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Port 68, Scalamandré Team for License
August 20,
2013 by in Industry, Licensing, Lighting, Product 
Lighting, decor and accents vendor Port 68 has teamed high-end textile source Scalamandré for a licensed line of lighting, accessories and accent upholstery.
The collection, Scalamandré Maison for Port 68, will debut at the upcoming October High Point Furniture Market and will feature designs inspired by Scalamandré's signature fabrics and wall coverings adapted to lighting, accent upholstery and décor. Design refinements include hand painted porcelain, lacquer and rich gold-leafed metal appliqué.
“We are thrilled to introduce the luxurious lifestyle of Scalamandré to the marketplace with Scalamandré Maison for Port 68,” said Michael Yip , president of PORT 68. "The history of such venerated patterns as Le Zebre and Jour de Juin is captured in this timeless, fresh collection. The designer rich patterns are chic and classic and it will be exciting to see the partnership grow for years to come."
“Scalamandré is honored to partner with Port 68 for this wonderful collection,” said Steven Stolman , president of Scalamandré. "Seeing our iconic patterns come to life in new, unexpected ways is so exciting to all of us who are part of the journey of taking America's most revered textile house into the future."
Port 69 will launch the collection in High Point on Oct. 18 in its International Home Furnishings Center, InterHall 310.
The Scalamandré Maison for Port 68 launch will be celebrated at a cocktail reception on Sunday, Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m.