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July 29, 2021

Why this Brooklyn woodworker won’t look at other people’s work

Nestled in the heart of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, former biologist John Randall has been handcrafting furniture and bespoke pieces for more than 15 years—and he has made a point of staying in his own lane.

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July 22, 2021

Why this Los Angeles textile artist is weaving the old-fashioned way

Rachel DuVall is a California-based maker who approaches her craft with an unabashed respect for centuries of weaving.

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July 15, 2021

How this Brazilian furniture artist is using neuroscience to design better

São Paulo–based maker and artist Tatiane Freitas left her career in fashion to rehabilitate broken furniture. Now, she’s studying consciousness to take it one step further.

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July 9, 2021

This Hawaii-based brand is prioritizing native culture and quality home goods

Business of Home checked in with Noho Home, a Waipahu, Hawaii–based brand that is leading a charge to revive Hawaiian design through its e-commerce business and on-shore micro-factory.

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July 8, 2021

How this Rhode Island glassblower finally started making on her own terms

In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, longtime glass blower Tracy Glover and her team craft ebullient lighting fixtures for residential and commercial designers alike.

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July 1, 2021

Why this British designer imagines characters for every piece he makes

While Newcastle, England–based designer Mac Collins is just making his way into the furniture industry, he’s got a story to tell for each of his designs—and you’ll want to listen.

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June 24, 2021

Why the brothers behind these hand-poured candles don’t believe in ads or influencers

Brothers Jake and Max Stern of Jam Labs are staking their claim in the candle market, challenging the scented masses with a batch of architecturally inspired forms.

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June 22, 2021

Why more showrooms are hitting the road

More and more, brands and showrooms are taking their products to the road. Business of Home checked in with four of them to learn about this growing phenomenon.

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June 22, 2021

Design for good: How to make making a difference a core part of your business

A growing number of designers are weaving social justice, mission-driven work and philanthropic endeavors into their firm’s DNA. Here’s how to make giving back (and maybe even changing the world) a building block of your own business.

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June 21, 2021

Lumber prices are finally falling—here’s why

Last week, prices for softwood lumber began to garner attention for their steady decline. Here’s what the industry can expect.

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