Keilhauer Enhances Healthcare Spaces with the Redesigned Canal Lounge Seating Collection

April 11, 2025 (Toronto) – Keilhauer, a renowned North American commercial furniture designer and manufacturer, proudly announces the Canal Lounge Seating collection, designed for health care environments.

With a design inspired by strong, architectural elements, Canal brings a structured softness to healthcare and corporate lobbies, waiting rooms and library spaces. The subtle separation between the seat and back elements create a visually striking yet functional design. The collection includes sofas and benches in 2 and 3-seater options, as well as a lounge chair.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the Canal Seating collection into our dynamic portfolio of seating that is engineered to meet the needs of health care environments, while offering elegant and comfortable seating solutions for any lobby or waiting room,” said Meghan Sherwin, President of Keilhauer. “This collection reflects our commitment to craftsmanship and comfort, providing elevated yet functional seating solutions for a variety of spaces.”

Canal has been precisely engineered to offer ease of use, durability, and cleanability, making it ideal for health care spaces, but also practical for any heavy-use seating space. The collection’s 18-inch seat height and reinforced armrests optimize ease of sitting and standing, while the subtle gap between the back, sides and removable seat offers enhanced access for cleaning. The sturdy metal base, and generous seat proportions make Canal an inclusive seating option for every body type. Canal meets the rigorous BIFMA Large Occupant Public and Lounge Seating standard. Designed by Scot Laughton and made by Keilhauer, Canal exemplifies a balance of beauty, comfort, and functionality.

Founded in 1981, Keilhauer is a privately owned, design-forward contract furniture manufacturer with a mission to craft quality products that serve people and the planet. We believe good design does more than just look great, it has the power to change our daily lives for the better. Every piece we produce is crafted to the highest environmental standards and intended to transform workplaces into environments where individuals can connect, engage, and thrive. Working with world-renowned furniture designers, Keilhauer is internationally recognized for award-winning designs, built with exceptional craftsmanship and to the highest environmental standards. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, please visit keilhauer.com.

Scot Laughton studied industrial design at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto. In his final year he designed the Strala light, which Time magazine named one of 1987’s top 10 designs. Laughton opened his own practice in 1992 and has designed furniture and products for the residential and commercial markets. Laughton has taught at York University and Sheridan College and currently teaches at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. He has conducted workshops at the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum in New York City and other venues throughout North America. In 2003 the Interior Design Show, Toronto, awarded him Designer of the Year.