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Business of Furniture - April 18, 2025
- Tariffs, Trade, and Uncertainty: What You Can Do Now - The global market isn't getting simpler. But your response to it can be smarter.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Groupe Lacasse Unveils New Height-Adjustable Desks in NEX and Concept 400E Collections - This new generation of height-adjustable desks offers enhanced flexibility, style, and ergonomics for any office.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Why Would You Leave a Manufacturer to Go to a Dealer?" - Stephen Viscusi - If you go to work for the dealer that represents the manufacturer you already worked for, you often have a big advantage because you're bringing with you all the inside information you have on who you need to go to at that manufacturer (intel) like who to contact at the factory for the best discount.
- Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025: 302,548 Attendees; 68% International - Within a hugely uncertain global context, the 2025 edition of the Salone consolidated the results achieved in 2023, when Euroluce was last held. Informing the agenda for 2026, the highest ever percentage of foreign professionals was testament to the key role of the trade fair, which offered new business opportunities to 151 countries.
- KI Introduces Cascha Furniture - Soft seating wherever you need it.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - IIDA NY Hosts SNL Producer at 30th Annual Leaders Breakfast / Mannington Commercial Reinforces Market Stability With Products Made in the USA / NanaWall Adds Windows to Its Product Portfolio / Unika Vaev Introduces Its Latest Acoustic Product Collection in Collaboration With Instyle / Loll Designs Celebrates Earth Day with Milestone Donation to Chester Bowl, Surpassing Their $100,000 Commitment to Community and Sustainability / EF Contract's Anthology Collection Offers Up an Enthralling Narrative for Any Space
- Haworth and Pantone Collaborate With Patricia Urquiola at Milan Design Week 2025 - Limited edition collection and artistic exhibition featured at Elle Decor Alchemica, Fuori Salone
- Kirei Launches Henge Panel, a Textural Acoustic Wall Solution - Inspired by Musical Notes on Sheet Music, Henge Panel Brings Dimensional Rhythm and Sound Absorption to Interior Spaces
- UPFRONT: At Humanscale, Every Month is Earth Month: Harnessing Rainwater to Power Manufacturing Worldwide - Humanscale has successfully implemented a range of eco-friendly initiatives— including running on 100% rainwater for manufacturing.
- Knoll Collaborates with Contemporary Design Visionaries at Salone del Mobile - Biboni Sofa, Muecke Wood Collection, Perron Bun Lounge Chair, Ottoman, D'Urso Occasional Tables, and Barcelona Collection in New Fabrics and Finishes
- Hazel by HBF: Intricate Detailing Meets Material Mastery - An instant classic, Hazel embodies everything HBF is known for: refined detailing, active support, and expressive materiality, all grounded in a finely crafted solid wood frame.
- Brentano Makes a Bold Comeback at HD Expo with Cumberland Furniture - A 35th Anniversary Celebration of Innovation and Style
- LD Seating Introduces the New Flexi Lounge Chair by Orlandini Design, Winner of a Red Dot Design Award - The new Flexi Lounge offers timeless design, made for today's spaces.
- New In Classifieds - S.P. Richards: Regional Sales Manager - Furniture | Under the direction of the Director of Sales–Furniture and in total alignment with the Vice President of Furniture and the Vice President of Sales, the FRSM's function is to drive the Furniture to new heights. While being the champion for the Furniture category, the FRSM will sell, support, promote, train, and otherwise further the strategic direction and drive profitable growth of the category. Read more on page 106.
- PLACES - Grupo Cosan Offices – Sao Paulo | To enable this expansion, the project reconfigured some communal areas and circulation spaces, optimizing the use of the space without compromising functionality.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Positioned for Growth, Spacesmith Elevates Key Principals / Arper Marks Earth Month with a Striking New Launch Rooted in Sustainability / Design with a Lighter Footprint – Embrace Armadillo Rugs This Earth Month / New Building Product: Invi Air Round Exhaust Fan Cover / TPG Architecture Promotes Three Long-Time Team Members / Ankrom Moisan Welcomes Gary Golla As Hospitality Studio Co-Leader and Principal
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - April 11, 2025
- Barbara Barry and HBF: Three Decades of Design and Counting Featuring the Latest Release, the KUBI Collection - "I think as I've evolved as a designer, it's funny looking back at older pieces."
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HON Enhances Iconic Ignition 2.0 Performance Seating in Fresh Suite of Bold Colors - Ignition 2.0 with Spectrum Mesh unlocks a new world of design possibilities with 22 colors spanning neutral to vibrant in a breathable mesh construction.
- ASK STEPHEN - "The Story Behind Ask Stephen" - Stephen Viscusi - At The Viscusi Group, which I founded in 1985, we recruit in all parts of our industry from a CEO to a showroom manager and every kind of sales rep in between.
- Float Mini and Trea Shine on the Global Stage with 2025 iF DESIGN AWARDS Wins - The Float Mini table seamlessly blends classic residential aesthetics with Humanscale's renowned ergonomic design, offering a compact, versatile solution for both home and workspaces.
- Happening Now: Busy Days in Milan & SaloneSatellite Awards for 2025 - The Jury of the SaloneSatellite Award has chosen the four winning projects, from over 130 candidates. In the 14th edition of the award, the oldest traditions won, renewed to meet the needs of contemporary design.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Landscape Forms Unveils Long-Term Sustainability Roadmap / Configura Enhances Offering of Commercial Interiors Products in Q1 2025 / Versteel Launches Tariff-Free Promotion for American Manufactured Tables / Stacy Garcia Design Studio Unveils Wallcovering Collection in Collaboration with Momentum / State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility Opens for Mitchell's Sta-Kleen Silicone Line / Artopex and Trica: An Alliance Driven by a Passion for Furniture and Innovation / Introducing Hudson by Three H: A Scalable, Sophisticated Private Office Collection Crafted for Today's Evolving Workspace
- Kimball International Opens Health & Education Experience Center - Well-designed spaces are key to shaping the future of education.
- Shaw Contract Introduces Grounded Spaces: A Carpet Tile Collection Rooted in Performance, Affordability, and Sustainability - Grounded Spaces was designed with the evolving needs of the modern workplace in mind.
- UPFRONT: Arcadia Introduces Stash – a Wood Folding Guest Chair Offering Convenience in the Best of Ways - Thoughtfully designed for effortless set-up and storage, the Stash wood folding chair by Arcadia combines streamlined function with refined aesthetics.
- Heller: The Most Sustainable Modern Indoor/Outdoor Furniture - Today, most Heller furniture products will be manufactured using this technology and can be easily identified by the Heller + Worry Free Plastics certification mark on its packaging.
- Kasthall Unveils Anemon in a Vibrant Collaboration With Astrid at Milan Design Week - Handtufted at Kasthall's factory in Kinna, Sweden, Anemon is made of pure wool blended with linen for a melange effect and features sophisticated bouclé outlines in wool and linen.
- Small Footprint. Big Impact. Meet hushFree Meet.XM: The Most Compact Two-Person Pod on the Market. - "This pod will make a significant impact on the U.S. market."
- OFS Launches MyProjects: A New Digital Tool for Streamlining Project Management - OFS encourages customers to connect with their local OFS sales representatives to receive personalized guidance and insights tailored to their project needs.
- New In Classifieds - S.P. Richards: Regional Sales Manager - Furniture | Under the direction of the Director of Sales–Furniture and in total alignment with the Vice President of Furniture and the Vice President of Sales, the FRSM's function is to drive the Furniture to new heights. While being the champion for the Furniture category, the FRSM will sell, support, promote, train, and otherwise further the strategic direction and drive profitable growth of the category. Read more on page 108.
- PLACES - Transbosphor Maritime Transport & Trade Offices – Istanbul | Wooden surfaces add warmth and a welcoming ambiance, metal accents introduce a modern and industrial touch, and glass panels enhance the sense of spaciousness, ensuring a bright and open working environment.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Thinkspace Hires Veteran Sales Leader to Head Key North American Markets / Global Furniture Group, USA Appoints Senior Director of Healthcare / Fluidconcepts Now Live on CET and My Resource Library—Material Bank Coming Summer 2025 / Take Your Outdoor Design to the Next Level with emuamericas' Cactus Landscape Sculpture / Koelnmesse and JOIFA Extend Strategic Partnership Through 2031 / Tekloom: The World's Toughest Woven Fabric at EFA Expo 2025 / Luxxbox Introduces the Acoustic Analyzer: A Revolutionary Tool for Acoustic Design / Taking Walls to New Heights: Koroseal Introduces New Additions to Arbor Collection, Performance Wallcoverings and Digital Substrates / Apero From emuamericas Offers Enduring Style, Effortless Comfort – Indoors or Out / Pierre Renart Creates Bench for Longchamp's First Furniture Collection / Takt Introduces The New Cross Task Chair
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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