By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, April 14, 2002
For those who like the originality of contemporary, this market may bring a bumper crop of goodies. Introductions range from the soft lines of kick-back transitional casual to truer forms of modern. Broyhill's huge Portfolio collection, which ranges from the casual light wood and upholstery fabrics of California to the darker woods and more opulent fabrics of Gotham City, is but one example of relaxed contemporary that will be prevalent here. On the other hand, companies like Weiman, Preview and the new eXl Designs are taking the more modern approach with cool designs, interesting materials and zany colors.
CLEVER CURVES Sensuous curves highlight this two-seater intro from Huppé. HS 103
PLAYING TO STRENGTH Shermag solidifies its niche in casual contemporary with the Vogue collection in a soft, toffee finish and radius shaping. IHFC D1220
JEWELRY TOUCH Additions to Leda Furniture's Park Plaza include this end table with checkerboard patterning, scalloped edges and legs, and brushed pewter hardware. HFC H1109
INTO THE FUTURE Euro contemporary chaise with bentwood arms from Preview is covered in Miami Textiles' Rubics #5 and JB Martin's Orlando Java. 300 Fraley Rd.
CASUAL SIMPLICITY Nicoletti adds Robinson, a spare silhouette with detailed stitching, to its gallery program for leather specialty stores. Sauvage highlights on full grain leather. Retail, $1,099. IHFC D824
ANIMAL MAGNETISM Swivel chair with Ultrasuede cover in cheetah-patterned back and seat is one of the introductions from the new eXl Designs. 115 S. Hamilton St.
HERE'S THE BEEF With Sierra Country, Kincaid offers a bulkier transitional contemporary lifestyle look through strapping hardware, thick tops, and oversized pilasters in solid oak. IHFC H1204
LOOKING AHEAD Keller's Sinergy is the next step in the company's effort to attract a younger consumer. Tight-grain sycamore adds an interesting wood story to solid wood. IHFC W747
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