New at market: Occasional

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 6, 2003

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

• Lots of leather: From tables to chests to accent pieces, leather is popping up all over.

• Metal magic: Tabletops make creative use of brass, copper and other metals.

• Sinking feeling: Sink vanities are growing in popularity.

A.A. Laun IHFC M-238

• 3100 Traditional Country, eight multi-functional occasional pieces in bold country design with Tavern Oak finish.

• 3200 Cherry Spoon Foot, eight occasional pieces in hardwood solids and cherry veneers with spoon foot design, Vermont Cherry finish.

• 3300 Nostalgic Maple, nine solid-maple occasional pieces in nostalgic country style, featuring spline plugs, worn corners and worn edges.

• 3400 Oak Spoon Foot, eight occasional pieces in hardwood solids and oak veneers with spoon foot design, Tavern Oak finish.

• Drop leaf tables, four tables with gate legs, functional styles and finishes; 48 by 17 inches with leaves down, 48-inch diameter circle when opened.

Aico IHFC G-777

• Excelsior, occasional and home entertainment pieces. Three occasional tables with marble tops and carved bases, and matching large curio with curved beveled glass and double medallion hardware.

• Tuscano, full line of products including occasional tables, home entertainment, a secretary and an oversized curio with a 20-panel glass front; the tables have shaped tops in antiqued pine and glass.

Ambiance SP 1401

• St. Martin Sink Chest. Classic in style and finish, this 40-inch-wide sink chest is suitable for the powder room or guest bath; features hand-carved leaf embellishments, antique parchment finish with silver highlights and a bone fossilized stone top.

• Provincial Double Sink Chest. Design features a crackle parchment finish and aged silver highlights, bone fossilized stone top, three full drawers and double doors.

Ann Tyler 440 S. Wrenn St.

• 1884 hand-painted antique-styled chest, $600.

• Vienna pedestals, four pieces in wood, split rattan and woven organic material, $499.

• Offering private-label goods and exclusive deals. Will have a quick-ship program on container orders.

Archatrive MS 260

• Coffee table, 48-inch square table is also offered in 36-inch and 42-inch sizes; available in wide variety of hand-painted finishes; designed by Lewis Krevolin; $1,300.

• Vanities by Archatrive, a collection of sink vanities that includes a corner vanity, traditional pedestal model and an open-base model. One vanity has curved beadboard door and working drawers on both sides. Comes with pine bench, top made from antique boards, available in variety of hand-painted and weathered finishes; vanities (not including sinks and faucets), $2,600.

Bassett IHFC C-1200

• New Traditions collection includes eight occasional pieces in classic Georgian style; featuring cherry and tiger maple veneers.

• Echo 2423/2424/2924 includes 10 pieces of occasional. In lifestyle contemporary styling.

• 6729, four tables and four cabinets, current configuration in a more traditional finish; birch solids and cherry veneers in a medium cherry finish with light distressing; long clean lines with open spaces, complemented by glass tops; handsome and understated rails and returns.

• 6717, three tables and three accent pieces, new traditional, these pieces focus on wood and finish, not carving and heavy ornamentation.

• 6424, three tables and a writing desk, additions to the Echo line, these pieces are innovative configurations, mixing metal, glass and slate.

• 6727 5th Ave., six tables and an étagère, birch solids with cherry veneers in contemporary long, clean lines.

• 6414, three tables in transitional style with carved base, light painted finish with silver highlights, travertine top.

• Strategy: Merchandising goals in occasional are to be at the crest of the style trends with competitive pricing.

Broyhill IHFC C-600

• Vintage World, full line including occasional, inspired by European antiques; hardwood solids, oak veneers and walnut inlays are used and finished in three options — Vintage, Sable and Antique Ivory. To simulate hundreds of years of use, edges have been worn, gouge marks and worm holes are included, and burnishing around the hardware creates an authentic aged look.

• Crosspoint, full line including occasional. Neoclassical designs interpreted with a contemporary flair. Transitional group features a golden stain on ash and fancy-face ash veneers, metal accents, rope twists, chevron carvings, marble inlays, etched glass and undulating silhouettes.

• Yorkshire Market, 119 SKUs in existing line now offered in a black finish.

Butler IHFC C-354

Several new occasional and accent pieces including chests, tables, game tables, writing desks and wine servers.

• 718–24 library table, from the Plantation Cherry collection, solid woods and choice veneers, hand-carved details; matched veneer on an adjustable reading shelf, decorative finish highlights.

• 739–24 bookcase, from the Plantation Cherry collection; hardwoods and choice veneers with hand-carved details.

Calligaris IHFC H-524

• 580 Station, 13 pieces highlighted by satin-finished steel hardware and bases; mirror available in oak, aluminum, cherry or wenge shown with a buffet in natural, oak, cherry, white lacquer and wenge finishes; benches, buffets and a bookcase offered in same finish options; another bookcase has three glass shelves and is available in oak, cherry or white lacquer.

• Introduction strategy: New pieces aim to increase choices in terms of available finishes and designs; price points will be stretched upwards from past Calligaris entries.

• Marketing strategy: Expanding its B2C and B2B advertising budget; adding to its quick-ship program.

Casa Bique 122 N. Hamilton St.

Divot collection, five clean contemporary wood pieces with Biedermeier influences, ebony insets and parchment finish; includes a side cabinet, a table, chairs and a bench; the side cabinet, which can double as a buffet, $2,995.

Cbk SMS 95

• 42052, acanthus and artichoke motif coat rack with black and vintage silver finish; iron and polystone, $150.

• 42063, pineapple hall table, beveled glass top and folding base with black copper finish; glass and iron, $150.

• 42065, fleur de lis motif wall mirror, beveled glass and iron with a light antique gold finish, $80. 42068 wall mirror has five removable hooks and glass ball accents with black copper finish, $60.

• 42088, embossed tray tables with antique bronze finish, set of three, $170.

• 42089, open fireplace screen, three iron panels with rose design in antique bronze finish, $150.

• 80009, folding screen, three panels in bamboo with burnt bamboo stained finish, $140. Matching 80010 bamboo folding bench, $95.

• 80011, oval table, one drawer, fully wrapped trim in rattan, with a medium brown stain, $150.

• 80027, rectangular trunks, curved sides, faux leather cushioned tops, rattan, antique brown finish, $200 for a set of two.

Century MS 500

• Viktoria's Garden, bedroom, dining and 10 occasional pieces, based on design style made popular by Gustav III, King of Sweden 1771–1792, but softened with women in mind; down-to-earth elegance in select Asian hardwoods and maple veneers; pure lines, symmetry and classic proportion; finished in Gingerbread (a warm brown) or Crème Fraîche (a milky whitewashed paint).

• Grande Pacific, bedroom, dining and 12 occasional pieces, sleek minimalism in maple solids and veneers and mahogany solids and veneers; deep sienna finish with little ornamentation.

• Regents, dining room and 15 occasional pieces, 18th-century style in crotch mahogany, walnut, satinwood, yew and olive ash burl, accented with metal and leather.

• Oscar de la Renta Home, second group for the licensed collection, modern, sleek elegance in exotic materials such as shagreen (the leather-like skin of sharks and stingrays), zebrawood and mother of pearl.

Charleston Forge 1690 English Road

Camino, dining table, baker's rack and console in hand-forged metal with graceful curves and intricate scroll detail; console has a 3cm. granite top. Also has a metal easel in seven finishes, $295.

Emerald 243 S. Main St.

• T9500, four tables in pine with woven accents on top and sides, glass top; $350 for cocktail and end tables, $415 for sofa table.

• T1200, three tables, wood with fossilized stone top; $300 cocktail or end, $340 sofa table.

• T1800, five tables in cherry with black lattice trim; cocktail and end tables have storage, one cocktail has lift top; $375 cocktail or storage end, $460 sofa table and $325 open end table.

• T3100, three tables with iron scroll and glass top; three-pack sells for $400 or sofa for $195.

• T3980, three tables in rustic oak, match to D398 dining and B398 bedroom, $275 cocktail or end, $315 sofa.

• T6900, four tables in cherry with pewter hardware, $375 cocktail or end, $415 sofa or quarter-round lift-top cocktail.

Emerson Et Cie 200 N. Hamilton, Space 205

• Accent line, 125 new pieces, creating the look of European antiques reminiscent of Old Italy; featuring rustic, rubbed-through finishes and casual finishes over fancy veneers and inlays; pieces include tables, chests, curios, game tables, credenzas and armoires; from $654 to $2,429.

• Mirrors, 40 Old World style mirrors, from $486 to $1,866.

Excelsior IHFC D-1110

• Toscana, full line including four occasional pieces, contemporary in rich nutmeg finish on Pallisander veneers with brushed stainless steel accents; frosted glass used on select items.

• San Remo, from Casa Novalia division, five additional occasional pieces, ebira veneers in a high-gloss finish. Leather ottomans in assorted colors

• Cristallo, four additional occasional pieces, polished and brushed stainless steel with polished-edge glass tops.

• Strategy: Wrapping up yearlong celebration of its 20th anniversary with Toscana. In April, three pieces of this new design/finish were shown and, based on retailer demand, a full collection will debut.

European Pine SP 2628

• Linen press, solid kiln-dried pine, slightly distressed; classic clean lines with five drawers along the left side, a raised panel door behind which are two shelves, all sitting on small turned legs; available in seven finishes: Antique Wax, Antique White, Antique Black, Antique Red, Antique Yellow, Forest Green and Annapolis Blue; $439.

• Small trunks, solid wood with slightly distressed, stained or painted finish; box is available in seven colors: Antique Wax, Antique White, Antique Black, Antique Red, Antique Yellow, Forest Green and Annapolis Blue.

• Tuscany bench, two seats, kiln-dried pine, slightly curving arms and two raised panels across the back; available in seven finishes: Antique Wax, Antique White, Antique Black, Antique Red, Antique Yellow, Forest Green and Annapolis Blue; retails for $579.

Flexsteel IHFC C-558

• Las Cruces 6595, includes 14 wood occasional pieces, an updated Arts & Crafts look, finished in a casual, tawny Mission Oak; opening priced cocktail table targets $399.

• Lucerne 6570, occasional and home theater, transitional style in ash veneers with medium cashew finish, metal accents; starting cocktail is $399.

• Savoy 6569, eight occasional pieces and a matching armoire, clean contemporary wood group with architectural details in a casual waxed cherry finish; starting cocktail is $299.

• Tivoli 6572, six metal occasional pieces, beveled glass tops and brushed nickel finish; starting cocktail is $299.

Four Hands Union Square E-201

• Imperial collection, 18 pieces of Chinese antique reproductions, including bedroom, dining and occasional; Chinese Red finish tint originated from a volcanic mineral called cinnabar; made from assorted Chinese woods. Shanghai Side Table, brass hardware, $300; Shanghai Bedside Cabinet, brass hardware, $440; Jurong Bedside Table, brass hardware, rattan, $280.

• Marketing programs: Launching a new logo, tagline and advertising campaign to better reflect the company philosophy of exploring cultures to provide an Ethnic Chic product line. The central theme of Four Hands' new branding efforts is "Explore;" simple logo design, seductive photography and buzz-worthy direct-mail postcards entice retailers to explore the exotic possibilities.

French Heritage 442 N. Wrenn St.

• Adding to the Schooner collection a jewelry armoire in solid cherry from France's coastal region of Anjou; side doors fold out with hooks for necklaces; top lifts up for mirror and lined tray; all drawers are fully lined. Also, a tea/wine cart in solid cherry with walnut burl top.

• Sauvignon by DeBournais, mirror and four occasional tables, solid French cherry with a light, natural finish; $963 to $2,736.

• Adding three pieces to the Tribune collection: demilune chest, Louis XVI chest and a smaller Louis XVI chest, all in solid cherry with a distressed finish; $3,369 to $9,625.

• Strategy: Expanding existing collections, adding lighter finish and specific price point to existing collection, filling a product void.

• Marketing programs: Quick-ship and in-stock program expanded, market specials.

Garcia Imports 333 N. Wrenn St.

• Taverna, nine pieces including tables, chests, a screen and a hall tree, in wood with a Sherry finish, embossed brass detailing; pieces from $750 to $3,000.

• Abaca, child chair, barstool and dining chair with abaca weave and rattan; child chair, $132, stool, $456 and dining chair, $604.

• Two benches in wood and leather with a Sherry finish or a dark finish, with brown leather; one bench at $668 and the other at $2,300.

Habersham MS 142

• Adding to hand-finished, hand-painted line, including a new library system with modular bookcases and corner units. A center unit doubles as a home entertainment piece with a remote-controlled panel, which lifts to reveal TV space or storage.

• Adding new occasional pieces to existing Plaza and Claude Monet collections.

Hamilton & Spill CP 118

Metropolitan, full case goods line including occasional tables, oak and oak veneers with leather; finish is aged oak.

Hekman/Woodmark 200 N. Hamilton, S-107

• Ovations, nine occasional pieces taking their cue from 18th century designs; style elements include shapelier bombés and Venetian serpentine curves; a step up in size from Hekman's usual offerings, the pieces use laurel burls native to the Mediterranean region and star-burst inlays of prima vera, both with a smoky Cognac finish.

• Villa Firenze, nine occasional pieces drawing from Italian, French and English styles; Aged Pine and Shutter Black finishes have hand-rubbed effects and burnished highlights.

• Hekman Select, 30 pieces in five groups of six items: two cocktails, lamp table, end table, sofa table and cordial table; materials include cherry, pine and mahogany; tables establish a new "best price" for Hekman without compromising form, function or finish.

• Treasures Afar, 40 stand-alone pieces emphasizing rich veneers such as amboina, crotch mahogany and rosewood on classic forms.

• Marketing strategy: Offering promotions and programs to reward dealers who commit at market and will provide a second tier of rewards based on the depth of commitment. All tied to terms to help investing dealers floor plan their investment.

Henredon 641 W. Ward St.

New occasional program, with 50 initial items, including cocktails, accent chests and consoles.

Hickory White 206 E.Green St.

Re-launch of former Designers Choice import program with over 50 new items under the new HW Trading Co. banner to reflect breadth of looks and sourcing. Styles ranging from traditional to transitional, with a broad variety of finishes used.

Hitchcock Chair 302 N. Hamilton

• Berkshire Cherry, bedroom and occasional, to complement the authentic 18th century styling of Hitchcock's traditional formal dining collection.

• Pleasant Hill, hard cherry with modern, sophisticated Shaker style in dining, bedroom and occasional.

• Signature Series, limited edition of fully customizable chairs and accent pieces that showcase legendary Hitchcock stencil designs and distinctive hand-rush seats.

Hooker Furniture IHFC W-1047

Introducing seven curios, a new category, to compete at the better end of the market. Offering upper-end features like halogen lighting with touch-latch switches, thick glass shelves, mirrored backs, floor levelers and, in many cases, sliding and side door entry that research showed is important to consumers.

• 535 Verona, classic traditional design in birch solids, pecan and olive ash burl veneers with a rich dark finish. The 010 curio has front doors while the 030 model has side doors.

• 141, side-entry curio in traditional style with Neoclassic posts and bow front; hardwood solids and cherry veneers in a dark cherry finish with luster.

• 153 Cherry, sliding door curio, traditional styling inhardwood solids and cherry veneers in a relaxed, distressedCandlelight Cherry finish; traditional hardware in an antique brass finish.

• 214 Marlborough, sliding door curio, English antique design in hardwood solids and maple veneers, finished in a dark antique finish with heavy distressing; trim hardware in a dark antiqued metal finish.

• 525 Hampton Court, sliding door model, traditional design with the influence of English antiques, crafted in maple and hardwood solids, cherry veneers, warm brown physically distressed finish with a rich patina.

• 545 Albany Park, front door entry, urban lifestyle look in hardwood solids and cherry veneers in a dark, sophisticated cherry finish, with some sheen and distressing; off-the-floor look created by pilasters that taper below the base of the case; antique metal ring hardware.

Howard Miller 200 N. Hamilton S-100

• Galliano, clock cocktail table and end table, oval cocktail has beveled glass over face and hands, sculpted metal legs are finished in antique gold, the top and base are framed with carved acanthus details and gold accenting. The rectangular end table has matching acanthus detailing and sculpted legs with an inset glass top; cocktail table, $749, end table, $469.

• Metropolitan, contemporary floor clock with slender 17¾-inch width; clean, simple white dial, black hour markers and straight black hands; finished in Merlot Cherry on hardwoods and veneers; adjustable levelers under all four corners; quartz, dual-chime movement; $610.

• Flanders, slender floor clock is 14½ inches wide, in a worn black finish; antiqued dial has a painted scene on the moon arch; quartz, dual-chime movement; $935.

Ital Art Design 115 S. Hamilton

• Ballister coffee table and end table; coffee at $995 and end at $795.

• Curio/étagère, with lighting, $1,895.

• Kidney-shaped writing desk with wood base and leather top, $1,995.

James Stewart 348 N. Wrenn St.

Model 40 grandfather clock, in solid bleached American black walnut with a distressed finish; detachable bonnet for movement access; $5,500, FOB from Ireland.

Kings' Fine Art HM 202

• Burl veneer game table with backgammon and chessboard, brass casters.

Koch Originals IHFC D-115

Wine cellar, three wine curios in wood and glass, $575; removable tray, bottle and glass storage.

Legacy Classic PS C-100

• 330 Dakota Ridge, bedroom, dining room, casual dining, occasional tables, walls; rustic alder in a warm brown, distressed and burnished finish with iron accents; style is lodge/country; bed from $699 to $899, casual dining, $599, formal dining from $799 to $999.

• 360 Avante, full collection in contemporary style, anigre veneers on select hardwood solids in a two-tone finish; base, legs and frames have a dark brown finish while sides and tops are Medium Tobacco; bed from $799 to $999, casual dining, $599, dining from $799 to $999.

• 038 Salem Creek, casual dining and occasional tables, country style in Antique Black finish with Merlot tops; dining set, $599.

Leick IHFC G-570

Collectors Series, 11 curio cabinets in a variety of styles and configurations, coordinate with occasional collections; silhouettes include corner, sliding door and picture frame models; custom finishes available over North American hardwood solids; domestically made with halogen lighting; targeting popular price points of $699 and $799, with some as low as $249.

Madison Square 320 N. Hamilton

Memoirs, kitchen and bath collection; 24 traditional Old World styles utilizing mahogany, maple and various granite stones; bath vanities and kitchen goods, $1,500 to $2,500.

Magnussen Home IHFC M-1010

Eighteen occasional groups in an array of styles that range from 18th century traditional to casual contemporary, Southwestern to French country; wide selection of materials, including wood, fossilized stone, mixed media, and slate and marble tabletops; featuring more than 20 new home accents, including chests, sink cabinets and bars in a variety of styles.

Master Design PS 309

• 403 Orbit, three occasional tables in contemporary style with natural maple veneers, brushed nickel accents, casters on the cocktail; $119.

• 406 Tranquility, four tables with slight Asian influence, ash veneers, khaki finish, casters on cocktail; $129.

• 411/412 Crown Point, occasional tables that match new contemporary casual dining, fancy-face oak veneers, Desert Sand or Beach Sand finishes; $99 occasional pieces.

• 328 Broadway, 22 pieces including occasional and casual dining, contemporary style in ash veneers with Black Current finish; occasional pieces, $129.

• 310 A la Carte, 35 pieces including occasional and casual dining, pine solids and veneers in transitional/country styling; finish options available; occasional pieces, $79.

• 432 Tempest, three occasional tables in transitional style, cherry veneers with olive ash burl inlays, Old World finish with heavy dusting wax; $149.

• 462 Regency Park, three occasional tables in traditional style, cherry veneers with serpentine tops and shelves; $149.

• Strategy: Expanding into occasional category, filling style voids and strengthening promotional price points.

• Marketing programs: Everyday low prices and quick ship.

Michels-Pilliod IHFC C-1057

Merlot, three occasional tables that coordinate with best-selling entertainment wall, contemporary look with concave shaping in dark, rich finish with glass tops; features media storage cocktail and matching end; table group, $199.

Mirador 4183 Eagle Hill Drive, space 107

Lyon collection, 30 accent pieces, including game table with walnut burl veneer top, twist leg and claw foot.

Orleans 233 S. Main St.

• Promotional curios, six sliding-door curios, in three sizes with two finishes, oak and cherry; prices by size are $199, $279 and $339.

• Entertainment piers, curio side piers for home entertainment groups 530 Whitewash and 531 Cherry; country cottage in wood solids and veneers with glass doors.

Pennsylvania House 200 E. Green St.

• Cortland Manor, full case goods line, including 20 occasional items; solid black cherry in 19th-century American style with lightly distressed medium-brown lacquer, accented with dry brushing and burnishing; hits medium price points; end tables start at $349, cocktails start at $449.

• Marketing programs: "Style Expressions" retail gallery program, which will include a wide range of special incentives, services and strong point-of-purchase materials.

Peters-Revington IHFC C-369

• American Tapestry, nine tables, a curio and 10-piece entertainment wall system; turn-of-the-century detailing in oak with a clear Brown Oak finish; pieces from $199 to $399.

• Kingston, eight tables, one bookcase and four-piece entertainment wall; shutter doors and drawers highlight pieces in ash solids and veneers with a rich brown finish; pieces from $299 to $399.

• Bookcases, 32 SKUs; one style offered in two different cherry finishes and two oak finishes; pieces from $199 to $499.

Philip Reinisch IHFC M-905

New collectors cabinets in three groups and new accent pieces:

• Antiques Classics, 10 pieces including bombé chests and accent tables in many finishes; from $299 to $999.

• Eclectic Classics, eight collectors cabinets with two-way sliding picture-frame front doors; styles include Rococo, Chippendale, Art Deco, Pompeian and Victorian; from $999 to $1,499.

• Rosewood, three collectors cabinets with gleaming rosewood finish; curved glass half-round cabinet, curved glass corner cabinet and a two-way sliding door cabinet; from $799 to $1,299.

• Economy, six cabinets, from $399 to $699; styles include traditional, French, English and contemporary; oak, alder, lenga and other hardwoods used.

Platt Collections 200 N. Hamilton, space 218

• Accent chests, six uniquely designed pieces in distinctive finishes, between $999 and $1,599.

• Accent tables, 12 unique designs, all can ship via UPS, between $199 and $399.

• Coffee tables, 10 designs in a variety of styles, materials and finishes, between $799 and $1,599.

Powell Co. NFM 100

• Antique Oak, seven accent and occasional pieces in solid oak with antique finish.

• Six cedar chests, including four with combination storage chest and jewelry chest function; available in cherry or oak exterior veneers; lining in drawers protects keepsakes; chests between $349 and $449.

• Cottage collection adding three tables and a coat rack to last market's introduction; in antique black or antique white finish; pieces between $99 and $149.

Pulaski IHFC M-330

• Beacon Hill, 25 additional case goods pieces to Antiques Roadshow collection, including occasional; Victorian style in birch solids and cherry veneers.

• 20656 Curio, in oak solids and oak veneers with a cerused oak finish; two-way sliding front door with lock, mirrored back, lighted interior and glass shelves; $1,200.

Racing Furniture PS C-108

• Tool 4824/2418, two cocktail tables and two end tables, combines aluminum and laminate with decorative utility wheels, extruded aluminum hardware; cocktail table, $750, end table, $360.

• Sim 4824/2020, two cocktail tables and two end tables, glass top with etched checkered flag design and tubular chrome legs; cocktails, $270, end tables, $240.

• Strategy: Continues niche innovation with automotive-inspired furniture with its licensed NASCAR and new Corvette upholstery collections. To complement the upholstery, adding modern and elegant cocktail and end tables whose designs are inspired by high-end tool box manufacturers, and which can go well with both licensed lines.

• Marketing programs: New container pricing as well as rebate incentive programs that include point-of-purchase banners featuring NASCAR and Corvette logos and product.

Recherche Ltd. SMS 1-632

• Currituck, expanding collection with a lamp table and sofa table, casual contemporary tables feature bent maple veneer legs in a natural finish; glass tops have frosted inlay patterns; natural steel brackets. Multiple finish options.

• Strategy: The new tables, like the cocktail, are available in square, rectangular and round versions; tops can be clear glass, frosted glass, frosted inlay, solid, solid painted inlay or wood veneer.

Richardson Bros. IHFC G-382

Treasure Trove, seven new curios to the collection, in solid oak, birch and walnut with an oak or cherry finish; from $1,299 to $1,999.

Riverside IHFC C-302

• The Gathering Place, 15 occasional pieces from both American and European antiques; solid maple and knotty cherry veneer with age-worn cherry finish, massively scaled turned legs, antique reproduction brass hardware, solid-wood knobs and unique drawer configurations.

• Solano, four occasional tables in combination of classic Arts and Crafts and Mission design elements, oak and oak veneers with solid-granite top inserts.

• Mandalay, four occasional tables, beveled glass top is framed in Honduran pine and finished in Seacrest Weathered White finish; curved steel legs and hand-woven wicker aprons and shelves.

Rose Hill 142 S. Main St.

• Pine Grove, 12 living room pieces including occasional, casual pine with rustic overtones, diamond-shaped overlays; cocktail table has storage, overlay top moldings and inset angled glass; three occasional tables; $349.

• Nantucket, 12 living room pieces, including occasional, relaxed style with washed black finish, louvered panels.

• Fabrizio, six upholstered and occasional goods, retro contemporary in chrome feet.

• Wellington, 3-pack tables, Louis Philippe in cherry finish; $199 for 3 pieces.

• Bendotti, 3-pack tables, retro contemporary with metal base and inset glass, $199.

• Timeless Treasure, working clock-faced cocktail, with end and sofa table in walnut-colored wood trim and metal base; cocktail is $199.

• Strategy: Strengthening its offerings of $199 3-pack tables with six new groups. Also reinforcing its entertainment room packages with occasional, ranging from 3-packs to upscale designs.

• Marketing programs: Two circular programs, one for fall and one for the holidays.

Santos SP 2421

Trapezoid group of tables, nesting bench/tables and a variety of home accents.

Stanley IHFC C-1158

• Villa Antica, case goods collection includes nine occasional pieces, delicately scaled with a rich European heritage and subtle Italian and French influences, maple solids, rogue cherry and mahogany veneers, overlay moldings, raised bead accents and square tapered legs with chamfered details, many pieces are multifunctional.

• Portofino, 14 pieces of occasional added to collection, Old World painted finishes in ivory or raven basque; graceful proportions and rub-through finishes add age and elegance, while glass inserts add luminosity; many pieces are multifunctional, including a round end table that can double as a nightstand.

• American Modern, case goods line includes nine occasional pieces, contemporary with a decidedly urban point of view; alder solids with cherry veneers, merlot finish; polished nickel hardware and saber legs; many pieces are multifunctional.

Stein World IHFC H-1120

Four new collections: Peabody, Congo, Asheville and Williamsburg, bringing the company's total number of collections to 80, with more than 500 pieces, including chests, desks, consoles, entertainment centers, curios, bombe chests, end tables and mirrors. More than 90% of the line, including October introductions, are in stock at the Memphis headquarters and can be shipped within a week.

Stickley 225 N. Elm St.

• Mission Oak & Cherry, more than 400 pieces in the collection, taken from designs by architect/designer Harvey Ellis; solid quarter-sawn white oak or solid wild black cherry; available in four oak or six cherry hand-rubbed finishes.

Superior 310 N. Hamilton

• Electric fireplaces, four models in alder, knotty pine and mahogany; styles are carved French, casual contemporary and traditional.

• Lowell Manor, eight occasional tables in eclectic group of mahogany, rattan, woven leather, cherry and maple; three chairside tables, two cocktail tables, one sofa table, one bunching side table and a round end table.

• Country Retreats, chairside table and magazine rack in pine and leather added to collection.

• Urbalines, chairside table and nesting tables added to collection in solid cherry.

Swedish Blonde MS 1-406

• Archipelego is a clean, contemporary Swedish design in birch inspired by the seaside. Includes 15 pieces of occasional, bedroom and dining room.

• Stockholm is an occasional, bedroom and dining room group in sophisticated, clean-lined Swedish styling with a rustic flavor. In veneers, it is priced for the mainstream.

Ultimate Accents CP 207

• More than 25 new hand-painted accent chairs, painted to match popular designs in occasional goods; most at $299.

• At least 10 chairside tables to complement the accent chair line; most at $199.

• Sinks, a new category, with seven sink cabinets; hand-painted designs and stone tops, features both under-top and drop-in sinks; starting at $599.

• Messina, three pieces in a new collection with a heavy painted finish and sand-through technique; pieces at $599.

• Amalfi, six accents added to existing line, Old World acid-etched finish, makes use of popular trend with hues of red; three pieces at $399.

Universal 2622 Uwharrie Road

• St. John, case goods line includes four occasional pieces, bombé styling executed in rustic alder, finished in a warm caramel brown; glazed hardware has Old World patina; some pieces available in an antique pearl finish accented with aged silver highlights.

• Harmony, Alexander Julian At Home, case goods collection includes eight occasional pieces, classic mahogany veneers bordered in bubinga with ebony inlay on contemporary silhouettes; antique silver hardware.

• Strategy: Alexander Julian At Home focused on timeless design themes interpreted for the modern home. New Harmony collection introduces transitional styling to the lineup.

Zocalo HS 306

• Cinnamon Bay, eight pieces, including occasional tables, trunks and cabinets, responding to customer demand for unique accent items; handcrafted hardwood frames inlaid with woven rattan on sides and tops; matching corner hardware; dark honey finish; four of the items at $199, the other four at $249.

• Harvest, occasional tables and trunk that coordinate with new dining group, oak solids and veneers, inlaid panels, tapered legs, heavily distressed, pecan finish; one piece at $149, the other three at $199.