Blu Dot Launches Graded-In Upholstery Program at NeoCon 2026
At NeoCon 2026, Minneapolis-based Blu Dot introduced Graded-In, a contract upholstery program for commercial design. The initiative pairs Blu Dot furniture with pre-approved textiles from New York's Maharam and Danish Kvadrat. Ten weaves—Mode, Terra, Re-Wool 2, Steelcut Trio 3—offer 457 colorways across 27 collections, covering lounge seating to hospitality pieces. CEO John Christakos noted the program aligns with growing demand for comfort and human-centered design in commercial spaces.
Key facts
- Blu Dot debuted Graded-In at NeoCon 2026 in Chicago.
- Graded-In is a contract-focused upholstery program.
- Textiles are pre-approved from Maharam and Kvadrat.
- Ten weaves include Mode, Terra, Re-Wool 2, and Steelcut Trio 3.
- 457 colorways are available across 27 collections.
- Collections range from lounge seating to hospitality pieces.
- John Christakos is co-founder and CEO of Blu Dot.
- Blu Dot has been making design accessible for nearly thirty years.
Entities
Artists
- John Christakos
Institutions
- Blu Dot
- Maharam
- Kvadrat
- NeoCon
Locations
- Minneapolis
- United States
- Chicago
- New York
- Denmark