Introductions, line additions on tap for Tupelo

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, August 17, 2008

ACME FURNITURE

TB 3212, 3227

Featuring stationary, motion, recliners, club chairs, sectionals and home theater seating groups. Imported from China in all-leather, leather-match and microfiber covers.

BASELINE LICENSING GROUP

TB 3061

Introductions include microfiber futon covers with logos of NFL and 30-plus college teams. Domestically made to fit standard eight-inch futon mattress with zipper closure. Welded or embroidered team logos, $99 to $109.

• Also available: Sofas, video rockers, kids' recliners, children's headboards, ottomans, indoor/outdoor rockers with assorted NFL, Major League Baseball, collegiate, NASCAR and NBA logos.

RTO Pictures, a supplier of framed pictures and customized TV frames, also will exhibit in Baseline's new space.

BEAN BAG BOYS

TB 3251

Featuring a range of new seating in faux suede covers; new colors available.

Marketing programs: Offering quick-ship service and quantity discounts.

New virgin-bead expansion equipment provides no-dust on inside filling and longer-lasting polystyrene for superior support, according to the company.

BROOKS FURNITURE

TB 3028

New Walnut Grove dining table extends to 96 inches with two 18-inch leaves. Solid walnut with toffee finish. Serpentine-shaped tabletop and rounded flare legs lend a casual/contemporary look. Features include thumbnail edges, buttons on bottom of legs to prevent scarring, and sealed inner edges to prevent warping.

Walnut Grove dining chest, $1,199 retail, features sliding doors, curio sides, mirror back, canister lighting, beveled glass front, French dovetailed front, English dovetailed back and wine storage. With fret-back side chairs, five-piece set is $1,299.

COASTER CO. OF AMERICA

TB 6212

Featuring stationary and motion groups in fabric or leather covers. Value priced.

COMFORT SOLUTIONS

TB 6023, 6223

New Natural Response Mattress collection features Ventilex foam, a temperature-regulated foam for cooler sleep in warm weather and warmer sleep in cold weather, micro-encased coil-on-coil sleep systems, exclusive latex designs, including seven-zone latex and Pillowtex latex, and latex and visco combinations.

COUNTRY ROAD

TB 3240

Farmhouse gathering table measures 60 by 60 inches square with 20-inch leaf. Matching bench in western style hair-on-hide and leather combination. Also, stools and captain's chairs.

DREAMLINE

TB 4045

• Stairway to Heaven bunk bed with built-in chest, $329, and two-drawer underbed chest, $56.

• In bedding, a double-sided 15-inch queen mattress with deluxe continental foundation and 780 coil count, $259.

EAGLE INDS.

TB 6208

Adding fireplace TV consoles to the Oak Ridge and Savannah collections. The new units are available in 11 finishes.

ENGLANDER

TB 4400

Responding to increasing demand for two-sided mattresses, company is introducing American Spirit collection of two-sided beds. Englander is showing three American Spirit sleep systems, with a choice of luxury firm, extra firm and pillow-top constructions for each model. The median price point for the collection is $599.

FIVE STAR MATTRESS

TB 2008

Producer of promotional to mid-priced bedding is reducing prices on each bed in its line, cutting prices by up to 32%. New beds include the Temesy, a memory foam bed, the SunStone, featuring Verticoils and memory foam, and the Allium, a starter mattress.

FRAENKEL

TB 4406

Featuring three new bedroom groups, $349 to $399 for the bed; new five-piece dining group, $399; new counter-height dining group, $399; and new Advantage upholstery, including the No. 2030-162 sofa, $499; and No. 2630-338, $599.

FURNITURE TRADITIONS

TB 5022

• The Alder Hill bedroom collection is made with alder in a chestnut finish. Key pieces include a nightstand with a power port and dimmer switch for a bedside lamp; two new media chests, including one with a motorized UL-approved hidden lift that can hold a 52-inch-wide TV; and a new sleigh bed.

• The 32-piece Masterpiece bedroom collection is made with northern red oak.

GONZALEZ

TB 3001, 3002

Featuring the River Rock collection in harvested Brazilian pine with an all-natural wax seal finish and an inset stone of natural rough granite.

JIMSON

TB 3012

Featuring the Empress bedroom, in a Velvet Cherry finish. Priced from $599 to $699.

LANE HOME FURNISHINGS

3350 McCullough Blvd.

In case goods:

• Country Living Heritage is a country lifestyle-inspired collection made with hickory veneers in mid-tone brown and rich ebonized finishes. Licensed group includes bedroom, dining room and occasional pieces. A queen manor bed retails for $1,199 and a queen sleigh bed retails for $999. A gate-leg drop leaf dining table with four Windsor chairs retails for $1,099, and a china hutch and base retails for $1,899.

• The Blackstone casual dining wood group is adding bedroom and occasional pieces in a two-tone cherry and ebony finish. A bed retails for $599.

In motion:

• Motion entries include Texas, a traditional silhouette featuring antique nailhead accents, bustle-back design, tight roll-arm and exposed wing. Offered as a reclining sofa ($1,599), sectional ($2,999), chair-and-a-half snuggler or matching recliner. Available in a premium leather cover, as well as special-order fabrics and leathers.

• The Hendrix collection combines style, comfort and storage. This transitional leather silhouette has flare arm, pillowtop seating and hidden storage. Offered in motion sofa ($849), loveseat or sectional ($2,249) configurations.

• The Showtime home theater offering can be configured small or large depending on space. Dressed in a choice of leather or fabric cover with subtle accent stitching, it features brushed nickel finish cupholders. Power option has built-in switch to recline. Priced at $799 per seat; $899 per seat with power option.

LEATHER ITALIA USA

TB 3067, 3267

• Introducing Motion Italia, its first motion seating line with leather recliners starting at $499. This new collection is priced to draw a broad audience. Entries include the classically styled AS018 reclining sofa. In Italian leather with bustle back design. Motion sofa, $799; matching recliner chair, $350. Also, the Aspen pressback recliner in Italian leather. The Western-style bustle back frame with nailhead accents is $499.

• The stationary assortment is being broadened to encompass promotional and moderately priced goods. The Palacio group (sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman) features clean lines on a transitional frame in Italian leather. Upscale frame with angled feet. Tufting on back and seat cushions; padded arms. Sofa, $899. The Kenwick group (sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman) features a traditional silhouette in Italian leather. Waterfall back and knife edge seat with nail accents, on bun feet. Sofa, $899.

NORTHCA

TB 3208

Introducing three living room groups of sofa, loveseat and chair in two finishes.

OLD SOUTH ACCENTS

TB 4436, 4447

Occasional introductions include a six-sided accent table with leather overlay and a small round accent table with a black rubbed/aged finish. Line includes lamps, accessories, mirrors, wall art and vanities.

ORLEANS/MAGNOLIA CLASSICS

TB 1428

• The Lladro bedroom collection has carved details and comes in an antique walnut finish with gold accents. Group includes a bed, nightstand, dresser, mirror and armoire.

• The Le Palais dining room collection comes in a distressed antique chestnut finish with gold highlights. Group includes a dining table, arm chair, side chair, china cabinet, mirror and credenza.

• Other groups being shown include Madrid, a Spanish-influenced bedroom and dining collection, and the Cassiopeia collection, which features case goods pieces in an antique walnut finish with crown molding-shaped frames.

PEOPLOUNGERS

TB 5230

Several frames in faux skin, fabric and bonded leather will complement the new styling direction the company introduced in High Point in March: emphasizing motion furniture that doesn't look like motion furniture with quality craftsmanship.

PERDUE WOODWORKING

TB 3020B, 3039

The eight-piece Seville bedroom collection is a European-influenced collection with a center-guided drawer system in a European light birch finish. Group has a panel and a four-post bed. A six-piece group retails for $999.

POWELL CO.

TB 4418, 4421

• The Marquis cherry daybed is a traditional daybed with turned-X-shaped spindle details. It fits a standard mattress and uses a link spring support and fits a pop-up trundle. Suggested retail is $799.

• Upholstery introductions include the Lille occasional chair in French country styling, with woven cane back panel, hand carving, distressed antique white finish, and striped tone-on-tone upholstered seat, $399; and a lightly distressed warm cherry settee with paisley tapestry upholstery, in transitional styling with carved scrolled arm that tapers into a turned post and front leg, $499.

• Expanding its hot-selling youth furniture category with two groups. Puzzle features a colorful headboard with a grid pattern and interchangeable drawers in the chest and dresser, while Dakota has a western theme with a stagecoach-shaped bunk bed and separate trundle bed.

• Adding a pair of metal and glass television consoles at $499 to its home entertainment lineup.

• The Regal Heights two-piece oval gathering set combines an aged pewter finish on steel with a natural tiled stone top. Pedestal dining comes in an open urn shape. Features shield-back counter stools with inset natural stone and fleur de lis scroll design.

• Lightly distressed Masterpiece three-door console cabinet features an elegant demilune shape, stepped feet and scalloped ogee top. Hand finished with rich faux mahogany swirled top and doors with faux inlay and short grain border, $799.

• The Lille Vanity features French country styling, woven cane mirror supports and hand carving in a distressed antiqued white finish, $499.

RESTONIC

TB 5034

Producer is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a special line of Comfort Care products targeted at price points from $599 to $999. All beds feature the company's proprietary Marvelous Middle construction.

SOFLEX

TB 6042

The Ultimate sofa, dressed in hand-rubbed leather, is a contemporary style with foam/frame construction, $1,499.

• A flared arm sofa (No. 28018) combines hand-rubbed leather with nailhead trim and accent stitching, $1,599.

• Texan is a sofa in antiqued finished leather for a weathered look; with mail box arm treatment and antique nail head accents, $1,499.

• Entering a new product category with a leather storage ottoman (No. 28027), dressed in antiqued hand-rubbed leather with a glazed finish. From $699 to $799.

• Also, expanding into modular sectionals with contemporary styles.

Marketing programs: Dallas warehouse offers quick shipping with delivery in one to four days nationwide.

STANDARD FURNITURE

TB 6000

Two new domestic case goods groups offered under the Kathy Ireland Home by Standard Essentials brand:

• Sandalay includes master and youth bedroom in a cherry finish and cast metal hardware with a simulated bright chrome finish, which gives the collection a contemporary look. Key pieces include a panel bed, a bookcase headboard and a captain's bed.

• Mandalay includes master and youth bedroom in a cherry finish. Its clean lines and simple adornment give the pieces a modern look. Key pieces include a panel headboard and mirror featuring decorative geometric details.

Import case goods additions include:

• Churchill Manor is an import bedroom, dining room and youth collection in a mahogany finish with antique brass knobs and pulls. Design and construction features include contrasting recessed inlays, china deck with lighting and a buffet with five drawers and two doors and a sideboard with four drawers and two doors. Collection also has leg table that can seat up to six and a double pedestal table that can seat up to eight. Upholstered dining chairs have cabriole legs. The master bedroom and youth portion have similar traditional design elements. Key pieces include an oversized nightstand with three drawers, bed with a high headboard and TV chest.

• Westport features master and youth bedroom in a black finish with antique brass knobs. The collection includes panel and poster beds. The panel bed has storage drawers in the footboard and a bed bench also has storage space. Other key pieces include a dressing chest with a mirrored door and five drawers, and an oversized bedside table with three drawers.

In occasional:

• Park Avenue occasional tables feature contemporary styling in a Metropolitan chocolate finish, with brushed nickel hardware. Pieces include a lift-top cocktail with bottom shelf and removable inlayed bronze-tinted glass.

• Lighthouse occasional tables feature a cherry finish with antique brass knobs and pulls. The end table has one drawer and a bottom shelf. The storage end table has two doors and one drawer. Storage cocktail table has one door and four drawers.

SUNRISE HOME FURNISHINGS

TB 6 6008

Adding three television consoles to its popular City Scape collection. One model, at $999, has contemporary styling, a motorized TV lift unit and a rich Java finish. A second model, at $349, has sliding doors that hide the TV when not in use. The third new model, at $649, has Asian contemporary styling and a rich antique oak finish.

THERAPEDIC

TB 3000

Company is freshening Kathy Ireland offerings with introductions in Ireland's Essentials, Gallery and First Lady lines. Also introducing a new AirTouch airbed, and testing new I-Care Elite by Therapedic specialty beds, featuring a Natural Wave foam design that reduces pressure points at key parts of the sleeper's body.

ULTIMATE ACCENTS

TB 6204

• Antebellum vanity with black glass top, antique brass-sculpted hardware and two felt-lined drawers.

• Contempo round striped lamp table in a high-gloss finish.

• Myriad emperors console. Hand tooled in an antique gold finish with two doors and two adjustable shelves.

• Contempo gold foil chest with deep, felt-lined drawers, and Contempo striped metallic console with two felt-lined drawers and removable shelf.

UNION CITY

TB 4002, 4004

Featuring a new French Provincial living room in solid, hand-carved beech with Marshall cushions. Includes matching tables, lamps, mirror, coat rack, console and pedestal.