High Point Market Guide – Crisp contemporary
-- Furniture Today, 10/18/2006 8:11:00 AM
Contemporary is moving toward cleaner, simpler lines.
Contemporary is moving toward cleaner, simpler lines. Natural and organic colors in base cloths, straight from the outdoors, form the background for pillows that provide bursts of color. Fabric and leather combos continue to gain steam. And for those with a more modern bent, there's always something new and curvy. In wood, look for Asian influences and bright, interesting colors.
| CENTURY Market Square 500 Century gives traditional silhouettes a contemporary look with chrome hardware and five glossy lacquer finishes. The group is targeting Baby Boomers who like nostalgia, but with a fresh look. |
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BEST HOME FURNISHINGS 239 S. Main This contemporary, three-way recliner (No. 3LW80) is characterized by smooth, wide, bentwood arms and legs. The envelope back features two button tufts and a tight, banded seat cushion. Finished in espresso or medium maple. |
| ITALMOND IHFC H-1111 Modern simplicity shines in the three-leg Contex dining base from Italmond, in hand-finished solid mahogany with a 54-inch glass top. |
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PASTEL IHFC H-1004 The Seville collection combines a Phantom metal base with a 48-inch-round top in Monarch. Seats and backs are in Bella Lichen fabric. |
| BERNHARDT IHFC D-601 The Bradley sectional pairs wipe-off, top-grain leather with blend-down cushioning. Retail, $2,999. |
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LEXINGTON HOME BRANDS 1302 National Highway This highly functional contemporary-style cocktail table is part of the Nautica Harrison collection. It has a low-sheen, medium-dark brown finish. |
| DL&S FURNITURE 207 W. High This curvy modern/contemporary sofa in microfiber is targeted at about $1,299 retail. |
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HELLENIC Market Square M-57 The Florence collection of contemporary floral designs is hand tufted of wool and silk. $399 in 5 by 8. |
| ACRYLICORE Plaza Suites 2-509 Acrylicore makes a splash with chairs from the Shahrooz Home Fashion collection. One chair, $1,300. |
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WEIMAN/PREVIEW IHFC D-1031 This Vladimir Kagan low-profile design can be used as a stand-alone piece or grouped for a serpentine sectional using arm or armless pieces. |
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