Top Office Furniture Companies and Manufacturers

As people's living standards have risen, so too have their expectations for the quality of office furniture, especially among well-known companies looking to boost their corporate image by acquiring globally recognized office furniture brands. However, due to a general lack of knowledge about the office furniture industry, many users are unfamiliar with the pricing, product range, and features of these renowned brands, leading them to spend more time researching their options.

According to a study by MADE IN CHINA, the global office furniture market reached $63 billion in 2023. The surge in startup companies, coupled with an increased demand for ergonomic office furniture and the need for replacing outdated office equipment, has contributed to the steadily growing market demand.

Below, I will introduce the top 10 office furniture brands worldwide. This selection encompasses both the best manufacturing furniture and high-end office furniture brands, all recognized as leading office furniture companies.

List of Top Companies Operating in Office Furniture Industry:

1 STEELCASE

Date of Establishment-1921

Located in American

Business Range Office Furniture

**Has Three Core Brands ** “Steelcase、Turnstone&Coalesse”

Website: https://www.steelcase.com/

Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was initially named "Metal Office Furniture Company."The founder always adheres to integrity, serving customers, employees, business partners, colleagues, and neighbors with enthusiasm.In 1954, the company was officially renamed Steelcase and successfully went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 1998. With over 650 dealers worldwide, Steelcase has a global network that spans across the globe. Its design meets the needs of social, economic, and environmental sustainability. As an international public company, Steelcase is a leader in the global office furniture industry, with more than 13,000 employees worldwide.Steelcase has established 17 manufacturing facilities around the world.

picture is Steelcase LINC German building and US Headquarter

The products range as follows

Seating : Office chairs/Conference chairs/Stool/Lounge chairs/Sofas/Outdoor chairs
Desk+Workstations : Desk systems/Height-Adjustable desks/Benching/Private Office/Screens
Storage: Systems Storage/Cabinets + Shelves/Carts
Architecture+Space Division : Modular Walls/Pod/Panels
Accessories: Monitor Arms + Desk Accessories/Rugs/Lighting/Whiteboards/Office Décor
Education: Classroom Chairs/Education Lounge Seating/Education Desks + Tables/Classroom Storage/Education Whiteboards + Accessories
Health : Healthcare Seating/Healthcare Casework + Casegoods

Steelcase brand product line is very extensive, covering office furniture, office furniture accessories, office decoration, school furniture, and medical furniture.

The products I recommend are as follows.

Office chair, Steelcase office chairs are designed with a classic touch. The quality of the products is very high, and all designs adhere to ergonomic principles. Additionally, environmentally friendly materials are used in their construction.，
Desks + Workstations，like workstaion and height adjustable table

Addition, not all the products sale by steelcase, are manufacturing from steelcase,they also have many supplier in China,anyway all the goods they bought from China and from famous China office furniture brand.

2 HERMAN MILLER

Date of Establishment 1905

Located in American，Michigan

Business Range Office Furniture

Website : https://www.hermanmiller.com/

Herman Miller is a company with a history of over a hundred years, named after its owner Herman Miller. Initially, they primarily produced high-quality traditional style bedroom suite furniture. It wasn't until the 1960s that the company began exploring new office concepts, leading to the design of modern office furniture. In 1968, they launched their first set of office furniture, marking the beginning of the era of office furnishings. The company collaborates with numerous outstanding design teams, becoming one of the most representative modern furniture designers and manufacturers in the United States. Currently, Herman Miller has manufacturing plants in the United States, China, Italy, and the United Kingdom, with sales offices, dealers, authorized agents, and customers spread across more than 100 countries worldwide.

Herman Miller China Factory

The products range as follows

Seating: Office chairs/Side Chairs/Stacking Chairs/Nesting Chairs/Stools/Lounge Seating/Benches/Outdoor Seating
Desks and Workspaces: Workstations/Private Office/Desks/Collaborative Furniture/Sit-to-Stand/Benching
Tables : Conference Tables/Sit-to-Stand Tables/Training Tables/Dining Tables/Occasional Tables/Outdoor Tables
Storage : All the storage
Space Division: Room Dividers/Privacy Screens/Freestanding Screens
Healthcare: Healthcare Casework/Nurses Stations/Healthcare Seating/Healthcare Carts and Storage/Healthcare Technology Support/Healthcare Tables/Healthcare Casegoods/Waiting Area Seating/Waiting Area Tables.
Accessories: Technology Support/Power Access/Lighting/Desk Accessories/Decor/All Accessories

Herman Miller Classic Products.

Herman Miller, as a leading company in furniture design and manufacturing, offers a range of products that are not just office furniture but a perfect blend of craftsmanship and ergonomics. The Aeron series, one of its signature products, has been a breakthrough in the field of ergonomic chairs since its launch. Its design thoroughly considers various sitting postures, providing unparalleled support for users and reducing the fatigue brought by long hours of work.

The Embody series, hailed as the "king of chairs," aims to improve healthy sitting postures and promote blood circulation, further enhancing the efficiency and comfort of those working in front of computers. Every detail of the Embody series is meticulously designed to ensure it adapts maximally to the natural posture and movements of the human body.

The Sayl series is known for its economic practicality. It employs innovative Y-Tower and ArcSpan technologies to offer good support and breathability while maintaining a simple and elegant design. With its high cost-performance ratio and graceful appearance, the Sayl series has become the preferred choice for many startups and home offices.

The Mirra 2 series, an upgrade from the original Mirra series, adopts a dynamic surface design concept that adjusts with the user's movements, providing more personalized support. The Mirra 2 series chairs are designed to offer a more flexible and comfortable experience for users who frequently change their sitting positions.

In summary, through continuous innovation and attention to detail, Herman Miller has successfully integrated aesthetics, technology, and ergonomics to create a series of office furniture products that are both beautiful and practical. These products not only elevate the style of work environments but also bring health and comfort to users worldwide. These classic series by Herman Miller have undoubtedly become exemplars of modern office furniture design.

Although Herman Miller has many factories and showrooms around the world, not all of its products are manufactured in its own facilities. A considerable portion is produced by OEMs in China. However, this does not affect Herman Miller's status as a top global supplier of office furniture.

3 HAWORTH

Date of Establishment 1948

Located in American，Michigan

Business Range Office Furniture

Website : https://www.haworth.com/

Haworth is a highly renowned American office furniture brand, established in 1948, headquartered in Holland, Michigan. Haworth is a global office furniture manufacturer and a privately held company. The company employs 8,000 staff worldwide, operates 20 wholly-owned manufacturing facilities, and has 55 direct sales offices. Its sales network extends across more than 120 countries globally, with over 600 dealers. Additionally, the company holds more than 250 patents. In the Asia-Pacific region, it has 4 major production bases and 13 direct sales offices. In 2021, the global sales amounted to $1.96 billion, and in 2022, the global sales reached $2.077 billion.

The products range as follows

Seating: Office chair/coffee&dining chair/Conference chair/Executive chair/Guest chair /Healthcare chairs/ Lounge/Sofas/Ottomans/ Outdoor chairs/Stools.
Storage: Active Storage/Archival Storage/Bookcases/Credenzas.
Workspaces：Beam/Spine-Based/Benching/Desking/Booths/Desks/Height-Adjustable Tables/ Panel-Based/ Storage-Based /Wall Mounted.
Architectural Interiors: Freestanding/Moveable Walls/Partitions/Screens/Office Pods.
Desks/Tables : Cafe/Dining / Collaborative/Conference/Executive Conference table/ Side/Occasional table/Outdoor table/Training table /Height-Adjustable table
Accessories : Decor/Lighting/Mobile Carts/Monitor Arms/Power/Rugs/Screens/Technology/Work Tools

Above is Haworth Office building,it from Haworth website.

Haworth products advantage

Highly attentive to product details, as world-class high-end office furniture brands and leading office furniture manufacturers, they excel in craftsmanship and intricacies. For instance, their best-selling office chair "Fern" features stitching on the seat with remarkably uniform width, and the chair's frame is made of durable nylon material.
The appearance of their products is very cool, with a strong sense of technology, and the products have many functions.
Whether it's office chairs or desks, the design is very human-centric, taking ergonomics into account,
They offer excellent service attitudes. Whether you're buying a single accessory or a large batch of products, they provide patient, high-quality pre-sale, in-sale, and after-sale services.

4 KNOLL FURNITURE CO.,LTD

Date of Establishment 1938

Headquarter :in Pennsylvania, United States

Business Range : Office Furniture, Home Furniture, Chriden Furniture

Website : https://www.knoll.com/

Knoll is a furniture manufacturer with deep German roots, boasting a history of more than 80 years. As a leading brand in the global modern furniture industry, Knoll's founder, Hans Knoll, was born into a family with a long tradition of furniture making in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1938, Hans Knoll established Knoll Furniture Company in New York. By the 1950s, Knoll decided to move the company's headquarters from New York to East Greenville, Pennsylvania, on the East Coast of the United States, thereby establishing the new headquarters of the Knoll Group. Over time, Knoll has evolved into a leading global brand in the design and manufacturing of office furniture. Since its inception, hundreds of renowned designers worldwide have designed furniture for Knoll, and Knoll's furniture pieces are collected by major museums around the world.

The products range as follows

Seating: Work Chairs/ Side Chairs/ Lounge Seating/ Outdoor Seating
Tables: Meeting & Conference/Height-Adjustable/Desks & Benching/Dining & Café/Training Tables/Occasional Tables/Outdoor Tables
Systems & Storage: Open Plan/Private Office/Technology Distribution/Interior Architecture/Storage/Architectural & Acoustic.
Accessories: Screens/Monitor Arms & Technology Support/Lighting/Communication Boards

Knoll products advantage.

A very powerful design team has created many classic pieces of office furniture, among which the Barcelona chair has been included in museum collections.
Our product range is very comprehensive, offering you one-stop shopping.
The structure of our products is very sturdy, using very solid materials.
Our products are very eco-friendly, committed to using environmentally friendly materials to provide you with a healthy and eco-friendly office environment.
The style of our products is very modern, with modern design as our guiding principl

5 OKAMURA CORPORATION

Date of Establishment 1945

Headquarter :Tokyo, Japan

Business Range : Office Furniture, Public facilities furniture, architectural decorations, and other products.

Website : https://www.okamura.com/

OkamuraFounded in 1945 in Yokohama, Japan, Okamura Corporation is renowned for its focus on ergonomics and comfort, dedicated to designing user-centered office furniture. Through years of innovation and improvement, its products are both aesthetically pleasing and of high quality. Okamura advocates for green environmental protection and sustainable development.Okamural Advocating for green environmental protection and sustainable development.。is the top office furniture brands in the world,it also a major office furniture manufacturers,With multiple production bases worldwide, the business spans the globe

Okamura products range

Seating :Office Chairs/Side & Guest Chairs/Conference Chairs/Lounge Seating/Stools.
Desks & Benching :Desk Systems/Manager Desks/Height Adjustable Tables
Tables : Conference Tables/Training Tables/Occasional Tables.
Pods & Panels.
Accessories.
Storage

Okamura Classic products

Okamura The most famous products are two office chairs, Contessa and Baron, which are successful collaborations with the renowned Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, the principal designer of the world-famous sports car Alfa Romeo Canguro. Additionally, the Baron chair has also won the "Good Design Award" in Japan (the most authoritative design award in Asia) and the "Red Dot Award" in Germany (one of the three major design awards in the world).

6 HUMANSCALE

Date of Establishment 1983

Headquarter :1114 6th Ave 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036

Business Range : premier designer and manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance ergonomic products for the workplace

Website: https://www.humanscale.com/

Humanscale Founded in 1983, it is now a global leader in the field of ergonomics, renowned for designing highly intuitive products that improve the comfort and health of office workers. Headquartered in New York, USA, as a pioneer and leader in office ergonomics, it has revolutionized the entire office furniture industry. However, it does not position itself as a furniture manufacturer but as a manufacturer of ergonomic products, dedicated to creating healthier and more comfortable office spaces.

Brand Advantage

Ergonomics leader · Collaborating with healthcare · Globally widespread network.
Partnering with design masters · Winner of 200 awards · Featured in major museums.
Focused on intuitive and straightforward operation · Pursuing optimal comfort · Extending product lifespan.
Using fewer materials · Reducing environmental impact · Committed to sustainable development.

Company Culture

Company Philosophy Humanscale as a leading designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products, we are dedicated to creating healthier and more comfortable office spaces. Our award-winning office space solutions include automatically adjustable chairs, sit/stand desks, monitor arms, and task lighting, all designed to encourage movement and provide comfortable support in every posture Corporate Social Responsibility. Minimize our negative impact as much as possible while also striving to create more positive contributions. Our goal is to make our net impact on the Earth positive。

Humanscale Products ranges

Office Chairs& Stool
Monitor Arms & Integrated Docks
Sit/Stand Solutions
Lighting.
Keyboard Systems.
Separation Panels & Desk Shields
Cable Management
Ergonomic Tools

Humanscale Classic Products

7 KOKUYO Co., Ltd.

Establishment : 1905

Headquarter : Osaka, Japan

Business Range : Office Furniture/Office Supplies/E-commerce Retai

Website : https://www.kokuyo.com/

Kokuyo Co., Ltd. is Japan's largest comprehensive office supply provider, established in 1905. With over 100 years of history, its business scope ranges from office furniture to office stationery. The company ventured into office furniture in 1960 and entered the Chinese market in 2003, subsequently establishing four companies in China with six manufacturing bases. The office furniture company was founded in 2006.

KOKUYO's office furniture products are renowned for their superior quality and rigorous structure, winning the affection of many consumers. It is Japan's top office furniture and stationery supplier and a leader in office space innovation. In the field of office furniture, it has 37 flagship showrooms globally, 21 overseas dealers, and 3 manufacturing plants.

Corporate Philosophy

To empower our customers' growth and make society better through our products and services.

KOKUYO Office Furniture Ranges

Office Seating: Staff chairs/Manager chairs/ Office training chairs
Smart Office/Conference Table: Height adjustable table/Workstaions /Meeting and Conference table/ Office Workstaions
collaborative/leisure furniture

KOKUYO Furniture Classic Products

8 URBAN OFFICE

Establishment : 2005

Headquarter : London, UK

Business Range : Office Furniture

Website : https://www.urban-office.com/

Urban Office Founded in London, UK, in 2005, this brand is renowned for its products tailored to modern office environments and customizable office furniture, making it a famous office furniture brand in the UK. It specializes in producing and selling high-quality office furniture, particularly known for its office Pods, which have excellent sound insulation. The brand has numerous sales outlets and showrooms across Europe and the United States.

URBAN OFFICE PRODUCTS RANGE

Office Pods: Office Pods & Acoustics
Office Screens: Acoustic office panels/PET Cloud Acoustic/baffle/ wall/ desk/ floor/ mobile /whiteboard/ canopy
Office Tables : Meeting&Breakout tables
Modern Office Desks ：Single, benched & Acoustic desks
Task Office Chairs ：Task Seating/Mesh Chairs/Executive chairs.
Office Seating :Multipurpose chairs,Meeting chairs,Office stools,Lounge chairs,Acoustic seating,Office Sofas, Modular seating.
Office storage:Be storage,Cage shelving,Lodge Lockers,Deploy Credenza,Bob storage

Urban Office Classic Products

Urban Office offers a wide range of products, the majority of which can be customized and produced modularly. Thanks to the convenience of modular production, it also allows for significant cost savings. The most famous among these is the Urban Office's Office Pod, which adopts a modular design. Not only is its appearance aesthetically pleasing, but it also boasts excellent sound insulation. Another renowned supplier, Onmuse Office Furniture Co., Ltd from China, is also well-known for its office phone booths, which are highly acclaimed for their superb soundproofing.