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October 7,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Leather Upholstery on October 8, 2012
Eleanor Rigby Leather Co. has moved its High Point Furniture Market showroom to Showplace, space 3555.
At Market, Eleanor Rigby will debut its new line of benchmade leather sofas, sectionals and recliners.
Founded in 2011, Eleanor Rigby specializes in leather upholstery made with 100 percent top-grain hides, said Christopher Thorpe, president and co-owner along with Peter Robinson. Styles range from modern, Euro-contemporary models with chrome and stainless steel accents to traditional pieces with hand-antiqued, full-grain hides, embossing and nailhead details.
Thorpe said the line also includes some leathers that our skilled artisans hand rub to create a dramatic vintage look. The result is a finish with a buttery soft hand that enhances the natural characteristics and markings of the leather.
He added the companys frames are built to stand the test of time, with a rugged combination of premium, kiln-dried hardwoods and plywood that have been corner blocked, glued and stapled for strength and durability.
Seating cushions are constructed from high-resiliency, Cal. 117-compliant fire retardant foam and many models include an individually pocketed innerspring core. Seat cushions and back pillows typically feature a premium feather/down/polyester fiber blend for a luxurious, plush sit.
Eleanor Rigbys line is produced in its own plant in Tijuana, Mexico. The companys headquarters are in San Diego. Products are shipped within four to six weeks of ordering and can be drop-shipped anywhere in the United States, according to Thorpe.
Eleanor Rigby chose Showplace as the location for its new showroom, Thorpe said, because of its strong mix of upholstery sources. We like the spirit of the building its upbeat, lively and modern.
Julie Messner, vice president of leasing for International Market Centers, said the addition of Eleanor Rigby reflects the dynamic nature of the High Point Market: As the worlds leading furniture market, its the perfect place for new companies to introduce their lines. Buyers know that they will find the latest, most exciting home furnishings in High Point.
Eleanor Rigby targets its line to mid-sized independent retailers with a strong presence in the medium- to upper-level price range.
The company showed in the Hamilton Court Building at the April market.
October 7,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on October 8, 2012
The ground floor of the historic Radio Building in downtown High Point is getting a face lift.
Taracea, a supplier of case goods, is turning the first floor of the building at 164 S. Main St. into its permanent High Point showroom.
Taracea was founded in 1983 by Javier Suárez, a furniture designer whose interests include architecture and historic preservation.
The building is operated by Candace MacAulay Lambeth Kime, president of Lambeth Enterprises, and was originally designed by architect Charles C. Hartmann in 1921 and 1922. The ground floor served as the public banking room for Commercial National Bank. It featured travertine marble walls and large, arched windows, along with its most singular feature, a solid steel, state-of-the-art vault weighing 24 tons. On the bank's opening day celebration in 1924, it was flooded with a crowd of 2,500 people.
A major aspect of the project includes restoration of the lobby's original 30-foot high ceilings. To create the effect of the original arched windows, Suárez designed 19-foot antiqued mirrored panels to reflect light and emphasize ceiling height. Also prominent in the new space, a 12-part, 24-by-44-foot painting represents one of the 1921 blueprints used for the building's construction. The art display will be installed above the vault that anchors the 5,000 square-foot furniture showroom space.
The furniture manufacturer designs and builds high-end furniture, including a special collection of reproductions for Hearst Castle, as well as custom wood furniture for celebrity designers and their clients. Taracea's current High Point showroom is located in the IHFC building, and the company will conduct business there during the fall High Point Market. A limited number of styles will be on display in the new space, beginning Saturday, Oct. 13.
A grand opening for the new showroom and 30th anniversary event is planned for the April 2013 High Point Market.
October 7,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on October 8, 2012
Best Home Furnishings has developed a collection to target the Gen Y consumer. The collection will be introduced at High Point Market beginning Saturday.
The company has assembled a group of unique, small-scale, contemporary products that specifically targets this buying group. Marketed as "YOLO. Be True. Be You.", the line, consists of 26 of Best's trendiest chairs, glide rockers, stationary groups and benches, available in more than 20 fabric designs.
"Best has some very contemporary furniture and fabrics that appeal to the Gen Y consumer," said Brian Lange, president of Best Home Furnishings. "We assembled the YOLO line to appeal to the specific interests of this demographic. Not only are the styles really cool, but they're also affordable on a budget. And, our five-day manufacturing time will keep these shoppers satisfied."
Products in the YOLO line are priced to retail around $300 to $400, and will be marketed to teenagers, college students and young adults who want trendy, long-lasting furniture on a budget. The line includes 18 chairs, two glide rockers, three stationary groups and three benches.
The YOLO line will be promoted in participating stores, which will have a sampling of the chairs accompanied by brochures, fabric swatches and other point-of-sale materials.
October 7,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on October 8, 2012
The revised amount raised during the National Home Furnishings Industry's (NHFI) Taste of Hope, Italia event honoring Mike Massood, Sr., co-founder of MGM Transport, and Connie Post, of Connie Post International, Saturday, Sept. 29 has topped $85,000.
The Italian-themed event, hosted by City of Hope's NHFI Eastern Committee, brought together more than 160 of the home furnishings industry's power hitters in support of groundbreaking research in cancer and diabetes.
Industry luminaries Neil Goldberg of Raymour & Flanigan, Simon Kaplan of Crest Furniture and Joe Bograd joined Furniture Hall of Fame honorees Jena Hall and Kevin O'Connor for an evening of mingling for the cause. Highlights of the event included live entertainment, Italian cuisine and a live auction featuring a business lunch with Kaplan, last year's East Coast Region's first honoree and a fishing excursion with Joe Cory, Sr. of Cory 1st Home Delivery, a past Spirit of Life national honoree for City of Hope.
"The $85,000 raised pushed the annual giving for the National Home Furnishings Industry group for the 2012 year to $2.5 million", said Patrick Cory, chairman of the region. "This event, and all the efforts of the National Home Furnishings Industry, supports City of Hope's innovative research, exceptional patient care and guiding humanitarian principals."
October 5,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Business Strategy on October 6, 2012
from http://djournal.com/view/full_story/20386406/article-H-M--Richards-continues-furniture-growth-mode?instance=secondary_story_left_column
Upholstered furniture manufacturer H.M. Richards works closely with select retailers across the country, a business model that has accelerated the company's growth.
On Friday, the company officially broke ground on a $1.5 million, 86,000-square-foot expansion in Baldwyn, Miss., that could add more workers to its 650-strong workforce.
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