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September 17,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Dining Room on September 18, 2012
Case goods importer folio 21 will introduce a dining furniture program at High Point Furniture Market to complement its best-selling bedroom furniture collections.
The initial dining introductio includes four fashion-forward dining groups that correlate with existing folio 21 bedrooms. They include Avignon, a transitional group in poplar solids and primavera veneers with champagne-finished hardware, bowed panel drawer fronts, picture frame molding and woven accents; Cologne, a large-scaled European traditional design; Lisbon, a clean-lined transitional set; and Metro, a contemporary group in rosewood veneers.
Designed by Hilco Woudstra, Avignon has been selected as a finalist for the American Society of Furniture Designers 2012 Pinnacle Award. The award will be presented Oct. 15 by the ASFD at a High Point Market banquet.
A fifth correlated dining group--not yet named--will accompany a new transitional bedroom in ash solids and veneers with mirror inserts that folio 21 is introducing this market. The group has a light, contemporary feel with a unique mixed media effect, said Sean Slack, executive vice president of marketing.
The new groups will be shown in folio 21s showroom in space 647 of the Wrenn wing of the International Home Furnishings Center, which is being expanded by 3,600 square feet for the October market.
Just like in bedroom, our new casual dining line will offer retailers a standout, high-value product, said Slack. Were known for our superior, multistep finishes with hand-applied distressing and detailing. This is better-end furniture at a very affordable price.
The goal, Slack added, is to provide consumers with a compelling reason to step up their purchases by giving them more for their money while also enabling retailers to make a higher margin.
Retail price points for a five-piece dining set will run from $899 to $1,299. The line will include case pieces such as sideboards and china cabinets as well as bar-height and counter-height options for stools and chairs. The products are designed to hit the sweet spot between casual and formal dining that reflects how todays consumers live.
The scale and comfort of our chairs and quality of materials and construction will make our groups look distinctly different on retail floors, said Slack. Were offering retailers a very focused line that builds on the success of our top-selling bedrooms and can be mixed and matched with no restrictions in a single container.
The addition of casual dining is a natural step for folio 21, a joint venture startup that launched at the October 2011 High Point Market, said Bill Benton, president and CEO.
We started talking with retailers about correlated dining right from the beginning. Now that our bedroom program is in place and growing, were ready to add another key product category with an equally strong value proposition, Benton said.
The new correlated dining line will begin shipping to retailers in January 2013.
September 17,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on September 18, 2012
The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation is accepting reservations for its 24th annual Induction Banquet, Oct. 14, at High Point Furniture Market.
Everyone is invited to attend.
This will be a very special banquet as we celebrate our new Industry Fellows and induct the newest members into the Hall of Fame, said Randy Ford, Foundation president. The Hall of Fame is the only organization that embraces the whole industry, whether you are a retailer, manufacturer or a supplier. This is our night, as an industry, to stop, take time from our busy schedules and to give recognition to our most accomplished leaders.
Industry Fellows who will be recognized for their exceptional leadership, accomplishments and contributions to the furniture industry are Howard G. Haas, Jena Hall, Clement M. Lange Jr., Kevin M. OConnor, Melvyn L. Wolff and Thomas E. Wright. Inductees into the Hall of Fame also will be announced at the banquet.
The new slate of Industry Fellows was selected based on their contributions to the growth and development of the furniture industry in America. Each represents the highest standards of enduring excellence, superior accomplishments, innovation and creativity, and philanthropic generosity.
The deadline for reservations is Sept. 28. Tickets are $125 each and can now be purchased online. Reservations may also be made by e-mail or by contacting the Foundation office at 336.882.5900. Checks should be mailed to the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation, 202 Neal Place, High Point, N.C. 27262.
September 17,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on September 18, 2012
Salon at Market Square & Suites will feature 22 new exhibitors for the Oct. 13-18 High Point Furniture Market.
This market, Salon's ground floor displays have been expanded with a mezzanine level on the second floor. The new upstairs area is easily accessed by an escalator located in the center of Salon, just behind Market Square Café/Starbucks.
Salon provides the ultimate showcase for creative, fashion-forward furnishings across a wide range of styles and categories, said Julie Messner, vice president of leasing for International Market Centers. If you are a retailer or designer searching for new products and fresh ideas, you should not leave market without seeing all that Salon has to offer.
The momentum of the Salon area keeps growing every market, Messner said, adding the highly eclectic mix of products is stronger than ever.
Launched in April 2010, Salon is a presentation of masterfully designed furnishings presented in a curated environment. This market, Salon features a total of 57 exhibitors, offering a comprehensive selection of furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art, home textiles and decorative accessories.
The 22 new exhibitors include:
* Bambrella: wooden outdoor parasols made from strong, sustainable, laminated Moso bamboo strips in sleek, modern designs.
* Ben Ham Images: fine art landscape photography, including images of the Lowcountry, Rockies, Southwest and wine country of the Pacific Coast.
* Camilla House Imports: furniture, mirrors, gifts and accents, including candleholders, baskets and planters, in rattan, wrought iron and decorative wire.
* Daniel A. Saunders Studio: art and photography, including portraits, illustrations, drawings, prints and posters.
* Design Workshop Inc.: dining and occasional tables, cabinets, wall systems, stools, rolling carts, lighting and other furniture items, in wood and metal.
* Euroline Ltd.: distributor of fine Polish glass and metal décor, as well as wall art, wooden lanterns and contemporary ceramic vases sourced worldwide.
* Fortunata Inc.: hand-crafted ceramics inspired by the tradition and charm of ancient Tuscan workshops.
* French Heritage: country French and other eclecticly styled case goods and upholstery reproductions with hand-crafted quality.
* Glassisimo: high-styled, contemporary glass furnishings, including occasional, dining, office and entertainment furniture, seating, bars and lighting.
* Home Trends & Design: eco-friendly, solid-wood furniture including bedroom, dining room, living room and occasional in a range of styles.
* John Strauss Furniture Design: hand-crafted furniture inspired by the work of the Art Deco masters.
* Kim Salmela Atelier: couture collection of upholstery and case goods featuring bold colors, exotic patterns, vintage styling, modern layering and mixing of materials.
* Lisa Jarvis: The LJ Atelier Furniture Collection combines clean lines, comfort and elegance, with a twist.
* Luxe Sleep/Pandora de Balthazar: timeless European-style luxury bedding in a range of styles and constructions and a complete line of revitalizing sleep products made of hand-picked Hungarian down.
* Mfano LLC: Mfano features Randy Trulls stylish new collection of luxury pillows for indoors and outdoors made in the USA with Sunbrella fabrics.
* Nativo: vases, dishes, lighting, accessories, mirrors and frames made by hand from natural materials in South America.
* Nine6: full-service design studio focused on furniture, architecture and interiors.
* Scandinavian Art Factory: original canvas paintings in a wide range of styles.
* Solaria Lighting: diverse line of specialty lighting products crafted in a distinctive, weathered European style.
* Tommy Mitchell Co.: gilded and painted tole flowers created by Tommy Mitchell, his sister Midge Mitchell and a team of local artists.
* Urban Houzz: unique, hand-crafted furniture made of domestic hardwoods, salvaged woods and imported exotic woods in styles ranging from refined-rustic to modern-urban. Custom sizes and exclusive designs available.
* Vivify Lighting: lamps made of hand-blown American glass and other top-quality materials in range of sophisticated designs.
September 17,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on September 18, 2012
The High Point Market Authority has launched its first Ambassador Program, with roving ambassadors on-site at Market ready to assist visitors.
The first team of ambassadors will be actors and staff from the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, dressed in costumes that highlight the High Point Furniture Markets Fashion Focus campaign.
The four ambassadors will be armed with iPads and will be ready to offer directions, provide assistance in locating exhibitors and products, and will also help visitors find restaurants and other local businesses or services.
This new Ambassador Program, part of a joint partnership with the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau, will enhance and add to the information services we already provide, said Tammy Nagem, chief operating officer of the High Point Market Authority. With a market as large as this one, and with such a wide footprint, we want to ensure that people can find information where they are, rather than having to search it out.
Look for the ambassadors in the high-traffic areas of Market, such as the intersection of Commerce and Elm, in front of the Transportation Terminal, and in the 100-200 blocks of South Main Street.
September 17,
2012 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on September 18, 2012
Case goods supplier Brazil Furniture Group is moving to a new High Point Market showroom located on South Main Street.
Brazil Furniture Group, a collaboration of Brazilian bedroom furniture makers Renar Furniture and Rotta Furniture, has exhibited in High Point Market since 1998 having permanent offices and a local warehouse facility in the U.S.
The showroom building, located at 243 S. Main St., already houses Cramco and Capris Furniture.
"As far as the location, it is in a prime area where current buyers are already shopping the building," said Ilton Rotta, vice president. "We felt it would be a great fit.... As we grew as a company and expanded our product line."
Renar Furniture and Rotta Furniture are both third-generation, family-owned manufacturers of solid-pine furniture. The companies each have 170,000-square-foot plants in southern Brazil. Both factories control their own wood supply. Between them, the companies manage 15,000 acres of forest.