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You Asked and We Listened: Now published Friday evenings, BoF contains a complete review of all the latest and breaking industry news for the week, special feature editorials, along with the latest product introductions and industry events - keeping you informed of all the industry happenings.
From trends that affect your bottom line, to new products, to stories that will help you run a better, more informed company.
Business of Furniture - November 22 & 29, 2024
- Happy Thanksgiving - Bellow Press is wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
- Stefanie Schwalb: HON Company's First Wooden Guest Chair, Confer, Launches in NYC - Confer was designed by The HON Company's industrial designer David Mehaffey. With his expertise in blending functionality and aesthetics, Mehaffey sees Confer being widely used throughout the floorplate in spaces like private offices, collaborative work areas, lobby lounges, and cafés.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Design Miami + Art Basel Are The NeoCon of December!" - Stephen Viscusi - These fairs are definitely getting a stronger attendance from the furniture industry these days, both contract and residential. Guess what! Many of your customers are going on their own dime because designers find it inspirational and end users want to be in the know.
- Kirei Launches the Terrazzo Collection, Four New Kirei Ink Prints - The New Ice Cream-Inspired Terrazzo Collection Sprinkles Sustainability Into Every Space
- Allsteel Unveils Life Cycle Assessment Results for Beyond Architectural Products, Highlighting Significant Environmental Benefits Over Traditional Construction Materials - Allsteel architectural walls offer substantial environmental advantages over traditional construction materials. These benefits grow with each reconfiguration, making demountable walls an ideal choice for creating sustainable and adaptable office spaces.
- Humanscale: Building a Circular Economy with Sustainable Manufacturing in the Real World - Humanscale's 2023 CSR Report details a new year of progress across six core sustainability pillars: Climate & Energy, Water, Circularity, Wildlife Preservation, Healthy Materials, and Social Responsibility.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - AMQ Welcomes Brooke Jende as Business Development Manager; Reynel Hettich as Territory Manager for Southwest Region / KI Awards $40,000 of Furniture to Winning Educators in Third Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway / Hightower Signs The Climate Pledge / Wagstaff Interiors Celebrates Successful Charity Casino Night / Pennsylvania Interior Designers Pass Historic Legislation / Stylex Appoints Tina Brennan as Vice President of Marketing and Sustainability / J+J Flooring's Gallery Edit Reinterprets Art Techniques into Modular Carpet / Wayfair's First Large-Format Store Leverages Striking Architectural Metal Solutions / Configura Launches CET 15.5 Major Update with Next Phase of UI Facelift
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Nook Sensory Shelter Takes Home All-A's At EDspaces - Nook's Sensory Shelter, a transformative alcove that enables users to find respite for individual or shared retreat, won the Best in Show Award at EDspaces 2024.
- Showroom Pays Tribute to Historic Neighborhood Through 1920s-inspired Lighting Design - A combination of Berri-3D and Berri-Angular luminaires were arranged to illuminate the main entrance of Tangram, which also serves as a client reception space and hospitality area.
- UPFRONT: IIDA Announces Winners of Second Annual WestEdge Design Fair Product and Booth Awards - "Our continued partnership with WestEdge Design Fair allows us to cast a spotlight on the show's creativity and innovation for the design industry as a whole."
- BDNY 2024 Sets the Stage for The Future of Boutique Hospitality - A focus on design, creativity, and forward-thinking concepts attracts nearly 16,000 design professionals.
- Spacestor Summit 2024: A Celebration of Bold Ideas and Bright Futures - Welcoming strategic partners from across the UK's design, architecture, and furniture industries, the day was a celebration of ideas, connections, and a shared mission.
- Nowy Styl and Kusch+Co Unveiled Twenty New Products and Finishes at Orgatec 2024 - Featuring bold new colors and designs to inspire dynamic, collaborative workspaces.
- New In Classifieds - Indiana Furniture: We're Seeking A Western Regional Manager To Join Our Growing Team! | Join a fun and collaborative team! Indiana Furniture is looking for a passionate, energetic, and entrepreneurial individual to be responsible for Leading Sales Strategies, Managing Independent Sales Rep Groups/Territories, and Developing Customer Relationships in the western United States. Read more on page 110.
- PLACES - Domal Showroom – Milan | The interior design uses natural materials such as wood and TerraVista, a raw earth plaster by Matteo Brioni, to create a cosy environment that evokes nature and highlights the products in their different color schemes.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - The Mitchell Group Unveils Redesigned Website for Enhanced User Experience / Mantra Inspired Furniture Accepted as a Member of "Be Original Americas" / Nevers Industries Unveils Rio and Leeza Collections on CET / Hirsh Industries GSA Contract / Välinge joins Australian Resilient Flooring Association (ARFA) / Oppenheim Architecture Expands EU Interiors Studio / Arcadis Welcomes Jeffrey Till, AIA LEED AP, as Principal in San Francisco Placemaking Practice / Joel Fidler to be Next President of Ayers Saint Gross / Calyx LCS Porcelain Patient Boards
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - November 15, 2024
- Stefanie Schwalb: BDNY Heads Back to the Javits As Hospitality Elements Level Up in Sensory Experiences - "I think there's more exhibitors or at least the quality of the exhibitors are higher. The show has a good approach and it's growing better each year."
- Revolutionary & Evolutionary: Knoll Introduces a Revival of the Morrison Hannah Chair - Bruce Hannah has made a career of mastering modern technology and materials to create efficient, practical products.
- Tayco Launches the New Studi Table: A Game-Changer for Dynamic Workspaces - Designed to cater to the evolving needs of modern workspaces, the Studi Table is a mobile, multifunctional table that enhances the versatility of office environments. Whether for classrooms, training rooms, or collaborative spaces, the Studi Table seamlessly integrates into any setting, offering unparalleled convenience and functionality.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Hate Them Or Love Them, You Gotta Drink With Them" - Stephen Viscusi - Listen, I'm not telling you to go out with your colleagues whenever they invite you out, but if it has gotten to the point where you are worried the people you work with think you don't like them, it seems to me it's probably worth getting a white wine with them once a month or so.
- Sander from Scandinavian Spaces - The sleek and roomy Sander portrays a subtle nod to the beloved 1950s era of Scandinavian design while staying classically modern. The details are beyond beautiful. With a curved veneer back and gentle contour, the solid wood chair effortlessly balances its distinct, sophisticated look with all-day comfort.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - DARRAN Furniture Accepted as a Member of "Be Original Americas" / Spec Furniture Launches New CEU "Accessibility Considerations: Purposeful Design for All" to Promote Inclusive Interior Design / The Mitchell Group Introduces Two New Offerings from its Mitchell Collection / Clear Design Achieves Indoor Air Quality Certification across its FAST Program Product Lines / FilzFelt Launches Nest Baffle, a Series of Contoured and Linear Acoustic Panels / KI Names 12 Finalists in Third Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway for K-12 Educators / Tangram Interiors Appoints Nick Meter as President / Herman Miller's OE1 Sit-to-Stand Table designed by Industrial Facility receives Archiproducts Design Award / New Director of Sales Indicates Expansion Across North America for Camira Group / HBF Textiles Wins Two Awards in it's Debut at BDNY 2024 / Heller Celebrates Modern Design with New Launches at BDNY 2024 / Ethnicraft Showcased 2024 Novelties at BDNY
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Keilhauer Elevates Healthcare Lounge Seating with Neesh - The celebrated Neesh lounge chair, now adapted for healthcare use, offers all the attributes essential for supportive and accessible seating.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Fridae Lounge Collection by Keilhauer Brings a Refined Approach to the New Workplace Casual - A blend of sleek lines and easygoing elegance, the latest collection is inspired by the evolving workplace trends.
- Watson Furniture Invites You to Work Outside the Lines with Latest Collection, Allé - The Allé collection feels at home in any setting, seamlessly supporting everything from focused solo work to team collaboration.
- UPFRONT: Nova from Humanscale - Lighting Up Workspaces - Versatility meets excellence with Humanscale's Nova, a LED task light that is available in a range of colors and mounting options.
- Teknion and Koncept Lighting Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Lighting Solutions for Modern Workspaces - This partnership between Teknion Corporation and Koncept Lighting represents a significant step forward in advancing the future of workplace design, underscoring their shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and user-centricity.
- Trauma Informed Design - Trauma Informed Design considerations may deter dysregulation; however, it will be impossible to completely prevent all individuals from becoming dysregulated in all situations – through no fault of the individual or the design.
- Artaic Teams Up With Wildlife Artist and Conservationist Guy Harvey on a Mosaic Design Collection - A portion of sales from the collection benefits ocean conservation through the Guy Harvey Foundation.
- New In Classifieds - BYRNE: Business Development Executive - West Territory | Byrne is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our Sales Team in the West Territory. We are a fast-paced and fun environment, with a collaborative mindset. This individual will plan, direct, and coordinate sales strategy to new diverse markets. Read more on page 104.
- PLACES - Bank Negara Indonesia Offices – Singapore | The design team has designed the back of the house to accommodate the diverse needs of various departments – featuring a mix of private offices, open-concept workspaces that facilitate open communication and collaboration among the employees and various-sized meeting rooms tailored to different group needs, incorporating acoustic features to ensure content privacy.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Nemo Tile + Stone Leases Slab Gallery in New Jersey / HLW Achieves Renewal of Just 2.0 Label / Winners Announced for the 2024 NanaAwards Project and Design Competition / A Night of Craftsmanship and Luxury: Bakes & Kropp and SubZero's Craft Ale & Caviar Event / Botany Birmingham Brings Lush Interior Plantscaping to Birmingham and Metro Detroit / JLL and IE University Launch Award Program to Grow Top Design Talent Globally / emuamericas Unveils Café Collection of Seating Solutions / Armadillo Releases Its Second Impact Report
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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