Forward Space Celebrates 10 Years of “Growing Together”

We are proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Forward Space LLC - an independent commercial furniture dealership, registered WBENC, and authorized Steelcase dealer. We credit our growth to the incredible support of our clients, partners, and internal team members who have worked alongside us throughout our journey. Thank you!

Founded in 2014 through the merger of two leading Chicagoland Steelcase dealerships, Office Concepts and OEC Business Interiors, each with over 50 years of market experience, we have established ourselves as a key player in the market. Under the leadership of our CEO and founder, Jenny Niemann, we have experienced remarkable growth, including our successful expansion into the Milwaukee region in 2019.

From the year of its establishment, our Milwaukee office has been recognized for its culture, winning the Best Places to Work award every year of operation. As the leading Steelcase dealer in Chicago and Milwaukee, we also collaborate with over 300 suppliers to meet the needs of our clients' spaces.

Utilizing our exceptional resources, our in-house design team was honored with a prestigious IIDA Illinois Red Award in 2024, and our Milwaukee showroom won a silver award for best retail/showroom space by ASID in Milwaukee. Over the past 10 years, we are proud to have furnished engaging spaces in 45 states and maintained a steadily growing, close-knit team.

"Reflecting on the past decade, I am incredibly grateful for the partnerships we've built and the trust we've earned. Together, we have not only grown our business but have also created inspiring work environments for our clients." Forward Space founder and CEO Jenny Niemann.

Forward Space LLC is the premier Steelcase dealership in the Chicagoland and Milwaukee regions. In addition to furniture, we provide flooring, technology, installation, and design services to clients in the corporate, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors.