Office Furniture: United States

Report Overview

Office Furniture: United States forecasts demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand, total shipments, and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2012 to 2027. Trade is provided in annual series from 2012 to 2022.

Total demand and shipments are segmented by product in terms of:

• storage and tables
• seating
• desks
• other office furniture such as bookcases, credenzas, modular workstations, and overhead bins for office systems

Total demand is also segmented by material as follows:

• wood
• other materials such as metal and plastic

This report includes the results of a proprietary national online consumer survey of US adults (age 18+). This Freedonia Focus Reports National Online Consumer Survey has a sample size of approximately 2,000, screened for response quality, and representative of the US population on the demographic measures of age, gender, geographic region, race/ethnicity, household income, and the presence/absence of children in the household.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. 

Exclusions:
Sales of used, recycled, and refurbished furniture are excluded from the scope of this report. Custom architectural and woodwork are also excluded, as are partitions, shelving, showcases, and stands. Establishments exclusively manufacturing furniture parts are excluded. Office furniture purchased for home use is included. Re-exports of office furniture are excluded from demand and trade figures.

Who is this report for?

• Office furniture manufacturers and retailers
• Suppliers of adhesives, coatings, fasteners, and materials to office furniture manufacturers
• Investors

Related NAICS Codes

NAICS Codes Related to the Office Furniture Industry

NAICS Code	Code Description
337211	Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
337214	Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
423210	Furniture Merchant Wholesaler
442110	Furniture Stores

Table of Contents

HIGHLIGHTS

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Distribution Overview
• Office Layout Trends
• Trade
• Environmental & Regulatory Factors

PRODUCT SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS

• Storage & Tables
• Seating
• Desks
• Other Furniture

MATERIAL SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders

ABOUT THIS REPORT

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Office Furniture Demand, 2022 - 2027
• Figure 2 | US Office Furniture Demand Trends, 2012 - 2022
• Figure 3 | US Office Furniture Producer Price Index, 2012 - 2022 (2012=100)
• Table 1 | US Office Furniture Producer Price Index, 2012 - 2022 (2012=100)
• Figure 4 | US Office Furniture Shipments Trends, 2012 - 2022
• Table 2 | Key Indicators for US Office Furniture Demand, 2012 - 2027
• Figure 5 | US Survey: Please indicate if you have ever done the following, 2023 (% of working respondents)
• Figure 6 | US Survey: Please rate your experience with the following, 2023 (% of respondents who reported having worked from home or in a co-working space)
• Figure 7 | US Survey: What is your opinion of the following work concepts in general?, 2023 (% of working respondents)
• Figure 8 | US Survey: Are you set up to do your usual paid work from home - whether ordinarily, part-time, or when necessary?, 2023 (% of working respondents)
• Figure 9 | US Survey: Do any of the following apply to you?, 2023 (% of respondents who have a work from home setup)
• Figure 10 | US Survey: Am working from home now more than usual because of coronavirus situation?, 2023 (% of respondents who have a work from home setup)
• Figure 11 | US Office Furniture Trade, 2012 - 2022 (US$ mil)
• Table 3 | US Office Furniture Trade, 2012 - 2022 (US$ mil)
• Figure 12 | US Office Furniture Demand by Product, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Table 4 | US Office Furniture Historical Demand by Product, 2012 - 2022 (US$ mil)
• Table 5 | US Office Furniture Forecast Demand by Product, 2022 - 2027 (US$ mil)
• Figure 13 | US Office Furniture Shipments by Product, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Table 6 | US Office Furniture Historical Shipments by Product, 2012 - 2022 (US$ mil)
• Table 7 | US Office Furniture Forecast Shipments by Product, 2022 - 2027 (US$ mil)
• Figure 14 | US Survey: Does your household use any of the following types of home office arrangements?, 2023 (% of respondents)
• Figure 15 | US Office Furniture Demand by Product, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Figure 16 | US Office Furniture Demand by Material, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Table 8 | US Office Furniture Historical Demand by Material, 2012 - 2022 (US$ mil)
• Table 9 | US Office Furniture Forecast Demand by Material, 2022 - 2027 (US$ mil)
• Figure 17 | US Office Furniture Demand by Material, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Figure 18 | US Office Furniture Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2011 - 2021
• Table 10 | US Office Furniture Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2011 - 2021
• Table 11 | Leading Participants in the US Office Furniture Industry by Product
• Table 12 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Office Furniture