Business of Furniture - September 28, 2026
- From Hours to Minutes: With Helix, Clear Design reengineers height-adjustable benching around faster installation, a design-driven aesthetic, and the evolving demands of today's workplace. - There's one pain point in our industry that until now, we all just endured: painful, tedious and time-consuming height adjustable benching installation. by Stefanie Schwalb
- Allsteel and Certified Professional Ergonomist Dr. Lauren Gant on Maximizing Workplace Wellness for National Ergonomics Month 2026 - Leading Office Manufacturer Shares Step-by-Step Ergonomic Set-Up Guide, Debunks Common Posture Myths, and Explores How Inclusive Ergonomic Design Promotes Wellbeing at the Office and Beyond.
- Dafna by Lucie Koldova Brings a New Expression of Soft Seating To LD Seating - LD Seating, the Czech family-owned seating manufacturer, introduces Dafna, a new collection created with internationally recognized designer Lucie Koldova.
- Hightower Continues Ocee & Four Design Partnership with Share Collection - Share is the latest expression of Hightower's Considered Solutions ethos, the company's ongoing commitment to designing furniture that responds to how people live, work, and gather.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Tangram Interiors Announces Ownership and Leadership Transition; Nick Meter Named President and CEO / Keilhauer Welcomes Shazia Vasdani as Vice President, Finance & Human Resources / Kasthall Opens New York Showroom, Bringing Swedish Craftsmanship and Material Expertise to the Heart of the Design Community / //3877 Strengthens Its Creative Force With Three New Hires / Knoll Unveils Knoll Chermayeff Storage, Reinvigorating Florence Knoll Typologies / Treefrog Expands White Oak Offering with a Full Collection of On-Trend Veneers / Huntsman Architectural Group Hires Susanne Fox as Senior Interior Designer / Rachael Kluesner Promoted to Vice President of Finance and Controller / Pininfarina of America Appoints New General Manager, Eugenia Di Girolamo / ARTDOM Announces Finalists of Design Map Saudi Arabia in Six Categories
- BDNY 2026: Hospitality Designed to Be Remembered - More Than 700 Brands, Live Design Experiences, and Global Perspectives Come Together November 8–9 in New York
- 3form Introduces Parallel, a New Take on the Timeless Look of Textured Glass - Four Linear Textures Pair Dynamic Optical Effects with Greater Design and Fabrication Flexibility
- CIFF Shanghai 2026 Concludes Successfully - International attendance rises by 40.29%, strengthening CIFF Shanghai's global role in design and business.
- Introducing Mix + Match: A New Collection by Luum Textiles Creative Director Dorothy Cosonas - Cosonas' latest collection pairs six distinct textiles engineered to work in harmony, giving designers a comprehensive "Mix + Match" toolkit for building performance-driven commercial interiors.
- Turn the Ordinary on Its Edge: Versteel Introduces Kya Tables - By turning a familiar steel form on its edge, Kya brings a sense of movement and personality to working, learning, training, and social environments. Its distinctive character makes an everyday table feel anything but ordinary.
- Carnegie Introduces Five New Textiles Designed for Bold Graphics and Color Play - Part of the Crush Collection, the patterns help designers mix, match, and layer texture with ease.
- PLACES - Airbnb Office – Singapore | The same space can support a focused workshop in the morning and a company-wide event later in the day, without requiring a separate event venue or additional infrastructure.
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Business of Furniture - September 21, 2026
- Lacasse Introduces Bluumrise, a New Lounge Collection Designed to Enhance the Workplace Experience - Bluumrise is a contemporary lounge collection defined by its visible structural frame and elegant curved form. Inspired by the timeless simplicity of classic oval shapes, it brings warmth, comfort, and understated sophistication to any space. Designed to balance refined aesthetics with exceptional comfort, Bluumrise embodies Lacasse's ambition to create workplace environments that reveal human potential.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Another Chair Company? Please, Take a Seat." - Stephen Viscusi - Your company may know exactly what it is doing. Furniture is a fragmented business, and if you have the money, buying an established manufacturer can get you into a market much faster than building a business from scratch. You get products, manufacturing capabilities and access to customers and distribution that might take years to develop yourself.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Dauphin Introduces Modul Space to the U.S. Market, Pairing Iconic Modular Solutions with End-to-End Design Services - Rooted in Bauhaus principles, the patented tubular steel system arrives with complimentary design and specification support from sketch to installation. Available in North America for the first time, the versatile modular collection features a framework that can be configured into storage, shelving, credenzas, room dividers, media units, lockers, mobile work tools, and other workplace elements.
- Humanscale Products Support Sensory-Driven Workplace Design at Hames Sharley's Melbourne Studio - For Humanscale, the Hames Sharley Melbourne studio demonstrates how ergonomic workplace products can be integrated into a broader architectural vision rather than treated as standalone office components.
- Shaw Contract Expands Cult Classics Collection with Porcelain Offerings - After a well-received preview at NeoCon 2026, Shaw Contract has officially launched its Cult Classics Porcelain collection, a new floor and wall tile line that shares the same retro-yet-timeless vibe as the other product categories in the award-winning line.
- Nassimi Sponsored One Tree Planted Day of Service Honoring the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 - Nassimi sponsored a One Tree Planted Day of Service commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11. Held September 9, 2026, at Battery Park, the event was hosted by One Tree Planted, a leading environmental restoration organization and founding member of the 9/11 Day National Commemoration Committee.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Landscape Forms Partners with DMA Lighting to Expand Lighting Representation in Southern Idaho and Surrounding Intermountain Region / Melissa Calame Named Senior Director of Operations for FMG Central Texas (Austin & San Antonio) / Eureka Re-thinks Mika Family / WVH® Establishes East Coast Distribution Center to Accelerate National Fulfillment / Tracing Curved Coves Without a Trace: Coronet LED Introduces Lalina KnifeEdge / Feeney Launches LED Lighting Kits for DesignRail® Modern / HCM Appoints Sean Kefferstan as Chief Operating Officer / Mohawk Industries Appoints An Nuyttens as President of Flooring Rest of the World Segment / EDmarket + A4LE Announces 2026 NexGen Rising Stars
- How Thoughtful Classroom Design Can Help Reduce Teacher Burnout - 1 in 5 teachers under 30 globally plan to leave the profession within 5 years due to increasing amounts of stress and emotional exhaustion. The HON Company takes a forward-thinking approach to educational product design, creating environments that empower teachers to effectively support their students.
- New Salone del Mobile.Milano international tour kicks off in Jakarta with the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection. - Indonesia is the first stop on the Salone global tour: from 18th September to 18th October 2026, at Indonesia Design Week, the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection is showcasing 27 years of talent, enterprise and the future of design.
- Kentwood Office Furniture Announces Rebrand to Kore Commercial Environments - New name. Same ownership. Same team. Same commitment. "We've evolved well beyond a traditional furniture provider," said Tim Shields, President & CEO.
- Every Textile Has a Story - Brentano's Fall 2026 Storyteller Collection Celebrates the Art of Narration Through Design
- WestEdge Design Fair Returns to Santa Monica for 11th Edition October 29–31, 2026 - The West Coast's premier contemporary design fair brings together 150+ premium brands, established and emerging designers, industry thought leaders and immersive experiences exploring how we live, build and design for what's next.
- New from J+J Flooring: The Echo Collection Captures the Ripple Effect of Sound - Every sound begins as a simple vibration; traveling outward in waves, expanding, evolving, echoing into the world. J+J Flooring's newest carpet tile collection, Echo, takes its inspiration from that quiet miracle: the way a single note can ripple into something far greater.
- PLACES - KAN BKK Group Offices – Bangkok | At the heart of the project, the Double-Height Central Hall becomes a shared platform for interaction, collaboration, and collective events across the three agencies.
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Business of Furniture - September 14, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "The Tile Industry Is for Sale. Who Gets Rich?" - Stephen Viscusi - Tile and stone has become one of the strongest recruiting categories at The Viscusi Group, so I see this firsthand. We have recruited for many of these companies over the years and, when we are not recruiting for them, quite often we are recruiting people from them.
- Pivot Interiors and KBM-Hogue Launch Foundry, A Preeminent Independent Workplace Furnishings Partner - Built to bring each workplace vision fully to life. Foundry combines the strengths of two industry leaders to create a new kind of workplace furnishings partner, one built to eliminate the trade-off clients too often face between the creativity and responsiveness of a smaller partner and the scale and delivery capability of a larger provider.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Carnegie Expands Its Xorel Cruise Collection with New Patterns - Seashore and Seafloor bring sophisticated texture and versatile neutral palettes to cruise interiors, backed by IMO Wheelmark-certified performance. Introduced in 1981, Xorel is Carnegie's proprietary signature performance textile, known for its durability, cleanability, design flexibility, and sustainable material chemistry.
- Vitra Introduces Bascule Lounge Chair Inspired by the Comfort of a Tailored Jacket - Vitra's new Bascule lounge chair, designed by Studio Œ, features a loose, jacket‑inspired upholstery and an innovative weight‑responsive reclining mechanism that moves smoothly from upright to a near‑horizontal position. Available in high‑back and low‑back versions with interchangeable bases and removable, recyclable components, the chair emphasizes comfort, movement, and repairability.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Empire & Co. Adds EVP to New York Team - Erica Leiderman brings over a decade of client relationships and leadership to firm's growing presence. / Allseating Expands U.S. Representative Network With Two New Partnerships - Seibold + Baker and Melissa Meeks & Associates Join Allseating's Network Across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky / Integra Seating Adds N2 Lines as Sales Rep Group in Southeast - Integra Seating welcomes N2 Lines as its new representative group for Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. / More Than a Reissue: In Concert Is a New Take on Legacy & Creative Possibility - A modern remix of beloved Bentley designs expands to give designers greater freedom. / Former MLB Player Steps Up to the Plate in Commercial Furniture - Empire & Co. Expands Atlanta Team with Senior Account Executive Kyle Zurak | Former MLB player brings client relationships and industry expertise to one of the country's fastest-growing commercial real estate markets. / Unika Vaev Introduces its latest Acoustic Product Ecoustic® ConCeil™ in collaboration with Instyle - "A ceiling shouldn't announce its own hardware," says C. Wick Wolfe, President of Unika Vaev. "ConCeil™ hides the grid above the tile line, so all you see is a shadow reveal at each joint, the ceiling reads as one considered plane." / Bjelin Appoints New Chief Financial Officer - Experienced Finance Leader Per Harrysson Brings a Background in Scaling and Transforming Businesses as Bjelin Enters Its Next Phase of Development / OFS Strengthens Sales Leadership with Two Strategic Appointments - OFS has announced two key appointments to its sales organization, strengthening the company's regional leadership and its focus on developing long-term enterprise relationships. / AMQ Welcomes Jessica Taylor as Product Manager - Jessica will help guide product strategy, portfolio growth, and innovation across the company's seating portfolio. / Actiu Live on CET. Rep Network and Sample Program Expands. - Actiu expands its presence across the US and through major digital and software programs.
- Humanscale Expands ergoIQ to Streamline Ergonomic Equipment Management for Global Workforces - Humanscale launched ergoIQ connect, a global vendor‑management platform that links ergonomic assessments directly to approved equipment, vendors, and procurement workflows, enabling organizations to create region‑specific catalogs, streamline ordering through self‑service or admin portals, and track requests and fulfillment across locations.
- Poltrona Frau In Motion: 40 years of mobility, industrial growth and design. - Revenues of €120 million and international expansion celebrated with Vanity Fair XC In Motion, a limited-edition armchair turned collector's item.
- Maharam Introduces Arcana and Bolero by Sander Lak - Sander Lak, the newest textiles in the design studio's collaboration with the Dutch fashion designer, furthering his dexterous yet playful design language in two expressive textures.
- Get in Touch With Abode and Linger from Designtex - Each brings a distinct expression to the pairing: Composed of textured bouclé, Abode balances an organic and irregular surface with a sophisticated, angular motif. Linger is cuddly soft, combining coziness with technical features like indoor-outdoor performance and rigorous Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification.
- Ghent's GUV Proprietary Surface Boosts Product Performance - Ghent continues to tout GUV: a proprietary dry-erase writing surface engineered for everyday performance across some of the company's most versatile product lines. GUV is featured on Ghent's Flyte Collection, its newly expanded Control Shelving Unit, and Mosaic whiteboards.
- Henricksen Welcomes Back Mark Dalton as Principal Emeritus and Regional Manager - Henricksen announced the return of Mark Dalton as Principal Emeritus and Regional Manager – Peoria, bringing more than four decades of commercial interiors experience and a long history of leadership with Henricksen.
- Steelcase Names Proven Growth Leader Irene Tasi as President - Experienced commercial and innovative leader will guide the Steelcase business as the company builds on its design leadership, dealer network and customer-focused strategy.
- Slow Color Brings the Subtle Artistry of Natural Dyeing to High-Performance Materials - Can colors and patterns have universal, timeless appeal? Artist and designer Alisa Benfey has pondered this question throughout her creative practice and most recently in Slow Color, her new collection for Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment.
- Henning Karlsrud Steps Down as Group CEO of Flokk - Henning Karlsrud is stepping down as Group CEO following an agreement with the Board of Directors. A search for a new Group CEO has been initiated, and Lars Syse Christiansen (CFO of Flokk) will take over as interim CEO.
- IIDA Names Kim Moran as New Director of Strategic Sales - Design industry veteran, Kim Moran, IIDA, has joined the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) as the new Director of Strategic Sales.
- PLACES - Labyrinth Labs Office – Bratislava | The interior uses repetition, material continuity, and precise detailing to create a visually cohesive workspace in which seemingly simple forms often conceal complex construction solutions.
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Business of Furniture - September 5, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend Update Edition)
- ASK STEPHEN - "The Easiest Employee to Cut? The One Your Boss Never Sees." - Stephen Viscusi - Going into 2027, I would stop obsessing over the argument about office versus home. The more important career distinction is visible versus invisible.
- COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Flokk Acquires ergoCentric, Expanding North American Footprint - Flokk strengthens its position in Canada and adds ergonomic task seating expertise through the acquisition of Mississauga, Ontario-based ergoCentric. The acquisition adds nationwide distribution and a dedicated manufacturing facility in the region, further strengthening Flokk’s presence in North America.
- Steelcase to Host Gaming GOAT Rodeo Collegiate Esports Competition at Grand Rapids LINC - Eight collegiate esports programs to compete in a one-day tournament highlighting the growing role of esports in education.
- Landscape Forms and Emeco Bring an American Design Icon to More Outdoor Spaces - Landscape Forms has announced a new partnership with Emeco, the iconic American furniture maker whose handcrafted recycled aluminum furniture has defined a standard for strength, simplicity and longevity since 1944.
- Tarkett Launches in the Making Carpet Collection for Creative Expression - Tarkett has launched In the Making, a new carpet collection ideal for education and workplace settings. In the Making is designed to reflect creative expression, honoring the gradual process of how ideas take shape.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Workplace Solutions Expands HNI Portfolio with Kimball, Strengthening Design Capabilities / Armstrong Launches MetalWorks™ Torsion Spring Large Format Ceiling Panels / Insidesource Names Alma Lopez Director of Design Strategy for Northern California / Darwin from emuamericas: A Timeless Take on Function and Simplicity / 3D Cloud 3D Visual CPQ Workflows Now Available to New Customers / Panton Chair Classic Gold / Corgan Establishes Presence in North Carolina with Acquisition of Duda|Paine Architects / Material Matters London reveals a second wave of exhibitors at its new Shoreditch home spanning craft, technology and material experimentation.
- Better Meetings Start with Better Seating - The office is increasingly defined by what happens between people. As individual work becomes more flexible, the value of the shared workplace lies in its ability to support connection, creativity, and collective progress.
- PLACES - Novo Nordisk Offices – Jakarta | The office was conceived as a connected, human-centred environment that reflects the company’s purpose while supporting the everyday needs of its people.
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Business of Furniture - August 29, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "If AI Can Find the Chair, Do We Still Need a Salesperson?" - Stephen Viscusi - Finding the chair and selling the chair, however, are still two different things. AI can compare 20 chairs, change the upholstery, put the winner beautifully into a rendering and probably explain why it is perfect for the project - and better than some of the product brochures I have seen. Eventually somebody still has to sit in it.
- Allseating Unveils L1® Guest Chair - New Guest Seating Brings Ergonomic Comfort, Versatile Customization, and a Cohesive Design Language to Modern Commercial Interiors
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Class Is In Session: DeskMakers Launches Education Collection with Orbit Mobile Storage and ERA Teacher's Desk - The contract furniture manufacturer's first line built specifically for learning environments debuts with modular classroom storage and a teacher's workstation designed for rooms that change by the hour. Schools have specified DeskMakers furniture for years, but the Education Collection marks the first time the company has developed a line around how classrooms actually work.
- Rethinking the Task Chair: Why Movement, Fit and Usability Matter More Than a Five-Minute Sit Test - The evolution of task seating is ultimately less about adding more features and more about making ergonomic performance easier to access. The issue is particularly relevant as organizations rethink the workplace and invest in environments designed to support employee comfort, productivity and wellbeing.
- 3form Unveils Pearlescent, a Luminous New Varia Interlayer - New Textile Interlayer Brings Shifting Color, Soft Shimmer, and Dynamic Interaction with Light to Architectural Surfaces | "Pearlescent is really about creating an experience with light and color that changes as you move through a space."
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - How Office Design Can Mitigate Gen Z's Workplace Challenges / BIFMA Launches President & CEO Search as Deirdre Jimenez Announces Retirement / 3D Cloud Releases 3D Commerce Index for Q2 2026 / Strategic Decommissioning Keeps 60 Million Pounds of Office Furniture Out of Landfills / NanaWall's Latest Sound-Rated Folding Glass Wall Systems for Interiors / Tarkett Introduces New Terrazzo-Inspired Johnsonite® Rubber Tile Collection / Introducing Blu Dot Fall 2026: Seven New Designs, Expanded Favorites, and New Colors and Fabrics
- Kimball International Launches Four New Metal Storage Series - The addition of four new metal storage solutions expands its offering with a renewed focus on flexibility, durability, and long-term value. These new products will help organizations create spaces that support productivity and adapt to changing needs.
- Allsteel Elevates Office Materiality with Zero-Waste Knit Innovation - Levra Harnesses the Power of Upcycled Marine Litter for Material Innovation and All-Day Comfort | All Levra full task chair models are carbon neutral, utilizing offsets from forestation projects to address carbon emissions associated with their life cycle.
- UPFRONT: Tayco Strengthens Commitment to Quality and Environmental Performance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certifications - Together, the certifications reflect Tayco's continued commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing, operational excellence and continuous improvement across its organization. The 9001 recertification and achievement of 14001 speak to Tayco's commitment to environmental stewardship and quality while providing the ultimate Customer Experience.
- HBF Textiles Presents the Third Edition of The Designer Edit Series, Cultivated: Stewardship through Design. - Existing across four chapters, the series showcases cherished HBF Textiles patterns with new introductions, exploring how color, materials, and craftsmanship allow great design to endure long after its introduction. Creative Direction and styling are led by Joseph Namyst, Creative Director at Davis Furniture. Paired with materials from Davis Furniture and objects from Namyst's personal collection, Cultivated fosters connection between textiles, furniture, and artifacts, showing how thoughtful curation can make familiar designs resonate.
- Wolf-Gordon Debuts achimwi: "To Tell a Story" - 2026 Installment of Wolf-Gordon Curatorial Projects Explores Lenape Heritage, Storytelling, and Visual Sovereignty
- Canfield Interiors Celebrates 50 Years of Commercial Furniture Excellence in Sioux Falls - Golden anniversary showroom celebration honoring legacy, leadership, and decades of partnerships. The milestone event highlights a successful multi-generational transition. The leadership torch has officially passed from founder Larry Canfield to his son, Aaron, who now leads the second-generation family business into its next chapter of growth.
- PLACES - Alexander Spencer Offices – Melbourne | Adjacent to the reception, a sophisticated 16 person boardroom extends the New York loft aesthetic, creating an impressive and cohesive flow.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Scandinavian Spaces Launches CET Extension / New Design Nerds Anonymous Episode Explores What Leaders Get Wrong About Gen Z / Solomon Coyle Earns 2026 Brandon Hall Group Silver HCM Excellence Award for Its Sales Leadership Program / Ted Moudis Associates Celebrates 25 Years of Workplace Design Leadership in Chicago / DIFFA and Sewciety NYC to Host Threads for Impact — A One-Night-Only Event Championing Creative Reuse and Social Change
- New In Classifieds - Your Next Career Move May Be Closer Than You Think | The Viscusi Group is recruiting accomplished sales professionals and leaders for opportunities with leading, commercial furniture and interiors manufacturers across the U.S. You don't need to be actively "looking," to consider an exceptional opportunity. The best career moves are often explored before a change becomes necessary. Read more on page 90.
- New In Classifieds - Independent Reps Wanted | Ergonomic Comfort Design is an established ergonomic seating company with a strong base of business in Southern California for over 32 years. Known for high quality, high performance ergonomics, exceptional service and competitive pricing, we are expanding our presence in Northern California and the west coast. Read more on page 90.
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Business of Furniture - August 22, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "Your Employee Quit Without Two Weeks' Notice? Maybe You're a Bad Boss." - Stephen Viscusi - Corporate America has somehow turned two weeks' notice from a courtesy into a morality test, and it isn't one. Know what you signed, understand any contractual obligations you have and behave professionally on the way out, but please stop acting as though Moses came down from the mountain carrying a resignation policy.
- LD Seating Expands Its Modular Seating With Two New Systems Offering Flexible Configurations - Alongside the launch of Pod and Nido Bench, LD Seating has also introduced a new version of its online configurator for modular seating. Designed to make planning faster and more intuitive, the upgraded configurator gives users more ways to create and visualize seating configurations of any scale.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Kirei Expands Its Acoustic Portfolio with Four New Woven Image Panels - The New Collection Pairs Dimensional Surfaces with Sound Absorption, Offering Designers New Ways to Shape Commercial Interiors Designed by Woven Image and distributed by Kirei, the four panels (Column, Curtain, Nalu, and Umi) span two design directions: dramatic 3D-formed profiles and subtle textures inspired by the movement of water, giving designers room to match acoustic performance to fit the mood of any space.
- Beyond Sustainability: Why Material Transparency Is the Next Frontier of Healthy Design - How the built environment can move beyond sustainability to create spaces that actively restore human and environmental health. The history of materials such as Scheele's Green, and later asbestos, demonstrates a recurring challenge for the design industry: materials can be celebrated for their performance, affordability or aesthetic qualities long before their broader consequences are fully understood.
- More Than a Reissue: Bentley's In Concert Is a New Take on Legacy & Creative Possibility - In Concert is about expanding what's possible with products designers already know and love. It is a collection shaped by collaboration, informed by specification, and designed for the way creative teams work today. Inspired by the real-world conversations happening every day between Bentley's sales team and the designers they collaborate with, In Concert takes a fresh approach to reissuing legacy flooring.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Unika Vaev Expands Ecoustic® Versa Offering in Collaboration with Instyle / Ultrafabrics Releases New Research Examining Upholstery’s Role in Seating Comfort / Wolf-Gordon Reintroduces Four Iconic Patterns / United Fabrics Delivers What’s Fresh with Farmers Market / ARTDOM Riyadh 2026 Launches Design Map Saudi Arabia — A Curated Guide to the Kingdom’s Most Outstanding Design Destinations / Did You Know? Ergonomics Is More Than Comfort
- More from Ask Stephen... Made There. Sold Here. Europe Makes Extraordinary Furniture. So What Does RH Know That Europe Doesn't? - I have been fortunate enough to visit factories throughout Italy, Scandinavia, Germany, England and France, and some of what I have seen is extraordinary. I have walked the factory floors, met the craftspeople and watched the attention that goes into these products. There is a culture of craftsmanship surrounding many of these companies that is almost impossible to reproduce.
- Nevers Launches Voltear: Large Executive Mobile Flip Tables Built to Transform Flexible Spaces - The Voltear series takes its name from the Spanish word voltear, meaning “to turn, to flip, to transform.” That concept is at the heart of the collection. Despite their substantial size, the tables are designed to move, nest, flip, and store with ease.
- UPFRONT: Green Hides Presents Stardust - Hair-on-Hide, Made to Shine. Each hide begins with premium natural hair-on-hide and then undergoes an advanced foil-transfer process that applies a delicate metallic dusting across its surface.
- Architecture & Design Film Festival Opens Its 2026/2027 Season in New York City at MoMA With Groundbreaking Films About Design Legacy, Reinvention, and What Comes Next - 2026/2027 Season Expands to Detroit as ADFF Marks 18 Years With Its Largest-Ever Global Lineup - The festival will open with the world premiere of MUNDO FRÁGIL at MoMA. Filmmakers Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine spent a week with Chilean architect Smiljan Radić, traveling across his country to explore what he thinks is important.
- Chicago Workplace Firms Turn Surplus Office Furniture Into Community Impact - Wurkwel Ventures' "Creating a Better Tomorrow" Initiative Supports Big Shoulders Fund Office Transformation / Office Furniture Center-Chicago donates a full floor of office furniture while MAC Relocations provides installation services to help support Big Shoulders Fund's new workspace.
- PLACES - Flowork Coworking Office – Dubai | Some projects are special because of what you build. Others are special because of who you build them for and also because they challenge you to think differently when design and engineering go hand in hand.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Renson North America Announces Brandon Lucas as Southeast Regional Sales Director / Western New York's Largest Interior Design Trade Show Returns / Commercial Furniture Transport Selected as HNI Preferred Installer Network Partner for New York Metro
- New In Classifieds - Your Next Career Move May Be Closer Than You Think | The Viscusi Group is recruiting accomplished sales professionals and leaders for opportunities with leading, commercial furniture and interiors manufacturers across the U.S. You don't need to be actively "looking," to consider an exceptional opportunity. The best career moves are often explored before a change becomes necessary. Read more on page 87.
- New In Classifieds - Independent Reps Wanted | Ergonomic Comfort Design is an established ergonomic seating company with a strong base of business in Southern California for over 32 years. Known for high quality, high performance ergonomics, exceptional service and competitive pricing, we are expanding our presence in Northern California and the west coast. Read more on page 86.
- New In Classifieds - President - Cincinnati, Ohio | Centennial is partnering with Loth, Inc. who is seeking a visionary, enterprise‑minded President to lead a diversified portfolio of companies, including two multi‑location commercial furniture dealerships, a related service company and an ATM installation company. This executive will shape strategy, elevate operational excellence, strengthen culture, and drive long‑term enterprise value across all business units. The President provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cultural direction—ensuring each company thrives in its market while leveraging shared systems, leadership standards, financial discipline, and enterprise‑wide initiatives. Please click on the link to learn more and apply: President Role. Read more on page 86.
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Business of Furniture - August 15, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "Your Company Was Just Sold. Should You Leave Before They Fire You?" - Stephen Viscusi - Of course management says your job is safe. Nobody announces the layoffs while the new executives are still learning where the bathrooms are. They need everyone calm, productive and smiling while they determine what they bought, whom they need and how much money they can save.
- The Popular UNIFY Modular Seating Collection Expands With New Sizes and Configurations for Even More Layout Possibilities - UNIFY utilizes a unique JIGAW frame construction for enhanced durability. The JIGSAW construction method uses an intricate reinforced frame as opposed to a straight join construction. Components within the frame are re-enforced by one another and cut to a precise fit, allowing for a clean and durable design.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Landscape Forms Introduces the Typology Catenary Ring Light, The Inspired Evolution of a Modern Classic - Typology catenary ring lights introduce a floating, circular expression of light into the landscape. Suspended on precision catenary cables, the luminous ring appears to hover above the site, creating a continuous band of warm white illumination that defines space without overwhelming it.
- Arcadia Reinvents Classic Design with Reymi Seating Collection - Reymi lounge seating takes a more relaxed approach to the collection's tailored aesthetic, introducing broader proportions, generous arms, and ample cushioning for lasting comfort. A sculptural wood frame with gently radiused edges and tailored cushions reflect Reymi's signature style. Understated, with a quiet elegance, the collection offers comfort without compromise and unites classic design with thoughtful craftsmanship for a presence that endures.
- How The HON Company Empowers the Future of the Workplace - Hon creates spaces where people thrive, meet goals, and navigate success—every day.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Unika Vaev Expands Acoustic Offering Available Through HON with 23 New Products / Indiana Furniture Strengthens Western Coverage Through Altitude Resource Group / Teknion Appoints Koorosh Sharghi to Chief Brand and Product Officer / Carnegie Reinterprets Biobased Xorel with a Dimensional Lens in Aperture Embroider / UpStar Design Dialog Session Addresses Human Sustainability / Sabin's CYLINDER - A Beautiful and Functional Workhorse for Any Commercial Setting / Wilsonart Brings Latest Collections, 2027 Product Previews to IWF Atlanta / New Carpet Walk-Off System From Tarkett Balances Appearance, Performance in Entryways / JLL Launches Social-Spatial Design Service, Turning Workplace Science Into Measurable Team Performance / NanaWall Announces Call for Submissions for NanaAwards 2026 / Ideas of Order Returns for a New Season on SURROUND Podcast Network, Featuring Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski / CBD Guangzhou 2026: Where Innovation, Knowledge and Business Converge
- Creating Healthier Workspaces Through Better Material Choices - The environments where people live and work have a profound impact on their health, productivity, and overall well-being. As awareness continues to grow around the presence of harmful chemicals in the built environment, the design and manufacturing industries are facing increasing pressure to create spaces that do more than meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
- Hightower Mixis Collection Expansion Offers New Considered Solutions - Hightower has expanded its popular Mixis Collection, extending the line beyond its original standard-height seating to include bar, standard counter, and a new 22.5" ADA-compatible counter height, rounding out Mixis into a complete seating offering built to serve all users in a variety of interiors.
- UPFRONT: The Panel Collection from Mayer Fabrics - This new collection of panel fabrics expertly balances structural design with a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Crafted for modern commercial interiors, each panel fabric in the group is woven for exceptional resilience, ensuring a lasting impact and dependable long-term performance in high-traffic environments.
- Lane Office 2.0 Is Here: Mark Fischer and Aaron Black Acquire Lane Office Furniture - New Principals to lead the next chapter of Lane Office's 104-year legacy. The goal is not simply to grow. It is to grow thoughtfully while remaining responsive, relationship-driven, and committed to delivering the level of service that clients deserve.
- Interior Design's Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees - Interior Design has unveiled the 2026 Hall of Fame class, recognizing visionary leaders whose brilliance and lasting influence have transformed the worlds of architecture and interior design.
- IIDA NY Annual Meeting - The IIDA NY community came together at the Gibson Interior Products Showroom for the 2026 Annual Meeting. It was a night to celebrate a full year of chapter work and to welcome new leadership. Robin Reigi was installed as IIDA NY President for the 2026-27 term.
- Wolf-Gordon Acquires Look Walls and Interiors - Strengthens Custom and Digitally Printed Capabilities / Operating out of a purpose-built design and production facility in Dallas, Look Walls crafts refined, made-to-order wallcoverings for the hospitality, corporate, healthcare, and education sectors.
- PLACES - DIALOGS Coworking Offices – Shanghai | The reception area features a desk with 3D engraved wooden patterns, and the far end of the premise showcases a wall with accent lighting and varied materials like different wood types and fabrics.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - MillerKnoll's Gabe Wing Recognized for his Sustainability Leadership by Business Intelligence Group / Secrets and Shadows Descend on IIDA NY's Color Invasion® 2026 / 50 Years Strong: Tayco Earns 2026–2027 Great Place To Work® Certification / Artcobell Announces New Representation in Nevada Education Market / MillerKnoll Earns Great Place to Work® Certification, Highlighting Positive Employee Experience / AMQ Appoints Emily Carpenter as Client Engagement Specialist / Integra Seating Announces New California Rep Partners / Andaaz Manufacturing Announces New Representation in Key U.S. Markets / Portal Warehousing Continues National Expansion With New Locations in North Carolina and Massachusetts / Eaton Fine Art Expands Presence in Northeast with Strategic Addition / The Splash Lab Announces New Business Development Manager for NYC / Obama Presidential Center Exhibition Features IIDA's Cheryl Durst as an Obama Foundation "Changemaker" / SpecSpot Launches: Less Back-and-Forth, More Connecting / Cambria Marks a Decade of Employee Empowerment with Its Latest English Program Graduation / Whitney Brothers outdoorED Learning Pavilion Earns Spaces4Learning 2026 Product Award
- New In Classifieds - Your Next Career Move May Be Closer Than You Think | The Viscusi Group is recruiting accomplished sales professionals and leaders for opportunities with leading, commercial furniture and interiors manufacturers across the U.S. You don't need to be actively "looking," to consider an exceptional opportunity. The best career moves are often explored before a change becomes necessary. Read more on page 123.
- New In Classifieds - Independent Reps Wanted | Ergonomic Comfort Design is an established ergonomic seating company with a strong base of business in Southern California for over 32 years. Known for high quality, high performance ergonomics, exceptional service and competitive pricing, we are expanding our presence in Northern California and the west coast. Read more on page 122.
- New In Classifieds - President - Cincinnati, Ohio | Centennial is partnering with Loth, Inc. who is seeking a visionary, enterprise‑minded President to lead a diversified portfolio of companies, including two multi‑location commercial furniture dealerships, a related service company and an ATM installation company. This executive will shape strategy, elevate operational excellence, strengthen culture, and drive long‑term enterprise value across all business units. The President provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cultural direction—ensuring each company thrives in its market while leveraging shared systems, leadership standards, financial discipline, and enterprise‑wide initiatives. Please click on the link to learn more and apply: President Role. Read more on page 122.
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