Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Furniture Representation in Minneapolis
Founded in 1985, Contract Office Marketing has built a reputation as a trusted manufacturers representative group serving the Upper Midwest. Our team brings 55 years of combined experience to the commercial furniture industry, supporting dealers, designers, and architectural communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. We prioritize limited distribution strategies while maintaining strong partnerships with professional commercial furniture dealerships. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and immediate communication has fostered long-term relationships within the A+D Community and dealer sales groups.As a family-owned business originally established by Gerry and Connie Nelson, we continue to honor our foundational values under the leadership of Gisela Nelson and Hannah Haws. Our active participation in industry events, CEU trainings, and trade shows demonstrates our dedication to staying at the forefront of workplace solutions. We maintain upper-level sponsorships with regional design chapters including IIDA Northland, South Dakota Interior Design, and North Dakota Interior Design. Our approach combines market trend expertise with manufacturer collaboration to deliver innovative solutions for evolving workplace environments.
Services
Corporate Furniture
Healthcare Solutions
Hospitality Design
Education Spaces
Acoustic Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of combined experience in commercial furniture representation
- Our family-owned business maintains long-term manufacturer partnerships since 1985
- We provide immediate communication and project support for urgent needs
- Our team holds active sponsorships with regional design chapters (IIDA Northland, SDID, NDID)
- We specialize in matching evolving workplace needs with manufacturer innovations
Services
Corporate Furniture
We provide comprehensive corporate furniture solutions that adapt to evolving workplace needs. Our offerings help attract top talent through modern, functional spaces. Manufacturers include Artopex, SitOnIt Seating, and Thinkspace for complete office environments.
Healthcare Solutions
Our healthcare furniture solutions address patient, guest, and administrative needs in demanding medical environments. We offer durable, functional products from trusted manufacturers that meet evolving healthcare standards and applications.
Hospitality Design
We deliver contract-quality furniture for hospitality settings including guestrooms, lobbies, restaurants, and spas. Our products create unique environments through partnerships with manufacturers like Meltdown Glass Art and MPS acoustic solutions.
Education Spaces
Our education solutions support active learning environments for all education levels. We provide flexible, durable furniture from manufacturers like Artopex and Symmetry to create engaging classroom and university spaces.
Acoustic Solutions
We offer comprehensive acoustic solutions including sound masking systems and noise-reducing materials. Our partners like MPS and Thinkspace provide products that improve workplace focus and environmental ROI through proven technologies.
People
Gisela Nelson
Owner
Gisela Nelson co-owns Contract Office Marketing with her sister Hannah Haws. She continues the family legacy established by their parents in 1985, focusing on maintaining strong manufacturer relationships and industry leadership.
Hannah Haws
Owner
Hannah Haws co-owns Contract Office Marketing, carrying forward the company's founding values. She works closely with designers and architects to deliver innovative furniture solutions while maintaining the firm's community-focused approach.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in corporate, healthcare, hospitality, and education sectors with tailored furniture solutions.
Which geographic areas do you cover?
Our service territory includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving the commercial furniture industry since our founding in 1985.
How do you work with manufacturers?
We maintain exclusive partnerships with quality manufacturers to provide innovative solutions for evolving workplace needs.
What makes you different from other representatives?
Our family-owned approach combines 55+ years of experience with active industry participation and immediate project support.
