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Business of Furniture - October 5, 2026
- Meet Scribble, a Student Chair Designed for Movement - Scribble gives students the freedom to move, shift and engage in ways that feel natural. Its responsive shell supports natural posture changes, while a built-in sensory scribble beneath the seat provides a discreet tactile outlet for busy hands. Lightweight, stackable and easy to reconfigure, Scribble helps create flexible learning environments that support movement, comfort and focus throughout the school day.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMQ Expands 3F Privacy & Modesty Screen Portfolio and Introduces Tektis Frameless Glass - Tektis Frameless Glass is designed to bring openness, light, and modern refinement to a system built for change. The additions provide designers and organizations with greater flexibility to support a range of work settings, from individual workstations to collaborative environments, while maintaining visual consistency across the workplace.
- ASK STEPHEN - "They Bought a Bigger Brand, So Why Did We Lose Our Jobs?" - Stephen Viscusi - You are right that two field salespeople do not become interchangeable simply because they cover the same territory. They may work with different dealers, influence different specifications and generate business the other person would never have reached.
- Why Ergonomics Belongs in the People Strategy - The workplace has changed considerably. Hybrid working has extended it beyond the traditional office, expectations around employee well-being have evolved, and organizations are under growing pressure to demonstrate the value of their people investments.
- EF Contract Launches the Conveyance Collection, Shaped by Movement and Perspective - Conveyance is a new modular carpet tile collection built around two complementary patterns, Metro and Vista, designed to work as a system or stand entirely on their own.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Tai Ping and Edward Fields Open New Flagship Showroom in New York's A&D Building / Ultraleather by Ultrafabrics and Telescope Casual Furniture Expand Outdoor Offerings / BOS Raises $57,000 for Make-A-Wish Illinois at 2026 Indoor Charity Golf Classic / Henricksen Unveils New Headquarters in Illinois / Concertex Launches Fall 2026 Simplexity Collection / Arcadia and Encore Expand Sales Representation Across Western U.S. / KFI Studios Names New Director of Sales / NaughtOne Opens New UK Factory / Select by Andaaz: Manufacturing Brand Purpose-Built for Select-Service Hospitality / Arper at Design at Work New York 2027 / Grass America Appoints Angelika Hofmann as Chief Executive Officer / FMG Names Marcy Tripp Director of Wave Team / Ghent Donates Portion of Pink Sales During Breast Cancer Awareness Month / The Society Names Sandy Lu as Design Director
- Teknion and Okamura Partner to Introduce Flotte Chair - Flotte is defined by refined simplicity and a sculptural, floating design. The collection includes high- and mid-back models, with versions for both conference and meeting rooms, giving designers the ability to carry a consistent design language across different spaces and levels of formality.
- Elements Acquires OS | Schools and OS | Offices, Expanding Colorado Footprint and K-12 Expertise - Acquisition strengthens Elements' presence in southern Colorado and builds on its strategy to diversify across markets, sectors and services.
- One Workplace Acquires Seats and Stations, Uniting Two Leading Sacramento Workplace Providers - The combination deepens healthcare expertise across Northern California and gives customers a full range of services, from strategy and design through installation and ongoing workplace solutions.
- HBF Textiles Returns to the Fundamentals with First Principles - The six-pattern collection translates the key principles of design into a versatile medley of color, texture, and performance.
- 59th CIFF Guangzhou: Power the Next. - Celebrating 30 years, CIFF Guangzhou looks ahead to a new era of design, innovation and global business.
- Peerless Introduces Aptitude - Aptitude is a configurable linear lighting system that expands the possibilities of architectural lighting design. Designed to move beyond traditional straight runs, Aptitude enables designers to create continuous lines of light that meet the unique demands of a space while maintaining a cohesive visual language.
- PLACES - Tara Pac Offices – Lund | By creating an interior that reflects their values and working methods, we have developed an environment that not only strengthens the company's identity, but also attracts future talent and promotes a dynamic work culture.
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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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