As the rise of open-plan, coworking spaces in major urban centers continues to challenge the idea of the traditional office space, employees—and furniture—are called to adapt.

Indeed, to address the shifting needs of the new office worker, London-based design studio PearsonLloyd has expanded its collection of office furniture for Canadian brand Teknion. The Zones collection, rendered in sleek wood, aluminum, plastics, and textiles, provides various configurations promoting collaboration, privacy, and relaxation.

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HNI expects to report second quarter non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.62 to $0.67 on a sales decrease of 6 to 8 percent over the prior year quarter. 

OFS Brands, Inc. and Visual Magnetics enter a strategic collaboration to leverage respective capabilities and the potential impact of co-product development that the connection between the two companies can deliver. Both family-owned, the companies share many foundational elements such as a commitment to social responsibility, craftsmanship and pursuing innovative products and alliances.

This year at NeoCon, Coalesse invites our customers to explore the evolution of customization and participate in the design process with us. We believe that  participation builds deeper customer engagement, personal enjoyment and cultural meaning.

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Teknion Studio announced that it has adopted Studio TK as its worldwide brand name.

“The birth of Studio TK responds to the power of community and collaboration in the modern workplace,” said Charlie Bell, President of Studio TK. “Office culture has become increasingly vital to a healthy work environment as it guides the way employees work, communicate and engage with each other. This trend became the catalyst to rebrand with a mission to specifically address the needs of today’s social office. New collections will be designed to empower choice, foster connections and build community.”

Following the globally acclaimed reception to Massaud Lounge Seating, the Coalesse Design Group has expanded on this series with the introduction of Massaud Conference Seating. Every detail of the new chair is driven by advanced engineering to assure optimized comfort from the inside out. Our science shapes a better chair to support productivity and generously fit the body.

The development of Massaud Conference Seating focused heavily on the science of comfort. The seasoned engineering team applied their experience and advanced research in seating ergonomics to develop the overall make and carriage of the new series chair. Nothing was overlooked, as even the smallest adjustments in curvature, foam density and mechanics made a difference to the way the chairs fit the body. 

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Many trees that fall in public parks are dragged to landfills, but some meet a different destiny: They become $6,000 conference tables in tech offices.

At the showroom of West Loop-based furniture designer and manufacturer Icon Modern, a buckeye tree that once stood in Grant Park lives on as a sample of the company's work: distinctive pieces of furniture that tell a story.

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