OUR STORY.
Lincoln Office started in 1935 as an office supply store. Today we are one of the largest office furniture dealerships in the Midwest. Our main location, in Keller Station in Peoria, IL, explores today’s most relevant work environment concepts. We have sales offices/showrooms in Davenport, IA and Crown Point, IN. So whether you’re a corporation, small business, school, healthcare facility, or government agency, let Lincoln Office put its 80+ years of experience to work for you.
Leadership Team
Janelle Mielneczek
Director of Design | NCIDQ | Registered Interior Designer
Sales Team
Design Team
Customer Service Team
Office & Admin Team
Our History
Lincoln Office has been serving customers for more than 80 years. During the years we’ve grown and changed, but remain the same company that opened its doors back in 1935.
1935
Lincoln Office, an office supply store, opens its doors to customers in Lincoln, Illinois. Owners Victor and Geraldine Thudium saw a need to provide office supplies in Central Illinois.
1944
Lincoln Office becomes a dealer for Metal Office Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Already the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of office furniture, the company would eventually becomes Steelcase, Inc.
1975
Lincoln Office builds a 10,000-square-foot headquarters located on the west side of Lincoln, Illinois.
1988
Thomas E. Spurgeon purchases Lincoln Office and announces intentions to expand geographically and to grow both product and service offerings to better meet the business needs of those in Downstate Illinois and other locations.
1990
Corporate headquarters moves to Peoria, Illinois and occupies a new building.
1995
Lincoln Office expands into Northwest Indiana and opens an office in Munster.
1996
Steelcase awards the eastern Iowa territory to Lincoln Office, and the company establishes an office in Moline, Illinois.
1997
Lincoln Office opens a new warehouse and distribution service center in Morton, Illinois, offering clients storage capabilities and housing the company’s Renewal Services department.
1998
Lincoln Office becomes one of six dealers recognized nationally by Steelcase, which awards it the Quality Achievement Award for dedication and excellence as it strives to achieve total customer satisfaction.
1999
The Northwest Indiana office moves from Munster to a larger office in Crown Point.
2000
Bill Pape acquires Lincoln Office and announces intentions of continuing the success by maximizing growth and increasing the company’s commitment to operational excellence.
2005
Lincoln Office celebrates its 70th anniversary in business.
2008
Lincoln Office breaks ground for a new facility on March 14th in East Peoria. Lincoln Office moves into the new facility December 15th.
2009
Lincoln Office celebrates the new facility with an Open House in March for customers and the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce.
2010
Lincoln Office celebrates its 75th business anniversary. Lincoln Office continues its traditon of serving Central Illinois, Eastern Iowa and Northwest Indiana.
2015
Lincoln Office designated as a Steelcase Platinum Partner dealer.
2015
July 1st marks 80 years of business for Lincoln Office.
2017
March 31st Lincoln Office is purchased by 360 Holdings of Morton, Illinois.
2022
July 11th, Lincoln Office moves its headquarters to Keller Station in Peoria, IL.