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From Home Furnishing Business
June 16,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Henricksen, a leading national contract furniture dealer, announces the opening of its new Milwaukee experience center at 507 S. 2nd Street, Suite 400, in the city’s Walker’s Point Neighborhood. The 14,500-square-foot space occupies the historic Eagleknit building, built in 1928 to house one of Milwaukee’s largest manufacturers of winter hats, transforming a piece of the city's industrial heritage into a human-centered workplace that reflects Henricksen's growing presence in Wisconsin.
June 16,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has assembled a distinguished panel of home furnishings and textile experts to evaluate professional and student entries for its 30th annual Pinnacle Awards, widely recognized as the industry’s highest design honor. Following an extensive review process, the judges will select this year’s finalists and, ultimately, the winning designs. The awards are open to furniture and textile designers, manufacturers, designer-makers, and students who have created home furnishings, décor, or textile products introduced for retail sale within the past year. The deadline to enter is July 31, 2026.
June 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Pooky marks an exciting new 'chapter' this month with the launch of their Bronte Library Lights designed to bring convenient, wireless illumination to the shelves and alcoves of your home - the perfect companion for your summer reading.
June 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
NY NOW, the New York-based gift, home, and lifestyle trade show, announced the addition of four experienced industry professionals to its sales and marketing team, along with a refreshed brand identity designed to reflect the show’s evolving direction.
June 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Award-winning design firm Ayers Saint Gross has named Marina Carroll as Principal and Interdisciplinary Practice Lead. Carroll brings more than 15 years of experience in architectural design, education-sector strategy, and organizational advisory work. In this newly created role, she will advance the architectural practice’s leadership, strategy, and performance. Her appointment reinforces the firm’s commitment to advancing interdisciplinary initiatives that integrate strategy, planning, and design, while strengthening its ability to support mission-driven institutions amid evolving sector needs.
June 9,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
A study in reduction, Stellar Works and Yabu Pushelberg present the Timothy Dining Armchair and Table. Inspired by the archetype of the classic wingback chair, the collection strips the form back to its essential framework, allowing structure and joinery to take the place of traditional upholstery and ornamentation.
June 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Herman Miller announced today that Kim Colin and Sam Hecht have been appointed the brand’s Global Creative Directors. In their roles, Colin and Hecht will serve as champions of the brand, guiding the products, communications, and experiences Herman Miller delivers to customers around the world.