130+ Years of Simplicity, Reimagined
Office Specialty began in 1888 with a simple idea: make workspaces more efficient through better design. From our earliest days crafting steel filing cabinets to our modern-day modular systems, we’ve stayed focused on solving real workplace challenges with precision, durability, and a touch of design-minded thinking.
In 2023, two industry veterans brought the brand back to life—restoring its heritage while building for what’s next. With roots in both Office Specialty and Inscape, they’ve relaunched the brand with purpose: to offer modern storage and systems that flex with how we work today.
We’re proud to manufacture in the United States and serve both the federal market and contract dealers with the same clarity, consistency, and commitment to quality.
A Legacy Rebuilt
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Founded in Rochester, NY in 1880
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Name change to Office Specialty in 1888
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Pioneers of vertical steel filing
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Reimagined by passionate “Inscapers”
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Small business, domestic, systems manufacturer
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Federal Procurement Ready
MEET THE TEAM
New Faces of a Storied Brand
Backed by deep industry roots and fresh perspective, this team is leading Office Specialty into the future. With decades of combined experience and a shared passion for purposeful design, they’re committed to delivering modern solutions while honoring the brand’s legacy. Together, they’re writing the next chapter—focused on quality, service, and innovation.
STEPHEN DEAN
Owner | Resuscitator | Partner
Steve is a driving force behind the revival of Office Specialty. With nearly two decades of experience tied to the Inscape product line, he holds a deep respect for the craftsmanship, quality, and the people behind the product.
His passion for giving second chances to great design, to overlooked manufacturing capabilities, and to loyal customers fuels this brand’s new chapter.
For Steve, resuscitating Office Specialty isn’t just business, it’s about honoring legacy and building something lasting for the future.
Favorite comeback story?
This one. After nearly 20 years of believing in the power of Inscape’s modular systems and filing, Steve is giving it the stage it always deserved.
RYAN HAY
Vice President of Federal Sales
Ryan is leading the charge in bringing Office Specialty back to life in the federal space—reviving an iconic brand and reintroducing a product line the industry still remembers, and still needs.
With over 15 years of experience in contract furniture, Ryan’s career has been rooted entirely in federal and public sector sales. He’s held key roles at Inscape and Nightingale, including a pivotal year revamping Inscape’s government program. That time gave him a deeper understanding of the product—and a firsthand look at the pride and purpose behind it.
For Ryan, this isn’t just about relaunching a product. It’s about bringing back something special. This is a chance to revive an iconic brand in our industry and honor the legacy of a company built on quality, purpose, and staying power.
Favorite comeback story?
“My brother. He struggled as a young man and ended up in some tough places—but one day, he decided he wanted more for his life. He made a complete 180 and never looked back. Today, he’s successful, grounded, and an incredible father. Everyone loves him. I look up to him every day and strive to be half the man he is.”
