Ahead of the Class Office Furniture Solutions for Education
Regional Showrooms Chicago, IL 325 N Wells St. Suite 110 Chicago, IL 60654 312.222.1280
Dallas, TX 2100 McKinney Ave. Suite 1850 Dallas, TX 75201 214.969.7286
LEED-CI Silver
Jasper, IN 1155 W 12th Ave. Jasper, IN 47549 800.482.1717 812.634.3220 LEED-CI Gold
Los Angeles, CA Biltmore Towers 500 S Grand Ave. 24th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.892.1450
Orange County, CA 35 Tesla Suite 300 Irvine, CA 92618 949.727.2350
New York, NY 215 Park Ave. S 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003 212.358.6893
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Washington, D.C. 1130 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 1150 Washington, DC 20036 202.785.9800
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Ahead of the Class Office Furniture Solutions for Education
Inspiring ideas…and people. At National Office Furniture, we inspire ideas in office furnishings that fit every personality. The same holds true for any learning environment. The goal for educational institutions is to enrich students’ lives through knowledge and life experiences that fit every personality.
With this in mind, designing spaces that encourage people to share their thoughts and inspirations will enhance the learning experience. Enter National. With a range of solutions for common areas, lounges, libraries, classrooms, administrative spaces, private offices, conference rooms and storage and filing areas, National promotes personality, creativity and productivity. Plus, you’ll not only find quality that can withstand the nuances of the youthful spirit, but immediately you’ll see that our durability brings style and comfort to any setting. Desks, tables, dividers and an array of seating lines with traditional options to match the rich heritage of historical institutions, contemporary solutions for trendier facilities and transitional looks for everything in between; all with sustainable attributes to ensure the experience is good for the environment as well.
WaveWorks® Flip/Nest Training Tables Tag® Seating
WaveWorks® Casegoods Fuel® Seating
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Cinch速 Seating
Reno速 Lounge Seating
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WaveWorks® Flip/Nest Training Tables Gotcha™ Seating
WaveWorks® Tables Chameleon™ Privacy Solution Gotcha™ Seating
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WaveWorks® Flip/Nest Tables Fuel® Seating
Learning never looked so good.
With all the distractions in today’s world, your furniture shouldn’t be one of them. Our goal is to deliver confidence through furniture during work, learning and play. Good design appeal
Chameleon™ Privacy Solution WaveWorks® Casegoods Tag® Seating
and well thought out spaces encourage a more conducive learning environment so lots of information can sink in. The clean look of National’s training tables in durable laminates, thermofoil and rich veneers are coupled with nesting capabilities when group activities require more floor space. Plus, they feature an optional modesty panel and the latest data conveniences so everyone is plugged in and powered up. Also, a blend of comfortable seating solutions offer form and function with stackable options, long-wearing sustainable fabric selections, and task chairs intended for around the clock use in labs and libraries.
WaveWorks® Tables and Casegoods Fuel® Seating
Chameleon™ Privacy Solution WaveWorks® Tables Fuel® Seating
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Gravitating toward stylish personalities.
Every building has areas that people just gravitate toward and those spaces seem to take on unique personalities. Sometimes they are quaint and relaxing, at other times they are hubs of activity. National offers versatile solutions for these common areas; from plush and comfy to sleek and refined, to accommodate the variety of needs and purposes these spaces require. National’s modular lounges, benches, dividers, tables, media applications and more are durable enough to endure the rigors of these high traffic areas while still being comfortable and inviting. With attractive designs and attentive details like contrasting fabrics, metal and wood accents and environmentally-friendly features, experience “Furniture with Personality” to enhance the personalities of your common areas.
WaveWorks® Tables Aurora® Seating Universal Media Wall
Swift™ Modular Lounge
Reno® Lounge Seating Gotcha™ Stools
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Swift™ Modular Lounge
Swift™ Modular Lounge
Chameleon™ Privacy Solution Reno® Lounge Seating
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WaveWorks® Table and Media Storage Components Aurora® Seating Universal Media Wall and Lectern
EnvyWorks® Casegoods Gotcha™ Seating Cinch® Seating
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Lauderdale® Casegoods Mix-it® Seating
Focusing on education in style.
Behind the scenes, the amount of administrative responsibilities is colossal and needs to be as transparent as possible to keep the focus on the learning environment. National can help you keep things running smoothly while looking great at the same time. Offering stylish WaveWorks® Storage
furnishings that instill comfortable productivity, National’s products have been performance tested and made to withstand the most active workday. Private offices, workstations, reception units, filing and storage, and ergonomic seating solutions that are environmentallyfriendly are ready to keep you organized and feeling good as you tackle your to-do list.
WaveWorks® Casegoods Fuel® Seating
Clever® Casegoods Eloquence® Seating
Captivate® Casegoods Eloquence® Seating
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At National Office Furniture, we understand that at the end of the day, two things matter most: what you accomplish, and how you feel.
Meet National.
Behind the personality.
Immediately you'll see this is more than a surface encounter. Beneath
Born in a decade full of personality, National opened for business
the lines of furniture innovation, distinct style and comfort, you'll
in 1980 and was destined to bring fun to the monotonous office
discover a tangible corporate personality to become your single
furniture industry. As part of Kimball International, we entered the
furnishing resource.
highly-competitive mid-priced segment of the market with distinct advantages, including quality wood construction, stocked inventory
We provide the kind of quality and reliability that means
for quicker lead times, state-of-the-art production facilities and an
you only buy once. We create comfortable environments that
outstanding value for the dollar.
evoke confidence and personal expression allowing you to work smarter and feel better.
Our company grew quickly, gaining a stellar reputation for providing high-quality products, genuine personal service and affordability. Couple these with an eye for design and an infectious personality;
Talk to the people at National.
you now have a customer experience like no other.
When you do, you’ll find a genuine interest in how furniture impacts your workday. At National, our personality shines 365 days a year
Reliability, high design and affordability.
with 1,146 smiling faces going above and beyond your expectations. Our mission is to provide you solutions to make your life easier.
Look beneath the surface. Ask about sustainability. Experience true reliability. High design and affordability do coexist. Engage
A refined focus on solid designs, excellent service and a truly helpful
our people to exceed your needs. Try “Furniture with Personality”.
nature is our way of bringing personality to an industry often focused
You’ll discover a company that cares about your success as much
more on product than people. We’ve gathered a team of people driven
as you do.
by creativity and honest passion. We inspire ideas in office furniture befitting every personality and have fun doing so.
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We do green because it’s the right thing to do. The environment is our home, and we are committed to protecting and enhancing our world.
There are many shades of green.
Our products reflect stewardship.
From day one, environmental responsibility has been a priority and it
We base our business on producing environmentally friendly goods that enhance the lives of our customers and bring value to the markets we serve. Our emphasis on low-emitting products protects indoor air quality through the achievement of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) Furniture Emissions Standard (FES). Our products earn the SCS Indoor Advantage™ and SCS Sustainable Choice™ marks from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).
will always be that way. Period. We see our legacy as more than quality furniture. It is also a reverence for nature, which inspires our resolve to protect, nurture and preserve nature’s gifts. We make it a priority to support our business partners by sharing our resources and knowledge to influence and support their efforts to improve the environment and enhance the quality of life. The answers aren’t all black and white; there are many shades of green. But we know that any challenge can be solved when people work together. We aim to create lasting stakeholder value through responsible growth and deep commitment to the well-being of future generations. We cherish the earth’s natural resources and hold sustainability and environmental protection as our key priorities. As our company fulfills its responsibilities to our customers, shareholders, employees and the public, six commitments provide a framework for focusing our energies toward the greatest good: • • • • • •
Product Stewardship Environmental Preservation Green Building Development Regulatory Compliance Social Accountability Economic Responsibility
By giving customers the option of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood, we offer products that are not only economically viable, but are environmentally responsible and socially beneficial. What’s more, our manufacturing facilities are registered to the ISO 14001 standard. This management tool enables us to identify and control the environmental impact of our operations, continually improve our company’s environmental performance and systematically set environmental objectives and demonstrate their achievement.
Growing with green buildings. National facilities testify to our belief in sustainable building practices. Pursuing guidelines set by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), we prioritize building practices that support the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. Benefits to LEED certification include reductions in energy, water, and material use, leading to a reduced environmental impact making our green buildings healthier and more comfortable.
USGBC, LEED and related logos are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council. Sustainable Choice, Indoor Advantage and related logos are trademarks owned by Scientific Certification Systems, Inc.The FSC logo, the initials “FSC” and “Forest Stewardship Council” are registered trademarks of Forest Stewardship Council, Asociación Civil (FSC A.C.). All trademarks are used by permission.
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