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Furniture Mart Project Needs A Boost
For years the Furniture Mart building was a centerpiece of commerce in Jamestown. It may never have that role again, but we’d like to think that in the right hands, with the right plan, the Furniture Mart has a higher and better use than it has...

Natuzzi and Western Furniture join DSS with unmissable offers
As part of Dubai Summer Surprises 2025, Natuzzi Italia and Western Furniture are offering a refined selection of luxury furniture pieces that merge timeless Italian elegance with modern design — all available at special prices until August 31....

Sofa-beds for victory: the furniture makers charting a new path on Ukraine's domestic front
Whilst enrolled on an MBA course at Kyiv Mohyla Business School in 2016, Volodymyr Patis, head of the Ukrainian Association of Furniture Producers, had a “light-bulb moment”. Studying the example of wine production in northern California, he...
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Buddy Lagdameo is Filipino furniture’s keeper
“I’m a professional basurero,” Buddy Lagdameo says, a wry grin spreading across his face. “We buy everything Filipino. We don’t touch anything that’s not Filipino. Whatever old Filipino furniture and artifacts we keep.” He walks through the...

Andu Masebo and The Singleton’s bespoke furniture celebrates the beauty in slow craft
Whisky meets furniture in a new collaboration between The Singleton and contemporary British designer Andu Masebo. The single malt Scotch whisky company wanted to reimagine different ways of enjoying the spirit, through modern craftsmanship....

Furniture restoration company goes up in flames
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Firefighters from multiple communities assisted in fighting a large commercial building fire overnight just north of the Des Moines city limits. The fire at The Furniture Professionals, a furniture restoration business in Des...

'I was sick of going to friends’ houses and seeing their ugly pet beds' – so designer Jonathan Adler created a collection that made them as chic as our own furniture
These days, I’m convinced that some animals live better than we do. Their lifespans are being extended with supplements. Their food comes refrigerated, plated in TikToks like $46 steak tartare. And now, thanks to Ruggable’s first-ever home...

Furniture industry faces headwinds despite some gains
Both contract and residential furniture manufacturers listed in the FDMC 300 experienced an overall drop in sales. However, many companies managed to hold steady or even see small increases. Combined 2024 sales for the 98 FDMC 300 companies in...

Edgecombe Furniture selects intelligence technology company to modernize operations
NEW YORK — Lectra, a provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions in fashion, automotive, and furniture industries, has announced that Edgecombe Furniture, a U.S.-based hospitality furniture manufacturer, has selected Valia Furniture,...

Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now
This is one of Wayfair’s most popular annual sales, and it hits just when everyone’s in summer mode. Think of it as a smaller but still mighty version of Way Day, with markdowns that rival the mega April event—minus the chaos of a flash sale....

Andy Cohen Selling Furniture, Décor and ‘Other Treasures’ from His Home for N.Y. Charity
NEED TO KNOW Andy Cohen is selling items from his personal collection The sale is to benefit the New York non-profit Housing Works Housing Works is a "healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS" Andy Cohen is selling valuable...
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Wayfair's Top-Selling Patio Conversation Sets Are Up to 72% Off for the Fourth of July
Don’t panic if you’ve just realized your patio needs a refresh. Wayfair is already offering major markdowns on its popular outdoor furniture. Translation: If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your space, consider this your sign to buy a...

Ikea opening ‘around Christmas trading period’, plans for traffic mitigation at Sylvia Park
“Ikea is likely to open around the Christmas trading period at the end of this year, and we look forward to the strength of their brand acting as a magnet to the Sylvia Park precinct," Shakesheff said. In August 2023, Kiwi Property completed the...
11 Vintage IKEA Pieces That Are Worth A LOT of Money in 2025
11 Vintage IKEA Pieces Worth A LOT of Money in 2025 Courtesy of IKEA "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IKEA is beloved—and legendary—for its low price tags. A $1 storage bin, a $10...

Royaloak Furniture Expands Horizons: Launches Three Exciting Stores in the UAE Market!
As retail dynamics continue to evolve across Asia, innovation and adaptability remain at the forefront of success. In a recent development, a wave of retail businesses is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer...
IKEA Is Selling a $40 Striped Duvet Set That Design Editors Are “Obsessed” With
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Nothing screams summer quite like seersucker. It’s likely the lightweight cotton fabric...

Unpacking Wakefit’s Furniture Empire: A Deep Dive Into INR 1,000 Cr Business
India’s mattress industry, which is usually not in the spotlight, finds itself in a strange new place in 2025. Almost a decade after Sheela Foam, the parent company of popular mattress brand Kurlon and Sleepwell went public, another popular...

Polish furniture exports under threat from U.S. tariffs
02:36 Poland is Europe's largest furniture exporter and the world's third largest, behind only China and Germany. The country's furniture sector accounted for over $11 billion in exports last year, making it one of the country's top export...

Here’s Why It’s Always Worth Shopping at This Legacy Furniture Brand
Credit: Pottery BarnThis article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Table of Contents What’s So Great About Pottery Barn? What Is Pottery...