Arkive / Forma Division

Designed for space.Made for life.

The furniture, interiors sourcing, and procurement arm of Arkive.

01Arkive Forma

Considered furniture. Coordinated delivery.

Arkive Forma provides furniture, custom cabinetry, millwork, and FF&E procurement solutions for commercial, hospitality, restaurant, residential, and workplace environments.

Combining design sensibility with sourcing and production expertise, we manage the process from product selection and custom development through supplier coordination, procurement, quality control, and delivery. The result is a streamlined solution that brings thoughtfully designed, functional, and well-crafted spaces to life.

02Service categories

From selection to installation.

Furniture, interiors, and procurement. Working together.

01FurnitureFurniture solutions for commercial, hospitality, residential, and workplace environments.
01

Furniture

Furniture solutions for commercial, hospitality, residential, and workplace environments.

  1. 01.1

    Commercial Furniture Supply

    Sourcing and supply of durable furniture for restaurants, cafés, offices, hospitality spaces, retail environments, multifamily developments, and other commercial projects. Products are evaluated for aesthetics, performance, maintainability, and commercial use.

  2. 01.2

    Hospitality & Restaurant Furniture

    Furniture packages specifically developed for restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels, and hospitality environments. Solutions may include dining chairs, bar stools, tables, banquettes, lounge seating, outdoor furniture, host stations, and other operational furniture.

  3. 01.3

    Office & Workplace Furniture

    Furniture solutions for modern workplaces, including workstations, desks, ergonomic seating, conference tables, collaborative furniture, reception pieces, storage systems, and breakout-area furniture.

  4. 01.4

    Custom Furniture Design

    Purpose-built furniture developed for spaces requiring a more tailored solution. From concept and detailing to material selection and production coordination, we create pieces that complement the architecture and identity of each project.

02

Cabinetry & Millwork

Custom cabinetry, built-in furniture, and architectural fabrication.

  1. 02.1

    Cabinetry & Architectural Millwork

    Custom cabinetry and built-in elements designed and coordinated for commercial and residential interiors. Services can include kitchen cabinetry, reception counters, storage systems, shelving, vanities, display units, wall features, and specialty millwork.

  2. 02.2

    Built-In Furniture

    Design and development of custom built-in furniture, including cabinetry, storage systems, millwork, and integrated fixtures tailored to the space, function, and overall interior design.

  3. 02.3

    Specialty Fabrication

    Development and coordination of custom architectural elements and specialty components, including unique millwork, metalwork, feature installations, and bespoke details tailored to the project’s design and functional requirements.

03

FF&E

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment coordinated around your project.

  1. 03.1

    FF&E Sourcing & Procurement

    End-to-end sourcing and procurement of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) based on project specifications, design intent, budget, and schedule. Arkive Forma coordinates vendors, quotations, product comparisons, purchasing, and procurement documentation.

  2. 03.2

    Sourcing & Budgeting

    Strategic sourcing and budget coordination for materials, finishes, furniture, and project components, ensuring selections align with design requirements, project specifications, and established budgets.

  3. 03.3

    Packages

    Curated furniture and interior packages combining selected pieces, materials, finishes, and custom elements to provide cohesive, functional, and design-focused solutions tailored to each project.

04

Sourcing & Procurement

Supplier coordination and purchasing support, from selection to delivery.

  1. 04.1

    Manufacturer Sourcing

    Identification and coordination with trusted manufacturers and suppliers to source furniture, fixtures, materials, and custom pieces that meet project requirements, design intent, quality standards, and budget.

  2. 04.2

    International Procurement

    Global sourcing and procurement of furniture, materials, fixtures, and specialty products from international manufacturers and suppliers, with coordination of purchasing, logistics, and delivery to meet project requirements.

  3. 04.3

    Value Engineering

    Review of furniture, cabinetry, and FF&E specifications to identify cost-saving alternatives without unnecessarily compromising the project’s design intent, functionality, or quality.

  4. 04.4

    Vendor Management

    Management and coordination of vendors and suppliers, including communication, quotations, product availability, orders, lead times, and delivery to ensure efficient and reliable procurement.

05

Production & Delivery

Coordinated fabrication, quality control, logistics, and installation.

  1. 05.1

    Shop Drawing & Production Coordination

    Detailed coordination between design intent and fabrication requirements. We review dimensions, construction details, materials, finishes, hardware, and manufacturer documentation to help ensure accurate production.

  2. 05.2

    Product Development & Prototyping

    Development of custom furniture concepts into production-ready pieces through drawings, material specifications, samples, mockups, and prototypes. This service is particularly valuable for restaurant groups, hospitality brands, and businesses requiring repeatable furniture designs.

  3. 05.3

    Quality Control & Pre-Shipment Inspection

    Coordination of quality-control procedures before products leave the manufacturer. Depending on the project, this may include sample approval, finish verification, dimensional checks, production inspections, packaging review, and pre-shipment documentation.

  4. 05.4

    Logistics & Delivery Coordination

    Coordination with suppliers, freight providers, warehouses, and project teams to manage the movement of furniture and FF&E from manufacturer to project destination. This can include consolidation, shipping coordination, customs documentation support, delivery scheduling, and receiving coordination.

  5. 05.5

    Installation Coordination

    Planning and coordination of furniture, cabinetry, and FF&E installation with contractors, installers, vendors, and project teams to support an organized project turnover.

  • 01FurnitureFurniture solutions for commercial, hospitality, residential, and workplace environments.
    1. 01.1

      Commercial Furniture Supply

      Sourcing and supply of durable furniture for restaurants, cafés, offices, hospitality spaces, retail environments, multifamily developments, and other commercial projects. Products are evaluated for aesthetics, performance, maintainability, and commercial use.

    2. 01.2

      Hospitality & Restaurant Furniture

      Furniture packages specifically developed for restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels, and hospitality environments. Solutions may include dining chairs, bar stools, tables, banquettes, lounge seating, outdoor furniture, host stations, and other operational furniture.

    3. 01.3

      Office & Workplace Furniture

      Furniture solutions for modern workplaces, including workstations, desks, ergonomic seating, conference tables, collaborative furniture, reception pieces, storage systems, and breakout-area furniture.

    4. 01.4

      Custom Furniture Design

      Purpose-built furniture developed for spaces requiring a more tailored solution. From concept and detailing to material selection and production coordination, we create pieces that complement the architecture and identity of each project.

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  • 02Cabinetry & MillworkCustom cabinetry, built-in furniture, and architectural fabrication.
    1. 02.1

      Cabinetry & Architectural Millwork

      Custom cabinetry and built-in elements designed and coordinated for commercial and residential interiors. Services can include kitchen cabinetry, reception counters, storage systems, shelving, vanities, display units, wall features, and specialty millwork.

    2. 02.2

      Built-In Furniture

      Design and development of custom built-in furniture, including cabinetry, storage systems, millwork, and integrated fixtures tailored to the space, function, and overall interior design.

    3. 02.3

      Specialty Fabrication

      Development and coordination of custom architectural elements and specialty components, including unique millwork, metalwork, feature installations, and bespoke details tailored to the project’s design and functional requirements.

    Full service page
  • 03FF&EFurniture, fixtures, and equipment coordinated around your project.
    1. 03.1

      FF&E Sourcing & Procurement

      End-to-end sourcing and procurement of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) based on project specifications, design intent, budget, and schedule. Arkive Forma coordinates vendors, quotations, product comparisons, purchasing, and procurement documentation.

    2. 03.2

      Sourcing & Budgeting

      Strategic sourcing and budget coordination for materials, finishes, furniture, and project components, ensuring selections align with design requirements, project specifications, and established budgets.

    3. 03.3

      Packages

      Curated furniture and interior packages combining selected pieces, materials, finishes, and custom elements to provide cohesive, functional, and design-focused solutions tailored to each project.

    Full service page
  • 04Sourcing & ProcurementSupplier coordination and purchasing support, from selection to delivery.
    1. 04.1

      Manufacturer Sourcing

      Identification and coordination with trusted manufacturers and suppliers to source furniture, fixtures, materials, and custom pieces that meet project requirements, design intent, quality standards, and budget.

    2. 04.2

      International Procurement

      Global sourcing and procurement of furniture, materials, fixtures, and specialty products from international manufacturers and suppliers, with coordination of purchasing, logistics, and delivery to meet project requirements.

    3. 04.3

      Value Engineering

      Review of furniture, cabinetry, and FF&E specifications to identify cost-saving alternatives without unnecessarily compromising the project’s design intent, functionality, or quality.

    4. 04.4

      Vendor Management

      Management and coordination of vendors and suppliers, including communication, quotations, product availability, orders, lead times, and delivery to ensure efficient and reliable procurement.

    Full service page
  • 05Production & DeliveryCoordinated fabrication, quality control, logistics, and installation.
    1. 05.1

      Shop Drawing & Production Coordination

      Detailed coordination between design intent and fabrication requirements. We review dimensions, construction details, materials, finishes, hardware, and manufacturer documentation to help ensure accurate production.

    2. 05.2

      Product Development & Prototyping

      Development of custom furniture concepts into production-ready pieces through drawings, material specifications, samples, mockups, and prototypes. This service is particularly valuable for restaurant groups, hospitality brands, and businesses requiring repeatable furniture designs.

    3. 05.3

      Quality Control & Pre-Shipment Inspection

      Coordination of quality-control procedures before products leave the manufacturer. Depending on the project, this may include sample approval, finish verification, dimensional checks, production inspections, packaging review, and pre-shipment documentation.

    4. 05.4

      Logistics & Delivery Coordination

      Coordination with suppliers, freight providers, warehouses, and project teams to manage the movement of furniture and FF&E from manufacturer to project destination. This can include consolidation, shipping coordination, customs documentation support, delivery scheduling, and receiving coordination.

    5. 05.5

      Installation Coordination

      Planning and coordination of furniture, cabinetry, and FF&E installation with contractors, installers, vendors, and project teams to support an organized project turnover.

    Full service page