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40 Years of Workplace Innovation

In 2025, CFI Workspace celebrates a major milestone—4 decades of creating spaces where people thrive.

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What began as a local furniture dealership in Philadelphia has grown into one of the region’s leading workplace strategy partners—as well as the largest certified woman and minority-owned MillerKnoll dealership in the United States. Through decades of change in design, business, and the way we work, our mission has remained the same: to create spaces where people and organizations thrive.

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A Legacy of Service

Since 1985, CFI Workspace has been rooted in a service-first mindset. We’ve partnered with companies large and small, public and private, to deliver not just furniture, but full-service solutions—spanning design, procurement, project management, installation, and long-term support.

Our growth over these past four decades has been shaped by our clients’ evolving needs. As workplace trends shifted from cubicles to open plans, from analog to digital, and most recently from in-person to hybrid—we’ve been there every step of the way, helping organizations adapt with intention and innovation.

People First

At the core of everything we do is connection. CFI's people-first approach is reflected not only in our service model, but in the environments we design—spaces that support productivity, well-being, and culture.

Under the leadership of president and owner Amanda Chevalier, CFI has continued to expand our impact throughout Greater Philadelphia and beyond. Amanda’s vision, shaped by over 20 years in the commercial furniture industry, is clear: leverage design as a tool for equity, collaboration, and community impact.

Innovation for the Next Generation

As we celebrate 40 years, we’re not just reflecting, we’re looking ahead.

Today’s workplaces are being reimagined with new priorities: flexibility, inclusivity, wellness, and meaningful connection. At CFI, we’re embracing tools like MillerKnoll Compass and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver smarter, more responsive environments tailored to each organization’s goals and culture.

We’ve also deepened our expertise across a wide range of industries—from corporate offices to healthcare, higher education, legal, financial, and life sciences. Our clients trust us to not only meet today’s needs, but to anticipate what’s next.

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A Thank You to Our Community

This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the trust and partnership of our clients, collaborators, and team. Your belief in our vision has fueled our growth, and your evolving challenges continue to inspire our creativity.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of CFI Workspace and our projects. We are honored to be your partner in shaping the future of work. Here's to the next 4 decades; as workplaces continue to evolve, one thing won’t change: our commitment to creating spaces where people thrive.