Established in 2001, the Award of Distinction honors individuals whose work has made a lasting contribution to contemporary furniture making.

Ethan Allen will hold its annual Ethan Allen Day celebrations on June 23. This year, the company’s celebrations will incorporate America’s 250th anniversary.

Showcase Furniture has highlighted increasing customer interest in farmhouse-inspired kitchen seating as homeowners seek furniture styles that combine traditional design influences with practical everyday use. The company’s observations reflect changing customer preferences toward furniture that supports comfort, functionality, and visual consistency within modern residential spaces.

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.

Navillus Woodworks works with leading artists, architects, and designers, as well as wide-ranging materials and techniques to create unique work.

NeoCon 2026 and the nearby, related event, Design Days, showcased floor after floor of beautiful products, including fine wood office furniture, architectural acoustic panels, natural wood wall solutions, and so much more. Besides its beauty, wood was heavily highlighted for its biophilic design and sustainability.The show's highlighted premier wood products and furniture manufacturers spanning corporate, contract, and hospitality spaces. Key exhibitors feature sustainable solid wood, custom architectural millwork, and innovative wood-based designs.

New residential furniture orders rose 1% in March compared to the previous month, but were down 2% compared to March 2025's numbers, according to the May issue of Furniture Insights. Approximately 60% of participants reported increases versus decreases in March compared to a year ago.

Southern Aluminum, an American manufacturer of banquet, hospitality, and event furniture, has acquired Ramler International, a Australian-based manufacturer known of furniture for the hospitality and event industries.

These efforts continue to support product innovation, operational efficiency, risk management, and evolving customer expectations across HNI’s businesses, reinforcing the company’s commitment to being a great place to work and a responsible global citizen. This report reflects HNI operations for 2025 and does not include Steelcase, which will report separately for its 2025 performance.

The trade show landscape has shifted meaningfully in recent years. Tighter budgets, more selective travel and increasing demands on both brands and buyers have raised the stakes for every trip to market. Moving ICFF to November addresses this directly, offering exhibitors and attendees greater capacity for the kind of engagement that drives real business outcomes.