Chicago, IL – June 2026 — Nienkämper is proud to announce that the Pleat Collection, designed by REPUBLIC OF II BY IV has been recognized with two prestigious industry awards at NeoCon 2026. The collection received a Best of NeoCon Silver Award in the Private Office & Workstation category, while the Pleat Conference Table received an Interior Design HiP Award in the Conference Table category.
Introduced at NeoCon 2026, the Pleat Collection brings a distinctive architectural language to conference, executive, and workstation environments. Inspired by the elegance and movement of folded fabric, the collection is unified by a sculptural pleated base that serves as both a visual signature and a highly engineered structural solution. The collection includes conference tables, executive desks, credenzas, storage elements, and collaborative workstations designed to create cohesive, human-centered workplace environments.
These awards recognize the collection's innovative design, exceptional craftsmanship, and ability to seamlessly bridge private office, collaborative, and meeting spaces through a singular design language.
"Bringing the Pleat Collection to life with Nienkämper has been an incredibly rewarding experience," said Keith Rushbrook, Partner, REPUBLIC OF II BY IV. "Working alongside a manufacturer that values craftsmanship and thoughtful production made this collaboration especially meaningful. Marking REPUBLIC OF II BY IV's first conference table and workstation collection with Nienkämper, the design reflects a shared passion for design excellence, sustainability, and a deeply hands-on creative process.
Seeing the collection unveiled at NeoCon was a proud and exciting moment for our team. The recognition it received from internationally respected programs such as Best of NeoCon and the HiP Awards is a reflection of the strength of our collaboration and the collection's innovative contribution to the global design landscape."
"We are honored to receive this recognition from both Best of NeoCon and Interior Design Magazine," said Ann-Marie Snook, President and CEO of Nienkämper. "Pleat represents our commitment to advancing workplace design through exceptional craftsmanship, sustainable manufacturing, and meaningful collaboration with leading designers. These awards are a testament to the dedication and creativity of everyone involved in bringing the collection to market."
The Pleat Collection is available in a broad range of premium veneers, finishes, and configurations, allowing designers to tailor each piece to the unique needs of contemporary workplace environments.
About REPUBLIC OF II BY IV
REPUBLICOF II BY IV is an international industrial design studio based in Toronto, Canada, focused on products for contemporary lifestyles. Drawing on the founders' extensive interior design expertise, Dan Menchions and Keith Rushbrook, the studio develops products that respond intuitively to space and human behavior. Their distinct approach to industrial design is shaped by a deep understanding of how environments influence daily life.
Each piece begins with a narrative grounded in emotion and lived experiences. The studio celebrates the use of honest materials, showcasing their inherent qualities with clarity and intention. Through close collaboration with global manufacturers, process and craftsmanship remain central, resulting in a considered dialogue between form, material, and lasting design.
For Nienkämper, REPUBLIC OF II BY IV designed both the Pleat Collection and the Scribble Table, bringing their sculptural and architectural approach to contemporary workplace environments.