New at Market: Motion Furniture

• All prices retail • In-depth stories on motion furniture introductions will appear in Furniture/Today's opening-day issue •

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, April 4, 2004

ASHLEY IHFC H-900

Introductions include two multi-function motion sectionals at $1,799 in faux suede covers. Also introducing two reclining chairs with corded faux suede covers.

BACKSAVER PS 2-400

Introducing the ZG (zero gravity) collection, which features reclining chairs with leather covers at $795 to $2,295.

BERKLINE IHFC C-754

• Expanding its reclining chair lineup at the $499 price point with five contemporary, casual and traditional styles. New models include Diana, a traditional chair with a slipcover design, and MacGuyer, a large-scale chair with casual contemporary styling. In addition, a new model at $599 features an oversized pillowtop design and a faux suede cover with polyester backing.

• Emphasizing the $699 and $799 price points in motion sofas. New models include a $699 entry with retro styling and a button-tufted back, as well as a $799 entry with casual contemporary styling and a nine-inch seat cushion.

• Two home theater seating groups feature casual contemporary styling. The Entertainer, at $699 per seat, features arm storage units and a swivel-top table on each arm. The Apollo, at $599 per seat, has a chaise seating design.

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS 239 S. MAIN

Introductions include two recliners, one motion sofa and one family theater seating group. One recliner is a traditional large-scale design, and the other has styling features borrowed from a popular contemporary club chair. The theater seating features a bowed radius and overstuffed arms and back.

BRADINGTON-YOUNG 1709 King St.

Inspired by European club chairs, the 3812 Hollis Lounger, at $1,899, features Bombay arm treatments and a hand-wiped antique leather cover.

CATNAPPER IHFC W-348

• Aggressively expanding its lineup of promotionally priced recliners with several new models at $249 to $399. Introductions include a chair at $399 that swivels, glides and reclines, and a rocker/recliner at $399 that features a massage unit. In addition, a new rocker/recliner at $599 features a built-in refrigerator and a polyurethane vinyl cover.

• Adding several casual and contemporary motion sofa/loveseat groups at $599 to $999. One new model at $999 features a burnished leather cover, while a new $599 entry features contemporary styling and a chenille cover. In addition, a contemporary sectional at $1,799 features a faux suede cover.

COJA LEATHERLINE HS 207

The new Romeo home theater seating group features an exclusive patented mechanism that allows the back and foot rest to operate independently. The new entry, at $3,999 for a four-seat group, also has articulated headrests on each seat.

EL RAN FP 523

Four motion sofa groups with leather covers headline the introductions. The 8099 Beatrice features a tufted back and padded arms, while the 8042 Austin has clean, boxed pillow backs. The 9089 Elaine has pillowtop seating and detailed arm pads, while the 9061 Amy features a high-back frame and a tapered footrest.

FLEXSTEEL IHFC C-558

Las Cruces, a new reclining chair with Mission styling, is at $799 with a leather cover. Also unveiling four power-lift chairs at $799 to $899.

FRANKLIN IHFC W-746

• Expanding reclining chair offerings at $399 and $499. New models include a pair of contemporary offerings at $399 and a chair with traditional styling at $499. In addition, a new button-tufted power lift chair is at $899.

• Focusing on casual contemporary styling with several new motion sofas at $699 to $899. New models include a contemporary two-seat reclining sofa at $699 and a large-scale reclining sofa with European styling at $899. In addition, a new contemporary biscuit-back motion sofa is at $1,099 with a leather/vinyl cover.

LA-Z-BOY FP 103

• Redford, a low-profile retro seating group, features a sofa and recliner with cigar rolled arms and welt accents. Available in leather or fabric, the sofa retails for $999 in fabric.

• Alan, a new recliner entry at $399, features thick arm pads with a comma-shape design. Pillowtop seating and a rounded silhouette highlight its trendy styling.

LANE IHFC C-800

• Adding five groups to its already extensive lineup of motion products. New models include Radius, a contemporary motion sectional at $2,699 in fabric, and Reno, a collection that features two types of motion sofas at $799 and a sectional with a sleeper unit at $1,699. In addition, an all-leather contemporary sofa, Andre, is at $1,199.

• Strengthening the $499 price point in recliners with several new models in fabric covers. Also adding five models at $599 to $899 covered with leather that is cut and sewn domestically. Other introductions include four models using the company's patented "perfect fit" adjustable headrest, and a four-model lineup of contemporary leather chairs with matching ottomans at $499 to $699.

MARSHFIELD SMS 1-1202

Adding a home theater seating group to its Woodlands collection. The modular seating units include arm storage and cup holders and are available in a multitude of configurations.

MOTION-EAZE 130 S. Main St.

The new 2000 series recliner, at $339, features transitional styling, heavy fiber arm and back construction, and full chaise padding. The 2000 series also has a matching motion sofa, stationary sofa and loveseat.

NEWPORT GLIDERS Radisson Hotel

Making its High Point debut with a new wood glider rocker at $429. The new model features a leather cover and oak wood posts. A matching ottoman also is available.

OMNIA LEATHER HS 318

Expanding its motion lineup with several new smaller-scaled models. Introductions include Wellington, a model with nailhead trim at $1,895.

RACING FURNITURE PS C-108

Adding a reclining chair with a microfiber cover to its lineup of NASCAR-licensed seating. The recliner, at $899, features the number "3" that was used by the late Dale Earnhardt. The mechanism is activated with a handle that resembles a gearshift.