HELLER FURNITURE JOINS HAWORTH

February 16, 2026 - Heller Furniture, esteemed modern design brand known for an iconic range of indoor-outdoor furniture and accessories, has joined Haworth, the two companies announced today. Based in Holland, Michigan, Haworth is a leading global furniture maker that partners with customers and influencers to create great spaces where people can thrive. With a shared vision of design excellence, this partnership builds on Heller's strong position in the design industry by continuing the current Heller retail distribution and adding Haworth's global platform and channels. The acquisition underscores Haworth's ongoing commitment to brand stewardship and long-term growth.

John Edelman, previously President & CEO, will continue to provide design leadership as Creative Director, while Heller's current Chief Operating Officer, Andrew McPhee, will assume the executive role of General Manager with an expanded scope of responsibilities.

McPhee says, "Over the past several years, Heller has seen significant growth and renewed momentum, reintroducing iconic pieces, launching new products we're proud of and earning industry recognition. For our next growth phase, we sought a partner to expand our reach globally while preserving our essence. Haworth brings the global platform, operational strength and shared design respect to scale thoughtfully."

As Heller enters this new chapter, Franco Bianchi, President & CEO of Haworth commented, "With our combined efforts and John's creative vision, we can put Heller where it deserves to be. We want lovers of Heller to know the brand is in good hands as Haworth will focus on providing the resources needed to grow and flourish."

Edelman added, "The Heller brand is dramatically ahead of its business. Joining Haworth, with a history of elevating brands, will allow Heller to reach new heights and fulfill its mission to bring accessible modern design to the world."

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About Haworth
The Haworth Group designs at the intersection of people and environments with brands like Haworth, BuzziSpace, Cappellini, Cassina Ceccotti Collezioni, Hushoffice, Interni, JANUSetCie, Karakter, Luminaire, LuxuryLivingGroup, Poltrona Frau, Tuohy and Zanotta. Founded in 1948, the group is a privately-owned company operating in more than 150 countries through a global network of 400 dealers and 8,000 employees. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, U.S.A., the company has sales of $2.57 billion USD.

With a heritage in the workplace, Haworth is the founding brand of the Haworth Group. Haworth believes great spaces empower people to thrive and work their best. As a leading global furniture maker, the company partners with customers, dealers and influencers to create spaces that result in effective people and efficient real estate. Haworth's customer-first approach comes from an entrepreneurial spirit, design-forward thinking and multicultural perspectives.

About Heller
Heller began in 1971 and from the outset has been known for the true meaning of modern. Their timeless, functional designs are created without ego by some of the world's greatest architects and designers, and are internationally recognized with awards from the Compasso d'Oro to NeoCon and are featured in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Rochester Institute of Technology. In 2025, Heller partnered with Worry Free Plastics, continuing their exploration of new technologies to create more innovative and sustainable manufacturing processes. This technology transforms their products into a fully recyclable and regenerative material, completely free of microplastics at end-of-life. Made in America and a proud member of Be Original Americas, Heller continues to champion original design and became the first company to work with the Digby Design Authenticator, guaranteeing authenticity of their designs and sustainability for the future.