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College students in dorm room.

Higher Education Design 5,000 Feet Above The Rest

Higher Education Design 5,000 Feet Above The Rest Explore CSU’s only on-campus apartments designed to be an intercultural living experience for undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral students, and visiting scholars. By Share…

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Brady Tables at corporate cafe.

Our Top 10 Higher Ed Products

Our Top 10 Higher Ed Products We’ve rounded up our best-selling, most durable, stylish, and favorite higher education furniture. By Share this From informal ancillary spaces to gigantic cafeterias to…

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Row of Reece Chairs.

Higher Education

Higher Education Transform the campus into a competitive advantage With so many options for higher education, it’s difficult for universities to stand out. That’s why many institutions are using their…

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Grand Rapids Chair Careers.

Sustainability

…Silver Certification Through Intertek’s certification program, Grand Rapids Chair Seating Products* have been tested for VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) and achieved a Silver certification. Clean Air SILVER conforms to the

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Siren Barstools in university cafe.

Higher Ed Design Trends: A Chat with Fabie Derbigny of Tipton Associates

the ever-changing world of higher education design. So, we turned to lead interior designer Fabie Derbigny of Tipton Associates to learn the trends of higher ed design. AR: Where do…

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Grand Rapids chair employee welding chair.

4 Questions to Ask Your Restaurant Furniture Manufacturer

…good from the bad? Here’s the answer: Ask some questions. Here are four of the most important questions to get you started: Question 1: What’s the Time Frame? Time frame?…

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Geoff Miller Grand Rapids Chair

In the Hot Seat: 7 Questions with President Geoff Miller

Company, to find out what makes this company so great! 1. What differentiates your company from others? We manufacture, assemble, and finish our products in our Michigan factory. Because we…

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Brooke chair with partially upholstered seat.

Brooke Dining Chair Recall

…should immediately stop using the recalled dining chairs and contact Grand Rapids Chair to arrange for a free repair. Consumer Contact: Customers with recall-related questions can reach us in the

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Andy Communal Table with black Brooke Chairs.

Terms and Conditions

…table connectors. All other component parts not manufactured or supplied by Seller come without warranty. By way of example and not in limitation of the foregoing, electrical components are not…

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Outdoor patio with Bowen Communal Tables and Bowen Benches.

How to Design Outdoor Hospitality Spaces

…dri-fast foam, making them ideal solutions for a variety of outdoor settings and weather conditions. For commercial use, BIFMA certification is an excellent indication that the item you’ve selected will

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Sally Bolt Down Stools with wood seats.

Meet the Sally Freestanding Stool: Same Sleek Look, New Movable Base

Meet the Sally Freestanding Stool: Same Sleek Look, New Movable Base With a gorgeous solid wood or expertly upholstered seat, the Sally Freestanding Stool is easy to fall in love…

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Introducing a Refreshed Grand Rapids Chair — A Focus on Human Connection

…you need it. While navigating our product listing pages, hover states provide quick access to popular product resources, eliminating the need to enter individual product pages. Additionally, product pages feature…

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Row of Sir Burly Barstools with yellow base.

7 Communal Working Spaces We Love

…a lunch break with the Home Chef team. 7. Meybohm Commercial Meybohm Commercial is a real estate company in Georgia. The Meybohm Building’s offices and communal spaces, designed by Cheatham…

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About

…sales company. By the end of the decade, the Miller’s son, Geoff, had joined the family business, and together, they evolved the company. With a shift from selling other manufacturers’…

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Rita Lounge Collection with orange upholstery and white frame.

Benefits of Working Outside

…half said these elements increased their commitment to the company. Research also indicates that outdoor spaces and the change of scenery increase the ability to focus, tackle complex problems, and…

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Rita Lounge Collection with yellow upholstery and pink trim.

Meet Rita: Commercial Lounge Seating with Residential Comfort

Meet Rita: Commercial Lounge Seating with Residential Comfort Designed by our friends at Filter Studio, this fresh new lounge chair is bringing maximum comfort and incredible durability in impeccable style….

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Grand Rapids chair employee welding chair.

Grand Rapids Chair Co Named One of the “Best and Brightest Companies To Work For” in West Michigan

…Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives;…

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Contracts

…wide range of tables and chairs at special contract pricing. For more information on any of our contracts, please download the contract’s associated Price List. OMNIA Partners Contract: 07-92 Effective…

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Sketch of yellow upholstered Alfred Chairs.

3 Designers Imagine Their Dream Social Space Using Our Alfred Collection

…a Cuban influenced bistro. Located in a bustling urban area, the garage door opens up the space creating that welcoming, open air vibe and flooding the space with natural light….

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Back of Sherman Chairs in restaurant.

4 Ways to Use Wellness in Design

comfort will continue to play an even larger role in commercial spaces going forward. Here are our favorite stylish and comfortable products: Alfred Chair and Barstool Andy Lounge with Arms…

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Gray upholstered Harper chairs in cafe.

Our Top 5 Installs That Aren’t Restaurants

…our New Year’s resolutions? Try new things. Which means stepping outside of our comfort zone and stepping into new spaces, like offices. Companies like Facebook, Google, and more recently WeWork,…

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A Scandinavian Inspired Haven for Community and Travelers Alike

…gusto. The café’s compact space posed a unique challenge, requiring creative solutions to accommodate different functions and equipment while maintaining an inviting ambiance. Riverside Getaway, the upstairs Airbnb, presented its…

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Row of Alfred Barstools at cafe.

The Perfect Blend of Coffee and Literature

…Center for Book Arts, Open Book proved to be the perfect backdrop for FRGMNT’s fourth location. The symbiotic partnership between FRGMNT and Open Book brought together two entities driven by…

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Harper Chairs with Orbit Tables

What to Look For in Quality Restaurant Chairs

…according to BIFMA standards ensures quality construction and safe usage for high-traffic, high-use environments like restaurants. Compliance to BIFMA standards is voluntary, not compulsory, for US furniture manufacturers, and a…

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