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Business of Furniture - March 21, 2026
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Feltkütur™ Brings North American–Manufactured Acoustic Felt Solutions to the U.S. - The customizable polyester felt system blends acoustic performance with design flexibility to address sound challenges in modern workplace settings. by Stefanie Schwalb
- ASK STEPHEN - "It's Not Your AGE, It's your SALARY!" - Stephen Viscusi - If you walk into an interview with a "pay me more because I'm worth it" demeanor, the interviewer will immediately sense it (even if he is only 32!) and will be turned off.
- Humanscale Opens Shanghai Flagship Store, Marking a New Chapter in Its Asia Pacific Retail Strategy - Leading ergonomic designer and manufacturer opens its second flagship in China to meet the region's rising demand for wellness-led design.
- KI Expands Into Outdoor Furniture With Outspan Outdoor Collection - New collection extends KI's design philosophy beyond interior spaces, supporting cohesive environments indoors and out.
- Beta Is a Mindset, Not a Space: The New Vitra Products Scout and Reset Bring It to Life - In today's climate of economic uncertainty, socio-political instability and jobs threatened by AI, the offices of forward-looking companies are continually evolving to meet the demands of both the organization and its employees.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Tangram Interiors Welcomes Brent Hovis as Director of New Business Development in Dallas / HBF Launches the Rhine Configurator, The New 'It' Tool for Designers / Artopex and Logiflex Unite Under the Artopex Brand / Ligne Roset Is Transforming the Togo for a More Sustainable Future / Salone del Mobile.Milano Raises the Stakes in the USA With its Coast-to-Coast Roadshow / York Wallcoverings Unveils New Collection, Atmosphere Digest
- Loftwall Launches SNAP: A Modular Room System That Delivers Architecture Without Construction - The Grand Prairie, Texas-based manufacturer gives designers and space planners a new option — a room without the construction.
- BoF in NYC - Angels & Demons: A Night Of Divine Mischief - DIFFA's Annual Gala - Stephen Viscusi attended one of New York's most striking evenings unfolded at Cathedral of St. John the Divine, where the A&D community showed up in full force for DIFFA Angels & Demons Gala.
- UPFRONT: Room & Board for Business Introduces New Coffee Table Designed by University of Wisconsin Student - After years of refinement, this table has entered production as the first design from the company's student design competition that meets a specific market need.
- Nevins Expands Workplace Storage Solutions with the Ollie Credenza - Designed with flexibility in mind, the credenza can be configured with adjustable shelving, concealed storage, recycling bins, and integrated beverage refrigeration.
- Wolf-Gordon Introduces Mason by Atlason - Acoustical Surfaces as Fundamental Architectural Elements
- IIDA Sets the Stage for Second Annual Chicago Design Week - The International Interior Design Association Brings the Design Community Together Through Education, Thought Leadership, and Citywide Collaboration
- NeoCon Announces Significant Showroom Expansions, Notable Returns, and Innovative Debuts Ahead of the 2026 Edition - Long-Term Leasing Momentum, a New Lighting Showcase, and a New Creative Collaboration Space
- PLACES - Betrimex Offices – Ho Chi Minh City | Natural materials, a neutral color palette, and subtle references to fresh coconuts are thoughtfully integrated to establish a light, healthy, and brand-aligned working atmosphere.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Tangram Interiors Welcomes Gary W. Niro to Falkbuilt Team as New Business Developer for Southern California / Hacin Promotes Christine Rankin as Principal to Lead Hospitality Design Practice / POI Adds Audiovisual Provider to Its Service Portfolio With the Acquisition of Doing Things Simply / Leading Out Loud: Women Rewriting the Rules of Power in Design / Allseating Launches Dart InStock, Bringing Quick Ship Convenience to the Dart Collection / Samuelson Furniture Brings Its Revolutionary Sound Chairs to Consumers / Ware Malcomb Names Debbi Papel Director, Project Accounting in Irvine CA Office
- New In Classifieds - Territory Sales Representative NYC • Long Island • Northern New Jersey • Westchester County, NY Full-Time | NYC Showroom (Midtown Manhattan) | We are a leading and highly respected independent contract-furniture manufacturer’s representative firm serving New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The role is for a seasoned industry professional who understands the commercial interiors ecosystem. Read more on page 112.
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Business of Furniture - March 14, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "Carpet & Rug Sales Might Be the Best Job in the Interiors Industry" - Stephen Viscusi - We've found that beyond being design passionate, to enter the floor covering space, salespeople need a strong technical understanding of how rugs are constructed. Whether they are hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flatwoven, or Axminster woven. As well as knowledge of the various fibers used, such as wool, silk, viscose, and blended materials.
- American Interiors Acquires APG Cleveland, Becomes Sole MillerKnoll Dealer in Northeast Ohio - In 1993, Steve Essig founded American Interiors in the laundry room of his Novi, Michigan condo. Through the decades, American Interiors has grown into a multi-faceted organization that focuses on creating spaces where people can do and be their best.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HOLLY HUNT Introduces The Onward Collection, Marking A New Chapter in the Brand's Design Legacy - Design Director Chris Eitel Brings a Fresh Perspective with his First Collection for HOLLY HUNT Studio Featuring vibrant finishes, sculptural forms, and unexpected proportions, the nine-piece furniture collection marks the beginning of a new era for HOLLY HUNT Studio — one that honors the brand's rich heritage of uncompromising quality, refined luxury, and timeless design while confidently embracing a bold new vision for the future.
- Poltrona Frau and Artist Shepard Fairey Present the Archibald Delicate Balance Limited Edition: A Dialogue Between Art, Craft, Innovation and Nature - Shepard Fairey, one of the most influential voices in contemporary street art and a reference figure in visual culture, brings his vision and iconic visual language to Poltrona Frau. Archibald Delicate Balance Limited Edition will be available in only 200 numbered pieces, distributed exclusively through Poltrona Frau flagship stores and a selection of authorized retailers worldwide.
- Masters of Weaving – Innovators of Tufting: Reflections of Kasthall Design Culture for 2026 - New rug collections that explore how weaving, texture and materiality can shape an interior space. Woven rugs do more than define a room. They define zones, moderate acoustics, soften hard surfaces and introduce scale, rhythm and material contrast.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Illuminate at NeoCon / Ghent's Factory Tour Earns CEU Accreditation / New 3D Cloud Study Shows Major Productivity Gains for Office Furniture Manufacturers / A New Wallcovering Alliance Program Between Momentum and Haworth Expands The Availability of Circon™ / Lesro Announces New Partnership with Carnegie
- Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric Introduces The Threshold Collection - A seating collection designed by William Oberlin for the spaces between destinations. Comprising four distinct lounge chairs—Portal, Crossing, Passage, and Terminus—the collection is named for stages of transition. Together, they form a quiet narrative of movement and progression through space.
- Humanscale Earns Two 2026 iF Design Awards for Diffrient Lounge and eFloat Quattro - The internationally recognized honours celebrate Humanscale's continued leadership across innovation, comfort, and sustainability.
- UPFRONT: New Global Panel Textiles | Ease and Expanse - Introducing two new additions to the Global carded panel textile program, available on Evolve and Compile Systems products. These value-priced collections offer durable and environmentally responsible solutions in a selection of soft tones to suit your space.
- A New Perspective on Flooring: J+J's View Making Explores Depth, Geometry, and Organic Texture - The latest collection from J+J Flooring is centered around perspective and how each individual views the world and design, differently. Varying sightlines and angles produce a different effect.
- de Le Cuona Unveils Woven Earth: A Textile Collection Celebrating Craft, Landscape, and Natural Beauty - From the Inca Trails of Peru and the terraced rice fields of China to the timeless artistry of Kashmiri paisleys and the vernacular architecture of South Africa's Mokhoro huts, the collection translates place, process, and tradition into woven form.
- Natural Authenticity: Sensus Creates New Pathways for Rustic Tones in Commercial Spaces - Soft, raw visuals from Parador's Harmonia engineered hardwood collection draw inspiration from autumn forests and sunlit woodlands.
- Hendrick Unveils Immersive Atlanta Client Experience Center for Plumbing Giant Reliance Worldwide Corporation - For plumbers, time is money—and RWC wanted to show exactly how their fittings save hours on the job. Here, professionals can explore, test, and interact with the company's extensive line up of product families, with real-world problem solving at the center of Hendrick's design strategy.
- PLACES - BuzzWorks Offices – Hyderabad | The design philosophy, titled Modern Zen, translates this intent into a clear spatial framework organized around two complementary cores: Flow and Pause.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Resource Furniture Introduces New Managing Director of Marketing / Renson North America Appoints Matt Kraszulyak as Sales Director of the West / TPG Architecture Announces New Chief Technology Officer, Matt Beriloff / Ware Malcomb Names Jeannine Goldsmith Director, Interior Architecture & Design in Houston Office / NanaWall Offers Slimline Steel Effect Folding Glass Wall System / Kimball International's A&D Focused UpStar Program Launches its Fourth Year
- New In Classifieds - Territory Sales Representative NYC • Long Island • Northern New Jersey • Westchester County, NY Full-Time | NYC Showroom (Midtown Manhattan) | We are a leading and highly respected independent contract-furniture manufacturer’s representative firm serving New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The role is for a seasoned industry professional who understands the commercial interiors ecosystem. Read more on page 94.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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