Business Details
45 Years
experience
Custom Furniture Solutions for Public Spaces
Founded in 1981, Agati Furniture has established itself as a leader in designing innovative, durable furniture solutions for public spaces. Our approach combines deep research into human behavior with biophilic design principles to create functional environments that enhance user experience in airports, libraries, universities, and healthcare facilities. With decades of experience, we prioritize aesthetic integrity without compromising on durability, using high-quality materials engineered to withstand heavy use while maintaining visual appeal. Our team of designers and engineers works closely with clients to deliver customizable solutions that address specific spatial needs, from ADA-compliant seating to tech-integrated power stations. Recognized with industry awards for our contributions to library and public space design, we remain committed to sustainability through material selection and modular construction that supports long-term usability.Headquartered in Chicago, we maintain full control over domestic manufacturing processes to ensure precision and adaptability in every project. Our dedication to education extends beyond product designwe actively share insights through seminars and publications about evolving spatial requirements in public environments. Customer feedback drives continuous improvement in our offerings, which include everything from study carrels to movable walls tailored for diverse institutional contexts. By balancing form, function, and longevity, we help organizations create spaces that foster productivity, comfort, and inclusivity.
Services
Soft Seating
Study Carrels
Power Bars
Shelving Systems
Benching Stations
Movable Walls
Media Stations
Courtroom Furniture
Children's Furniture
Quick-Ship Options
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years specializing in public library furniture solutions
- Customizable ADA-compliant designs including wheelchair-accessible carrels
- Sustainable manufacturing with modular components for easy repair
- In-house team of industrial designers and behavioral researchers
- Domestic production from initial design to final installation
Associations and certifications
- Contract Magazine IBD Award
- Daphne Awards
- American Library Association Library Leadership Award
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Exceptional customer service
Durable and stylish
Perfect acoustic engineering
Quick response time
Services
Study Carrels
Our study carrels provide focused workspaces with acoustic engineering that minimizes noise distraction while maintaining situational awareness. Designed for libraries and universities, these units feature integrated power access, ergonomic seating, and modular configurations that support individual or collaborative learning. The patented 90-degree orientation creates a secure yet non-intimidating environment that increases student utilization rates while maintaining durability through heavy daily use.
Power Bars
Power Bars integrate USB ports and electrical outlets into sleek, commercial-grade furniture for high-traffic public spaces. Constructed with stainless steel and quartz surfaces, these charging stations withstand constant use in airports and universities while providing ergonomic seating arrangements that encourage social distancing. Customizable lengths accommodate varying patron capacities with centralized power management systems that simplify maintenance.
Soft Seating
Modular lounge seating solutions combine comfort with resilience for airport terminals, library common areas, and healthcare waiting rooms. Our designs feature stain-resistant upholstery, reinforced frames, and configurable layouts that adapt to spatial constraints. Biophilic design elements reduce stress in public environments while modular components allow easy replacement of individual parts rather than entire units.
Shelving Systems
Customizable shelving units balance long-term durability with aesthetic flexibility for public libraries and educational institutions. Engineered wood construction resists wear from daily patron interaction while allowing dimensional adjustments to accommodate evolving collection needs. The system supports both traditional book storage and modern media formats with integrated display options for promotional materials.
Movable Walls
Reconfigurable wall systems create adaptable learning and meeting spaces without permanent construction. These sound-absorbing partitions feature integrated whiteboard surfaces and cable management channels for technology integration. Commercial-grade casters enable smooth repositioning while maintaining structural stability during frequent layout changes in educational and corporate environments.
People
Joe Agati Sr.
Founder
Founded Agati Furniture in 1981 after identifying ergonomic deficiencies in traditional library seating. Pioneered lumbar support integration in wooden chairs and developed biophilic design principles for public spaces. Holds multiple industry awards for furniture innovation.
Joe S. Agati
President
Industrial designer with 12 years of leadership experience developing products like PODs and Power Bars. Expanded company culture while maintaining family-owned business values. Hosts educational podcasts about furniture design and human behavior patterns.
Questions
Does Agati Furniture offer ADA-compliant furniture options?
Yes, we provide ADA-compliant designs including wheelchair-accessible Power Bars, POD Carrels, and customized seating solutions that meet accessibility standards.
Are your products manufactured domestically?
All Agati Furniture furniture is designed, engineered, and manufactured in our Chicago facility to maintain quality control and customization capabilities.
How do you ensure furniture durability in high-traffic spaces?
We use commercial-grade materials like reinforced steel frames, quartz surfaces, and stain-resistant upholstery tested for 24/7 usage environments.
Can products be customized for specific spatial requirements?
Our just-in-time manufacturing process allows dimensional adjustments, material substitutions, and configuration changes to meet unique project needs.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We prioritize modular construction for component replacement, use renewable materials where possible, and design products for 15+ year lifespans to reduce waste.
Do you provide installation support?
Yes, our team offers full-service installation coordination from initial quoting through final delivery and setup.
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