Coalesse

What Coalesse does

Coalesse is a contemporary office furniture brand that designs, manufactures, and distributes seating, tables, storage, outdoor furniture, and accessories for modern workplaces and hospitality settings. Its product portfolio spans lounge chairs and modular lounge systems (Ensemble, Lagunitas), conference and collaboration tables (Potrero415, E-Table 2), guest and conference chairs (LessThanFive carbon fiber chair, Chord, Marien152), credenzas, outdoor seating, and integrated power/data solutions. The core technology is furniture design and manufacturing, with proprietary features including the ultra-lightweight LessThanFive Carbon Fiber Chair (under five pounds, one-piece construction), modular lounge systems with articulating cushions (Lagunitas, Ensemble), and integrated tabletop power accessories (PowerPod). Coalesse differentiates through an extensive network of collaborations with internationally recognized designers including Jean Nouvel, Patricia Urquiola, Jean-Marie Massaud, Arik Levy, Toan Nguyen, and Scott Wilson & MINIMAL, and distributes partner brands Viccarbe, Extremis, FLOS, Moooi, and Tom Dixon alongside its own products.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of office furniture as capital equipment purchases via an authorized dealer network, supplemented by project-based professional services delivered through its Concierge Team for large workplace implementations. Pricing is quote-based and configuration-dependent, with no publicly disclosed list prices; customers and dealers use an online Pricing Tool to generate quotes. Go-to-market is channel-partner-driven combined with event-driven engagement at major design venues such as Milan Design Week, Miami Art Week, and Fulton Market Design Days, and content marketing through the company blog and social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest). Customer segments are horizontal: Modern Workplaces (corporate HQs, coworking, progressive office designs) as the primary segment, and Hospitality & Public Spaces (lobbies, lounges, public-facing venues) as a secondary segment.

Coalesse has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS) since 2008, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 501–1,000 employees. The brand leverages Steelcase's global manufacturing scale and dealer reach while maintaining a premium, design-led identity. Coalesse holds ISO 14001:2015 certification at 100% of facilities, a CDP A score on Supplier Engagement, SCS Indoor Advantage Gold on nearly all products, and BIFMA LEVEL certification on most products, supporting ESG-driven specification in enterprise and public-sector projects.

Name

Coalesse

Website

https://coalesse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Coalesse is a Steelcase-owned premium contemporary office furniture brand that designs and distributes seating, tables, storage, outdoor furnishings, and accessories through an authorized dealer network, serving modern workplaces and hospitality spaces via designer-led collections and curated partner brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Office Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721), Furniture Merchant Wholesalers (42321)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Furniture (Residential & Commercial) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAFAA)

Keywords

• Contemporary office furniture
• Workplace seating solutions
• Modular lounge systems
• Designer collaboration furniture
• Collaborative workspace furnishings

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: Coalesse generates revenue through the sale of contemporary office furniture including seating (lounge chairs, sofas, conference chairs, stools), tables (conference, cafe, occasional), storage (credenzas, cabinets), and accessories (power modules, whiteboards). Products are sold through dealer network as capital equipment purchases.
2. Project Services (Concierge): The Concierge Team assists customers with project-based purchases, providing consultation on product selection and specification for workplace environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coalesse designs, manufactures, and sells contemporary office furniture for the modern workplace, including lounge chairs, modular lounge systems, sofas, conference chairs, stools, benches, conference tables, cafe tables, occasional tables, credenzas, outdoor furniture, and integrated power/data accessories. The portfolio is developed in collaboration with world-renowned designers (Jean Nouvel, Patricia Urquiola, Jean-Marie Massaud, Arik Levy, among others) and distributed through authorized dealers and a Concierge project-support team. Coalesse also curates and distributes partner-brand furnishings from Viccarbe, Extremis, FLOS, Moooi, and Tom Dixon.

Product overview

Coalesse is a contemporary office furniture brand that offers a comprehensive portfolio of workplace furnishings designed to inspire collaborative and energized workspaces. The product lineup spans multiple categories including seating (lounge chairs, lounge systems, sofas, side/guest chairs, conference chairs, stools, benches & ottomans), tables (conference & collaboration tables, cafe tables, occasional tables), storage (credenzas & cabinets), outdoor furniture (outdoor seating, outdoor tables & shade), and accessories (space division, power solutions, whiteboards & podiums). Key products include the Ensemble Lounge modular seating system, Lagunitas Lounge System with articulating cushions and privacy panels, Potrero415 conference tables, LessThanFive carbon fiber chair, and the Jean Nouvel Seating Collection. The company collaborates with international design partners including Jean-Marie Massaud, Arik Levy, Jean Nouvel, Patricia Urquiola, and Toan Nguyen. Coalesse also distributes products from partner brands Viccarbe, Extremis, FLOS, Moooi, and Tom Dixon. The portfolio supports various workplace scenarios including social connection, creative collaboration, focus & rejuvenation, café spaces, and lobby/reception areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ensemble Lounge Modular lounge seating system designed by the Coalesse Design Group as a new gathering place for workplaces, supporting various work modes and postures including collaboration and focus.
• Lagunitas Lounge System Modular lounge-based seating system with articulating cushions that toggle between work modes (lean back for casual work or lean forward for focus), with high and low privacy panels and built-in power.
• Potrero415 Table Elegant conference table with discreet cable management and range of materiality options for collaboration spaces.
• LessThanFive Chair Ultra-lightweight carbon fiber guest chair weighing under five pounds, designed without excess with one-piece construction that minimizes spare parts and reduces transport fuel consumption.
• Massaud Lounge Elegant lounge chair designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, combining refined comfort with contemporary office aesthetics.
• Jean Nouvel Seating Collection Elemental seating collection by French architect Jean Nouvel, including the reimagined tête-à-tête, designed to intuitively bring people together in workplace settings.
• E-Table 2 Faceted adjustable-height meeting table with power and data capability, suited for applications ranging from formal to informal.
• PowerPod Desktop charging station with six power outlets, disguised as an accessory tray when not in use for convenient tabletop power access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly all Coalesse products have achieved SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Steelcase Inc.flagshipOthers · 1 January 2008Steelcase Inc. is the parent company of Coalesse. The acquisition was completed in 2008, bringing Coalesse into the Steelcase family of workplace furniture brands.
• ViccarbeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerViccarbe specializes in Mediterranean inspired furniture designed in partnership with international designers to promote interaction, comfort and productivity in social, collaborative and hospitality spaces around the world.
• ExtremiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned Belgian design group that combines Flemish common sense with a Burgundian lifestyle for products focusing on togetherness and celebrating life outdoors.
• FLOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor more than 50 years, FLOS has illuminated the human experience with finely crafted, innovative lighting designed by the world's most beloved artists.
• MoooicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoooi celebrates timeless objects of beauty with designs that outlast everyday interiors, define personalities of spaces and deliver extra creativity and beauty.
• Tom DixonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish designer brand recognized globally for pioneering use of materials and techniques. Coalesse partnered with Tom Dixon for Miami Art Week 2025 sculptural installation celebrating materiality and elemental forms.
• Jean NouvelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally acclaimed French architect and designer. Coalesse produces the Jean Nouvel Seating Collection including the reimagined tête-à-tête, bringing elemental forms that intuitively bring people together.
• Jean-Marie MassaudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench designer known for architecture and industrial design. Massaud has created multiple Coalesse products including the Massaud Lounge and Massaud Conference seating collections.
• Patricia UrquiolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning Spanish designer and architect. Featured designer on the Coalesse website, creating furniture that blends contemporary aesthetics with functional workplace solutions.
• Scott Wilson & MINIMALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago-based design studio founded by Scott Wilson. MINIMAL creates furniture and products that are part of the Coalesse portfolio.
• Arik LevycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsraeli designer known for sculpture and installations. Levy designed the Marien152 chair collection for Coalesse.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allsteel: Allsteel is a sister brand within the Steelcase family, focused on contract-grade office furniture for general workplace and education environments. Comparable in product categories and dealer channel, with some overlap in target customer base though positioned at a more accessible price point than Coalesse.
• HBF: HBF is a commercial contract furniture manufacturer producing seating, tables, and casegoods with a curated, design-led portfolio. Comparable to Coalesse in serving architects and designers for premium contract projects, though smaller in scale and with narrower product breadth.
• Haworth: Haworth is a global, privately held office furniture manufacturer serving enterprise and contract customers. Comparable in product breadth (seating, tables, storage, architectural interiors) and dealer-driven B2B model, competing for the same modern workplace projects as Coalesse.
• Steelcase: Steelcase is Coalesse's parent company and the broader commercial office furniture brand within the same family. Directly comparable in target market (corporate, education, healthcare) and product categories (seating, tables, storage), though positioned more broadly and at mainstream price points versus Coalesse's premium design focus.
• Vitra: Vitra is a Swiss, family-owned design furniture company with deep ties to designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Jean Prouvé, and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Closely comparable to Coalesse in premium, design-led office and contract furniture for residential-inspired workplace settings.
• Humanscale: Humanscale designs and manufactures ergonomic office furniture, with a strong presence in seating, monitor arms, and sit-stand solutions. Comparable to Coalesse in targeting modern enterprise offices and design-led contract furniture, with overlapping customer base of architects and corporate real estate teams.
• Herman Miller (MillerKnoll): Herman Miller is a leading manufacturer of office furniture with iconic design heritage, including Aeron, Eames, and Embody. Directly comparable to Coalesse in target enterprise customers and product categories, with similar emphasis on ergonomic and designer-led seating.
• Teknion: Teknion is a Canadian office furniture manufacturer offering seating, desks, storage, and architectural interiors to enterprise customers in North America and globally. Directly comparable in B2B contract furniture model and modern workplace product portfolio.
• Knoll (MillerKnoll): Knoll, now part of MillerKnoll, is a direct peer as a design-led commercial office and contract furniture manufacturer with a celebrated portfolio of designer collaborations. Overlaps with Coalesse in premium lounge, conference, and workplace seating and tables for enterprise customers.

Others

• Tom Dixon: Tom Dixon is a British design brand that Coalesse distributes in North America as a partner brand. Comparable in design-led premium furniture, lighting, and accessories for hospitality and workplace settings; not a direct competitor, but an ecosystem partner and potential substitute for premium design buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coalesse
• Instagraminstagram.com/coalesse/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/coalesse
• Xx.com/coalesse
• Facebookfacebook.com/coalesse

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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