The 2026 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo heads to New Orleans Oct. 17-20, bringing with it a robust expo hall showcasing new products and services from more than 250 exhibitors. Nearly 20 percent of this year’s exhibitors are new to the conference, bringing products never showcased before at the HCD Expo Hall, including lighting, furniture, flooring, and ceiling and wall systems.
Here, Healthcare Design presents a roundup of seating products, ranging from upholstered modular lounge collections to sleeper sofas, to be exhibited at the conference.
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Bokeh, Carolina
Image credit: Carolina
Bokeh lounge chairs from Carolina feature a hospitality-inspired aesthetic. The line is available in mid- and high-back options and several base options, including a 4-leg base for waiting and clinical areas, a swivel base for public spaces, and a rocker base for wellness settings.
Booth #1819
Hi + Lo Lounge Collection, Trinity Furniture
Image credit: Trinity Furniture
The Hi + Lo Lounge Collection by Trinity Furniture offers a fully upholstered modular seating system of straight and curved benches, with optional backs, ranging in height from 30.75 inches to 43.25 inches. Seating models include single-, two-, and three-seat units. Multiple configurations provide flexibility for lounges and waiting areas.
Booth #1022
Apprise, Steelcase
Image credit: Steelcase
Apprise furniture line from Steelcase includes guest seating, lounge seating, recliners, sleepers, and tables. The line is available with open or fully upholstered arms and a variety of overhang arm cap finishes. Each seat is designed to flex independently to support positive movement and adapt to a range of postures.
Booth #1711
Diffrient Lounge, Humanscale
Image credit: Humanscale
Diffrient Lounge by Humanscale, designed by Niels Diffrient, comprises a lounge chair and ottoman. The line offers continuous ergonomic support, an adjustable headrest, recline mechanism, integrated USB-C ports, and built-in worksurface. Contoured cushions with waterfall edges are available in woven upholstery, knit, leather, and alternative leather materials, as well as 58 colorways.
Booth #2911
Raio Lounge, Knú Comfort
Image credit: La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort
Raio Lounge by Knú Comfort is available in single-seat, bariatric, and two-seat configurations, featuring a continuous curved profile with rounded arms and a contoured back. Seat widths range from 22 inches (single-seat) to 44 inches (two-seat). The line includes a seat-clean-out and wall-saver leg design, with optional solid surface arm caps.
Booth #1619
M100 Observation Support Recliner, ModuForm
Image credit: Maker, LLC
ModuForm’s M100 Observation Support Recliner features a passive, body-activated recline that eliminates external handles, levers, and controls, making it ligature-resistant and suitable for behavioral health environments. Its one-piece rotomolded polyethylene base is durable, nonporous, and fluid-resistant, with open geometry that supports inspection, sanitation, and fluid management.
Booth #2211
Gemma Sleep Settee, Herman Miller
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The Gemma Sleep Settee from Herman Miller, part of the Gemma Seating line, transitions between seated and sleep modes in as few as three movements. It features a central brake and steer, adjustable table, flexible arm configurations, and optional underbed storage for added utility.
Booth #1601
Ryno Adirondack Chair, Pineapple Contracts
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Ryno Adirondack Chair by Pineapple Contracts features a one-piece polyethylene construction that’s pick-proof, with weighted options to deter lifting or weaponization. A dual-surface molded finish recreates the classic slatted look without physical gaps, while gloss channels help direct water flow.
Booth #2019
Dreme Flip Sleeper, Global Furniture
Image credit: Paul Kijewski, The Design Center
The Dreme Flip Sleeper from Global Furniture Group is a space-conscious sleeper sofa that sets up quickly. Its mechanism-free design allows the back cushion to flip forward to create a sleep surface without changing the unit’s footprint. Optional folding tablets, integrated power, charging, and sealed seams add versatility.
Booth #1837
720 Series Accessible Chair, Maglin
Image credit: Britney Townsend Photography
720 Series Accessible Chair from Maglin is a double outdoor lounge chair for users with mobility limitations or age-related needs. A center armrest supports ingress and egress, while a full-coverage backrest and gentle seat incline provide a comfortable, well-supported seated position.
Booth #2454
Nolan, 9to5Seating
Image credit: 9to5 Seating
9to5Seating’s Nolan is a collection of meeting, conference, and collaborative seating with wide seats and backrests. Available in four-leg metal, four-leg wood, sled base, and light task models. The line’s shells come in veneer or all-plastic, with plastic color options including black, vanilla (shown), misty gray, and forest green.
Booth #2411
Breya, Via Seating
Image credit: Via Seating
The Breya collection from Via Seating adapts to task, guest, and nesting applications with mid- and high-back configurations, plastic or upholstered backs, and fixed-arm or armless styles. Bases come in plastic swivel, steel four-leg, and plastic nesting forms, with casters or glides to suit varied floor conditions.
Booth #2505
