Business of Furniture - January 31, 2026
- Connection Is the Competitive Advantage - Inside the 2026 BIFMA 360° Conference and the "Anything, Anywhere" Mindset, Part One by Stef Schwalb
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Humanscale Elevates the Modern Workstation with M/Class Monitor Arms - M/Class: The Next Generation of Monitor Arms | Designed to eliminate the physical strain caused by static screens, M/Class monitor arms allow users to position displays precisely where they need them, encouraging natural posture and fluid movement throughout the workday.
- BIFMA SPOTLIGHT: BoF's Stefanie Schwalb and Industry Expert Stephen Viscusi of The Viscusi Group enjoyed the "warmer" weather this week in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. - BIFMA put on an amazing conference, which was attended by over 200 industry professionals.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Haven't Updated My LinkedIn in Ages... Not Looking for a Job, Why Should I?" - Stephen Viscusi - Another reason to have a great LinkedIn is because when you ask for a raise or when it's time for your annual review, if you have a diminished LinkedIn that's not up to date and doesn't truly reflect the geography you cover, the independent reps you're responsible for or the number of direct reports you have, your boss, or your boss's boss, is going to have a hard time understanding your value to the company.
- 9to5 Seating Introduces Cira, a Refined Lounge Collection for Modern Spaces - With Cira, 9to5 Seating continues its commitment to delivering versatile, design-forward seating solutions that balance comfort, performance, and style for contemporary interiors.
- ICFF 2026 Sets the Stage for a New Chapter in Contemporary Design - New initiatives spotlight global partnerships and cross-disciplinary dialogue under the 2026 theme, Common Ground.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - KI Recognizes the Passing of Design Leader Giancarlo Piretti / JUST 3.0 Transparency Label Awarded to Teknion / Ghent Products Achieves BIFMA LEVEL Recertification, Adds EZ Mobile Glassboard to Certified Product Portfolio / KI Wall Expands Glass Capabilities Through Strategic Acquisition of Custom Glass Products, LLC-Wisconsin / Visitor Registration Now Open for ORGATEC TOKYO 2026 / Kimball International Launches DesignSuite, a Refined, End-to-End Design Support Experience for Today's Design Process
- NeoCon Announces 2026 Keynote Speakers and Registration Opening - Where Design Connects: Visionaries Explore Purpose-Driven Innovation, Strategic Foresight, and Creative Resilience
- Preview: 64th Salone del Mobile.Milano - Global connections, new curatorial territories and an unprecedented openness to Contract: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 sets the coordinates for the project's near future.
- UPFRONT: LD Seating Furnishes the New Boardroom of the State Printing Works of Securities in Prague - The boardroom forms part of a wider renovation designed by JKH Architects, which transforms the original interior with a contemporary approach to design, technologies and sustainability, while respecting the institution's nearly century-long history.
- New Workplace Launches from Room & Board for Business - Room & Board for Business expands its workplace collection with the Esme Office Chair, introduced this month, and the Ames Electric Adjustable Standing Desk.
- Kettal Opens its New Showroom in Dubai - A new chapter for the brand in the Middle East
- PLACES - Vaillant Offices – Katowice | Every decision was made with the goal of creating a workspace that meets the functional needs of the client while inspiring and invigorating its users.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - AMQ Welcomes Jordan Gormley as New Territory Manager for Eastern PA, NJ, and DE / AMQ Appoints Michelle Hundley as Territory Manager for Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. Metro Area / AMQ Names Sara Harper as Regional Sales Manager, West / Turf Appoints Robert MacMeccan as General Manager / Carrier Johnson + Culture Names New Leadership Team: David Huchteman as CEO and Marin Gertler as Chief Design Officer / Tarkett Climate Leadership Recognized for the Second Time by a CDP a Score
- New In Classifieds - Senior Director of Sales | Lead. Build Relationships. Love What You Do. JSI is growing and we're looking for a senior sales leader to take ownership of an assigned network of rep groups and help shape what comes next. We're a design-driven contract furniture manufacturer growing through strong rep partnerships, customer focus, and a belief that your best work happens when you love what you do. Read more on page 102.
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Business of Furniture - January 24, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "What's The Protocol with Giving Out Business Cards Today" - Stephen Viscusi - There are many moments in sales that still demand business cards, some examples would be older customers or C-suite executives in traditional industries that still expect a card.
- Sabin Launches LAYER, a New Series Redefining the Planar Acoustic Surface - LAYER offers acoustic performance suitable for all commercial interiors—from workplaces and hospitality environments to education and healthcare settings.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Tayco Introduces Bridgeway: Adaptable Power and Purposeful Privacy for Evolving Workspaces - Tayco Office Furnishings kicks off its 50th anniversary with the launch of Bridgeway, a flexible power beam created to support adaptable layouts, purposeful privacy, and the evolving needs of modern work environments.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Peter Pepper Products Introduces Chamfer: Sculptural Waste Receptacles with Architectural Detail - Chamfer brings refined detailing and architectural presence to an often-overlooked essential, proving that even the most utilitarian objects deserve great design.
- Humanscale Brings Human-Centered Design to San Francisco with New Showroom - A defining feature of Reddy's work with Humanscale is the consistent use of female-led design and construction teams.
- Landscape Forms Elevates Link System with Modular Rails - Link Rail brings the flexibility of the Link system to standing-height surfaces that invite leaning, perching and causal gathering.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - ergoCentric Acquires Belair Office Products / The Mitchell Group Introduces NetZERO® BIO: Highlighting Engineering, Environmental Sustainability / Configura Announces Excelerate 2026 / CONSOLL and Office Partners Announce Strategic Agreement to Expand Contract Furniture Opportunities for Independent Dealers / Senior Appointments at Groupe Lacasse / Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Luce / Indiana Furniture Joins Forces with JSA in Minnesota and The Dakotas / Louis Poulsen Reissues the Original Panthella Lamp
- Building DPHQ3: Inside Dude Perfect's Bold New Headquarters - A Case Study of Tangram Interiors & Studio Other's Collaboration for Dude Perfect's New Home Base
- New Interwoven Journeys Collection From Tarkett Brings Poetic Connection to Carpet Tile Designs - The Interwoven Journeys collection celebrates the diverse routes we take together.
- UPFRONT: Ghent Expands Representation in New York, New Jersey with Key Collective - Key Collective's New York Design Center showroom and regional team will introduce Ghent's portfolio of writable surfaces, glassboards, and space-enhancing solutions to design professionals, architects, and specification communities throughout the NY-NJ metro area.
- Live Photos from Maison&Objet Paris - The must-see event for design, decoration, and lifestyle opened its doors at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center.
- KFI Studios and Gensler Introduce Canopy: A New Paradigm for Flexible, Focused Workspaces - "Canopy was born out of a desire to bring calm to open environments."
- Mix Things Up with Arcadia's Ravelle Occasional Tables - Defined by round and softly rounded triangular forms, Ravelle is designed to nest and rearrange to support today's evolving spaces with effortless versatility.
- PLACES - QCP Offices – Singapore | Acoustic treatments and soft furnishings help shape a calm, focused environment, allowing productivity and creativity to coexist.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - MNLA Elevates Four to Principals, Signaling the Next Chapter in Firm Leadership / Renson North America Promotes Max Sebrechts to Architecture & Design Director / IIDA NY Honors Fifth Annual Hazel Siegel Scholarship Recipients / A-Light Wins Three GOOD DESIGN® Awards / MillerKnoll Recognized as one of the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 / SouthWorth Capital Management Acquires American Furniture Manufacturing / Corgan Promotes Emily Strain to Lead Workplace Interiors Sector / Premier Promotes Johannes Michalsky to Chief Executive Officer / HOLLY HUNT Introduces New Collection Of Textiles and Wallcoverings for Spring 2026 / The 2026 Carnegie Trend ReportHas Arrived
- New In Classifieds - Senior Director of Sales | Lead. Build Relationships. Love What You Do. JSI is growing and we're looking for a senior sales leader to take ownership of an assigned network of rep groups and help shape what comes next. We're a design-driven contract furniture manufacturer growing through strong rep partnerships, customer focus, and a belief that your best work happens when you love what you do. Read more on page 92.
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Business of Furniture - January 17, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "They Said No to My Promotion... So Is It Time to Walk?" - Stephen Viscusi - Focus on your current job - it sounds like you're working for a great company and you have a great job. My experience is that it was probably equally difficult for HR and your direct supervisors to tell you you didn't get the promotion as it was for you to hear.
- PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Momentum Announces Exclusive Alliance With Autex Acoustics - Strategically aligned partnership further cements Momentum as a multidisciplinary company.
- COR Expands Western U.S. Presence Through HB Workplaces Acquisition - The acquisition of HB Workplaces is an important step forward in broadening COR's geographic reach and market presence in the western United States.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Shaw Contract Introduces Coexist Carpet Tile Collection - Versatile and calming flooring line is inspired by designers' exploration of Japan.
- Humanscale Introduces NexPoint™: An Ergonomic, Future-Ready Point-of-Sale Solution Designed for Modern Retail and Hospitality - NexPoint kiosk is a thoughtfully engineered point-of-sale (POS) system that brings the brand's award-winning ergonomic expertise to retail, hospitality, healthcare, and self-service environments.
- Why Brighter Offices Don't Always Mean Better Work - Plus, three more myths that could derail your next lighting plan.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Allseating Announces Partnerships with FinelinesNW and True North Spaces / LDI Appoints Jim Morgan as President & CEO / Landscape Forms Introduces the Redesigned Candela by urbidermis / Season 9 of Design Nerds Anonymous Is Here, With CEU Credit for Listeners / Configura Expands Offerings with New Extensions, CI Library Additions to Enter 2026 / Allsteel Launches Season 4 of "Tell Me More" Podcast / Landscape Forms Refreshes Bravo Bistro with Artful New Color Palette / Tile Club Introduces Sagrada Spanish Recycled Glass Collection
- Hendrick Continues its HQ Design of OneDigital into a Cultural Hub for Employees and the Clients They Serve - The transformation of OneDigital's corporate headquarters and regional office highlights their growing national presence in the Insurance, Financial Services, and Human Resource sectors.
- IIDA Names Mark Bryan as Chief Research and Strategy Officer - Executive role marks the launch of IIDA Futures, a new source of global insights and foresight practices for the design industry.
- UPFRONT: After 50 Years, Ligne Roset's Sandra Is Back - First launched in 1975, the sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus was her quiet revolution: soft where design was hard, sculptural where it was geometric, and enveloping where it was distant – three things people are craving in their furniture once again for 2026.
- Rosendahl Design Group US Expands Portfolio with New Collaboration with UMAGE - UMAGE is celebrated for its modern interpretation of Danish design; combining aesthetics, simplicity, and functionality with a deep commitment to sustainability.
- LD Seating Closes 2025 With Expanded Lounge Seating, New Showrooms and Global Awards - For LD Seating, 2025 marked a year of meaningful progress and strategic shifts that are already shaping the company's future direction.
- Knoll Unveils Dividends Skyline, a Holistic System for the Evolving Workplace - Now available to order: a total system for the adaptable work environment.
- PLACES - Tajín Think Hub – Zapopan | To maintain continuity and flexibility, the design incorporates biophilic elements, sheer movable curtains, glazed partitions, and custom-made circular modular furniture.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Groupe Lacasse | New Rep Firm for Southern California and Southern Nevada / Ghent Announces JSA Design Resource Group as Sales Representation Across Midwest / NeoCon Taps Holly Cronin as New Sales Executive / Unika Vaev Announces Promotion of Phoebe Marsh to Marketing Director / Watson Furniture Builds for What's Next: Sales Leadership Realignment Supports Growth Momentum / Introducing a New Era of Curated Design Partnerships: C SUITE Relaunches as The Ancillary Project / MillerKnoll Appoints Former J. Jill CEO Claire Spofford to Board of Directors / A Matter of Salone: The new Salone Communication Campaign
- New In Classifieds - Senior Director of Sales | Lead. Build Relationships. Love What You Do. JSI is growing and we're looking for a senior sales leader to take ownership of an assigned network of rep groups and help shape what comes next. We're a design-driven contract furniture manufacturer growing through strong rep partnerships, customer focus, and a belief that your best work happens when you love what you do. Read more on page 90.
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Business of Furniture - January 10, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "PE Ownership and the CEO Revolving Door No One Talks About" - Stephen Viscusi - Truth is, there is sophisticated leadership within our industry. Sometimes PE leadership is too fast to write off hiring someone from inside the industry, which is ironic since those are the very people who made the industry so attractive that PE is investing heavily in it.
- Gunlocke Plant in Wayland, NY to Close - All products currently produced at the Wayland facility will shift to existing facilities across the HNI manufacturing network, with no anticipated changes in the product portfolio.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Corradi USA Reimagines the Zenith Retractable Screen - The Zenith is a next generation edition of the motorized screen, designed and manufactured in the U.S. and engineered to accommodate openings of a max 23 ft. width and 10 ft. drop.
- Introducing the Tempo + Pulse Collection: A New Era in Porcelain Design - Ideal for architects, designers, and homeowners seeking high-performance surfaces that tell a story, Tempo + Pulse doesn't just suit a space but shapes it.
- Bjelin Launches New Woodura Herringbone Range - This Scandinavian-designed flooring is created with patented technologies for a more durable and sustainable experience.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - New DEDON Colors Capture the Beauty of Dusk and Nightfall / INK+ORO Transforms AC Hotel Bentonville with Warm, Regionally Rooted Design / Arper's 2024 Sustainability Report - How A Chair Made of Paper Defined A Year / Leaders of Design to Steward a New Chapter for the Decorative Furnishings Association
- RYS Architects Turns the Page: Becomes Studio RYS with Expanded Leadership and Vision - Rebrand signals a new era of storytelling-driven design, multidisciplinary design capabilities, and strategic growth.
- CIFF Guangzhou 2026: A New Supply Chain Vision Connecting Production and Consumption - As global supply chains and consumer expectations continue to shift rapidly, the 57th CIFF Guangzhou returns with a clear mission shaped by its theme, "CONNECT·CREATE." CIFF strengthens its role as a global meeting point where brands, designers, manufacturers and buyers converge to explore new business models, reinforce industry connections and accelerate innovation across the furniture sector.
- UPFRONT: When Design Starts Caring for the Body - Humanscale embodies this shift toward wellness-driven interiors with solutions that seamlessly balance function and form.
- New BIFMA Welcomes New Marketing Communications Manager - Ali Gillman has 10 years of experience as a multidisciplinary graphic designer, with a background in marketing for agency, corporate, nonprofit, and retail sectors.
- IIDA Announces Winners of 16th Annual IIDA Global Excellence Awards - "The winning projects are beautifully designed with thoughtful attention to detail, making sophistication and simplicity work in harmony."
- SouthLoft Crafted Concepts To Open New Warehouse and Workshop in Dallas-Fort Worth - What started as a passion for metal fabrication and modern design has since evolved into a nationally-recognized studio that combines artisan craftsmanship with a collaborative design process to deliver durable, bespoke furniture tailored to each project's unique needs.
- PLACES - Oppstar Microelectronics Offices - Kuala Lumpur | Taking inspiration from an IC design, Oppstar's office layout is guided by the principles of precision, efficiency, and connectivity.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Mannington Commercial Celebrates Parent Company Mannington Mills' 2026 Social Impact Award from the Vinyl Sustainability Council / Ideation Design Group Charts New Course Under Sole Owner & CEO Jennifer Reynolds / JCJ Architecture Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Three New Directors of Interior Design / Avanto Appoints Leonardo Vargas as Partner and Chief Innovation Officer Following Acquisition of Agentic Dream / Spectorgroup Partners with Dorsey & Whitney on New Manhattan Workplace / Eureka Wins Multiple LIT Design Awards
- New In Classifieds - Senior Director of Sales | Lead. Build Relationships. Love What You Do. JSI is growing and we're looking for a senior sales leader to take ownership of an assigned network of rep groups and help shape what comes next. We're a design-driven contract furniture manufacturer growing through strong rep partnerships, customer focus, and a belief that your best work happens when you love what you do. Read more on page 74.
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Business of Furniture - December 20 & 27, 2025 (Year End)
- Stefanie Schwalb: ClearSpace Design Launches SmartHub to Solve the Workplace Cable Challenge - A new pass-through docking system brings IT flexibility and design integration together, delivering a future-proof solution for technology hardware.
- ASK STEPHEN - "It's That Time of Year Again!" - Stephen Viscusi - My career advice to everyone and anyone who gets calls from a recruiter or by a company directly, or is recommended to a job, is that you should always listen because taking an interview is not the same thing as taking a job. Not even close.
- HBF Introduces Rhine, the Modular Petite Club Collection by Ken Reinhard - Featuring chairs in static, swivel, and mobile options alongside integrated companion tables, this modular collection creates inviting compositions that function beautifully as standalone pieces or within cohesive environments.
- WestEdge Design Fair Concludes Landmark 10th Anniversary Edition With Record Attendance and Powerful Community Rebuilding Initiatives - As WestEdge celebrates 10 editions, its 2025 return served as both a milestone and a mission-driven call to action. Through its partnership with Habitat LA, support of Team Palisades, and focus on design-led rebuilding efforts, this year's fair strengthened its legacy as an event where creativity, community, and purpose intersect.
- STEPHEN REPORTS - Stephen Reporting From Interior Design's Hall Of Fame Gala At The Waldorf Astoria in NYC | This year, Interior Design's Hall of Fame gala offered plenty of New York glamour.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Hightower Partners with Crassevig to Introduce the Mixis Chair to the North American Market - Designed by Mario Ferrarini, Mixis embodies the enduring pursuit of innovation, uniting comfort, precision, and honest materials in a chair that blends elegance with everyday functionality.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - HNI Corporation Completes Acquisition of Steelcase Inc. / Indiana Furniture Expands & Realigns Regional Sales Leadership as Patty Streiner Retires / Nook Launches the Nook Neighborhood: A Community for Sharing Stories of Inclusive, Human-Centered Design / MillerKnoll Brings Together A&D Leaders to Discuss Industry Impacts / Luum Launches Chenille Appeal, an Upholstery Textile Made From SEAQUAL® YARN / The Mitchell Group's Shannon and Davis Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate Deliver High-Performance Beauty / Configura Celebrates Success of Experience 2025: Inspiring Innovation, Connection, and Community / Nowy Styl and Kusch+Co Expand Across the Globe / Best-Selling HON Soft-Seating Collection Flock Expands Paint Offerings
- KI Announces Partnership with Purposeful Design - Mission-led collaboration brings handcrafted solid-wood tabletops to select Tributaire tables.
- Ghent Announces Company's 2026 Color of the Year - A new hue and coordinating palette spark a bold return to optimism in shared spaces.
- UPFRONT: New Design Possibilities for Silica, the Original Sustainable Performance Textile - The Silica collection bridges the gap between high performance, sustainability and design.
- Bjelin Partners with Urban Surfaces in the US - This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding Bjelin's presence in both residential and commercial markets across the US.
- Versteel Introduces Rai: A Trusted Approach to Simple, Seamless Seating - Rai stools blend design with simplicity, durability, and care. The closed-loop oval leg and fully upholstered seat create a soft, continuous form that's easy to clean and maintain. Built with exceptional strength and reliability, Rai delivers affordable, trustworthy performance with an understated, artful aesthetic.
- What's in a Lamp? - Foscarini's Most Notable Designers in Portrait With the Lamps They Created - This new series features works by Spanish illustrator and art director Jorge Arévalo, who uses his signature style to create a dialogue between some of Foscarini's most notable designers and the lamps they created.
- PLACES - Trinca Offices – Porto Alegre | The floor can be read through three distinct sectors: the first one contains two multipurpose rooms, with a flexible layout and extensive technology.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Artcobell Welcomes Goldston and Shmurduq to Marketing Team / Allseating Appoints Lisa Hogan as Regional Sales Director / NEWH, Inc. Announces Deidre Schwartz as 2026 President / Austin American-Statesman Names Formaspace a Winner of the Greater Austin Top Workplaces 2025 Award / Move Solutions' Megan Monette McDaniel Named Top Salesperson by the Office Moving Alliance / Crane Reps to Represent Indiana Furniture in the Southwest Region / Ankrom Moisan Opens Austin, Texas Office to Serve Region's Growing Development Market / NEWH Awards $80K in Scholarships During BDNY 2025 / Renson Promotes Priscilla Olivas to Director of Marketing Amid Unifying Strategy for Renson and Corradi USA Brands / NanaWall NW MultiSlide 630 Earns Three Major Industry Awards for Product Innovation / ISG Brings Full-Service Design Expertise to Ohio / Francesco Favaretto Appointed Global Creative Director at Sunon
- New In Classifieds - District Sales Manager Southern California | OFS is seeking a District Sales Manager for Southern California (Los Angeles area). Read more on page 114.
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