The most significant event in commercial design industry has come to an end, and with it arrives the latest trailblazing NeoCon 2024 trends and solutions commercial office furniture has to offer. NeoCon 2024 forecast themes to be similar to last year’s: furniture with a focus on sustainability, collaboration, and well-being. With over 400 companies introducing new products this year, a total of 126 awards were bestowed among the NeoCon 2024 exhibitors in the Gold, Silver, Sustainability, Innovation, Business Impact, and the Best of Competition categories. But which were the most outstanding ones? Take a look at some of our favorite NeoCon 2024 Winners!
All-Ways by Via Seating
GOLD WINNER / STACKING — Via Seating has received the Gold Award for the stacking category with the All-Ways Stacking Nester, their revolutionary seating solution. Designed by Angelo Pinaffo, All-Ways is an ingenious product worthy of its accolade because of their limitless functionality. Whether you need it to stack, nest, roll, or fold, All-Ways surpasses every demand for thoughtful space utilization. This chair can stack up to 20 high and is available in sophisticated black or chrome frames.
Photo: Via Seating All-Ways Stacking Chair
Ally by OFS
SILVER WINNER / CASE GOODS — A leading company in workplace, healthcare, education and hospitality furniture, OFS stuns once again with their new private office collection, Ally. Ally was conceived as an idea to foster collaboration and meaningful conversations in spaces typically defined as hierarchy and separation. They focus on meeting the needs of the individual with their wide range of lounge seating, workstations, storage solutions and more. With this year’s emphasis on collaborative spaces, it’s no wonder that OFS shines among NeoCon 2024 winners, garnering the Silver Award in the case goods category.
Photo: OFS Ally Table Series
Håg Tion by 9to5 Seating
SUSTAINABILITY WINNER / CONFERENCE SEATING — 9to5 Seating brought home the Sustainability Award in the conference seating category with their groundbreaking Håg Tion Chair. The Håg Tion Chair is an environmentally conscious seating solution: it is built with 75% recycled and renewable materials and Greenguard Gold Certified, meaning that it has low chemical emissions and contribute to healthier indoor air. Combined with their unique HÅG inBalance® movement mechanism and smart design, this seating solution is a culmination of aesthetics, comfort and wellness.
Photo: 9to5 Seating Håg Tion Chair
Liaison by DARRAN Furniture
SILVER WINNER / COLLABORATION — DARRAN Furniture won the Silver Award in the collaboration category with their new Liaison Seating. Liaison stand out among other candidates for the collaboration category because of their concentration on comfort and approachability through connection. They recognize that we need special solutions in response to the eclectic changes in our workforce. Liaison appeals to the user’s needs rather than the environment’s specification with this collection’s soft curves, pebble-like form, and elevated materials such as high-density foam padding, pressure activated casters, and 360 degree movement. This is definitely one of our favorite NeoCon 2024 winners.
Photo: DARRAN Liaison Chairs
Ambi by Stylex
BUSINESS IMPACT WINNER / COLLABORATION — Once again, Stylex makes its mark in furniture history with the Ambi modular system. Renowned for their contemporary designs and impressive furniture technology, Ambi is another exceptional product in Stylex’s lineup that features soft privacy panels and integrated technology capable of enabling virtual calls, presentations and more. Ambi goes above and beyond in terms of multi functionality and flexibility; they can be configured as single-occupant pods or booths for team collaborations.
Photo: Stylex Ambi Media Lounge
Collaborative Spaces by Global Furniture Group
SUSTAINABILITY WINNER / COLLABORATION — Global Furniture Group answers the call for connective spaces while balancing their impressive sustainability initiative with their Collaborative Spaces collection. This collection allows workers to create a space for the way they want to work while following a closed-loop manufacturing approach that diverts all their waste from landfills. Collaborative Spaces encourages teamwork through adaptable configurations with their wide range of mobile team carts, work tables, and accessories.
Photo: Global Furniture Group Collaborative Spaces
Combi by Koncept
SILVER WINNER / TASK LIGHTING — Among this year’s standout NeoCon 2024 winners, Koncept has won the Silver Award with their impressive Combi Table Lamp. Combi features a simplistic silhouette with a multifunctional design. It is a stylish lamp with a touch dimmer to adjust brightness and a high power USB-C port charger and wireless charger for a hassle-free charging experience. The sleek figure and clutter-free setup makes Combi suitable for workspaces, reading areas, and bedside tables.
Photo: Koncept Combi Lamp
Tributaire Collection by KI Studios
SILVER WINNER / CONFERENCE ROOM FURNITURE — KI Studios won the Silver Award with their versatile Tributaire Collection. Tributaire encapsulates innovative adaptability with their wide range of training tables, cafe tables, conference tables and more. Many pieces have a height adjustability option and space-saving nest capabilities. There’s a table for everyone with the elegant Tributaire Collection.
Photo: KI Studios Tributaire Collection
Contour by Senator Group
SILVER WINNER / EDUCATION SOLUTIONS — Senator Group unveils a thoughtful contemporary product with the Contour chair collection. Contour was made to embody 5 core principles: comfort, simplicity, flexibility, sustainability, and form. It is a lightweight, flexible work and meeting chair with a 100% recyclable removable covers and 100% recycled polypropylene backrest capable of providing ergonomic support for an extensive demographic. Designed for adaptability, Contour is a standout among NeoCon 2024 winners, fitting into any setting, whether it be healthcare, education, or corporate.
Photo: Senator Group Contour Chairs
Bevva by Dauphin HumanDesign Group
SILVER WINNER / BENCHES — Dauphin HumanDesign Group rightfully won the Silver Award with the Bevva benches because it rings in a new era of corporate products. Bevva departs from the typical office furniture and instead aims to clearly distinguish different settings in the workplace while encouraging social contact and collaboration. The high-end chiseled form and clean edges make a modern aesthetic while the rounded foot maximizes leg room for a comfortable seating experience.
Photo: Dauphin Bevva Bench
NeoCon 2024 Winners in Review
NeoCon 2024 dates from June 10-12, unveiling the newest innovative solutions from the commercial design industry. This year’s theme is “Design Takes Shape”: an apt description of how the future of the office is increasingly defined by the winners to display sustainability, community, and inclusiveness. With this all-star lineup, the future of furniture is looking very bright.
NeoCon 2024 Dates
NeoCon 2024 Registration: April 3
NeoCon 2024 Dates for Convention: June 10-12
Read Also: Editor’s Top Picks: NeoCon 2023 Winners
Main Photo: OFS Ally Table Series
Resources & Special Thanks to Respective Product Manufacturers: 9to5 Seating, DARRAN, Dauphin, Global Furniture Group, KI Studios, Koncept, OFS, Senator Group, Stylex, Via Seating
