When we call our company a family business, we mean it in multiple senses. Yes, the company was founded by the same family who leads our company today, but it goes beyond that.

HON didn’t become the most recognized name in office furniture overnight. Since 1944 our products have helped doers like you achieve more workday victories. The bold idea successfully sold to the tough manager happens in our chairs. The click of our file cabinet drawer signals another project well done. Cleaning off the top of our table, just to get it dirty again.

From its establishment in 1912 as the All-Steel-Equip Co., the Allsteel name has been associated with leadership. That leadership had its roots in the unique working relationship shared by Charles H. Lembcke and John Knell, the entrepreneurs who guided the company through its early years.