Waldner's

What Waldner's does

Waldner's Business Environments, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-operated, women-owned commercial office furniture dealership founded in 1939 and headquartered in Farmingdale, NY, with additional offices in Manhattan and Westchester. The company operates as a Steelcase Premier Partner and authorized dealer representing 200–300+ furniture manufacturers, offering contract furniture, integrated technology products (collaboration systems, sound masking, AV solutions including Microsoft Surface Hub distribution), architectural solutions (demountable walls, privacy pods, whiteboards), and a custom furniture service called Waldner's Studio. Service offerings span the full furniture lifecycle, including space planning (using CET Designer), project management, delivery and installation, relocation and reconfiguration, leasing/rental, refurbishing, and disposal.

Waldner's revenue model combines one-time furniture sales, recurring/refurbished services, and technology hardware sales, with all pricing handled on a quote-based, project-specific basis. The go-to-market motion relies on enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers and designers working alongside architectural firms, design firms, and end clients. The company serves six primary verticals — Corporate, Education, Healthcare + Hospitality, Government + State, Legal, and Tech/Media — and operates a vertical segmentation approach. Marketing is conducted through a blog, Instagram (@waldnersworkplace), LinkedIn, email newsletter, project portfolio, and industry events.

Notable enterprise engagements include a 304,617 sq ft Queens Innovation Center educational campus project, a 64,000 sq ft Spotify NYC headquarters installation (397 height-adjustable Airtouch tables, the largest single-floor height-adjustable install in NY at the time), and projects for Columbia University, Yale, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell, UBS Arena, WilmerHale, Zebra Technologies, and NYC School Construction Authority. Regulatory and certification credentials include WBENC Women-Owned Enterprise status, M/WBE certifications from multiple NYC and NYS agencies, NYS Contract Authorized Dealer status, and LEED/Fitwell/WELL-accredited staff.

Name

Waldner's

Legal name

Waldner's Business Environments, Inc.

Website

https://waldners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fourth-generation, women-owned commercial office furniture dealership founded in 1939 serving corporate, education, healthcare, government, legal, and tech clients across the New York tri-state area as a Steelcase Premier Partner with 300+ manufacturer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Contract Furniture Sales: Sale of commercial office furniture including workstations, seating, conference rooms, lounge furniture, and case goods through manufacturer partnerships. One-time transactional revenue from furniture procurement.
2. Furniture Services: Services including delivery and installation, moving, furniture leasing and rental, knock-down and reconfiguration, project management, inventory and asset management, furniture refurbishing and cleaning, and furniture disposal
3. Technology Products: Integrated technology products including collaboration systems, sound masking, remote work technology solutions, and AV products and services. Also Microsoft HUB distributor.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waldner's Business Environments is a full-service office furniture dealership representing 200+ manufacturers, offering contract furniture, integrated technology, and architectural solutions. The company delivers end-to-end workplace solutions including custom furniture and millwork, space planning, delivery and installation, moving, leasing, refurbishing, and project management. It primarily serves corporate, education, healthcare, government, legal, and technology sector clients in the New York tri-state area.

Product overview

Waldner's Business Environments is a full-service office furniture dealership and workplace solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering includes contract furniture from 200+ manufacturers, integrated technology (collaboration systems, sound masking, remote work solutions), and architectural solutions (demountable walls, pods, whiteboards). The company provides additional services including custom furniture and millwork through Waldner's Studio, delivery and installation, moving and reconfiguration, furniture leasing and rental, refurbishing and cleaning, furniture disposal, and project management. Key sub-brands include Steelcase, Viccarbe, Coalesse, and Orangebox products. The company serves diverse sectors including corporate, education, healthcare, government, and hospitality markets, with technology integrations including Microsoft, Spaceti, and Steelcase Workplace Advisor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Furniture Dealership Full-service office furniture dealership representing 200+ furniture manufacturers, offering commercial furniture including workstations, seating, conference rooms, lounge furniture, and case goods for corporate, education, healthcare, government, legal, and technology clients.
• Integrated Technology Solutions Collaboration systems, sound masking, remote work technology solutions, and AV products and services for modern workplaces. Also Microsoft HUB distributor offering Surface Hub solutions.
• Architectural Solutions Demountable walls, phone booths, privacy pods, and whiteboards with technical support for drawing, specification, and reconfiguration as part of complete workplace solutions.
• Waldner's Studio Custom Furniture Service Custom furniture and millwork development through an iterative design process: detecting user needs, collaborative ideation, and delivery through engineering, manufacturing, and installation. Ranges from custom live-edge wood to custom conference tables.
• Delivery & Installation Services Professional delivery and installation services for furniture and workspace solutions across client locations.
• Moving & Reconfiguration Services Knock-down and reconfiguration of office furniture, project management, inventory and asset management for workplace transitions.
• Furniture Leasing & Rental Furniture leasing and rental options for flexible workspace needs.
• Refurbishing & Cleaning Services Furniture refurbishing and cleaning services including reupholstery, refinishing, repainting, and asset management to extend furniture lifecycle.
• Furniture Disposal

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces capital and operating expenditures while enhancing workplace effectiveness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SteelcasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier partner and authorized Steelcase dealer. One of the largest Steelcase dealers in the country. Provides in-depth research, quality products, and reliable service. Combined services include workplace consulting, space planning, project coordination, installation, relocation, inventory management, life cycle management, and warranty service.
• Turner Construction CompanymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborated on The Queens Innovation Center project spanning 304,617 sq ft educational campus in New York City.
• NYC School Construction AuthoritymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic partner for government educational construction projects. Waldner's is an authorized supplier.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft HUB distributor providing technology products and solutions including Surface Hub and collaboration systems
• ViccarbeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partnership offering furniture products including Cubow Lounge, Burin table collection
• CoalesseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partnership offering furniture products including Lagunitas Lounge System, Potrero415, and Designtex partnered fabrics
• OrangeboxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partnership offering Campers & Dens privacy solutions and pods
• SpacetiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart workplace partnership with Steelcase providing AI-driven workplace intelligence, real-time occupancy data, and hybrid experience optimization
• SagegreenlifeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoalesse partner for living walls and biophilic design solutions bringing nature into office spaces
• Extreme (Extremis)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase partner brand offering outdoor furniture including Panigiri and Captain's Chairs
• West Elm WorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteelcase brand partnership offering Slope Collection designed by West Elm

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MillerKnoll: Major office furniture conglomerate (Herman Miller, Knoll, etc.) with direct contract furniture sales, dealer programs, and integrated workplace solutions that compete with Waldner's across commercial, healthcare, and education segments.
• Teknion: North American office furniture manufacturer offering systems furniture, seating, and architectural products through a dealer network that competes with Waldner's for commercial and institutional project specifications.
• Allsteel: Office furniture manufacturer within the HNI Corporation portfolio providing systems furniture and seating to commercial markets through dealers; competes indirectly with Waldner's on product lineups across enterprise customers.
• Haworth: Privately-held global office furniture manufacturer with a strong dealer network and workplace design services, competing with Waldner's through its own contract channels and partnerships with architectural firms.
• Steelcase: Global office furniture manufacturer and Waldner's primary brand partner; competes broadly through its own direct enterprise sales, dealer network, and integrated workplace research, setting pricing and product direction for dealers like Waldner's.

Direct peers

• Officeworks: National office furniture dealership representing Steelcase and other manufacturers, providing project-based commercial furniture sales, design, and installation services directly comparable to Waldner's business model.
• Tangram Interiors: California-based full-service contract furniture dealership and Steelcase Premier Partner serving enterprise, education, and healthcare markets with space planning, installation, and workplace consulting comparable to Waldner's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waldners-business-environments
• Instagraminstagram.com/waldnersworkplace
• Xx.com/Waldners
• Facebookfacebook.com/Waldners

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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