At NeoCon 2015, the Gunlocke Company revealed four new product introductions that exemplify its evolution beyond the private office into the larger workplace, and the design industry took notice. Two notable architecture and design publications recognized the industry-leading contract furniture manufacturer for product excellence for three of the new introductions.
Both the company’s new Avoca Swivel/Guest Chair and Urbana Lounge Collection respectively received Silver “Best of NeoCon” awards in the yearly program sponsored by Contract magazine. The awards honour new, exemplary commercial interiors products. Avoca’s simple, elegant and clean lines wowed the judges, while Urbana impressed with its mix of careful tailoring and inviting comfort. Both Avoca and Urbana were designed by Kevin Stark, V-P, Design, HNI Contract Furniture Group.
The new Convo Barstool, designed by Alyssa Coletti of Nonfiction Creative, received a “Metropolis Likes” award at the show. This program from Metropolis magazine highlights products editors feel are “beautiful, useful and brilliant.” Convo’s sleek, tailored and clean design fit the bill this year, plus provided a surprising comfort factor uncommon for a barstool.
“Our customers are passionate about the message their workspaces convey not only to their customers, but to their people,” says Gunlocke president Don Mead. “While we still maintain our position as a leader in the private office space, we’ve evolved beyond those four walls to provide enduring and refined solutions for more collaborative tasks, offering furniture that can support almost an entire floor plate. We are so honored to have this evolution not just recognized, but also celebrated, by the design industry at this important event.”
ALL ABOUT GUNLOCKE
Since 1902, The Gunlocke Company has been an industry leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of private office and collaborative contract furniture for professional services clientele, specializing in casegoods, seating and tables. The company carries forward a tradition of quality craftsmanship, technical expertise and features the “Gunlocke advantage” – legendary support for dealers, architects, designers and their clients, all backed by the industry’s strongest warranty. The Gunlocke name is synonymous with lasting design integrity, uncompromising manufacturing excellence, and enduring substance that communicates status in meaningful ways. Nine U.S. presidents and leading decision makers in a range of industries have made the company’s products their choice.
Gunlocke invites its partners and customers to visit one or more of its showrooms, located in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as at its headquarters in Wayland, New York.
For more information, visit www.gunlocke.com