Humanscale has launched two new products in the Float family: the Float Gather and Float Mini. Float Gather promotes collaboration with its height-adjustable design, suitable for various environments, while Float Mini encourages movement and health with its sit-to-stand functionality and space-efficient offset leg design. Both products enhance workspace flexibility and productivity.
AIS has expanded its finishes program, introducing over 100 new surface materials, including rich PET colorways, sophisticated upholstery textiles, and trending polyurethane colors. This expansion aims to provide designers with more choices for creating visually appealing workspaces, reflecting current design trends that favor layered colors and comfort. Key enhancements include new PET colors, 87 new upholstery options, and a variety of refreshed upholstery choices, supporting a more personalized and joyful interior design approach.
Designtex has introduced four new coated textile patterns—Facet, Idle, Swift, and Wayside—available in 44 colorways. These fabrics are designed to enhance environments with texture and durability, suitable for healthcare, education, hospitality, and workplaces. Wayside and Idle mimic woven textiles, while Swift offers a colorful overlay, and Facet is inspired by biophilic design and fractals.
Hightower has launched the HEB collection of tables in the North American market, previously introduced in Europe by design partner +Halle. The collection features aluminum HEB beams and vibrant tabletops designed by Krøyer-Sætter-Lassen, aiming to transform industrial materials into sculptural designs that inspire connection. Available in various colors and sizes, the HEB tables integrate seamlessly with existing Hightower products, showcasing thoughtful design that reshapes spaces and gatherings. Hightower, a family-founded furniture company, continues to emphasize its commitment to innovative and inspiring furniture solutions.
Armadillo’s Agra rug has received certification from the Carpet Institute of Australia for heavy duty residential and light commercial use, recognized for its indoor air quality and free from harmful VOCs. The rug features a wide color palette of 54 hues and is crafted from hand-spun wool, offering both sustainability and durability. Armadillo emphasizes high-quality manufacturing, ensuring trade professionals and consumers can make informed purchasing decisions.
The Landskab collection by designer Cecilie Manz features four new rug designs by Kasthall, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative design. The collection emphasizes the beauty of linen yarn and showcases a soothing color palette of muted tones. Each rug reflects Manz's aesthetic of purity and functionality, inspired by nature and the technical details of weaving. Kasthall, established in 1889 in Sweden, is committed to sustainability and quality, producing all its products in-house while collaborating globally to create unique designs.
Landscape Forms introduces Moment, a new adaptable lighting line designed with Yonoh Creative Studios. The minimalist design features basic geometries and a streamlined silhouette, making it suitable for various public spaces. Moment offers versatility in pole height and mounting options, with performance features like up to 10,000 lumens and minimal glare. The design emphasizes simplicity and integration, aiming to enhance environments without overshadowing them.
Carnegie has launched three new window fabrics—Shadow V, Cloud, and Shelter—in collaboration with Création Baumann, featuring heat and glare protection technology. These semi-transparent, aluminum-metalized textiles are designed for sustainability, being 100% PVC-free and contributing to LEED certification. The fabrics aim to enhance environmental sustainability and mental well-being while providing versatility for various applications in healthcare, hospitality, and education. Carnegie emphasizes its commitment to eco-friendly design, aligning with Création Baumann's long-standing sustainability goals.
