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DESIGN WITHIN REACH BRINGS A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC MODERN DESIGN TO SAN FRANCISCO

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Design Within Reach, Inc. (DWR), the leading source for modern living, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new store, which will feature first-time original concept spaces for the brand, in San Francisco, California. Located in the heart of the city's burgeoning design district, the Potrero Hill space builds upon DWR's latest Studio experience and was developed with the guiding principle of using modern design to educate and inspire visitors in an approachable, immersive, and resourceful way. The Studio takes inspiration from its local surroundings to create offerings for visitors to strengthen their relationship with their city. The space will debut rotating galleries which will showcase interactive exhibits, special partnerships, new launches, and exclusive collaborations, helping to foster a sense of community and connectedness.

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  • "San Francisco has been at the forefront of multiple cultural movements, and we can take inspiration from its ability to adapt, evolve and innovate," notes Omar Nobil, VP of Product Design and Brand Creative at Design Within Reach.
  • "Walking through this Studio is meant to feel like reading a love letter to San Francisco – the birthplace of Design Within Reach.
  • The space pays homage to the city's legacy of tastemaking and invites visitors to experience the best in modern design through that lens.
  • As of Wednesday, January 31, 2024, DWR San Francisco is open to the public, Monday-Saturday from 10am-7pm and Sunday from 12pm-6pm, at 1400 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.

EQS-News: VitrA joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Hasan Pehlivan CEO of VitrA Tiles and Atalay Gümrah, the Group CEO of Eczacıbaşı Holding

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  • Hasan Pehlivan CEO of VitrA Tiles and Atalay Gümrah, the Group CEO of Eczacıbaşı Holding
    Eczacıbaşı Group's VitrA Tiles was recognized for its innovative adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, earning the first spot given to a ceramics producer in the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network as a forward-thinking manufacturer leading the charge on adopting 4IR.
  • DAVOS - VitrA Tiles, the flagship ceramics division of Türkiye’s Eczacıbaşı Group, has been inducted into the Global Lighthouse Network (GLN), recognised as a Factory Lighthouse alongside 21 new members of the World Economic Forum’s initiative for leaders in manufacturing innovation.
  • Hasan Pehlivan CEO of VitrA Tiles noted “While our solutions might be unique, the challenges we face are global and we recognize the value of a global community in solving global challenges.
  • This strategic focus on innovation is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of advanced technology in addressing today's global challenges.

VitrA Tiles Appoints New Country Director for Booming North American Market

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The total U.S. tile market is forecast to surpass 350 million square meters within the next three years. Under the direction of a new Country Director, VitrA Tiles, a subsidiary of Turkiye's Eczacibasi Holding, is poised to capitalize on the windfall.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2023) - VitrA Tiles, a leading producer of high-end ceramics, has appointed Dennis Szczybor as Country Director for its lucrative U.S. operations.
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    "In line with VitrA Tiles' ambitious growth targets in the burgeoning North American tile market, Dennis Szczybor has assumed the position of U.S. Country Director," Hasan Pehlivan, CEO of VitrA Tiles, said.
  • VitrA Tiles is currently Germany's second largest tile supplier, and hopes to make similar inroads in the North American market.
  • We want to make VitrA Tiles a household name in North America," Dennis Szczybor said.

Vitra x Herman Miller Launch Limited-Edition Eames Fiberglass Armchair with Steinberg Cat

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ZEELAND, Mich., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 14, 2023, Vitra and Herman Miller, in partnership with the Eames Office, will release a limited edition of 500 Eames Fiberglass Armchairs featuring the hand-painted cat originally sketched by renowned midcentury artist and Eames friend Saul Steinberg. 

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  • Vitra and Herman Miller partner with the Eames Office to launch a limited-edition Eames Fiberglass Chair hand painted with the artwork of artist Saul Steinberg; only 500 pieces will be offered
    ZEELAND, Mich., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 14, 2023, Vitra and Herman Miller, in partnership with the Eames Office, will release a limited edition of 500 Eames Fiberglass Armchairs featuring the hand-painted cat originally sketched by renowned midcentury artist and Eames friend Saul Steinberg.
  • One of the drawn figures was a sleeping cat: Steinberg had it take a nap in one of the armchair shells.
  • Now, in a special collaboration between Vitra, Herman Miller, and the Eames Office, 500 limited-edition fiberglass armchairs with an exact replica of Steinberg's original drawing will be available.
  • The Eames Fiberglass Armchair with Steinberg Cat is limited to 500 pieces.

Online Furniture Marketplace Kaiyo Releases Second Annual Furniture Trend Report

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiyo, a full-service marketplace for pre-loved furniture committed to great design, exceptional customer care, and a more sustainable planet, today released its second annual Trend Report. Kaiyo's 2022 Trend Report includes customer data, community insights, key market trends, and findings highlighting the continued rise of secondhand. Featuring commentary from Kaiyo's CEO, Alpay Koralturk surrounding the industry at large, the report additionally uncovers 2023 design trend predictions from Kaiyo customers and interior design experts Lale Boz (@laleboz; @normalnyc), Jason Saft (@stagedtosellhome), and Tommy Lei (@mybelonging).

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  • The Trend Report Features Proprietary Data on the Furniture Resale Market, Including Insights from CEO, Alpay Koralturk, and 2023 Trend Predictions
    NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiyo , a full-service marketplace for pre-loved furniture committed to great design, exceptional customer care, and a more sustainable planet, today released its second annual Trend Report .
  • Our community-powered marketplace makes beautiful spaces a reality for all by making it easy to rehome pre-loved furniture," said Alpay Koralturk, CEO and Founder of Kaiyo.
  • We're excited to share a deeper look at the last year on Kaiyo for our 2022 Trend Report."
  • Kaiyo is an online furniture marketplace dedicated to great design, exceptional customer care, and a more sustainable planet.

FUTURISTIC SPACE HABITAT LANDS AT INSTITUT AUF DEM ROSENBERG

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

HÖHENWEG, Switzerland, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering Swiss boarding school Institut auf dem Rosenberg unveiled today — the anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's famous moon landing — the Rosenberg Space Habitat (RSH), which will serve as an experimental lab for students to explore and actively shape the future of humanity on our planet and beyond. Co-created by Rosenberg students and SAGA Space Architects with sustainable materials to intentionally fit inside SpaceX's Starship rocket, the structure is the world's tallest 3D-printed polymer structure measuring 23-feet high.

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  • HHENWEG, Switzerland, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering Swiss boarding school Institut auf dem Rosenberg unveiled today the anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's famous moon landing the Rosenberg Space Habitat (RSH), which will serve as an experimental lab for students to explore and actively shape the future of humanity on our planet and beyond.
  • "At Rosenberg, infusing education with real-life context is at the heart of what we do, rather than focusing on pure academics alone," said Bernhard Gademann, Director General of Rosenberg.
  • "The Rosenberg Space Habitat is state-of-the-art in analog space habitats.
  • Established in 1889, Institut auf dem Rosenberg is a Swiss boarding school providing a state-of-the-art, holistic learning environment for responsible leaders of the 21stcentury.

Leading Ceramics Producer VitrA Sets Sights on Thriving US Market

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Global ceramic sanitary ware market size is anticipated as USD 74.52 billion by 2028 and North America is estimated to gain robust growth. The company that manufactures VitrA, Turkiye's world-class ceramic sanitary ware brand, recently appointed Jeremy Cressman to oversee the brand's imminent launch in the US

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  • VitrA , the company's flagship brand, already commands a significant share of the European market.
  • VitrA has long dominated Turkiye's ceramic sanitaryware sector, where it currently enjoys a 30% share of the market.
  • The main export markets for VitrA currently include the UK, Germany, France, Italy, India and several Middle Eastern countries.
  • VitrA products hold the second largest share of the market in both Germany and France, and the fourth largest share in the UK.

Maison Perrier-Jouët presents Embodied nature by mischer'traxler studio at Design Miami/:

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

PARIS, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Perrier-Jouët is pleased to present Embodied nature, an art installation by mischer'traxler studio, at Design Miami/ from the 1st to 5th December 2021. Since 2012, Maison Perrier-Jouët has collaborated with Design Miami/ in order to offer contemporary artists and designers an international platform for their creativity. As part of this mission, Maison Perrier-Jouët commissions talents, both emerging and established, to reinterpret its enduring relationship with art and nature – and in particular its Art Nouveau heritage – through the prism of the 21st century.

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  • PARIS, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Perrier-Jout is pleased to present Embodied nature,an art installation by mischer'traxler studio, at Design Miami/ from the 1st to 5th December 2021.
  • Since 2012, Maison Perrier-Jout has collaborated with Design Miami/ in order to offer contemporary artists and designers an international platform for their creativity.
  • It introduces an emotional and meaningful dimension that goes well beyond champagne", comments Axelle de Buffvent, Style Director at Maison Perrier-Jout.
  • Maison Perrier-Jout was founded in 1811 from a couple's shared love of nature and passion for art.

Maison Perrier-Jouët presents Embodied nature by mischer'traxler studio at Design Miami/:

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

PARIS, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Perrier-Jouët is pleased to present Embodied nature, an art installation by mischer'traxler studio, at Design Miami/ from the 1st to 5th December 2021. Since 2012, Maison Perrier-Jouët has collaborated with Design Miami/ in order to offer contemporary artists and designers an international platform for their creativity. As part of this mission, Maison Perrier-Jouët commissions talents, both emerging and established, to reinterpret its enduring relationship with art and nature – and in particular its Art Nouveau heritage – through the prism of the 21st century.

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  • PARIS, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Perrier-Jout is pleased to present Embodied nature,an art installation by mischer'traxler studio, at Design Miami/ from the 1st to 5th December 2021.
  • Since 2012, Maison Perrier-Jout has collaborated with Design Miami/ in order to offer contemporary artists and designers an international platform for their creativity.
  • It introduces an emotional and meaningful dimension that goes well beyond champagne", comments Axelle de Buffvent, Style Director at Maison Perrier-Jout.
  • Maison Perrier-Jout was founded in 1811 from a couple's shared love of nature and passion for art.

At 10.7% CAGR, Smart Toilet Market Size to Hit USD 15181.4 Mn by 2027, COVID-19 Impact Research Analysis, says Brandessence Market Research

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The smart toilet market size is likely to reach USD 15181.4 Million by 2027 end.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The smart toilet market size is likely to reach USD 15181.4 Million by 2027 end.
  • According to Brandessence Market Research experts, "the covid-19 pandemic induced toilet-paper shortage provided the much-needed entry for the smart toilet products in people's homes.
  • The increased product awareness, growing demand for smart electric devices and smart toilet features like comfort, and hygiene are likely to drive major gains for players in the smart toilet market during 2020-2027 periods."
  • The rising demand for smart toilet seat for comfort, hygiene, and convenience remain key drivers of growth for smart toilets.