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BUSINESS OF HOME - Dec 15, 2020

Brooklyn-based furniture manufacturer Uhuru Design has announced the launch of its direct-to-consumer line, Propr, an extension of the company that will focus on producing colorful and affordable at-home office furniture.

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DESIGN MILK - Nov 22, 2023

Food 52's new HQ features Uhuru workstations for heads down work to cozier seating areas for casual meetings.

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TREND HUNTER - Dec 14, 2020

Propr Makes Affordable Furniture for the New Economy Workforce

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BUSINESS OF HOME - Nov 10, 2020

Uhuru Design announced last week the closing of $6.9 million in private capital investment to support the brand’s national B2B network and bolster its growing D2C network as work-from-home culture continues.

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BOSTON MAGAZINE - Feb 18, 2020

Uhuru's custom pieces and earthy materials make this Back Bay, Boston penthouse so serene.

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BUSINESS OF FURNITURE - Oct 23, 2019

Steelcase expanding Relationship with Furniture Design Firm Uhuru, giving customers accessibility through the largest dealer network in the industry.

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST - Oct 11, 2019

Nicole Scherzinger’s stunning home in the LA hills features a custom slab table by Uhuru Design.

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TOWN & COUNTRY - Sept 18, 2019

The great outdoors come inside with a two-tone dining table by Brooklyn-based Uhuru Design for this luxurious home near Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana.

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THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM - Sep 15, 2019

The Columbus Museum debuts a new acquisition for its permanent collection: the Bilge Lounge Chair designed by Brooklyn-based firm UHURU in 2008.

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CONTRACT MAGAZINE - June 1, 2019

Uhuru Design worked with TPG Architecture to outfit Fresh Cosmetic’s new office in Jersey City.

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NYCXDESIGN AWARDS - May 1, 2019

Uhuru Design is a Finalist in the 2019 NYCxDESIGN Awards in the Outdoor Seating category for Tube Collection.

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BUSINESS OF HOME - Mar 16, 2018

Uhuru Design will unveil its new Red Hook Creative Compound, which includes a showroom, office space and prototype shop.

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PLAIN MAGAZINE - April 26, 2018

This dual workstation by Uhuru lets you Sit or stand as you work.

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STUDIO DB - Jan 15, 2018

Uhuru's Waterline Table is featured in the Penthouse of One Vandam in Soho, NYC.

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST - Nov 6, 2017

How RISD Created the Next Generation of Design Luminaries.

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INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE - Oct 2, 2017

Uhuru turned beams from Domino Sugar Factory into cocktail tables for the lobby inside 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.

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INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE - Oct 2, 2017

Brad Ford ID's model apartment for the Cast Iron House

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SURFACE MAGAZINE - Sept 26, 2017

Uhuru's BB-55 Rocker was selected exclusively from The List, the destination for all things Surface-approved.

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DESIGN MILK - Sept 17, 2017

Co Founders Jason and Bill give us insight into their individual work styles and creative processes.

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COLLECTIVE HUB - Aug 3, 2017

An insight into Nike's new headquarters in New York City, which features Uhuru Design.

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST - June 27, 2017

Featuring Uhuru Design - Nike Unveils Stunning New Headquarters in New York City.

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OBSERVER - June 26, 2017

Featuring Uhuru Design - Nike Unveils Stunning New Headquarters in New York City.

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1HOTELS - June 8, 2017

The Art Of Brooklyn: Meet Uhuru Design.

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METROPOLIS MAGAZINE - June 6, 2017

Indie Means Business: The Designers Unseating the Contract Furniture Industry

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SURFACE - Mar 17, 2017

Featuring Uhuru's custom furniture pieces from the domino sugar refinery in williamsburg.

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST - Oct 11, 2016

Uhuru's custom-made live-edge wood table and dining chairs.

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SIGHT UNSEEN - Aug 23, 2016

Interview with co-founder Bill Hilgendorf about Uhuru's new Tack Collection of geometric steel.

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DESIGN MILK - June 3, 2016

UHURU Launches Contract Workplace Collection

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WALLSTREET JOURNAL - May 5, 2016

Featuring Uhuru's Charred Table.

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NEW YORK TIMES - May 4, 2016

Interview with the founders Jason Horvath and Bill Hilgendorf and an insight into the future of Uhuru.

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NEW YORK SPACES - Oct 12, 2015

Uhuru Design's New Avant-garde Jewelry Line.

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NEW YORK TIMES - April 2, 2016

Featuring our Canopy Bed.

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WALLPAPER - Mar 30, 2016

Furnishings by Uhuru Design.

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INTERIOR DESIGN - Oct 5, 2015

Featuring Uhuru Design - New NYC Nike Office.

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INC. - June 17, 2015

The Design Firm That Ups Silicon Alley's Coolness

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST - April 30, 2015

Uhuru Design's First Showroom opens in New York.

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T MAGAZINE - July 18, 2014

Uhuru chairs featured.

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DESIGN MILK - Feb 12, 2014

Cyclone Lounger - Inspired by the wooden Cyclone roller coaster, one of the last functional rides at Coney Island

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SIGHT UNSEEN - Mar 27, 2012

Red Hook Design Tour - Uhuru design War Craft Line.

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NEW YORK SPACES - May 24, 2016

Live Edge - Uhuru Design is creating a Dynamic Aesthetic using their enviroment as inspiration.

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SURFACE - May 1, 2016

Uhuru Designs DK Chair

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LUXE MAGAZINE - May 1, 2016

Edge of Sophistication - Charred Oak

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T MAGAZINE - Mar 6, 2016

Showing of an Uhuru piece - Tack Console.

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LUXE MAGAZINE - Feb 1, 2016

Stoolen, Snowfence Table, Stoolen High Table.

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