Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in May for the third consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

New orders were up 1% in March 2025 compared to March 2024. New orders were also up 1% compared to the prior month of February 2025. However, year-to-date through March 2025, new orders are down 2% compared to 2024.

This market is witnessing robust expansion as remote and hybrid work arrangements become a long-term norm across many industries. Consumers are seeking ergonomically designed furniture that supports extended hours of home-based work. Demand for products such as sit-stand desks, adjustable chairs, and space-saving solutions has risen sharply.

The initial launch features four collections, each with its own trend-forward designs that meet parents' unique aesthetics: Kindred Walnut Ash, Kindred Whitewash Ash, Quiet Luxury, and Embraced Forms.

In 2024, the market is valued at $43.1 billion and is projected to reach $69.8 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.1%. This robust growth is fueled by rising disposable income, urban housing trends, and greater emphasis on interior aesthetics.

The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) acknowledges that biophilic design is a developing movement in the furniture industry. To support this trend, ISFD is partnering with Real American Hardwood (RAH) to introduce the Biophilic Design in Wood category award to the 2025 Pinnacle Awards.

Tomorrowland, the annual dance and music festival held in Belgium, has launched a home furnishing line in collaboration with Ethnicraft, Atelier Vierkant, and RVB.

During the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York, luxury design brand founders and artists held an ICFF Talks conference that brought up the conversation of AI and the future of interior design.

Naturepedic announces its entrance into the furniture market with the launch of its Savona Kids Furniture Collection.