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Business of Furniture - October 11, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Looking to Hire a Rockstar?" - Stephen Viscusi - The sooner you get started with the search, the sooner you will have the position filled, the sooner the revenue will be coming in, the sooner you can sleep at night. Now, are you seeing the issue here?
- KFI Studios Dotti Collection Expands with New Lounge Chair Options - "Dotti has always been about comfort and versatility. These new pieces give designers the choice between a relaxed, casual feel or a refined, formal look."
- COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: BOS Raises Over $45,000 in 2025 Indoor Charity Golf Classic to Support Make-A-Wish - On a warm autumn evening, BOS hosted its most ambitious Indoor Charity Golf Classic to date, transforming its Roselle showroom into a vibrant, creative mini-golf course for a cause.
- Poltrona Frau Presents Re-Saddle: A New Regenerated Saddle - Re-Saddle is an innovative second-generation regenerated leather fiber covering, obtained from the recovery of leather processing scraps from its own production process.
- Great Minds + USAI: Maximizing with Small - For Great Minds, a groundbreaking education organization, designer Diana Ades of Gwen Grossman Lighting Design (GGLD) and her colleagues maximized the potential of USAI Lighting's smallest lights.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - George Kyriakakos Joins Fluidconcepts as Vice President of Sales, North America / Artcobell's Soft Rocker Brings Flexibility and Purposeful Movement to the Classroom / The Mitchell Group Showcases Timeless Durability with Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate Patina and Nubuck Patterns / Design That Lasts: Vestre Unveils JUNE, a Reimagined Classic for Public Spaces / Uncover "The Hidden Cost of Ugly Furniture" in Carolina's New White Paper
- The Italian Lounge a CIFF Shanghai 2025: An Experiential Hub Fostering Dialogue and Collaboration Between Italy and China - The exhibition space, designed by Davide Pavanello Lab, offered visitors a complete multisensory experience—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—creating a profound empathy between the stand design and the products on display.
- Where Ergonomics Meet Hospitality: Humanscale x Mangrove - Designing for Digital Nomads: Ergonomic Work Lounge at Mangrove Jeju City
- UPFRONT: Luum Textiles Introduces Subtle Yet Impactful Direct Glue Wall Covering - Inspired by waterways meeting, Confluence's jacquard weave structure merges and dissolves, adding movement when applied to walls.
- Luxxbox Expands Motif Acoustic Panels Collection - The five new patterned panels add depth, texture, and architectural sophistication to acoustic treatments.
- Integra Seating Expands Award-Winning Odyssey Collection with Odyssey Tables - The Odyssey Collection was built on the idea of combining strength, cleanability, and design sophistication.
- Herman Miller Gaming Debuts New Colors for the Embody Gaming Chair - With two fresh color combinations for the Embody Gaming Chair, players have more opportunities for personalization, whether they are looking for a pop of color or a design that will seamlessly blend in with their set up.
- PLACES - KRUK Offices – Wroclaw | The design is intentionally diverse, ensuring that everyone can find a space suited to their needs.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - DeskMakers Appoints Kinari & Company as Tri-State Sales Representatives / Karen Michalakos Joins Fluidconcepts as Territory Manager / MidOcean Partners Selects Spectorgroup to Envision Manhattan Workplace / Momentum Brings Full Textile Collection to Configura's Platform / Beautiful, Durable, Environmentally-Responsible and Affordable: Koroseal Introduces 6 New Arbor Wood Wallcoverings / Eureka Launches New Jarry Luminaire / The Splash Lab Introduces an Innovation in Restroom Design: The Lumashelf / Maharam Showroom, New York / Humanscale Joins WORKTECH Academy as Global Furniture Partner
- New In Classifieds - Help Us Change the Sit/Stand Story | DBP Workspace is actively looking for Independent Sales Rep Groups. Height-adjustable bases are everywhere—but ours aren't just another base. At DBP Workspace, we've designed a line of bases that break the mold: ultra-fast and quiet operation, a streamlined assembly experience, and a warranty that backs up our commitment to long-term quality. Read more on page 82.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - October 4, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Every Contract Furniture Rep Should Be At BDNY" - Stephen Viscusi - BDNY is the place to learn the latest innovations, trends, products, and best practices in hospitality.
- Stefanie Schwalb: Bridging the Gap; A Panel Discussion on Bicoastal Design Reveals the Benefits of Companies Working Across the Divide - "I think that Covid sort of gave us this illusion that we can do everything virtually, but I don't think that you can become a bicoastal designer virtually."
- COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Humanscale Consulting Marks 20 Years of Ergonomic Leadership During Global Ergonomics Month - New Programs Expand Global Services to Help Companies Thrive in Hybrid Environments
- Fellowes Launches Titan™ Frame & Tile Offering to Complement Frameless Portfolio - This premium-positioned product suite brings fresh innovation, adaptability, style, and performance to modern commercial interiors.
- DeskMakers' Sidekick Mobile Pedestal Collection Awarded Design Patent - Sidekick, designed by David Winston during his tenure as Vice President of Product Design at DeskMakers, delivers mobility, storage, and adjustable-height work surfaces in one sleek, multifunctional solution for today's hybrid, in-office, and remote employees.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Solomon Coyle to Host Q3 2025 Market Index Webinar with ITR Economics / Sensory Nooks Support Neurodiverse Fans During Recent Monday Night Football Game / ASID Releases 2025 State of Interior Design Report / Tarkett Adds 12 Vibrant Colors to Its VCT II Collection / Knoll Unveils Perron Pillo Lounge Chair by Willo Perron, A New Single-Seat Oasis
- MillerKnoll Expands Research-Backed Workplace Planning Guidance to Support Employee Wellbeing - New playbook focuses on menopause-specific guidance while reinforcing MillerKnoll's broader approach to designing adaptable, people-first spaces.
- Designtex Introduces A Trio of Textiles That Marry Biophilia With High Performance - Meet Little Leaf Crypton®, Petal Play Crypton, and Ridge Crypton, members of the new Flora + Form family, each full of color play with an incredibly soft hand.
- UPFRONT: Submissions Now Open for KI's Fourth Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway - Teachers and educators across the country can officially apply for KI's Fourth Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway, a national initiative that awards four K-12 educators with $50,000 each to reimagine and transform their learning spaces, at no cost to them or their schools.
- Kirei Launches EchoSky Neu Baffle System - Lightweight PET Crossbars Replace Metal Frameworks for Streamlined Installation
- 3form Launches Array, an Officefront Hardware System for Seamless Multi-Material Integration - Capable of housing both Varia and 3form Glass in a single run, Array frames your design beautifully, keeping the spotlight on the material.
- PLACES - Haworth International Showroom – Hyderabad | The design narrative comes alive in the hospitality driven reception and lounge zone, where a warm, inviting lighting scheme is paired with sculptural acoustic ceiling baffles that double as design highlights.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Integra Welcomes Josh Price as Partnership Manager / NeoCon 2026: Introducing Sunday Preview Day / Scandal Meets Style at IIDA NY's Color Invasion® 2025 / A Modern Tribute to Boston's Art Deco Heritage / Clearly Better: Koroseal Introduces Beautiful, Sustainable New Window Film Designs / NEWH, Inc. Launches Third Annual Martha's Mentors Program / Steelcase 2025 Impact Report Highlights the Strength of Community and Progress Toward a Net-Zero Future / Meet Jackie Tomlin, Little's New Interiors Studio Principal
- New In Classifieds - Help Us Change the Sit/Stand Story | DBP Workspace is actively looking for Independent Sales Rep Groups. Height-adjustable bases are everywhere—but ours aren't just another base. At DBP Workspace, we've designed a line of bases that break the mold: ultra-fast and quiet operation, a streamlined assembly experience, and a warranty that backs up our commitment to long-term quality. Read more on page 76.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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