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October 6, 2021
DARRAN Furniture’s Honey won the Best of Competition for its groundbreaking design.
NeoCon is thrilled to unveil the winners of the 30th edition of the highly coveted Best of NeoCon Awards. Each year, top manufacturers across the commercial design industry compete for recognition for their latest product introductions. This year, the...
DARRAN has released Honey Mobile and accessories, the perfect solution for individual users, their varied work styles, privacy, and well-being
October 4, 2021
HIGH POINT, NC (October 1, 2021) -- DARRAN Furniture and designers Mark Müller and Christopher Wright have continued to explore varied work styles and provide workstations for those on the move with the addition of Honey Mobile. Whether the goal is to work among multiple teams, change scenery, or have...
DARRAN Awarded Minority Furniture and Systems, Casegoods, Seating and Accessories agreement with Premier
July 1, 2021
DARRAN Furniture has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Furniture and Systems, Casegoods, Seating, and Accessories with Premier. Effective July 1, 2021, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for all DARRAN product collections.
"We are excited...
DARRAN has donated $200,000 to Americares
November 24, 2020
DARRAN Furniture has reached their goal to contribute $200,000 to support Americares COVID-19 response.
In April, President Jennifer Cashion and Vice President Jeff Hollingsworth committed to donating $200,000 for COVID-19 relief to the Americares nonprofit organization. DARRAN proudly announces they have reached their commitment to donate $200,000 to Americares emergency...
DARRAN welcomes Kevin Street as Vice President of Business Development
October 1, 2020
HIGH POINT, NC (September, 2020) -- DARRAN is excited to welcome a new addition to our furniture family! Kevin Street has accepted the position of Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Street will focus on strategic growth working with our sales team and customers across the country. He...
DARRAN has released Honey, a new collection that uses a 120° design to address varied work styles, privacy and well-being
September 28, 2020
HIGH POINT, NC (September 28, 2020) -- DARRAN Furniture and designers Mark Müller and Christopher Wright are rethinking the open office with their new collection, Honey. DARRAN Furniture and designers Mark Müller and Christopher Wright are rethinking the open office with their new collection, Honey.
Honey workspace furniture addresses individual...
Room Divider forms a new shape for protective partitions
September 27, 2020
High Point, NC – September 2020 – DARRAN Furniture has launched Room Divider, an innovative protective partition that solves the need to create barriers in common areas.
Room Divider is the perfect solution for offices, restaurants, health facilities, and homes. They are not only functional but also carefully designed, with...
DARRAN Introduces EdgeWorks Training Tables
June 2, 2020
High Point, NC – June 2020 – DARRAN’s lastest introduction, EdgeWorks Training, adapts to the changing work environment and provides options for safe meeting areas with the introduction of training tables. Interior Design's HiP Awards at NeoCon has already awarded these new and innovative tables as 2020 Honorees.
DARRAN commits $200,000 for COVID-19 relief
April 20, 2020
DARRAN Furniture has committed $200,000 to Americares to support the COVID-19 relief.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to progress throughout the globe, DARRAN's state of business and actions have been to protect the safety of our employees and meet commitments to our customers. DARRAN is manufacturing products and the offices are...
DARRAN releases CET Designer Extension
February 28, 2020
DARRAN Furniture has launched a CET Designer Extension for Configura’s space planning all-in-one software solution.
DARRAN worked closely with Configura’s partners to develop Central Park and Central Park Height Adjustable Collection catalogs. The extension was programmed in Parametric Graphical Configuration (PGC) which is a proprietary CET language. This configuration utilizes CET’s...
DARRAN introduces ultimate adaptable desk collection, Chameleon, at NeoCon
June 19, 2019
DARRAN Furniture is proud to debut its newest collaboration with designer Mark Müller – Chameleon, a casegood collection that embodies the modern office and captures the essence of adaptability.
Say hello to Chameleon, designed by Mark Müller. Chameleon embodies the modern office with habitats for private and collaborative spaces. Not overdone...
Bota collection grows at NeoCon 50
June 11, 2018
DARRAN’s newest lounge collection Bota is now more versatile with new product additions of Bota Booth and Bota Island. The line expansion includes integration of technology, tables and teaming into the tailored modular collection.
Bota Booth is a relaxed meeting hub of two facing lounge units surrounded by an acoustic cocoon....
Cell tables debut at NeoCon 50
June 11, 2018
DARRAN Furniture introduced a new occasional table collection, Cell, at NeoCon 50 in Chicago this week.
Inspired by microscopic plant cell structures, Cell table collection was designed to capture the soft forms of nature. The collection is comprised of unique end and coffee table heights that overlap to create striking visual...
DARRAN’s Cone wows viewers at NeoCon 50
June 11, 2018
DARRAN Furniture launched a product like nothing else available in the contract market this week at NeoCon 50 in Chicago. The Cone is an overhead meeting space designed to create privacy for users, significantly reducing noise and creating a balanced sound environment.
The ThinkingQuietly Cone design entails a tapered round solid...
DARRAN’s Lisso collection premiers at NeoCon 50
June 11, 2018
DARRAN Furniture unveiled a new wood guest seating collection, Lisso, at NeoCon 50 this week in Chicago.
Lisso guest seating makes an elegant design statement at a practical price point with its contoured and thin silhouette. Lisso is a complementary choice to any of DARRAN’s desk and workstation collections. The solid...
DARRAN introduces Milner collection at NeoCon 50
June 11, 2018
DARRAN Furniture unveiled a new work table and stool collection at NeoCon 50 this week in Chicago. The collection called “Milner” embodies timeless simplicity.
The Milner table collection gives a contemporary interpretation of classic Shaker Style in the form of modern work tables. Table bases are created from solid walnut or...
Roki line makes debut in DARRAN’s NeoCon 50 showroom
June 11, 2018
DARRAN Furniture is encouraging users to cast off formalities and relax with its newest table and seating line Roki.
Roki originated from the idea of creating a table and chair family that easily transitions between spaces, with a cheeky, fun design brining a sense of informality. In short, Roki is here...
DARRAN presents new Spire collection at NeoCon 50
June 11, 2018
DARRAN Furniture broadened the scope of its seating offerings this week with the introduction of the Spire collection at NeoCon 50.
A modern reshaping of the mid-century archetype, the Spire collection exemplifies clean, uncluttered design through soft geometric forms and proportions. Spire features a low-profile seat that is expertly sculpted with...
DARRAN’s Workbay wins Metropolis Likes, HiP Finalist at NeoCon 50
June 11, 2018
DARRAN Furniture’s ThinkingQuietly Workbays, a collective atmosphere to the workplace that is easily moveable and metropolitan, received a 2018 Metropolis Likes Award and was honored as a 2018 HiP Finalist at NeoCon 50 this week in Chicago.
The Workbay is made from modular oak framed acoustic panels that can be arranged...
DARRAN’s “ThinkingQuietly” receives coveted international design award
April 25, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C./ April 25, 2018/ -- ThinkingQuietly, the innovative acoustic workstation collection from DARRAN Furniture, was announced as the recipient of the Red Dot Award for Design 2018, one of the most prestigious design awards worldwide.
ThinkingQuietly was selected by an independent and international jury from more than 18,000 applications from...
DARRAN Furniture announces new logo, brand identity
April 23, 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C./ -- DARRAN Furniture, a leading national furniture manufacturer for commercial interiors, recently announced the business’ rebrand. The comprehensive rebrand elevates the focus on high-end design at a mid-market price, and includes a new logo, industry positioning and product lines.
DARRAN introduced furniture collections at NeoCon 2017 that expanded the...
DARRAN opens permanent showroom at Merchandise Mart, NeoCon 50
April 6, 2018
DARRAN Furniture has announced the opening of a new showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, home of the annual NeoCon event. The premier showroom, located on the 10th floor, features 4,200 square feet of product tailored to the commercial design industry. “What an exciting time to become a permanent part of...
Local Business Owner Participates in White House Small Business Event with President
August 2, 2017
High Point, NC – August 1, 2017 – A Triad small business recently received the attention of President Donald Trump and the Small Business Administration. Jennifer Cashion, President, and Randy Hollingsworth, Founder, of DARRAN Furniture in High Point, NC, participated in a Small Business Event hosted by President Trump at...
NCPA Contract Information
July 21, 2017
DARRAN is pleased to have a contract with NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance). Our contract (07-23) is valid through 10/31/2018. For information regarding our Contract with NCPA please visit our page: http://www.darran.com/ncpa NCPA's Process NCPA works with a lead public agency, who competitively solicits master contracts. Contracts are based...
Announcing #DARRANdiva contest for First Look 2017
July 13, 2017
New York, New York - July 2017 - DARRAN is happy to announce our First Look 2017 #DARRANdiva competition. We're giving away a pair of Jimmy Choos to the best Instagram post featuring your shoes next to our new Diva table!
We can't wait to see your #DARRANdiva posts on Instagram!...
ThinkingQuietly brings acoustic relief to NeoCon 2017
June 14, 2017
High Point, NC – June 2017 – DARRAN Furniture recently unveiled ThinkingQuietly, an innovative workstation solution to meet the growing challenge of reducing external noise, at NeoCon 2017.
In a lively setting, ThinkingQuietly’s range of acoustic furniture turns the volume down on peripheral sound. Acoustic engineers assisted in the design...
Exceptionally stylish; reassuringly practical. Discover Diva, and her smart powered legs.
June 13, 2017
High Point, NC – June 2017 – DARRAN Furniture unveils Diva Conference Tables at NeoCon 2017. More than a pretty face, look deeper to discover a host of brilliant design elements, each cleverly concealed within the solid Ash build and die cast aluminum components.
Diva was engineered using finite element...
Bota lounge collection flourishes at NeoCon 2017
June 12, 2017
High Point, NC – June 2017 – With circular curves and ultimate modularity, DARRAN’s newest lounge collection “Bota” has blossomed as an optimal solution for shared spaces across collaborative work environments and a private zone for concentration.
Introduced at NeoCon 2017, Bota is an ever-growing lounge collection with the ability...
EdgeWorks adapts for changing work environments
June 12, 2017
High Point, NC – June 2017 – Flexible enough to expand and contract, adapting to ever changing work environments, DARRAN’s newest collection “EdgeWorks” is an optimal solution for open office environments, private offices and conference areas.
Introduced at NeoCon, the design takes its name from the refined profile of the...
NeoCon $$$ Contest
June 9, 2017
Chicago, IL - June 2017 - Win $1000 Cash! Calling all Rep Groups. With five stunning collection debuts, our booth is a BIG DEAL! We don't want anyone to miss what is happening on the 7th floor - Showroom 5046!
We are rewarding 3 Rep Groups who have the largest number...
Rail Debuts at Neocon 2016
June 13, 2016
Industrial Design Meets today’s workplace, Rail debuts at NeoCon 2016
High Point, NC – June 2016 – DARRAN Furniture recently unveiled it’s newest casegood collection, “Rail,” at NeoCon 2016.
The collection embodies a functional, yet flexible offering with a signature angled metal base and urban design elements. Industrial raw metal...
Tablo Lounge Collection by Michael Wolk
June 13, 2016
The Perfect balance of home and office, Tablo debuts at NeoCon 2016
High Point, NC – June 2016 – Creating a classic is the ambition of any great designer, and Michael Wolk has done just that in DARRAN’s new “Tablo Collection.”
Introduced at NeoCon 2016, the name was taken from...
Benching or open plan working does not have to be boring or sterile!
July 2, 2014
The NOT SO square collection from DARRAN Furniture creates a new viewpoint that one can make their own warm and inviting work area. Personal storage, privacy, hide-away power, day-light LED and shared storage empowers the users to feel they have control over their work environment. Sit/stand desks can be integrated...
DARRAN Announces New York Showroom Opening
July 10, 2013
The New York Design Center is holding its 9th annual FIRST LOOK event at 5pm on Wednesday, July 17th at 200 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. DARRAN is excited to announce the Grand Opening of its New York showroom at the First Look event on the 11th Floor, Suite 1116. The...
DARRAN Introduces All New Rift, Area, & Posh Collections At 2012 NeoCon.
June 15, 2012
DARRAN Furniture launches All New Rift Casegoods Collection, Area Lounge, & Posh Executive Seating with 2012 NeoCon.
RIFT was designed by David Allan Pesso and developed to meet the needs of the changing work environment. Developed for DARRAN’s ‘Design Build’ platform, RIFT can support multitasking, focused individual...
Top of the List: Largest Women-Owned Companies
May 16, 2012
The Business Journal published the first-ever Women-Owned Businesses list. DARRAN ranked in at number two! DARRAN is owned by Jennifer Hollingsworth Cashion. The company was founded in 1977 and now employs 150 people. With over 350,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space, DARRAN proudly manufactures a broad spectrum of...
DARRAN Awarded The FSC Chain of Custody Certification
June 10, 2011
DARRAN Furniture announces it has been awarded The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification (SCS-COC-003765). FSC standards represent the world's strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes.
DARRAN's president, Jennifer Hollingsworth says, "Not only do we have a responsibility to our customers to manufacture quality...
Cosmo Guest Ghairs
June 9, 2011
DARRAN Furniture introduces Cosmo, a transitional guest chair fully manufactured in the USA that combines luxurious comfort with versatility and affordability. Cosmo's solid hardwood frame promotes a comfortable sit with increased seat width. Available as fully upholstered back, multi-slat back, Cosmo is ideal for corporate and educational environments. Guest chairs...
DARRAN Introduces First Executive Seating Collection
June 9, 2011
DARRAN Furniture is excited to introduce COVET, a new executive seating collection with a slim, chiseled profile and a high level of detail invoking 360 degree visual interest. Designed by Michael Shields, COVET is offered with various arm designs or armless, appropriate for executive private offices, conference rooms, or open...
DARRAN Launches Redesigned Website
January 10, 2011
DARRAN Furniture Industries, Inc. announces the launch of their redesigned website. The North Carolina furniture manufacturer set out over a year ago to create a website mirroring its reputation within the industry for creative design, quality products and service. DARRAN's marketing department, with the assistance of Bluezoom { Advertising, Design,...
2010 Profit Sharing
December 10, 2010
All employees at DARRAN were elated to receive a 2010 profit sharing check that was the 2nd largest in DARRAN's history. Workers and staff achieved ultimate gains in lean manufacturing that included 97% on time shipments, fewer than 2% quality control rejects and lowest customer complaints in history.
Congratulations DARRAN...
2010 Federal Installations
December 3, 2010
DARRAN finished the 2010 year having proudly serviced the following federal departments and facilities with major project installations:
- Missile Defense Agency, Von Braun III, Central Park/Jamestown Product
- Maxwell Air Force Base, Woodbury
- Air Force - Pentagon, Jamestown/Woodbury
Major Central Park Expansions for 2010
November 6, 2010
DARRAN's Central Park collection, first introduced in 2003, experienced a dramatic expansion of the offering in 2010, including the addition of open office solutions for today's work environment. Central Park features ENVI-UT urethane finish with BACGUARD SILVER Anti-microbial protection standard, and is MAS Certified Green contributing to LEED 4.5. Made...
DARRAN Introduces ChiChi Lounge Collection
June 21, 2010
ChiChi's softly curved arms and back highlight the clean contemporary lines of DARRAN's latest chair design by John Stafford / Chris Carter Designs. Constructed of environmentally friendly materials and made in the USA.
Fill More Spaces
March 2, 2010
Fill more spaces, with DARRAN's new Filmore Lounge series, perfect for office, educational, and healthcare environments. Armless chair options and horizontal back design allow this collection to gang offering endless design and specification possibilities. Filmore is also available with a tablet arm, making it perfect for meeting or study sessions....
All Products Are MAS Certified Green
January 4, 2010
All products and all brands of furniture offered by DARRAN will be MAS Certified Green. DARRAN Furniture Industries makes this announcement upon achieving another milestone in our mission to offer high performance environmentally friendly products. DARRAN is upgrading all products currently with low formaldehyde Rel-Viron varnish finish to ENVI-UT, a...
Leaping into New Waters
January 4, 2009
After 30 years of tradition in manufacturing quality casegood products, DARRAN Furniture is now expanding that knowledge and performance into a new line of guest seating. DARRAN proudly introduces Maxton and Monroe, the latest contemporary to transitional seating collections from John Stafford / Chris Carter Design, LLC.