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Made-In-America Pavilion Grows
April 5,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on April 6, 2012
The Made in America Pavilion at Market Square & Suites is doubling in size for April High Point Furniture Market.
Almost 50 exhibitors will show American-made furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art and decorative accessories in the near-32,000-square-foot space.
"This area was a huge hit at the October market, generating a true 'buzz' among retailers, designers, exhibitors and the media," said Julie Messner, vice president of leasing for International Market Centers(http://www.imcenters.com). "There was more interest than we could have imagined, so this market weve doubled the Pavilions space to provide an opportunity for buyers to see an even greater range of great made-in-the-U.S.A. product. It's a can't-miss destination for anyone interested in domestically produced home furnishings."
The list of furniture and accessory sources participating in the Made in America Pavilion at the April High Point Market includes:
New exhibitors in the pavilion include:
* American Furniture Exporters: a group of U.S. furniture manufacturers working together to create a cost-effective program to promote and export American-made furniture. Companies marketing under the AFE umbrella include Bradington-Young, Capris Furniture, Designmaster Furniture, Fairfield Chair, Gold Bond Mattress, Jasper Cabinet, MacKenzie-Dow, Johnston Casuals, Key City Furniture, McKinley Leather, Sam Moore and Troutman Chair.
* Amish Impressions by Fusion Designs Inc.: wood dining and bedroom furniture, rockers, chairs, benches, barstools and occasional furniture.
* Artisan Weavers/Beljen Mills: textiles of U.S.-grown cotton and wool in designs passed down for generations.
* Artist Guild of America: original works of art produced in studios located in Los Angeles.
* Atomic Playrooms/Funner Than Furniture: lighthearted thematic furniture for kids of all ages produced in the United States.
* Bushline Furniture: upholstery, occasional tables, bedroom and dining room furniture in traditional and transitional styles.
* Cody Road Workshops: handcrafted furniture and accessories in country traditional, lodge, cottage, country sophisticate and Shaker styling designed by Thomas Walker.
* Darrellene Designs: products inspired by vintage French cheese labels, including wall decor, chargers, coasters, ornaments, pillows, decorative stands and side tables.
* Exotic Sands Inc.: moving sand art pictures by the inventor William Tabar.
* Flat Rock Furniture: handcrafted, rustic yet elegant hickory furniture, including dining, bedroom, great room and accent pieces.
* Froggy Bottom Outdoor Furniture: stylish casual furniture.
* Furniture Traditions: bench-made bedroom furniture, including beds, mirrors, dressers, nightstands and TV consoles, in solid Northern red oak.
* Habersham: custom kitchen, bath and other cabinetry in rich, opulent finishes.
* John Michael Originals Furniture: tables, bookshelves, sideboards, chinas, media cabinets and bars and stools made with reclaimed lumber from old houses and buildings, in French country, lodge, cottage and simple country styles.
* John Strauss Furniture Design: case goods and occasional furniture in the Art Deco tradition.
* Lancer Inc.: handcrafted upholstered furniture in styles that range from traditional and country to transitional and contemporary.
* Linda Calvert Jacobson: wildflower art.
* Linwood Furniture: solid-wood case goods and occasional furniture, produced in the U.S. from American hardwoods.
* Loocstudio: custom wood, metal and upholstered furniture made in America by hand.
* LT Moses Willard Inc.: high-quality, handmade Colonial, early American and folk art reproduction lighting, including chandeliers.
* Made in the USA Foundation: The Made in the USA Foundation works to create jobs and strengthen the U.S. economy by promoting products and manufacturers in the United States.
* Oak Design Corp.: home office, TV consoles, occasional, youth and bedroom furniture in oak and American alder.
* Paladin Inds.: wood office furniture components.
* Rustics: custom-made Western or rustic-style items for the home, including lamps, chandeliers, picture frames and wall mirrors.
* S&S Acrylic Inc.: casted acrylic risers, picture frames, displays, sign holders and other products.
* Salmagundi Inc.: collaged furniture, tuffets, throws and pillows.
* Sarahjanes Oilcloth/The Preppy Possum: aprons, beach bags, tablecloths, placemats and other items made of oilcloth.
* Sarkis Studio: decorative arts studio specializing in the manufacturing and finishing of fine drapery hardware.
* Shiner/Home Source International: mdern, eco-friendly furnishings, including seating, lighting, upholstery and tables.
* Solos Glass: high-quality, handmade blown glass products.
* Sugarpost: fun, funky metal art for yards and offices.
* Sweetwater Trading Co.: pillows made of fine European leathers in lodge, Western, Native American, novelty, animal and equestrian themes.
* The Poplar Concept/Bark Clad: furniture made of Timberclad bark siding, an all-natural, kiln-dried product from the tulip poplar tree.
* Trend Manor Furniture: high-quality, solid-oak furniture, including Mission and rustic-styled bedroom and TV consoles.
* Wallflower Art Boutique: gallery wrapped giclee canvas prints for children and adults.
* Whimsies: metal wall art and picture frames as well as a new line of pillows in rustic elegance styling.
* Winchester Woodworks: segmented bowls and urns using woods from around the world.
* Wright Table Co.: furniture based on English, French and American designs of the period between 1690 and 1830.