Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric launches new seating collection designed for the spaces between destinations
Jamie Stern announces the release of the Threshold Collection, a new seating series created for transitional environments across hospitality and corporate interiors. Designed for lobbies, lounges, and gathering areas, the collection brings a low, modern presence to spaces defined by movement, pause, and connection.
The Threshold Collection explores the idea of the āin-betweenāāmoments of arrival, waiting, and departure that shape the experience of contemporary public space. Each piece balances comfort with professionalism, offering relaxed proportions without excess. Warm wood framing grounds the designs with structural clarity and material weight, while adaptable upholstery options allow the collection to move seamlessly between corporate and hospitality contexts.
Comprising four distinct lounge chairsāPortal, Crossing, Passage, and Terminusāthe collection is named for stages of transition. Together, they form a quiet narrative of movement and progression through space.
ā¢ Portal marks the point of entry, transforming lobbies and reception areas into destinations of their own with a grounded, welcoming form.
ā¢ Crossing reflects the pause between departure and arrival, offering a place to settle, reflect, and prepare for what comes next.
ā¢ Passage emphasizes continuity, with balanced proportions that support calm within dynamic environments.
ā¢ Terminus anchors the series, providing a resolved presence suited to spaces requiring clarity and permanence.
Early design explorations focused on a modern lounge chair defined by clean lines and subtle craftsmanship. Straight arms with an upholstered wrap detail create a tailored expression, while large-profile wood frames curve to form both backrest and legs in a continuous structural gestureāmerging softness and strength within a single form.
With its low stance, consistent seat height, and cohesive material language, the Threshold Collection is intended for designers shaping environments where people gather briefly yet meaningfully. The pieces can stand alone or work in combination, offering flexibility across project types while maintaining a unified visual identity.
The Threshold Collection is now available and can be viewed in full at https://jamiesterndesign.com/threshold/.
About Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric
Celebrating 40 years as a leader in design spanning hospitality, corporate and high-end residential, Jamie Stern offers both impeccable in-house furniture, carpet, leather and fabric designs alongside industry-leading collaborations. A family-run business at its core, Founder Jamie Stern is dedicated to welcoming in and empowering interior designersā creativity by offering direct access to its manufacturing resources. Jamie Stern has received international recognition, winning awards such as Interior Designās Best of Year, Hospitality Designās Hot List and HD Awards, among others. More information is available at www.jamiesterndesign.com.