Bernard Arenson, Inc.

What Bernard Arenson, Inc. does

Bernard Arenson, Inc., operating as Arenson Office Furniture, is a privately held, San Diego-based commercial office furniture dealer founded in 1975. The company sells physical office furniture, including chairs, desks, height-adjustable workstations, tables, storage, and ergonomic accessories, sourced from a broad portfolio of third-party manufacturers such as HON, DeskMakers, Maverick, Performance Furnishings, and Zuo Modern. Its core technology is non-proprietary: it is a distribution and service business that resells branded products and adds value through space-planning consultation, computer-assisted layouts, and in-house delivery and installation.

The business operates two physical showrooms in San Diego, with the flagship at 8185 Camino Santa Fe totaling 24,000 square feet, and reaches customers primarily through a sales-led, quote-based motion. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must request quotes online or in person, and consultation services are complimentary. There is no e-commerce checkout on the website; transactions are mediated by sales staff and supported by professional space-planning and 3D rendering services.

The customer base spans law firms, tech offices, dental and accounting practices, classrooms, and non-profit organizations across San Diego County and adjacent areas of southern Orange and western Riverside counties. The company employs experienced installers and sales staff, some with over two decades of tenure, and is led by Perry Arenson. Revenue is derived from one-time product sales and from professional services tied to space planning, delivery, and installation; no recurring subscription or contract revenue is disclosed.

Name

Bernard Arenson, Inc.

Legal name

Bernard Arenson, Inc.

Website

https://arensonof.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bernard Arenson, Inc. (Arenson Office Furniture) is a San Diego-based, privately held office furniture dealer founded in 1975. It sells commercial chairs, desks, workstations, tables, and storage from third-party manufacturers via two showrooms, supported by space-planning, delivery, and installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Furniture Retail

NAICS

Furniture Retailers (449110)

SIC

Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Office Furniture Retail (Desks, Office Chairs, Bookcases, Filing/Storage) (CRAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Office furniture retail
• Commercial furniture supply
• Workspace design services
• Office furniture installation
• Space planning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Furniture Sales: The primary revenue stream comes from selling office furniture including desks, chairs, tables, workstations, storage, and accessories. Products range from entry-level to premium ergonomic solutions, with pricing determined by product type, brand, and customization level.
2. Professional Services (Space Planning and Installation): Revenue generated from professional office space planning and design services, including on-site evaluations, computer-assisted layouts, 3D renderings, delivery, and installation services. Consultation is offered as a complimentary service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bernard Arenson, Inc., operating as Arenson Office Furniture, is a San Diego-based office furniture retailer founded in 1975. The company sells commercial office furniture—desks, chairs, tables, workstations, storage, and accessories—across two showroom locations in San Diego (a 24,000-square-foot showroom on Camino del Rio South and a second on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard). In addition to product sales, it offers space planning, delivery, and professional installation services to outfit workspaces for its customers.

Product overview

Bernard Arenson, Inc. (Arenson Office Furniture) is a San Diego-based office furniture retailer and workspace solutions provider serving businesses since 1975. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical office furniture products organized into six core categories: Office Chairs (including task chairs, conference chairs, lounge seating, stools, and café/breakroom chairs), Office Desks (encompassing L-shaped desks, U-shaped desks, reception desks, and height adjustable desks like the Ascend Height Adjustable Desk), Open Office Workstations (modular cubicles and benching systems), Office Tables (including communal tables, conference/boardroom tables, café tables, and occasional tables), Storage Solutions (filing cabinets, storage cabinets, lockers, and bookcases), and Ergonomic Accessories (monitor arms, anti-fatigue mats). Beyond product sales, the company provides workspace planning services including consultation, on-site evaluations, computer-assisted layouts, and 3D renderings. The product portfolio features branded offerings from manufacturer partners including HON, DeskMakers, Deskmakers, Performance, Maverick, Elements, Zuo Modern, OSP, OCI, Nightingale, Boss, Alera, Eurotech, and others. The company operates a 24,000 square foot showroom in San Diego and offers delivery and installation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Desks and Workstations Commercial-grade desks, workstations, and configurable workstation systems sold to San Diego-area businesses for outfitting office environments.
• Office Chairs and Seating Task chairs, executive seating, conference room seating, and lounge chairs for commercial office and conference environments.
• Office Tables and Conference Furniture Conference tables, meeting tables, training tables, and ancillary surface furniture for boardrooms, huddle rooms, and collaborative spaces.
• Office Storage and Accessories File cabinets, storage solutions, and workplace accessories sold alongside larger furniture orders to complete office fit-outs.
• Space Planning and Layout Services Professional space planning and office layout design services that help businesses plan furniture placement and floor configurations before purchase.
• Delivery and Installation Services White-glove delivery, assembly, and on-site installation of purchased office furniture for commercial customers in the San Diego market.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• HONcoreTechnology or IntegrationArenson carries HON office furniture products including Brigade Lateral Files, Workstation Pedestals, Preside Community Tables, Brigade Storage Cabinets, Brigade Metal Bookcases, and seating solutions. HON is a major commercial office furniture manufacturer.
• DeskmakerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner brand offering Deskmakers Avalon Parsons Table, Haverford Parsons Table, Catalina Lockers, Catalina Cubbies, Work Island, TeamWorx Benching, and Synapse Benching products.
• DeskMakerscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the Ascend height adjustable desk collection sold through Arenson. DeskMakers produces commercial-grade casegoods and height adjustable furniture.
• MavericksecondaryTechnology or IntegrationArenson carries Maverick Reception Desks, Maverick Laminate Bookcases, and Maverick Storage Cabinets featuring all-laminate design with 20 standard finish options and 10-year warranty.
• Performance FurnishingssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPartner brand for Performance Computer Corner L-shape Desk, Elements Signature L-shape Desk, Elements L-shape Desk, Performance Cafe Tables, Performance Tulip Cafe Chair, Performance Fuse Modular Reception Seating, and Performance Cube Gathering Table.
• Zuo ModernsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationContemporary furniture brand offering Malo Coffee Table, Atlas Coffee Table, Smart Cafe Stool, and Amiens Dining Table through Arenson.
• OSP (Office Star Products)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationBrand for seating solutions including OSP Pacific Lounge Seating, Air Grid Chair, and nesting chairs.
• NightingalesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPremium seating brand featuring the Nightingale CXO Executive Chair known for ENERSORB foam lumbar support and ABLEX patterned mesh.
• OM SeatingsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSeating manufacturer offering OM Classic Lab Stool, Budget Series Stool, CE2 Executive Conference Chair, and 5 Active Stacking Chair.
• FriantsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationWorkstation brand offering Friant Novo Cubicles through Arenson's product selection.
• AlerasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOffice furniture brand carried by Arenson for workspace solutions.
• OCI SeatingsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSeating brand offering OCI Ele Cafe Seating, Santee Reception Seating, Instint Reception Lounge Seating, TL/TLF Tables, Masso Lounge Tables, and Ele Cafe Tables.
• VIA SeatingsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationErgonomic seating brand featuring VIA Proform Conference Chair carried by Arenson.
• EurotechsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOffice seating brand included in Arenson's vendor partner lineup.
• Euro StylesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationModern office furniture brand listed as a vendor partner.
• HAT ContractsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationContract furniture brand and Performance Elements HAT Benching offered through Arenson.
• BOSSsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOffice furniture brand for seating and benching including Boss Simple System Benching and Armless Stacking Chair.
• 9to5 SeatingsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationErgonomic office seating brand referenced as carrying 9to5 quality ergonomic chairs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Business Furniture: National office furniture retailer carrying desks, chairs, tables, and storage with project-based sales support. Comparable core product assortment and end-customer base, though with online ordering versus Arenson's quote model.
• Arnold's Office Furniture: Multi-generational regional office furniture dealer offering sales, design, and installation services. Highly comparable family-owned dealer model with similar product categories and consultative sales motion.
• Crandall Office Furniture: Southern California office furniture dealer with showroom-based sales, space planning, and installation. Closest comparable by region, business model, and target customer mix of corporate and SMB accounts.

Emerging players

• CORT Business Services: Office furniture rental and workspace subscription provider serving corporate clients with flexible lease terms. Adjacent business model that increasingly competes for corporate furnishing budgets where capital expenditure is a constraint.
• Poppin: Modern office furniture D2C brand selling desks, seating, and workspace systems primarily online. Targets similar corporate and home office buyers but competes on design-led branding and e-commerce rather than local showroom relationships.
• Branch Furniture: D2C office furniture brand targeting hybrid and SMB buyers with ergonomic chairs, desks, and partitions. Competes for the same home office and SMB wallet share as Arenson's secondary segment, but online-only with no installation.

Broad incumbents

• Wayfair Business: Office and commercial furniture arm of Wayfair serving SMBs and enterprise with broad catalog and self-service e-commerce. Competes for the same buyer budgets but at vastly larger scale and without Arenson's local showroom/service depth.
• Staples Business: Major office products retailer with furniture assortment sold through retail and B2B channels. Comparable SMB and enterprise customer overlap, primarily on entry-level ergonomic and task seating where Arenson also competes.
• Office Depot (ODP Corporation): National office products and furniture retailer with business services division serving SMBs and enterprise. Comparable customer segment but primarily mass-market assortment and price-led positioning rather than showroom/specification sales.
• IKEA Business: Global furniture retailer with dedicated B2B offering for office and workspace needs. Overlaps on seating, desks, and storage categories but competes on price, self-service, and DIY assembly versus Arenson's full-service install.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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