support tooling: DesignSuite (launched January 2026) provides an end-to-end design workflow, complemented by a Product Configurator, ecoChecker sustainability tool, Recliner Comparison Tool, Revit symbol library, and Quick Delivery expedited-fulfillment program. Recent product launches (Zing Training Table, Alterna Casework, Jovalie lounge, Thatcher Lounge, HBF Textiles, and the award-winning Havei Recliner) indicate sustained investment in refreshing the portfolio for hybrid workplace, training, and healthcare use cases. National does not have independent financials; revenue, headcount, and capital structure data live at the Kimball International level, where National is one of five brands alongside Kimball, Etc., Interwoven, and David Edward.

Name

National Office Furniture

Legal name

Kimball International, Inc.

Website

https://nationalofficefurniture.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

National Office Furniture, a Kimball International brand founded in 1980 in Jasper, Indiana, manufactures commercial office furniture — seating, tables, systems, storage, pods, and modular caseworks — for healthcare, education, workplace, and government customers via a dealer network and seven US showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Office Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Classroom & Student Furniture (Desks, Chairs, Tables, Storage) (EDAEAIAA)

Keywords

• Commercial office furniture
• Workplace seating solutions
• Healthcare furniture
• Educational furniture
• Modular caseworks

Headquarters

HQ city

Jasper

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: Sale of commercial office furniture including seating, tables, systems, workspaces, storage, pods, and accessories to enterprise customers. Products are sold through dealer networks and direct showroom experiences with B2B pricing structures requiring quotes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

National Office Furniture manufactures and sells commercial office furniture including seating (work/task, lounge, healthcare, executive), tables (collaborative, training, height-adjustable, café), systems, workspaces, storage, pods, and modular caseworks. Products are configured to specification and sold primarily to enterprise customers in healthcare, education, workplace, and government verticals through a dealer network and direct showroom experiences.

Product overview

National Office Furniture is one of five core brands under Kimball International, operating alongside Kimball, Etc., Interwoven, and David Edward. The company offers a comprehensive furniture portfolio organized into major categories: Seating (work & task, lounge, booth, side & guest, stacking & nesting, executive & conference, stools, tandem, benches, rockers, healthcare), Tables (collaborative & meeting, occasional, café & dining, height adjustable, training, pull-up), Systems (panel and non-panel based), Workspaces (private office, benching, reception), Storage (bookcases, mobile storage, lockers, buffet, lateral files), Pods, Modular Caseworks, Accessories, and Outdoor furniture. Recent product launches include the Zing Training Table, Alterna Casework, Jovalie lounge seating, Thatcher Lounge, and HBF Textiles. The company also provides DesignSuite, a design support platform with configurators and idea starters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National: Office furniture brand offering seating, tables, workspaces, storage, and accessories for commercial environments including workplace, healthcare, and education verticals.

Products and services

• Seating Comprehensive seating portfolio including work & task, lounge, booth, side & guest, stacking & nesting, executive & conference, stools & sit to stand, tandem, benches & ottomans, rockers, and healthcare seating for commercial office, healthcare, and education environments.
• Tables Complete tables portfolio including collaborative & meeting, occasional, café & dining, height adjustable, training, and pull-up tables for workplace, education, and hospitality environments.
• Systems Workspace systems including panel-based and non-panel based solutions for office environments.
• Workspaces Complete workspace solutions including private office, benching, and reception furniture for corporate environments.
• Storage Storage solutions including bookcases & shelving, mobile storage & carts, lockers & wardrobes, buffet, and lateral files for workplace and education settings.
• Pods Pod solutions for focused work and collaboration spaces.
• Modular Caseworks Customizable modular casework solutions for healthcare, education, and workplace settings.
• Accessories Complementary accessories including markerboards & tackboards, presentation & display, dividers & acoustics, power, technology & lighting, wall organization & work tools, pillows & cushions, and plants & decor.
• Outdoor Furniture Outdoor furniture for exterior workplace and hospitality environments.
• Zing Training Table Training table designed for flexible educational and workplace training environments, featuring laminate surfaces with configurable base paint and frame finishes.
• Alterna Casework Modern casework solution featuring laminate surfaces and solid surface tops for healthcare, education, and workplace applications, with configurable pulls and finishes.
• Jovalie Lounge Seating Lounge seating collection designed for contemporary workplace environments with configurable fabric options.
• Thatcher Lounge Lounge seating featuring premium finishes and fabrics for executive and professional settings.
• HBF Textiles Textile collection for upholstery and seating applications in workplace environments.
• DesignSuite End-to-end design support platform offering design tools, product configurators, and idea starters for designers and dealers supporting specification and design processes.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OMNIA PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025OMNIA Partners is a leading purchasing cooperative for supply chain procurement. Kimball International (including National brand) has been recognized with the Supplier Performance Achievement Award, indicating a strong distribution partnership through OMNIA's member network for public sector and commercial purchasing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Steelcase: Steelcase is the largest global office furniture manufacturer, offering seating, desks, systems, and architectural products for the same healthcare, education, and workplace verticals as National. Direct competitor in commercial contract furniture.
• MillerKnoll: MillerKnoll (parent of Herman Miller and Knoll) is a leading global contract furniture company with overlapping product categories in seating, systems, caseworks, and architectural interiors. Competes with National for the same enterprise and institutional customers.
• Haworth: Haworth is a privately held global office furniture manufacturer offering seating, workstations, architectural walls, and casework solutions. Direct competitor in commercial contract furniture with a strong dealer and specification model similar to National.
• HNI Corporation: HNI Corporation is the parent of The HON Company, Allsteel, Gunlocke, and HBF — a directly comparable contract furniture manufacturer selling into the same healthcare, education, and workplace verticals as National. Note: HNI acquired Kimball International in 2024, making it both a peer and a corporate relative.
• Teknion: Teknion is a Canadian-based designer and manufacturer of office furniture, architectural interiors, and ergonomic products. Competes directly with National in workplace seating, tables, and systems across North America.
• Allsteel: Allsteel is an HNI-owned commercial furniture brand offering seating, desks, tables, systems, and storage — directly overlapping with National's product portfolio and targeting the same healthcare, education, and workplace channels.
• Global Furniture Group: Global Furniture Group is a major North American office furniture manufacturer with comparable product categories including seating, tables, and casework. Directly competes with National for institutional and commercial contracts.
• KI (Krueger International): KI manufactures contract furniture, including seating, desks, tables, and casework, with a strong focus on education, healthcare, and government markets — closely mirroring National's vertical strategy.

Emerging players

• OFM (Office Furniture Mart): OFM offers office chairs, desks, and tables primarily through online and value channels. Less premium than National but competes in adjacent price points for small-business and home-office customers.
• Humanscale: Humanscale specializes in ergonomic seating, monitor arms, and sit/stand desks. While focused on task seating and ergonomics rather than full contract furniture, it competes with National in the seating and height-adjustable categories for enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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