SEGMENT INFORMATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company reports its segment results based on the following reportable segments: (i) Office; (ii) Studio; and (iii) Coverings. The Office segment serves corporate, government, healthcare, retail and other customers in the United States and Canada providing a portfolio of office furnishing solutions including systems, seating, storage, and KnollExtra^® ergonomic accessories, and other products. The Studio segment includes KnollStudio^®, Knoll Europe which sells primarily KnollStudio products, Richard Schultz® Design and HOLLY HUNT^®.  The KnollStudio portfolio includes a range of lounge seating; side, cafe and dining chairs; barstools; and conference, dining and occasional tables. Richard Schultz Design provides high-quality outdoor furniture. HOLLY HUNT^® provides high-end luxury residential furniture. The Coverings segment includes, KnollTextiles®, Spinneybeck®, EdelmanLeather® and Filzfelt™. These businesses serve a wide range of customers offering high-quality textiles, felt, and leather.

The following information below categorizes certain financial information into the above-noted segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	March 31,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
NET SALES
Office	$	146,083	$	137,480
Studio	55,727		38,438
Coverings	27,521		24,668
Total	$	229,331	$	200,586
INTERSEGMENT SALES
Office	$	473	$	642
Studio	1,310		1,522
Coverings	2,615		2,333
Total	$	4,398	$	4,497
OPERATING PROFIT (1)
Office	$	1,062	$	2,002
Studio	5,492		4,142
Coverings	5,271		4,150
Total	$	11,825	$	10,294

(1)  The Company does not allocate interest expense or other (income) expense, net to the reportable segments.