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Business of Furniture - April 18, 2026
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: A Decade of Making: Versteel Celebrates 10 Years of The Maker Project - To mark the milestone, Versteel has introduced a 10-year anniversary logo for The Maker Project. Over the past decade, The Maker Project has expanded steadily, with each addition reflecting a need uncovered through real-world use and informed by the hands-on knowledge of Versteel’s metalworkers.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Strong Economy - PAY UP!" - Stephen Viscusi - Be a nice company to work for, and a nice boss. Hiring managers need to understand that they are the ones that need to be nice to candidates.
- The Salone In The City - Just as it does every year, the Salone del Mobile.Milano will also encompass the city, which becomes an active part of its narrative, from the opening evening at La Scala to the talks at the Design Kiosk, a wander through the manifesto buildings of Architectures of Freedom and the new City Guide, designed to be kept in your pocket even after the event.
- HALCON Introduces FERRA, Its First Launch Into the Conference Seating World - A timeless design in collaboration with Mario Ferrarini.
- Making the Commute Worth It: Lessons from a Top 1% Workplace - New data reveals why employees at Framery HQ choose the office over home without attendance mandates.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Groupe Lacasse Achieves LEVEL® 2 Gold Certification / Landscape Forms Commits to 100% Clean Electricity by 2030 / Luum Textiles Introduces Pathway: A New Versatile Textile / Fifth and Form by Koroseal: Tailored Surfaces Designed to Perform / Henricksen Elevates Chris Knoeppel to Chief Growth Officer / GLOBAL Introduces Include Task Models / Allermuir Launches Clo: A Hospitality-Inspired Club Chair for Modern Environments / The Italian Lounge at CIFF Guangzhou 2026 / Journal of Biophilic Design Makes Debut Appearance to Host "Biophilic Workplace-Focused Panel" at Fuorisalone 2026, Milan
- KI Gears Up for Debut of Breakthrough Seating Technology Ahead of Design Days - New immersive experiences and exclusive preview events will offer the first glimpse of Cognetic Technology.
- Talina Lounge by Arcadia Brings Structure Into Soft Focus - Striking the perfect balance between structure and softness, Talina pairs a sleek metal frame with pillowy cushions for the ultimate in modernity. Tailored upholstery, and a clean, contemporary silhouette make it a natural fit for lobbies, collaborative settings, private offices and more. And with its undeniable comfort shining through, it sets a new standard for everyday well-being in shared spaces.
- UPFRONT: Earth Day Spotlight: How Wolf-Gordon Is Rethinking Materials and Sustainability on Deep Green - A new episode of Deep Green, hosted by Metropolis Magazine's Editor in Chief Avinash Rajagopal, will explore how the materials shaping the built environment can also help reshape our impact on climate and equity.
- IIDA Announces Recipient of 2026 IIDA Icon Award - The International Interior Design Association Names Dr. Upali Nanda as the Recipient of This Prestigious Honor
- Carnegie Introduces Four New Upholstery Options, a Part of the Eden Collection - Drawing Inspiration From Nature's Wild Side, These Upholstery Option Evoke Lush Botanicals, Layered Terrains, and Vibrant EcosystemsWith a Bold, Expressive Sensibility
- Kirei Gets Lit, Bringing Integrated Lighting to Acoustic Design - Developed in Partnership with Seattle-based RESOLUTE Lighting, the Lit Collection Pairs High-performance Acoustics with Thoughtfully Engineered Illumination
- Hensley in Reclaimed American Elm Marks a New Chapter in Room & Board's Urban Wood Project - Room & Board for Business is expanding its Urban Wood Project with the introduction of reclaimed American elm into its Hensley collection—bringing a historically unavailable species into one of its most established product lines and advancing its use of sustainable materials at scale.
- PLACES - Netcompany Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City | With an entire floor plan to design, the concept envisions the office as an open, flexible workplace.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Allseating Announces Partnership With Crane Reps LLC / Configura Grows Ecosystem with roster of New Manufacturers in Q1 2026 / Humanscale to Host Dr. Alan Hedge on May 12 for Live NYC Event on the Science of Sitting, Seating Design, and Workplace Wellness / Mohawk Group Acquires Hero Flooring / McLain Group Unveils a Rebrand Built on Legacy, People, and What Comes Next / Design at Work: Media 10 Announces Launch of a New Dedicated Workspace Design Fair for the U.S. Market for 2027 / Sunon Showcases Smart and Sustainable Workplace Solutions at CIFF Guangzhou 2026 / A Showcase of Launches and Classics for Emuamericas at HD Expo 2026
- New In Classifieds - Hot Jobs – Sales & Leadership Roles | We're currently working on several openings across different manufacturers and regions: Miami, FL – Manufacturers' rep roles; New York City – A&D sales positions; Chicago – Regional Sales Manager; Atlanta – Area Vice President (Southeast). Different companies. Different markets. No relocation required. You don't have to be actively looking to take a look. In fact, the best time to understand what's out there—and what you're worth—is before you need to. Read more on page 100.
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Business of Furniture - April 11, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "Why No Why No One Is Leaving Steelcase After the HNI Deal... And Why That Should Get Your Attention" - Stephen Viscusi - HNI is a very disciplined organization. Steelcase has always operated within a very strong dealer-driven ecosystem.
- A New ERA for the Private Office: DeskMakers Expands ERA Collection with Fixed Height Casegoods - Whether specified as a fixed-height workspace or a height-adjustable executive office, ERA offers a unified design language that adapts to a wide range of users, industries, and environments.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Unika Vaev Introduces Six Acoustic Products in Collaboration with Instyle - The new products are aimed at enhancing acoustic design and aesthetics for modern interiors. "This collection reflects our ongoing commitment to pushing acoustic design forward—combining refined aesthetics with high-performance acoustic solutions that support today's evolving interiors."
- Kip's Bay President's Dinner 2026: A Night for Legacy, Leadership, and the Next Generation - On Thursday, April 9th, under the soaring ceilings and chandeliers of Cipriani 42nd Street, the design industry gathered for what can only be described as its own version of the Met Gala—if the guest list were entirely composed of the people who shape how we live and work.
- Momentum's Nature-Forward Spring Launches Cultivate Calm Spaces - Momentum's new hospitality textile collection, Song of Seasons, features five patterns—Koyo, Jubilant, Gaze, Tessellate, and Lea—that evoke the simple beauty of nature to create energized spaces rooted in joy and social connection.
- Salone 2026: Over 1,900 Exhibitors and Two New Development Initiatives, Salone Contract and Salone Raritas - The 64th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, at Rho Fiera Milano from 21st to 26th April, will bring together over 1,900 exhibitors from 32 countries, with 16 of the pavilions completely sold out. Alongside the annual events and the biennial EuroCucina / FTK – Technology For the Kitchen and the International Bathroom Exhibition, Salone Contract and Salone Raritas will be making their debut, as a strategic response to constantly evolving global demand.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Design Visionary to Address Design Community at Leaders Breakfast / Concertex Presents Spring 2026 Opus Collection / Meet Colorfall: a High-Performance Velvet Upholstery from Luum Textiles / Colebrook Bosson Saunders Highlights New Opportunities for Leadership to Drive Performance in Hybrid Environments / Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric Introduces the Interlock Collection / Tarkett Debuts iQ Motion: Terrazzo-Inspired "Workhorse" Flooring, Designed to Be Restored + Circular
- CIFF Guangzhou 2026 Concludes: Record International Attendance Confirms CIFF's Global Leadership - The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) has successfully concluded at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, further consolidating its position as the world's leading platform for the global furniture industry.
- A Future-Focused High School Designed and Outfitted for Growth by The HON Company - Through their partnership on Deseret Peak High School, HON worked with VCBO Architecture and Workspace Elements to translate the district's forward-thinking vision into a future-ready learning environment.
- UPFRONT: Landscape Forms Appoints Staci Sinay as Business Development Representative for Arizona - Sinay brings more than two decades of experience in sales and business development, with a strong focus in the surfaces category, representing premium manufacturers of quartz and acrylic materials to the commercial architecture and design community.
- Humanscale: Saving the Planet One Product at a Time - Humanscale is changing what's possible for sustainable manufacturing.
- What Today's Law Firms Need to Make In-Office Count - Across the legal industry, many firms are considering how to make in-office time more purposeful. Private offices are now less about hierarchy and more about enabling the focus and control attorneys need to perform well.
- PLACES - BASF Offices – Johannesburg | The workspace includes Design Colab's locally designed and manufactured height-adjustable workstation, The Motion, supporting individual comfort within the non-dedicated desk environment.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - //3877 Fuels Creative Momentum with Three New Hires / OFGO STUDIO Enhances Specification Workflow with Launch of Dedicated CET Extension / Parador Launches Taterra: A Next-Generation PVC-Free Flooring Collection / Design Environments names Kimberly Santana Director of Business Development, Commercial / Inc. Names Total Office Solutions to Its 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southwest / Billie Jo Voegerl Promoted to Vice President of Operations at OFS / Oculus Welcomes Industry Veteran John Berendzen to Leadership Team / Revel Architecture & Design Announces Scott Clement Appointed CEO, Gary Nichols President
- New In Classifieds - Tremain Distribution Opportunity – South Texas Market | Tremain is a commercial office furniture manufacturer based in Monterrey, Mexico, with more than a decade of experience designing, producing, and delivering workplace solutions for corporate environments across North America.Unlike many brands in the market, Tremain is not an importer. We are a direct manufacturer, which allows us to maintain full control over design, engineering, production, and quality standards. Our vertically integrated process ensures consistent results, competitive pricing, and reliable lead times for large corporate projects. Read more on page 104.
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