Corporate Business Interiors

What Corporate Business Interiors does

Corporate Business Interiors (CBI) is a family-owned commercial office furniture dealership and architectural products integrator headquartered in Newport Beach, California, operating under the Stiles family since 1980. The firm specifies, sources, and installs workplace furniture and interior build-out solutions for clients across Southern California, drawing on authorized dealer relationships with HNI/Allsteel, Gunlocke, and HBF, and on DIRTT for prefabricated architectural wall systems. Its in-house capabilities span space planning and design, project management, GC-licensed installation (California Contractor License No. 921406), warehousing across a 45,000-square-foot facility, and a 14,000-square-foot showroom that functions as a working experience center for clients and design partners.

CBI serves five primary verticals — corporate, healthcare, education, government, and multifamily — and structures its work around discrete, project-based engagements that can range from individual tenant improvements to multi-million-dollar institutional build-outs. Representative clients referenced in its public case work include Pacific Life, City of Hope, Allied Universal, Ingram Micro, the Naval Air Weapons Station, and the City of Riverside. The business monetizes through furniture and architectural product resale with markup, supplemented by design, project management, and installation services; the DIRTT practice extends the offering into reconfigurable interior construction, an area that requires certified installers and DIRTT ICE design software.

The May 2023 acquisition of CSI Fullmer extended CBI's footprint into the Los Angeles market, and the firm is currently investing in a 2026 refresh of its Newport Beach showroom, active hiring across design and project management, and continued development of its DIRTT and HNI/Allsteel-aligned practice. The firm is private, with 11–50 employees and a leadership team citing 200+ years of combined industry experience. No revenue, backlog, or financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Corporate Business Interiors

Legal name

Corporate Business Interiors, Inc.

Website

https://cbihq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Corporate Business Interiors is a family-owned commercial office furniture dealership and architectural products integrator in Newport Beach, California, serving corporate, healthcare, education, government, and multifamily clients across Southern California with HNI/Allsteel-specified furniture and DIRTT prefabricated walls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Office Furniture Dealership

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Interior Fit-Out (Offices & Corporate) (IMAFANAA)

Keywords

• Commercial furniture dealership
• Architectural wall systems
• Workspace design services
• Prefab interior construction
• Contract office furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furniture Sales: One-time/project-based sales of office furniture from Allsteel, Gunlocke, HBF, Hon, National, Humanscale, and other alliance and partnership brand manufacturers; pricing varies by project scope, configuration, and product mix.
2. Architectural Products / Prefab Walls: Sales and installation of DIRTT pre-fabricated architectural walls, modular pods, and integrated power/data systems as part of commercial interior projects; typically bundled with furniture specification per project.
3. Professional Services (Project Management, Design, Specifications): Fees for project management, specifications and design (using CET and AutoCAD), delivery, installation, warranty/repairs, reconfigurations, re-upholstery and refinishing, and cleaning services, all bundled into per-project engagements with a single Account Manager as point of contact.
4. Storage and Asset Management Services: Recurring/transaction-based warehouse storage in 45,000 SF facility and computerized asset management using bar code tracking for customer furniture inventories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Corporate Business Interiors is a Southern California-based commercial office furniture dealership and architectural products provider that specifies, procures, and installs office furniture from manufacturers including Allsteel, Gunlocke, HBF, Hon, National, and Humanscale, alongside DIRTT pre-fabricated architectural wall systems. CBI delivers these as full-service projects with a single Account Manager handling design, project management, delivery, installation, and post-installation services for corporate, healthcare, education, government, and multifamily clients.

Product overview

Corporate Business Interiors (CBI) is a Southern California family-owned commercial furniture dealer and architectural products provider offering an integrated portfolio that combines furniture expertise, architectural prefab wall systems, and full-service project delivery. The offering is organized around two core capabilities: Furniture Expertise (which specifies and supplies products from manufacturers such as Allsteel, Gunlocke, HBF, Humanscale, National, and Hon) and Architectural Products Expertise (focused on Allsteel and DIRTT modular/prefab walls that deliver faster, cleaner, and more flexible interior construction). These two core capabilities are supported by the Project Services suite (project management, specifications & design via CET/AutoCAD, delivery & installation, warranty & repairs, reconfigurations, re-upholstery & refinishing, cleaning, and asset management & storage) and brought to life in the CBI Showroom in Newport Beach, which showcases both the furniture and architectural prefab wall systems alongside the Alliance and Partnership Brands portfolio. CBI serves corporate, healthcare, education, government, and multifamily clients across Southern California and beyond, and holds a California GC License (No. 921406).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Furniture Expertise Furniture specification, procurement, and project delivery partnering with manufacturers including Allsteel, Gunlocke, HBF, Humanscale, National, and Hon to create workspace environments for corporate, healthcare, education, government, and multifamily industries.
• Architectural Products Expertise Architectural walls and modular pre-fabricated construction division incorporating DIRTT modular walls and pods that deliver flexibility, sustainability, and faster construction than conventional drywall, with CET software enabling real-time 3D visualization, finish and pricing changes.
• Project Services Comprehensive project services including project management, specifications and design (using CET and AutoCAD), delivery and installation by factory-trained technicians, warranty and repairs, reconfigurations, re-upholstery and refinishing, cleaning, and asset management and storage backed by a 45,000 SF warehouse facility.
• CBI Showroom 14,000 SF IIDA Calibre Award Nominated experience center in Newport Beach, CA, built entirely with DIRTT Pre-Fab Walls, showcasing Allsteel, Gunlocke, and HBF furniture alongside a Technology Showcase of multi-touch screens, ADA hearing loop, zoned sound masking, video conferencing, digital display microtiles, and a 200 SF healthcare display.
• Alliance and Partnership Brands Portfolio Portfolio of hundreds of brands and products across Accessories/Ergonomics, Architectural Walls & Pods, Casegoods, Hospitality, Screens, Seating, Systems & Storage, Tables, and Textiles categories, sourced and specified for client projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88,696 SF Medical Office Building completed with 500 workstations/offices, 16 conference rooms, 18 break rooms/lounges, and 2 floors of exterior/patios in 16 months despite COVID-19 disruptions.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers38 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• CSI FullmercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 May 2023CBI acquired CSI Fullmer, a long-standing Allsteel dealer in Pasadena, CA, in May 2023 to expand its Los Angeles market presence and better serve LA-based clients in education and government verticals. CSI Fullmer's existing team and clients were transitioned to CBI.
• Allsteel Inc. (HNI Corporation subsidiary)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Allsteel is CBI's primary manufacturer partner and parent affiliate; CBI is an aligned dealer of Allsteel and the broader HNI family of brands. Allsteel fully supported CBI's 2023 acquisition of CSI Fullmer (another Allsteel dealer) to expand LA market presence. Featured on cbihq.com as a flagship Alliance Partner.
• GunlockeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGunlocke is a flagship Alliance Partner for premium wood casegoods, private offices, and conference room furniture; frequently specified alongside Allsteel across corporate, healthcare, multifamily, and government projects (e.g., Sheppard Mullin, Inari Medical, Ventura Foods, Kings Hawaiian).
• HBFflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBF is a flagship Alliance Partner for seating and furniture; featured prominently in CBI showroom, project specifications (e.g., Kings Hawaiian Project 2, City of Hope MOB, LMC Lennar), and partnership brand HBF Textiles.
• HoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHon is an Alliance Partner for office furniture; used in projects such as Pacific Life Insurance, Essex, Ventura Foods, and Ingram Micro Buffalo. Part of HNI family.
• National Office FurniturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational is an Alliance Partner for office furniture; specified across projects including Pacific Life, Telogis, Aleshire & Wynder, and City of Hope MOB. Part of HNI family.
• HumanscalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanscale is a featured Alliance Partner for ergonomic seating and accessories; used across Ingram Micro projects (Silicon Valley, Buffalo), Mt. San Antonio College, and Landmark Aviation. Featured in CBI showroom.
• HNI CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is the parent of Allsteel, Gunlocke, HBF, Hon, and National Office Furniture. CBI is an aligned dealer of HNI, with showroom and product line references across multiple HNI brands.
• DIRTT (DIRTT Environmental Solutions)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationDIRTT is CBI's primary architectural products partner for pre-fabricated walls, modular pods, glass walls, barn/pivot doors, integrated power distribution, and the DIRTT ICE software used for design visualization. Used in 100% prefab MOB projects (Leading Healthcare Provider), CBI Showroom, NAWS, Mt. San Antonio, Design Lab, Ladera Sports Center, and Landmark Aviation.
• H. Hendy AssociatesflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHendy is a flagship architecture & design partner; CBI has worked with Hendy on numerous projects including Pacific Life Insurance (288,000 SF and 154,000 SF), Ventura Foods, Halcyon House, Broadstone Atlas, LMC Lennar, Broadstone Arden, Persea, and the CBI Showroom. Hendy directed CBI's Multifamily Project Specialist on multiple multifamily engagements.
• SAA (SWA Architecture)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSAA provided Architecture & Design for the Inari Medical project, a 140,000 SF warehouse-to-office conversion.
• Ewing ColecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEwing Cole provided Architecture & Design for Hope Plaza at City of Hope, the 350,000 SF / 8-floor outpatient cancer care facility and 2025 IIDA Calibre Best of Calibre winner.
• Symmetry 8 StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSymmetry 8 Studio provided Architecture & Design for Allied Universal and Aleshire & Wynder projects.
• Casco ContractorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCasco Contractors served as Design Build partner for the Essex Property Trust project.
• Design Public GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign Public Group is an Alliance Partner featured on cbihq.com Products page under both Furniture and Accessories/Ergonomics categories.
• HNI GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNI Global is a partnership brand listed as Alliance Partner under Furniture category; provides international contract furniture solutions.
• Normann CopenhagencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNormann Copenhagen is a Partnership Brand for premium Danish-designed furniture; frequently specified across projects including Ventura Foods, Pacific Life, Aleshire & Wynder, LMC Lennar, Sheppard Mullin, Zio by iRhythm, Healthpeak, City of Hope MOB, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Taylor Design.
• ZilenziocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZilenzio is a Partnership Brand for acoustic solutions, screens, and accessories; featured in CBI showroom and biophilia design content; used in projects like Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
• AllermuirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllermuir is a Partnership Brand for hospitality and lounge seating; specified across projects including Lyon Living, Landmark Aviation, and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
• CorralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorral is a Partnership Brand for accessories/ergonomics; used in Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf project.
• HBF TextilesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBF Textiles is a partnership brand for textiles; complements HBF furniture offerings and featured in CBI biophilia design recommendations.
• Barnhart Balfour BeattyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBarnhart Balfour Beatty was the Design Build Contractor for the $63 million NAWS Technology Center at China Lake, CA. CBI worked with Barnhart over 14 months of planning for the $6.48M FF&E contract.
• Allsteel, CIR, HBC, and J+J (Mexico Recharge 2024 co-hosts)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted Mexico Recharge 2024 client appreciation trip with manufacturer partners Allsteel, CIR, HBC, and J+J as trip hosts.
• Allsteel Brand PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCBI promotes Allsteel brand partner products (e.g., Gunlocke, National, HBF) across showroom, projects, and marketing channels as part of HNI family co-marketing.
• Delos / International WELL Building InstituteminorOthersAllsteel's WELL Building Standard content (developed by Delos, managed by International WELL Building Institute) is co-promoted by CBI on its blog as thought leadership content.
• Numerous additional partnership brands (Bernhardt, OFS, Nucraft, Kimball, Davis, Coalesse, Enwork, Martin Brattrud, Andreu World, BluDot, SitOnIt, Vitra, Aceray, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBI represents hundreds of additional brands across casegoods, seating, tables, textiles, accessories, and hospitality categories. Detailed brand list available on cbihq.com Products page. These brands are resold/distributed as part of project specifications across healthcare, multifamily, corporate, education, and government projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tangram Interiors: California-based commercial furniture dealership and architectural products dealer with multi-regional presence. Tangram is the closest direct competitor to CBI in the Western U.S. market, offering a similar combination of furniture specification, project management, and architectural wall solutions to enterprise, healthcare, and education clients.
• Workplace Elements (formerly Evenson Office Environments): Commercial office furniture dealer with similar project-based service model, serving corporate, healthcare, and government clients. Comparable to CBI in scale, dealer partnerships with major manufacturers, and integrated project delivery approach.
• Storr Office Environments: Southern California-headquartered commercial office furniture dealership with showroom, design, and project management services. Directly competes with CBI in the SoCal market across corporate, healthcare, and government verticals.
• Henricksen: National commercial furniture dealership offering furniture, architectural products, and workplace technology services to corporate, healthcare, education, and government clients. Comparable to CBI in business model, manufacturer partnerships, and integrated delivery model.
• Workplace Resource: Multi-regional commercial furniture dealer with showrooms, dealer partnerships, and project services for corporate and healthcare clients. Comparable to CBI in business model, manufacturer relationships, and integrated service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Allsteel (HNI Corporation): Primary manufacturer partner of CBI and HNI Corporation subsidiary. While not a direct competitor (Allsteel is a manufacturer, not a dealer), it sets commercial terms for the entire HNI dealer network and represents a broader incumbent relationship that constrains CBI's options across its largest product line.
• DIRTT Environmental Solutions: Manufacturer of pre-fabricated architectural walls and integrated solutions that CBI specifies and installs. While not a competitor (DIRTT sells through dealers like CBI), it represents the strategic platform on which CBI's architectural products capability is built and shapes the prefab construction segment.

Regional players

• LaForce Inc: Midwestern commercial furniture and architectural products dealer. Comparable to CBI in integrated furniture-and-architectural-walls business model, but operates primarily in the Midwest U.S. rather than direct competition in Southern California.
• Office Furniture Group (OFG): Texas-based commercial office furniture dealer offering furniture, space planning, and project management. Similar integrated dealership model to CBI, though operating in a different regional market and not directly competitive in Southern California.

Emerging players

• Total Office Solutions: Mid-Atlantic commercial furniture dealership with workplace strategy, design, and project management services. Comparable to CBI's project-based model and enterprise client focus, though smaller in scale and serving different regional markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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