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Five to Make High Point Debut in Salon Exhibit Area
August 21,
2017 by Larry Thomas in High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events 
At least five exhibitors will make their High Point Market debut in October as part of the Salon section of Suites at Market Square.
Building owner International Market Centers said the new Salon exhibitors include Flitch Furniture, Kenneth Cobonpue, Bend Goods, Alexander Lucent Gallery and Robin Baron. Their showrooms will be in temporary exhibit areas on the ground and mezzanine floors.
“Salon is a must-see destination for any buyer looking for cutting-edge product resources,” said Julie Messner, senior vice president of furniture and home décor leasing for IMC. “In an era of competition for customers and clients like no other, it is more important than ever for buyers to find innovative home furnishings for their stores and design studios.”
Flitch Furniture showcases geometry-driven, modular pieces inspired by Danish and Mid-Century modern designs. The Raleigh, N.C.-based company offers items such as beds with matching-width benches; single-, double- and triple-base storage units; new low- and high-back chairs; and a foyer shoe cubby.
Kenneth Cobonpue is an award-winning Philippine designer who integrates nature, traditional craft and technology into his indoor/outdoor furniture and lighting. Cobonpue is a graduate of The Pratt Institute and has been noted as “rattan’s first virtuoso” by Time magazine.
Bend Goods features the work of Gaurav Nanda, a sculptor and designer from Michigan. The eight-year-old Los Angeles-based company includes tables, chairs, indoor/outdoor furnishings, lighting and accessories among its product mix, all with Nanda’s signature wire/metal aesthetic.
Celebrity interior designer, lifestyle expert and luxury home-furnishings designer Robin Baron is debuting her collection of rugs, case goods, hardware, tables and upholstery in Salon, bringing her Modern Glam aesthetic to market for the first time. A 25-year veteran interior designer, Baron is pairing her artistic preferences with classic lines for her home furnishings collection, creating a distinctive product assortment for stores and studios.
Alexander Lucent Gallery is a Greenwich, Conn.-based company that offers original art and restricted limited editions. Launched with a vision of discovering and sharing the work of emerging artists, Alexander Lucent Gallery showcases transitional and contemporary styles in accessible price points ranging from $500 to $4,500.
The fall market takes place Oct. 14-18, but Salon will be open for early shopping on Friday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information about Salon, visit http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/salon