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Business of Furniture - October 26, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "Loved Salone? Your Next Big Move Could Be at ORGATEC." - Stephen Viscusi - One special stop this year is the Eames Pavilion System by Kettal in collaboration with the Eames Office, in Hall 10.2, N048. There are two walk-in versions and archival material to explore. If "Eames" immediately makes you think of a chair, spend some time with the architecture. Also look at ORGATEC's "Your Perfect Day" themed routes and guided tours before you arrive.
- As Healthcare Evolves, KI Highlights Four Considerations Shaping the Future of Healthcare Design - Conversations at Healthcare Design Conference + Expo 2026 highlight the growing importance of movement, adaptability, evolving care models, and human-centered design in preparing healthcare environments for the future.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HON Brings Learning Without Limits to Life at EDspaces 2026 - Featuring new Scribble, Mosaic, Brim, and Build solutions, HON showcases how thoughtful design supports choice, movement, and well-being throughout educational environments.
- Hightower Welcomes Haworth as Strategic Investor - The company will continue to operate independently with its current leadership: Natalie Hartkopf is CEO and Co-Owner and Jenna Geigerman is President and COO. Hightower will continue as an open-line manufacturer.
- Woven Together in NYC: An Industry Taking Care of Its Own - Business of Furniture sent "Ask Stephen" columnist Stephen Viscusi to NYC Woven Together on October 21 at Grand Brasserie, inside Vanderbilt Hall at New York's historic Grand Central Terminal. The second annual New York benefit brought the furnishings and design community together for cocktails and dinner in support of The Common Thread for the Cure.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Momentum Introduces QuickShip | Assured Textiles for High-Volume Contract Projects / The Mitchell Group Expands Mitchell Collection with Nexus / Shepley Bulfinch Unveils New Boston Studio at 200 State Street / Artcobell Appoints New Executive Leaders to Guide Next Phase of Growth / KI Highlights How Cogni Seating Continues to Make its Mark on Student Learning at EDspaces / An Architectural Icon: Knoll Reintroduces Cini Boeri's Brigadier Sofa
- Momentum Partners With Interact Artists To Create Custom Wallcoverings - Momentum taps nine new voices to expand their Digital Art Library
- Solomon Coyle Market Outlook: Dealers Beat Q3 Forecasts as Growth Continues - Distributor sentiment points to continued momentum heading into 2027.
- Kimball International's "Experience as Medicine Booth at HCD Conference & Expo Wins Best Brand Storytelling Award - "Every design decision holds the potential to improve outcomes for patients and caregivers, and the environment itself becomes part of the care journey." "We are proud to help shape how people feel, respond, and heal throughout their experience."
- Beyond the Basics: How Humanscale Is Redefining Quality in Monitor Arm Design - A closer look at the engineering, materials and design decisions behind Humanscale M/Class Monitor Arms. From precision engineering to long-term durability, Humanscale's M/Class Monitor Arms demonstrate why the most important innovations in workplace design are often the ones users never see.
- PLACES - Simpson Strong-Tie Offices – Ho Chi Minh City | Instead of following conventional trends, AZ Architects purposefully embraced bold structural and technical design elements.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - October 19, 2026
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: KI Earns Best of Competition, Best of Innovation, and Eight Other Nightingale Honors at Healthcare Design Conference + Expo 2026 - Cognetic Technology™ and the Kiaura Collection™, invented and designed by Aaron DeJule, are recognized for innovations supporting movement, comfort, and human performance in healthcare environments. KI earned 10 Nightingale Awards at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo 2026 in New Orleans on October 19, recognizing Cognetic Technology and the Kiaura Collection across four categories: Technology-Integrated Solutions, Guest/Lounge Seating, Conference Seating, and Clinician Support Furniture.
- Kimball International Earns Innovative Extension Award During CET Experience Conference - Kimball International won this award for their DesignSuite Integration extension, a part of the Kimball International extension. "True innovation isn't always about creating something new," said Jill Frazier, Director of Design Solutions and Digital Tools for Kimball International.
- ASK STEPHEN - "RH Is Buying. Are You Selling?" - Stephen Viscusi - Anyone still dismissing it as a furniture store with a restaurant needs to take another look. Dennis & Leen, Formations, Michael Taylor Designs, Dmitriy, Joseph Jeup, and Waterworks bring established reputations, design knowledge, and expertise. RH has the opportunity to introduce those strengths to a much larger audience.
- Lacasse Opens New Showroom in New York City, Reinforcing Its Commitment to the Dealer and Design Community - Located at the New York Design Center (NYDC) in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant design community, the new space serves as a destination where dealers, architects, designers, and end users can experience the manufacturer's latest workplace and healthcare solutions firsthand.
- Coalesse Expands the Boundaries of Design with Co.Lab NYC - An immersive collaboration with culinary artist and designer Laila Gohar brings bold, beautiful, and brilliant design to the table. Coalesse brings its Co.Lab experience to New York City, celebrating Steelcase's 30 years at 4 Columbus Circle with an immersive celebration of design, food, and collaboration. Opening October 14th, this installation spotlights Coalesse and its thriving presence within the design community.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Ultrafabrics Strengthens Global Design Reach Through New Partnership with Gabriel / Henricksen Appoints Brenda Lemmer as Senior Business Development Manager, A+D / BŌK Modern Appoints New Principal & General Manager and Creative Design Lead / Chemetal Curates 10 Black and Darkened Metals for Commercial Interiors / Introducing Aster: A New Rug from Kasthall / Artcobell To Unveil Four New Collaborative Learning Soft Seating Shapes at EDspaces / Koroseal Interior Products Acquires Gage Corporation to Expand Decorative Architectural Metal Solutions / Maharam in Melbourne and Sydney / Performance Meets Personalization: Herman Miller Gaming Launches New Color Combinations for Embody Gaming Chair / Kimball International Releases New Healthcare Trends White Paper Highlighting the Future of Healing Environments / Wolf-Gordon Reissues Archived Patterns by Frank Tjepkema, Mae Engelgeer & Me & General Design
- Carnegie Introduces the Latest Installment of The Capsule Collection - The expansion brings five new patterns inspired by English gardens and heritage textiles to commercial interiors.
- Carolina to Debut Its Most Comprehensive Offshore Collection and New Healthcare Textiles at HCD - Guided by "Design is the Quietest Form of Care," Carolina will showcase expanded product collections, new healthcare textiles, acoustic research, and immersive environments.
- Humanscale Brings Human-Centered Workplace Strategy to the Forefront in Saudi Arabia - A three-city speaking tour explores how ergonomics, employee experience, and regional workplace needs can shape healthier, higher-performing offices.
- ORGATEC 2026: The International Workspace and Contract Industry Prepares to Gather in Cologne - The outlook is positive for ORGATEC 2026: From October 27-30, Cologne will once again serve as the global hub for everyone involved in planning, designing and developing the next generation of working and contract environments.
- USAI Illuminates Fordham University's New Campus Hub - It's 7 p.m. on a Tuesday at Fordham University's new McShane Campus Center. Dinner service is winding down in the ground-floor marketplace. Upstairs, a study hall is about to become a movie screening once someone drops the retractable screen. Three floors up, that same building will host a board meeting by nine the next morning.
- Studio TK Introduces Harbour with Hybrid Storage Seating and Tables - Alyssa Coletti's collection grows to meet the fluid rhythm of hybrid work.
- Arcadia Expands Healthcare Initiatives with New Introductions, Enhanced Resources and Strategic Growth Plans - Arcadia is strengthening its focus on the healthcare market through an expanding portfolio of specialized products, enhanced digital resources and a growing emphasis on partnerships and outreach.
- KI Puts the Learner at the Center of Education Design at EDSpaces 2026 - Booth 2001 will explore how understanding the individual student can shape more responsive, engaging, and human-centered learning spaces.
- PLACES - Takeda Offices – Warsaw | Adopting a hybrid work model enabled functional optimization of the interior, while creating engaging, multifunctional spaces allows for more efficient office management.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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