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Business of Furniture - May 16, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "I Love Working at a Dealer! Why Doesn't Everyone?" - Stephen Viscusi - I'm happy that you're so happy. As readers of this column are probably tired of hearing, I started my own career in dealer sales (#MillerKnoll) - I liked it, but I didn't love it as much as you do.
- Introducing 360 Solar: A Breakthrough in Off-Grid Solar Lighting - A marvel of integration, engineering excellence, and design ingenuity, 360 Solar redefines the possibilities for modern solar lighting solutions. Setting a new standard for off-grid adaptability, ease of use, and aesthetics, 360 Solar is ideal for off-grid and environmentally sensitive locations, maritime settings or urban installations where infrastructure limitations pose a challenge.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: KFI Studios Introduces Tumble Occasional Table - With sustainability at the forefront, Tumble transforms discarded textiles into beautiful furniture, giving new life to materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.
- Studio TK, In Partnership With Modus, Launches Art, Arne, and Abe - Made entirely from waste materials generated during the production of wine bottle corks.
- Vitra's Unveils New Manhattan Showroom at 46 Bowery in Chinatown - The debut presentation in the showroom is designed to demonstrate the range and flexibility of the Vitra design aesthetic for all types of spaces, highlighting new collaborations and classic products, specially curated for the New York environment and inspired by its raw infrastructure, grand vistas, and unexpected synergies.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - DeskMakers Appoints Akers Business Solutions as Mid-Atlantic Sales Representatives / LightCorp Earns Steelcase's Premier Supplier Recognition for 2025 Fiscal Year / Avanto's Presence at Chicago Design Events Set to Accelerate Growth of Commercial Interiors Business Solutions / IIDA NY Bestows 2025 Leadership Award of Excellence to Amy Mays / Gubi Launches Pierre Paulin's F300 Chair and Companion T877 Table Exclusively at Design Within Reach in North America / Koroseal Introduces Three Additions to the Stacy Garcia New York Wallcovering Collection / Pedrali Presents Griante, the New Seating Collection Designed By CMP Design
- The Mitchell Group Introduces Fresh, Fashionable, Cost-Effective Vinyl Products - All collections are available for order through The Mitchell Group's distribution channels.
- Formaspace Unveils NextGen Lab and Furniture Solutions for Every Space in Showroom #11-124 at NeoCon 2025 - Formaspace showcases integrated lab & office solutions at NeoCon 2025, highlighting its custom capabilities across all types of workspaces in Showroom #11-124.
- UPFRONT: Berco Designs Launches A Modern Booth – RANGE - Whether you're crafting a quiet corner or keeping views wide open, Range's three back height options help you get it just right.
- Latest Photos from NYCxDESIGN Festival 2025 + NYCxDESIGN Presents Design Pavilion by Lexus: Now Open at Hudson Yards - Immersive Experience Fusing Innovation, Design, and Sensory Interaction
- Moroso Takes Center Stage at ICFF - Authorial design, contemporary vision and Italian spirit in New York
- Arcadis Welcomes Phanie Gapinski as Hospitality Interiors Principal - Gapinski is passionate about designing beautiful, functional spaces that deliver memorable experiences, all while keeping a sharp focus on business goals.
- ERP Success Partners and KiSP Announce Strategic Technology Partnership to Bring Manufacturer Catalog Access and Product Visualization to the CFI Suite - With seamless access to detailed product specifications, pricing, and instant product imagery, different teams can now deliver a faster, more confident client experience.
- PLACES - Baraka Financial Limited Offices – Dubai | Curvilinear design elements were strategically employed to optimize space utilization without compromising on aesthetics.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - ANSI Approves Revised ANSI/BIFMA e3-2024 Furniture Sustainability Standard / ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2020 (R2025) Public and Lounge Seating Standard Reaffirmed / Environments Announces Cisco Advisor Select Partnership / LightCorp Invests in Customer Experience with Major Revamp of Commercial Interiors Library for CET and SPEC / Anglepoise Introduces the 90 Mini Mini Desk Lamp in NEW Retro Colors / emuamericas' Robust Quick Ship Offering Helps Customers Prepare for Summer / IIDA NY Champions Launch of New Platform Connecting Surplus Furniture with NYC Communities / Koroseal Introduces New Arte Specialty Wallcoverings: 8 wallcoverings in 86 Total Colorways / HBF Introduces Hazel Guest Chair by Alyssa Coletti / TPG Architecture Announces Four Promotions Across Its Retail Studios / TPG Architecture Elevates Claudia Opel to Managing Associate
- New In Classifieds - OFS: District Sales Manager | OFS is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team in Southern California. As a District Sales Manager, your responsibilities would include business development, promotion, support, and training activities targeted towards designated Dealerships, A & D Firms and End Users in the Southern California market. Read more on page 106.
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Business of Furniture - May 9, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Got a Better Job Offer—But Nervous to Make the Move?" - Stephen Viscusi - Never overthink a job change! I talk to executives at leading manufacturers and dealers small and large every day, across the country, and they tell me that it is "business as usual."
- Herman Miller to Release the New Mexico Collection During NYCxDESIGN - The collection's two limited-run products — launched in partnership with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum — channel the creative camaraderi among Herman Miller designers Alexander Girard and Charles and Ray Eames and the artist Georgia O'Keeffe
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ghent to Debut Flyte Duo at NeoCon 2025: A New Standard in Sustainable, Frameless Whiteboards - Flyte Duo is a frameless, double-sided dry-erase board that combines elegant minimalism with high function.
- 2025-Q1 to Q2 Market Outlook Report Released: Steady Optimism, Slower Growth - Solomon Coyle's quarterly Dealer Market Outlook survey provides data-driven insights based on frontline distributor perspectives from across North America.
- Ultrafabrics Refreshes Tottori Collection With Ten New Colors - Blending the Hygge of Scandinavian Design with the Minimalism and Wabi-Sabi Philosophy of Japanese Interiors, These New Colors Evoke a Sense of Harmony, Balance, and Tranquility
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - AMQ Achieves BIFMA LEVEL® Across Key Product Categories / Empowering Tomorrow's Dealers: Enrollment Opens for Dealer Management Development by Solomon Coyle / Henricksen Appoints Gosia Humes as General Manager of the Washington D.C. Office / Arper Appoints Enrico Colzani as CEO of the Americas / Softpod by Global / Exceptional Acoustic Solutions To Elevate Your Space / The PolarisGo Limited-Edition Chair Is Out of This World / Kirei Introduces Plaza Cloud, a Cloud and a Grid in One / EDmarket Announces the Retirement of President & CEO Jim McGarry / Spec Unveils First Phase of Bold New Brand, Signaling a Fresh Era of Delight Done Right / New from Luum: Unified Field Collection
- DecoScape Unveils Eclipse: Merging Design and Durability in Outdoor Design - All DecoScape products are 100% manufactured in-house at the brand's state-of-the-art Miami facility, which is equipped with the latest in advanced machinery.
- Sedia Systems Announces Graded-in Program with Kvadrat Textiles - The graded-in program between Sedia Systems and Kvadrat is built on a shared vision of transforming spaces with not only functional but also beautifully designed solutions.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale Sets a New Standard for Renewable Energy in Manufacturing by Becoming the First in the Industry to Have All Factories Powered by Solar Energy - Humanscale's New Jersey and Dublin factories have been generating solar power for years. Now, with the addition of the Nogales factory, every Humanscale facility is contributing to their clean energy efforts.
- New Porro x West Out East Flagship Store in New York - The opening of Porro's monobrand showroom in New York City not only marks a significant milestone in the brand's storied history but also reinforces its commitment to offering unparalleled design solutions tailored to the needs of modern living.
- Source International Introduces Meets, designed by Thijs Smeets - Meets is where exceptional design meets everyday functionality — crafted to perform beautifully wherever people gather.
- Unmatched Versatility, Timeless Style — Meet the Libro Collection by Aceray - Choose from side chairs, bar stools, and counter stools — available in 4-leg, swivel, and sled base options — then customize with a range of leg and seat finishes to make it truly yours.
- The Mitchell Group EVP Brunett Challenges Tariffs in Nationally Recognized Op-Ed - "My company, Mitchell Fabrics, has sourced coated fabrics from Asia—primarily China—for decades," Brunett wrote. "Not because we wanted to offshore, but because these materials and technologies simply do not exist domestically."
- PLACES - Chubb Life Taiwan Offices – Taipei | The reception area, designed as the "Town Entrance," features Chubb Life Taiwan's brand colors and special glass materials, symbolizing modernity and the company's forward-looking vision.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Eliminate Harsh Noises with UniSoft Soft-Close Adapters / Discover the Luxury of Ethnicraft's New Unda Dining Chair / SGA Appoints Reza Rahimpour as Principal to Lead NYC Architecture Team / New Associate - Knak Group / The Kaleido Collection by Concertex Redefines Performance Fabrics / Baresque Group Deepens US Commitment With Permanent Chicago Showroom at NeoCon 2025 / Among Canada's Best Managed Companies: Artopex Recognized for the 18th Consecutive Year / HNI Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Results / DIRTT Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
- New In Classifieds - OFS: District Sales Manager | OFS is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team in Southern California. As a District Sales Manager, your responsibilities would include business development, promotion, support, and training activities targeted towards designated Dealerships, A & D Firms and End Users in the Southern California market. Read more on page 120.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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