Bob Mackie to appear at High Point Market

Launching rug collection for Surya

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 17, 2008

HIGH POINT — Designer Bob Mackie will attend the High Point Market Monday and Tuesday for the launch of his rug collection with Surya and lighting collection with Murray Feiss. He'll also visit American Drew, which produces his case goods line.

Mackie's 14-piece rug collection at Surya features hand-tufted and hand-knotted rugs of 100% New Zealand wool. "Bob's magnificent designs are so unique that they bring an exciting look to our overall assortment and to the industry as a whole," said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya.

Mackie will be at the Surya party at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in the International Home Furnishings Center Club's International Ballroom.

In lighting, Bob Mackie Home is introducing the Meridian and Sparta collections with Murray Feiss, featuring chandeliers, torchieres and lamps. The designer will appear in the Murray Feiss showroom in the IHFC, C-210, at a cocktail party Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In addition, Mackie will be in the American Drew showroom in the IHFC, C-926, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday as his new Signature Collection of case goods is showcased.