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Business of Furniture - October 18, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Are You Your Company's LinkedIn Poser?" - Stephen Viscusi - Maintaining a balanced approach to personal branding on social media is essential in today's work environment. Think of it like 'networking.'
- Allsteel Explores the Office as a Hub for Collaboration, Culture, and Connection - The brand's latest offerings combine sustainability, personalization, and flexible design to shape workplaces that reflect organizational values and support evolving needs.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 9to5 Seating Introduces Vito — A Contemporary Quick Ship Task Chair for Today's Dynamic Workspaces - Vito was developed to meet the evolving needs of modern workspaces—where flexibility, comfort, and design must work in harmony. Its weight-balanced control mechanism automatically adjusts to each user, offering personalized support without manual calibration.
- Hightower Partners with Varier to Launch Social Collection - New seating line fosters movement, productivity, connection, and design integrity.
- CIFF Shanghai 2025: An Edition That Consolidated Its Role as a Global Hub for Design and Innovation in Furniture - On September 12, the 56th edition of the China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai) successfully concluded at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, reaffirming its position as one of Asia's most dynamic platforms for innovation in design and furniture.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Wyatt Seating Announces Addition of Katie Escovedo of The Esco Group / Taking Education Higher: Enwork Previews Zori Lecture Hall Tables at EDspaces 2025 / Designtex's Flora + Form Welcomes a Grounded, Outdoor Calm / BDNY 2025 Set to Rewrite the Rules of Boutique Hotel Design
- Shaw Contract Unveils Coexist and Aria: Two Distinct Tile + Stone Collections That Celebrate Craft, Contrast, and Classic Reinvention - From Japanese-inspired harmony to Carrara marble nostalgia—these new collections bring artistry and versatility to commercial interiors.
- Kimball International Hosts FutureX, a Design Immersion Event - Created for interior designers, innovators, and thought leaders who are shaping what's next, FutureX is hosted in design-inspired cities and features trend roundtables, future casting workshops, and immersive city tours.
- UPFRONT: Ghent Elevates Patient Experience During Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Beyond - Ghent is reaffirming its commitment to supporting patients and caregivers through healthcare-centric solutions that make a difference. With breast cancer projected to affect approximately 316,950 women in the U.S. in 2025, the stakes could not be higher.
- What to Expect from KI at Healthcare Design Conference + Expo 2025 - At the show, attendees can explore the Zoetry Collection, an inviting line of seating and tables that marries performance with warmth and visual softness.
- JSI Health at HCD 2025: Caregiver Burnout Is Rising. Space Design Can Help. - This year's booth is built around a visual and functional design language of soothing joy.
- Remembering Lynda M. Dehn: A Guiding Light for Humanscale and the Design Community - Lynda passed away after a brave battle with terminal cancer, leaving behind a legacy defined by intelligence, compassion, and a steadfast dedication to excellence.
- Momentum Acquires B+N Industries, Bridging Architectural Systems and Interior Surfaces - Strategic Integration of Leading Brands Equips Designers with Seamless Solutions Across Commercial Spaces
- PLACES - Money Forward Offices – Chennai | The Chennai office no longer felt like a branch. It became a value center, aligned with the company's mission.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Bill Martin Joins Storr Office Environments as the Director of Walls and Flooring / Knoll Brings Johnston Marklee's Sculptural Biboni Sofa to North America / Kasthall Strengthens its Organization and Presence: Appoints First Ever Managing Director for the Americas / Integra Partners With Inside Evolutions as South Texas Representatives / Aceray Unveils Moda Collection: Italian Design, Infinite Possibilities / Beautiful, Functional, Durable: Koroseal Introduces Four New Flex Wallcoverings / Kimball International Hosts Third Annual Prelude Student Design Competition / Tarkett Hosts Inaugural WorkLife Summit, a Collective Effort to Shape Next Chapter of Commercial Real Estate / Configura Announces 2025 Award Winners / Rimadesio Unveils Its New Flagship Store in Miami
- 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 84.
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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
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