Karen Koenig

Balmain's long-sleeved mini dress looks like it has polished strips of mahogany woven into an intricate design.

Wood species protection is in the news. CITES adds to its international protection list while in the U.S. the Endangered Species Act celebrates its 40th anniversary.

A recent study commissioned by Steelcase found that soft edges on worksurfaces can alleviate muscle stress and strain in the workplace, leading to increased productivity.

Could the “fitness” furniture in your office be hurting your productivity?

Are robots in the wood manufacturing workplace helping or hurting job growth, and thus the overall economy?

Lincolnton Furniture went from being hailed as a symbol for the resurgence of manufacturing in America to becoming another victim of lower-cost imports. Unfortunately, it is not alone.

Sleeping on the job just became acceptable with the release of Haworth’s CalmSpace power nap capsule.

Share your best practices, tips and techniques for manufacturing furniture, cabinets, architectural woodwork, closets and more. The Red Book Resource Guide for Best Practices is looking for articles.