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Our Growing(!) Family Business
For over 30 years, Office Gallery International has been Boston's premier family-owned office furniture dealership. From our Norwood showroom, we provide personalized consulting, sustainable furniture solutions, and innovative hybrid workspace design for businesses of all sizes. Our commitment to community, quality, and client service sets us apart.
Post Summary
We're a family-owned business with 30+ years of Boston-area expertise, offering personalized consulting, sustainable furniture solutions, and complete project management from our Norwood showroom.
Yes, we specialize in hybrid workspace design with modular furniture solutions, collaborative spaces, and flexible layouts that adapt to modern work patterns.
We serve the Greater Boston area from our Norwood, MA location, providing on-site consultations, space planning, and delivery throughout New England.
Absolutely. We offer eco-friendly furniture from certified sustainable manufacturers, helping businesses meet ESG goals while creating healthy work environments.
We offer comprehensive solutions including space planning, design consultation, 3D visualization, project management, delivery, installation, and ongoing support.
As many of you know, Office Gallery was founded as, and continues to be, a family business. Originally started by our friends and mentors the Wlukas, a fantastic husband-and-wife team, we were fortunate enough to take over the company in 2016, as a new husband-and-wife team. Jordana (niece of the founders) continued on with us, as did our loyal delivery installation team of Chris and Scott.
Recently, we’ve been lucky enough to welcome some fantastic additions to our team, including Erin, our design project manager, Molly, our project designer, and Jacques, a new part of our delivery and installation team.
Yet in the true spirit of a family business, we welcome not only these individuals to our Office Gallery family, but their families as well. And our family is growing! Erin is expecting, and Scott welcomed his daughter just last year. Molly has a one-and-a-half-year-old, and Jacques has five-year-old twin girls. These Office Gallery children joyfully join our own son, now college-aged, who still helps out on the installation team when he’s home over the summer.
These new additions have brought so much to our Office Gallery family – an enhanced level of passion for design, new ways of thinking, an intense desire to surpass the expectations of our clients, and even more love and joy. We are so grateful for them, and for you, and we look forward to you getting to know all of us even more in the days and weeks and months ahead!
Key Points
How has Office Gallery International evolved as a family business over 30+ years?
- Founded in 1989 by Allen and Gwen Wluka, OGI has grown from a local store to New England's premier workspace solution provider.
- Legacy of Trust: Over three decades serving Boston-area businesses with integrity and expertise.
- Ownership Transition: Seamless handover to new family owners, maintaining core values.
- Technology Integration: Advanced space planning and 3D visualization tools.
- Community Recognition: Official proclamations and strong local support.
- Service Evolution: Expanded from furniture sales to full-service consulting and design.
- Sustainable Focus: Early adoption of eco-friendly furniture and green practices.
What comprehensive services does Office Gallery International offer for modern workspaces?
- Consultation & Planning: On-site assessments, custom space planning, ergonomic evaluations, and budget/timeline development.
- Design & Implementation: Hybrid workspace design, collaborative space planning, sustainable furniture specification, and technology integration.
- Project Management: Complete delivery and installation, project coordination, ongoing support, and flexible scheduling.
Why should businesses choose Office Gallery International over national office furniture chains?
- Personalized Service: Family-owned commitment, direct access to decision-makers, and custom solutions for every client.
- Comprehensive Expertise: 30+ years of experience, relationships with hundreds of manufacturers, and industry certifications.
- Flexible Approach: Non-aligned dealership, any budget or timeline, boutique service with enterprise capabilities.
- Local Accountability: Deep roots in the New England business community and a reputation for reliability.
How does Office Gallery International support businesses transitioning to hybrid work models?
- Hybrid Workspace Design: Modular furniture, hot-desking, collaborative and quiet zones.
- Technology Integration: Power/data solutions, acoustic furniture, ergonomic setups for hybrid staff.
- Change Management: Employee training, phased implementation, post-installation adjustments, and ongoing consultation.
What sustainable office furniture options does Office Gallery International provide?
- Eco-Friendly Partners: GREENGUARD, Cradle to Cradle, and FSC-certified products; recycled content materials.
- Sustainable Practices: Local sourcing, lifecycle planning, refurbishment, and recycling programs.
- Health & Wellness: Biophilic design, ergonomic solutions, air quality improvement, and natural lighting optimization.
- ROI & ESG Benefits: Energy efficiency, LEED contribution, and support for corporate sustainability reporting.
How can businesses get started with Office Gallery International's services?
- Initial Consultation: Free on-site assessment, needs analysis, space measurement, and timeline discussion.
- Showroom & Visualization: Visit Norwood showroom, 3D planning, virtual tours, and product sampling.
- Proposal & Planning: Custom proposals, flexible payment, phased implementation, and change order accommodation.
- Contact: Schedule consultations online, showroom visits by appointment, emergency support, and community involvement.
