# Heartwork

> Heartwork is a New York-based commercial furniture company that designs and manufactures steel storage solutions for the modern workplace. Founded in 2012 by Karen John, the company builds modular cabinets, credenzas, desks, and cloud-connected smart lockers from heavy-duty American steel, all GREENGUARD Gold certified and made to order in the USA. Heartwork turns the overlooked, drab world of office storage into design-forward, customizable furniture that helps companies express their culture while minimizing environmental impact.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Karen John (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 78 employees
- **Products:** Smart Lockers, Lockers (Base Camp, Building Block, Active Duty), Storage Cabinets & Credenzas, Desks & Work Surfaces, Space Division & Accessories
- **Notable:** All products GREENGUARD Gold and HPD certified and made in the USA, Solar-powered, build-to-order manufacturing with fully recyclable products, Opened a 2,200-square-foot showroom in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood (October 2017)

## Products & services

- **Smart Lockers** — Cloud-connected, networked steel lockers combining flexible workplace storage with leading lock technologies - reservable, shareable, secure, and data-rich for the hybrid workplace.
- **Lockers (Base Camp, Building Block, Active Duty)** — Heavy-duty, fully-welded steel lockers in multiple configurations, from storage walls to credenza-style personal storage, with soft-close hinges and optional perforations.
- **Storage Cabinets & Credenzas** — Commercial-grade 18/20 gauge steel cabinets, lateral files, pedestals, bookcases, cubbies, and credenzas in exclusive powder-coat finishes.
- **Desks & Work Surfaces** — The signature Sawhorse desk collection, workbars, conference tables, and desks built for modern creative workplaces.
- **Space Division & Accessories** — Flora freestanding planters, endcaps, aisles, baskets, monitor stands, and markerboards to shape and personalize workspace.

## Achievements

- All products GREENGUARD Gold and HPD certified and made in the USA
- Solar-powered, build-to-order manufacturing with fully recyclable products
- Opened a 2,200-square-foot showroom in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood (October 2017)
- Pioneered cloud-connected Smart Lockers for the hybrid workplace
- Grew from a 2012 launch to serve Fortune 500 companies and startups nationwide

## Latest updates

- **2025-08** — Launched Flora Freestanding Planters for space division.
- **2025-03** — Released Building Block Stackers and Closed Cubbies storage lines.
- **2023-06** — Reported latest Series A funding tranche of ~$1.8M.

## Links

- Website: https://heartwork.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartwork-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/heartworkinc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartworkinc
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/heartworkdotcom

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Last updated: 2026-06-07