Furniture & Design Update - Q2 2025
This article was originally published on chartercapitalpartners.com. Charter Capital’s M&A advisory team has since joined with KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) to become KSM Corporate Finance. The content has been republished here for informational purposes and reflects the views at the time of original publication.
Furniture industry outlook is turning cautiously optimistic heading into the back half of 2025.
Contract furniture manufacturers are seeing steady demand recovery, fueled by a stabilized macro environment, improving consumer sentiment, and continued return-to-office trends. Education and healthcare markets are especially active, with $100B+ in K-12 bond approvals driving future demand for education furnishings.
- Office furniture: Growth led by premium, design-focused products in prime office spaces
- Education: Strong momentum, with Q2 orders rebounding and healthy funding pipelines
- Healthcare: Continued investment in wellness-focused, flexible environments
- Private Equity: Targeting non-cyclical, specialized end markets like education, healthcare, and high-design
M&A remains selective – premium assets command strong multiples, but overall deal volume remains muted as buyers navigate ongoing economic uncertainty.
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