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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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Business of Furniture - April 4, 2026 | Easter Update Issue
- ASK STEPHEN - "You're Probably Doing Salone All Wrong!" - Stephen Viscusi - From where I sit at The Viscusi Group, this is one of the most important weeks of the year. You hear things. Who's growing. Who's struggling. Who's looking at the U.S. market. Who might be ready for something new, even if they're not saying it directly. That's the job. Listening for what's underneath the conversation. And Salone is full of it.
- NYCxDESIGN Festival Returns May 14-20, 2026, Celebrating New York as a Global Design Destination - Citywide Festival Convenes More Than 163,000 Designers, Innovators, Cultural Leaders, and Enthusiasts Across Hundreds of Events
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LightArt Introduces Cloudform Beams, Expanding Cloudform Collection - Cloudform Beams bring structure, dimension, and acoustic comfort into focus layered planes that absorb sound while defining space.
- Turf Expands Ceiling Cloud Portfolio with Two New Products - Born out of market demand, Turf’s updated Plate design represents a refinement of customer-driven solutions focused on polygonal shapes, while the new Platter cloud offers unparalleled freedom in shape and form with its organic, curvy structure.
- Launching Spacestor [Edit]: A Simpler, Faster Way to Specify Workplace Furniture - Spacestor [Edit] has launched, a ground‑breaking new collection from furniture manufacturer Spacestor, designed to remove the complexity from workplace furniture specification.
- A Love Letter to Light - Brentano’s Spring 2026 Luminary Collection Captures the Poetry of Illumination with Textiles
- Transforming Ocean Plastic into Ergonomic Chairs - As a manufacturer, Humanscale cares about the materials used in their products and the impact these materials can have on their customers and the environment.
- UPFRONT: Dauphin Launches Sculptural Little Perillo ECO Chair - Combining European design and German engineering, Dauphin’s commercial furniture merges functionality and aesthetics to elevate the work-life experience.
- Beyond the Chair: Ergonomics for E-Gaming - E-gaming continues to grow as both a professional sport and a lifestyle. With more players spending long hours training, streaming, and competing, demand is increasing for desks that deliver ergonomic comfort and dynamic functionality - without compromising design or performance.
- Arcadia Introduces Flipside Kids, A Playful Modular Bench Series Designed For Young Minds and Big Imaginations - Thoughtfully scaled and full of character, the design brings adaptable comfort to areas where curiosity, creativity, and movement are always in motion.
- Hendrick Architecture + Design Reimagines Mag Mutual Headquarters as a Hospitality-Forward, Culture‑First Workplace - Hendrick Architecture + Design has completed the transformation of Mag Mutual’s new 40,000‑square foot Atlanta headquarters, creating a hospitality‑forward environment designed to elevate workplace culture, enhance flexibility, and strengthen human connection.
- Kirei Introduces Two New PET Colors: Latte and Seaweed - Together or apart, these colors are designed for those who expect materials to shape a space, bringing intention, atmosphere, and a sense of purpose to every environment.
- Make Sure Everything is WithinReach With Artcobell’s New Modular Storage Line - This flexible, mobile system keeps learning tools accessible, organized, and as its name suggests—always in reach.
- Lumens Brings An Archival Tobia Scarpa Design For FLOS To The U.S. For The First Time - The reissue of Seki-Han brings an icon of Italian modernism to a new generation.
- Your New Favorite: Foundational Silicone Levity - Engineered for performance across demanding applications and designed for possibility, Silicone Levity expands Designtex’s growing number of silicone offerings, adding depth to the largest selection of performance-driven solid colors on the market.
- Architectural Materials Inspire Ground Work, a New Flooring Collection by EF Contract - The inspiration for the Ground Work collection pulled directly from materials used in building; masonry, wood, and steel. The designs take these industrial elements and turn them into artistry.
- Idaho Legislature Passes Landmark Interior Design Legislation - Idaho has become the 30th state and 32nd U.S. jurisdiction to enact reasonable regulation of the interior design profession.
- NEWH Leadership Conference Convenes Global Hospitality Community in Washington, D.C. - Three-Day Flagship Event Recognizes Industry Excellence, Celebrates Scholarship Recipients, and Inducts 2026 College of Fellows
- Tarkett Hospitality Unveils “Wild Runway” Collection: Untamed Energy, Elevated - Couture-Inspired Flooring Collection Launched in Collaboration with Award-Winning Designer Kellie Sirna
- FCA Announces 2026 Leadership Promotions - These milestones highlight FCA’s commitment to reinvesting in talent in service of its broader mission to create environments that positively impact the people who use them.
- 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 65.
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