In creating a comfortable and conducive learning environment, the choice of materials and the design of school desks and chairs are key factors. One important element that is often overlooked is the school desk’s tabletop—the…
ENVIRONMENT | Materials: Soybean foam softens impact on…
The hottest trend in furniture is hidden in the seat cushions. Soybean-based foam is cropping up in sofas and chairs. The new product reduces the amount of petroleum used in polyurethane foam, the core material…
Hateful voicemail left for furniture customer
By Jason Whitely The voicemail startled LeKina Graham. "It's degrading," she recalled. "Take that f---ing bulls--t song off your voicemail for starters," a young man's voice said. "What a surprise. LaQuinta? That sounds like Kunta…
Furniture First group adds nine members
Furniture Today HARRISBURG, Pa. — Buying group Furniture First’s board approved nine members/stockholders last month. They are Michael Moss of Bear’s Furniture, Franklin, Pa; Craig Reis of Best Furniture, Fort Thomas, Ky.; David Capperella of…
An In-Depth Analysis of the Furniture Industry in…
DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58186) has announced the addition of "The Furniture Industry in China" to their offering This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in China, providing trends in furniture…
Wartime Furniture Draws Unusual Attention
Items on dispay at Maison Gerard were created during World War II, after the German occupation. From The New York Times French furniture from the first half of the 20th century — whether Art Deco…
Sundance Channel Focuses on Furniture’s Environmental Impact
The episode will air Tuesday at 9pm Eastern Standard Time. by Mairi Beautyman On Tuesday, the Sundance Channel puts the spotlight on the furniture industry and its sustainable efforts. Furniture manufacturer Herman Miller and design…
Editors' Picks for ICFF
Jury members included Karen Singh, Interior Design market editor. by Mairi Beautyman The 19th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) wrapped up in New York yesterday, and the results are in for the 2014 ICFF…
It's furniture, but not as you know it
Cartoons, fairytales and supersized cow bells are the order of the day at last month's Milan Furniture Fair. So is it time to make space in your bedroom for a 3.2m bedside lamp? Ian Tucker…