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Sculpted for exceptional seated comfort, November has an intrinsic appeal that derives from its ample proportions, tailored upholstery and unifying chamfer detail.  The November seating collection exemplifies Ruiz’s philosophy that function “is fundamental,” a product’s “reason for being.” The aesthetic qualities of the design flow from proper function, and it can easily adapt to any environment. 

Named for New York’s eponymous hotel on the Upper East Side, the Carlyle collection is a series of three chairs designed by Kevin Stark for HBF. With gently curved backs crafted from quarter-sawn ash veneer for a contemporary, straight-grain look, Carlyle combines rich materiality with classic architectural forms reduced to their most essential forms. Offered in side, bar, and counter versions with a solid ash or upholstered seat, Carlyle seating series is perfectly at-home in hospitality design, workplace, and even residential applications.

Based in California, designer Barbara Barry’s Perfect Pitch seating collection for HBF focuses on form, each shape elemental and spare. This Mid-Century Modern-influenced lounge chair and sofa series is defined by its raked back and low arms that dip before connecting to the back. The design’s distinctive architectural features, combined with a sense of modern refinement, add warmth to today’s business interiors.

With modern, angled arms and a deep, supportive back, HBF’s Morgan seating solution provides the right balance of relaxation and structure. Available as a lounge chair, settee, or sofa, Morgan is built with a lower, shallower dimension and allows for an accessible and comfortable seat. The chair’s open base option presents an airy aesthetic and accommodates for easy cleaning and maintenance. The gracefully curved wooden base option allows for a more organic aesthetic. Morgan is suitable for any layout with a design that is equally functional in workspaces as it is relaxing in guest or lounge spaces. 

Inspired by and named for the Japanese words that literally mean “tree sap,” the Jueki stools are carved from solid ash wood into organic seating solutions. The collection, designed in a collaboration between HBF and Jonathan Yoshida Rowell, features four legs that appear to pull away from the softly curved seat, without disturbance or force. The effect is highlighted in its underside, in the way the wood grain appears to flow downward. The leg ends round slightly as they meet the floor, like the final drippings of the sap itself. A steel support loop echoes the seat’s silhouette and provides an additional level of structural integrity. Jueki’s sculptural, lightweight body—available in three heights—works well in both formal and informal settings. Various finishes are available for the stools, as are custom match finishes upon request. 

Designer Todd Bracher pays tribute to the “casual café” style seen in modern contract spaces and created this versatile and easy to use Andaz series of chairs for HBF. Whether it’s a co-working space or an airy restaurant, the Andaz chairs are meant to be functional, adaptable, and seamlessly blend within a range of environments. Andaz achieves aesthetic flexibility with a modern, clean palette and range of upholstery, wood, and paint styles.

A blend of modern and industrial, the Kinzie screen by HBF was designed for defined, yet mobile elements within the contract sphere. Inspired by the harmony between privacy and interaction, Kinzie’s angled, diamond-shaped slats allow for a subtle amount of light and sound to pass through, while still providing a flexible, minimalistic barrier for the workplace. Kinzie can easily complement an open office setting or serve as a decorative backdrop for Zoom Rooms. Adding to its versatility, Kinzie is available in two heights and in a single screen version. 

Borrowing the Japanese word for simplicity, and informed by shoji screens and tatami mats, HBF’s Kanso is a multilevel seating system that easily adapts to its space and people. Sturdy steel bases come in chrome plate, brass plate, or powder-coated black, white, or gray. High-density foam cushions accept a nearly infinite range of covers. As for the integrated tabletops, choose from dozens of laminates and veneers. Kanso’s design lightness fits into any contemporary work and public spaces, accommodating users for activities such as quick confabs, solo brainstorming, or leisurely lunches. 

Barbara Barry’s Salon chair’s serpentine lines and sublime contours create a comfortable profile that speaks to the human form. Designed with building lobbies and hospitality settings in mind, Salon is typically laid out in pairs or used as an occasional chair.

HBF’s Essens seating family represents a perfect harmony of detail, material, and ergonomics. Defined by its timely yet minimal design, OEO Studio’s Thomas Lykke has juxtaposed rich materials—solid wood, metal, leather, textile—and created this contract office seating series that blends Danish sensibility with American craft. The wood seat and back evokes a feeling of comfort and quality, adding posture and refinement. The use of metal adds precision to the design as well as a sense of modernity. The Essens chairs are perfectly suited for a progressive office environment and even a WFH setup.