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From Home Furnishing Business
June 2,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Mobilious unveils three denim-upholstered sofas—Nuvola, Fiorello, and Bluoro—that translate
fashion's most democratic fabric into living-room classics. Drawing on IndigoGuard™ Denim which elevates Turkey's Bossa Textile expertise and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, these designs pay homage to three iconic silhouettes (the "Original Cloud" modular, Belgian track-arm slipcover, and a Scandinavian-style modular sofa by industry-renowned predecessors) while addressing the 2.16 million tons of annual denim waste through durable, plant-fiber construction.
May 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
IIDA and the IIDA Foundation are pleased to announce Rochelle Porter, CEO and Creative Director of Rochelle Porter Design, as the recipient of the 2025 Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Award. This annual award honors a woman business owner making valuable contributions to the design industry.
May 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Celebrating two decades of design leadership, HiEnd Accents returns to Dallas Market with its most compelling collection yet—an inspired showcase of texture, craftsmanship, and timeless style.
May 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center announces the expansion of its industry-first international sourcing initiative, Nearshoring America, with two expos set to take place during the January 2026 Total Home & Gift and Lightovation Markets. These curated B2B trade events will focus on home & gift and lighting industries and are designed to connect U.S. brands and importers with production-ready partners from Mexico, Central, and South America.
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Cogni Seating (Best of NeoCon Entrant)
Movement, mobility, sensory engagement, and choice – Cogni is more than a chair. It’s a behavior-shaping tool designed for today’s active learners. With movement-friendly base options, a sculpted shell for natural posture shifts, and customizable components, Cogni empowers users to stay engaged.
Cascha Furniture (Best of NeoCon Entrant)
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
After two decades as one of the most renowned furniture destinations in Southern California, HD Buttercup has announced it will be closing its doors and liquidating all inventory across its Culver City and Costa Mesa showrooms.