Leaders of Design Acquires Decorative Furnishings Association
January 8, 2026
The Leaders of Design has acquired the Decorative Furnishings Association (DFA). Financial terms were not disclosed; Leaders of Design plans to revitalize the nearly century-old nonprofit by introducing tiered membership fees, new programming, and sharing aggregated industry data from its Studio Designer platform, while appointing Rachel York as DFA executive director.
- Buyers
- The Leaders of Design
- Targets
- Decorative Furnishings Association
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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