High Point Market Guide – Modern traditions
-- Furniture Today, 10/17/2006 8:30:00 AM
Modernization of traditional American styles like Mission, Arts & Crafts and Shaker
Traditional American styles like Mission, Arts & Crafts and Shaker become modernized. The finish is often less distressed, while the sheen is a little higher than the recent trend toward relaxed looks.
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LUANA LIVING 325 Russell Ave., 2nd level The Chagall sofa exudes a vintage look by mixing pull-up leathers, embossed crocodile leather and spice-tinged fabric over a distressed carved wood base. Drop-in coils, feather/fiber blend cushioning. Manufactured in China. Retail, $1,199. |
| GARCIA DESIGNER COLLECTIONS 333 N. Wrenn St. The Overlook cabinet is part of Garcia's Manhattan collection. The four-door, contemporary-style cabinet is made from mixed veneers and mahogany solids and has an antique mirror panel frame with brass fret work. The suggested retail is $2,995. |
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BROYHILL FURNITURE IHFC C-600 Broyhill struts a Harley look with a three-over-three stationary frame jacketed in rich black leather and pewter nailheads. |
| BARCLAY BUTERA IHFC H-159 A velvet dot fabric updates this classic wing chair inspired by the stylishness of Cary Grant, $3,316 retail. |
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SCHNADIG IHFC C-500 This 92-inch sofa combines traditional elements with a transitional frame. Features include shaped arms with tufting on the insides, turned rails and a chenille linen cover, at $1,199 retail. |
| BASSETT IHFC C-1200 Bassett’s newest entertainment center features transitional styling and an open architecture design. |
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KINCAID IHFC H-1204 Kincaid introduces its fifth licensed Laura Ashley collection, Cheshire. Pieces like this dresser draw from several styles such as Hepplewhite, Sheraton and antique English designs. In solid alder. |
| AMERICAN LEATHER Showplace 5th floor Adding a modern twist to the classic chesterfield silhouette, the Edward sofa offers a tailored channel back and a unique front arm panel. |
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SOUTHERN 205 Model Farm Road Southern's goal is to provide the unexpected in fabrics and frames. Here, an antique French settee is updated with a leather bench seat, faux skin back and front rail and faux mink pillows, at $1,899 retail. |
| PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE IHFC C-700 The Clairemont Heights drawer chest is casual yet refined. The piece features roped cherry veneers with distressing, tapered feet and a breakfront design. |
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