Case goods
Staff -- Furniture Today, 3/19/2007
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AICOIHFC G-777
- Romanza, 25 pieces in European classical design; bedroom includes panel bed with dresser, decorative mirror and men's chest; dining includes trestle table, sideboard, decorative mirror and curio; woods used are birch solids with mahogany, elm burl and cherry veneers; exaggerated bombé cases with multi-media, such as brass, leather, cast metal, marquetry and beveled glass.
108 Lindsay, 3rd floor
- Dresser-style nightstand, with faux drawer fronts that are actually a door; poplar in more than 40 hand-painted finishes; $1,250. Accompanying bed has four large drawers built into the side rails; customizable headboard panel could be upholstered, mirrored or painted; $5,000.
- Cubby Cabinet, poplar cabinet with storage spaces, $2,000.
IHFC M-604, M-1301
- Centennial, popular oak home office and entertainment group expands into bedroom, dining and occasional; includes a raised panel bed, dresser, armoire, chest, nightstand, chesser, trestle table, single-pedestal table, Windsor chairs, china and server.
- Chateau de Vin, Louis Philippe group, gets dining in cherry and alder veneers; table options are round, double-pedestal and leg table. Three chairs: Murat, a classic Empire-inspired X-back chair; Layette, fully upholstered, classically inspired chair; and Aperitif, 19th-century harp-back chair.
- Weekender, adding to bedroom group drawing upon 17th-century Irish antiques for bed and breakfast feel; low post bed with rolling pin headboard design and an 11-drawer bow-front chesser.
- Potomac, 15-piece bedroom inspired by its Pinnacle Award-winning youth group; transitional Federal-inspired group featuring distressed cherry finish and neoclassical carvings; includes open-fret sleigh bed, poster bed, cheval mirror and case pieces.
- Young Classics, adding to the line a secretary with 18th-century look and modern conveniences like cord management for laptops, Internet cables, printers and telephone.
- Barolo, Italian collection adds a new lodge group inspired by Grandfather Mountain and the western North Carolina mountain resorts.
100 S. Main St.
- No. 108 group, transitional style with shaped fronts in a midtone finish out of hardwoods with cherry and pecan veneers; starting bed, $399.
- No. 288 group, transitional modern style with soft corners and shaped pilasters and custom hardware. Select tropical hardwood and fancy-face veneers. Finish is a warm midtone cherry; starting bed $599.
- No. 408 group, seven bedroom pieces, Arts & Crafts in poplar solids and cherry veneers with a midtone cherry finish; beds start $599.
Strategy: Strengthening its bedroom category at middle price points. Suites start at $999 for bed, dresser and mirror.
Bassett MirrorIHFC G-170B
- Logan, eight dining and eight bedroom pieces with rosewood and walnut finish; $1,499 for nine-piece dining, $2,999 for suite.
- Chateau, eight dining and eight bedroom pieces in walnut and fruitwood; $1,399 dining or $2,999 suite.
- Willow Bay, seven dining pieces.
- Bedroom group, eight pieces in solid English holly with a dark finish, $2,999 suite.
IHFC D-115
- Copenhagen sideboard, hand-planed, hand-distressed primavera in wood stain with iron-forged base and handles, from Honduras.
- Rio sideboard and dining table, Brazilian walnut mixing various finish shades; sideboard has two doors and four drawers and table has black slate center; $2,199 sideboard and $1,699 table.
- Primativa, bed and three-drawer chest in Honduran primavera with stain finish; bed is $1,499 and chest $1,399.
- Retro table, end table in oak with honey-toned finish; $599.
Strategy: Offering sustainable resource products.
Marketing: Express shipping program stocked in High Point.
BroyhillIHFC C-600
- Brighton Hill, full line of relaxed traditional, town and country English lodge look, Old World finishing techniques; 18 bedroom, 15 dining, 16 occasional and 10 home entertainment pieces; includes poster bed with leather headboard and footboard outlined with nailhead trim, china, counter-height dining table and upholstery; figured cherry veneers with a medium cherry finish; new veneer pattern features burnishing and antiquing on individual veneer pieces, a first for Broyhill.
- Avenue, full line in Art Deco, bird's eye and Sapelli veneers, mother of pearl inlay, shapely curves, jewelry hardware; classic yet contemporary, dark brown finish with brushed brass hardware; 13 bedroom, 10 dining, 10 occasional, eight entertainment and upholstery.
- Hampton, Broyhill Kids youth group first introduced in a medium pine finish, gets reworked for a more cottage feel; 12 pieces offered in both white and pine finishes; white highlighted with dry brushing on the edges and a slight spatter.
- McKenzie Place, seven bedroom, nine dining, five occasional tables, two entertainment and upholstery; full line in a heavily distressed pine with a warm finish, rustic and casual stylings create an "urban lodge" look.
- Haven, six occasional tables tying in with five dining pieces and two entertainment units.
- Bayfield, six occasional tables tying in with five dining pieces and two entertainment units.
SMS 1-803
- Tuscany, eight bedroom pieces with European inspiration, solid wormy maple with six finish colors including two-tone options; joins Generations, a successful bedroom offering introduced a year ago.
Strategy: New showroom location.
CenturyMS 500
Century introduces two groups with transitional styling and cera jera wood. Each group has about 30 pieces and offers a mixture of veneers from certified sustainable wood sources. One group has a larger scale than its typical offerings, while the other is smaller.
Designers & Makers330 N. Hamilton S-201
- Two ladderback chairs with waved seagrass seat covering, walnut frame and hand-applied finish; No. 4000-304 chair is $590, while No. 4000-521 is $870.
- Two French country armchairs, hand-carved walnut with waved seagrass covering; $1,460.
- Cedar dining table, No. 6000-837, hand finished, $4,870.
- Mahogany dining tables, Art Deco with high-gloss finish, No. 6910-138 round table $2,770; No. 8900-100 table $3,190.
- Oak dining table, hand-carved table, $2,690.
- Leather and walnut dining table, leather inlay top with carved walnut base, $3,050.
- Walnut king bed with wrought iron stretcher, hand-carved walnut, hand-detailed and hand-finished; $4,480.
- Wrought iron and bronze bed, queen poster bed with lion head detail, hand-worked metal detail; $2,800.
- Walnut and leather king bed with wrought iron canopy, Asian styling, leather upholstered panels and walnut wood grains, $5,960.
- Walnut poster king bed with wrought iron stretcher, $3,190.
- King bed, hand-carved bed in antique white finish, $4,510.
- Walnut desk, marquetry inlay top and drop-leaf extensions, $2,350. Walnut desk with three drawers, on casters, $3,080.
- Armoire, hand-painted cabinet, $2,910.
- Wardrobe, large cabinet with marquetry inlay, $6,050.
Strategy: Continues to design furniture with customers' needs in mind, reflecting their need for creative design, function and quality craftsmanship; 90-day delivery.
Marketing: Will pick up shipping costs for opening orders of $5,000 or more.
News: Expanded manufacturing to include input from a wider variety of local Vietnamese artisans.
Dorel Home ProductsC&D 9A
- Storage collection, vibrant storage cubes combine functionality, fun and color, while being light and durable. Cubes sold in RTA kits, for a child's bedroom or playroom.
Market Square 410
- Chatham Classics, 12 bedroom pieces in relaxed traditional, solid beech with warm midtone finish, moderate distressing, custom hardware; beds range from $1,299 to $1,499, dressers from $1,399 to $1,599, nightstands from $549 to $749, and chests from $999 to $1,199.
Marketing programs: A 640-square-foot gallery presentation to display and market bedroom furniture and educate consumers on "the Durham Difference."
Company news: Durham continues to fine-tune and expand its lean manufacturing.
Dynamic FurnitureIHFC G-371
- Serengeti Integrity, six contemporary bedroom pieces in brown laminate over engineered wood; pewter handles and legs.
Strategy: Product in quick-ship program goes out within three weeks.
Ello FurnitureIHFC D-725
- Starlight vitrine, two display cabinets in satin chrome or Moroccan oak, mirrored back, $1,995.
- Pacifica entertainment center, Moroccan oak, available in 10 other wood finishes, $5,995.
Marketing: Quick-ship program in bedroom, vitrines and home entertainment.
Elysée CollectionHM 115
- Serena two-door sideboard, 59 inches wide, $3,280
- Verona three-door and three-drawer credenza, 77 inches wide, $4,255
- Donatello four-door credenza, 81 inches wide, $4,999 or plasma lift model at $11,400.
- Provencal La Paneretta, 61 inches wide, $6,990.
- Giorgio Vasari round extension table, 47 inches extends to 63-inch oval, $3,195.
200 N. Hamilton S-205
- Venture, four dining pieces in hand-planed cherry with iron accents; $4,000 for dining table, chairs and buffet.
- Umbrian, a headboard and six painted occasional pieces from Italy, distressed hardwoods with multi-layered, antique finish; $795 to $3,000.
- Palermo, 11 additions to the line; dining table, buffet, library and occasional tables with inlaid marquetry and distressing; $795 to $3,500.
IHFC D-1110
- Ceriana, seven bedroom pieces in olive ash burl and tanganika with a warm honey finish; polished stainless steel arcs and hardware
News: Expanding showroom for the fourth time in five years to accommodate growth of furniture lines and a new custom rug program.
Fauld Town and Country Furniture330 N. Hamilton
- Fauld collection, primitive Irish bench in ash, with medium oak finish and heavy distressing, $4,895; primitive Irish side chair, $1,500.
- Cambridge collection, leaf table with lyre base, rustic cherry finish, $4,861.
- Cotswold collection, concave front chest, antique yew veneer, $3,472.
Strategy: Strengthening existing Cambridge line with more than 40 introductions, highlighting skills in traditionally produced Windsor chairs.
Marketing: Quick-ship program available on the Cambridge collection with items warehoused in High Point.
Fine Furniture Design & MarketingUS 302
- No. 720 British Colonial, 25 case goods with mix of Caribbean and British West Indies influences; walnut solids and veneers, including crotch walnut; turnings, floating pillars and hand-carved accents.
- No. 730 Oyster Bay, 25 case goods and occasional, relaxed American with cottage elements; hardwoods with cherry veneers in three finishes: Rustic Cherry, Oyster White and Sea Grass green.
220 Elm S-326
- Extreme, 17 living room pieces with imaginative storage; offered in three finishes: Coral, White and Terracotta.
- Neos, 20 dining and occasional pieces, modern yet restrained, walnut finish; modular design, thick edges and linear stainless steel handles.
- Dolce, 15 bedroom pieces, inspired by 1970s styles with curvy lines, deep edges and wave-shaped cutouts on the front; solid beech legs for bed; walnut and wenge finishes.
- Savane, 30 youth pieces with space-saving design, light Blond Elm finish; fold-up bed transforms into a desk surface and reveals bookshelves.
- Trekk, 10 youth pieces in light maple finish with orange and blue on drawer fronts, bookshelf sides and headboard; details include thick black handles like tires, orange straps linking shelves.
Strategy: Gautier focuses on modular contemporary furniture in the medium to high range.
Marketing programs: Gautier has a new Web site at www.gautierusa.com, which features a 3D room lay-out planner, full description and photos for each collection. Also, Gautier has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for its high standards in the area of the environment.
Company news: CEO Jose Gosselin has retired and is being replaced with Stefan Brugger. Both of these executives will be present at market.
Glen ArborIHFC M-531
- Mandarin, nine bedroom pieces with an Asian influence. In transitional design, the group uses alder solids and veneers. Features include solid-wood edges and cedar drawer bottoms; $1,200 for queen bed and nightstand.
- Saint Germain, eight bedroom pieces, in rubberwood solids with swirl mahogany veneers, cedar drawer bottoms and finished interiors; $2,000 for queen bed and nightstand.
SMS 1-744
- Old World three-drawer dresser with removable changing top; has four-sided removable tray top with a felted bottom, Euro drawer glides, upgraded three-sided contour changing pad; solid wood with elaborate hand painting, intricate carvings and turned legs; retails for $850.
Strategy: Green Frog Art continues to expand its Old World collection.
HabershamMS 142
Two new groups combine furniture designs with kitchen and bath cabinetry:
- Mountain Estates, American casual sense of style for luxury retreats; warm, rustic, hand-rubbed finishes and grand scale, sturdy designs with elegant accents; pieces cover the great room, foyer, dining room, master bath, bedroom and kitchen.
- French Country, European casual, incorporating 20 pieces from the company's new licensed furniture collection, Monet's Journeys, inspired by the painter's travels and works; includes pieces for the family room, dining room, kitchen and bath. Monet's Journeys line includes occasional tables, chairs, mirrors, bookcases, wall units, entertainment centers and chests; pieces have a rugged, casual feel with deeper, darker finishes and painted elements.
CP 118
- Fielding Square, contemporary bedroom in Asian hardwood with quartered oak veneers. Brushed silver accents, French dovetail in the front with English dovetail at the back. Single center wood glide. Top drawers of all the case pieces felt lined. Mirror has decorative wood strips on the sides. $1,499 for a four-piece group.
IHFC D-1101
- Nelia, two dining chairs in solid alder, hand finished, $800 side chair and $900 armchair.
- Tally, two dining chairs in solid alder, hand finished, $800 side chair and $1,100 armchair.
- Regency, dining piece in solid alder, hand finished, $795.
- Margo chairs and Siene game table, hand-finished alder, $795 chairs and $2,500 table.
- Delano barstool, custom-carved stool with a hand-applied finish, $1,500.
- Manseur Bergere chair, exposed-wood chair $1,950.
- Lucina buffet, hand-carved alder and birch, $3,900.
- Florentine buffet, hand-carved alder, $3,900.
200 N. Hamilton, S-107
- Mountain Retreat, an addition to a popular group using Old World construction, hand-hewn tops, pegged joinery, generously scaled turnings, rogue cherry veneers and knotty birch solids; hand-rubbed oil finish with wool and beeswax buffing; pieces include a closet/armoire, barrister bookcase, plasma-lift bar unit and gentleman's chest.
- Castilian, three bedroom and one dining; additions to collection launched two years ago, with hand-hewn tops of teak, white mahogany and alder, hand-rubbed beeswax finish.
- Asher Benjamin, five dining room, six occasional, six home office and three entertainment pieces; designers Peter and Meg Strattner, creators of Crate & Barrel's look, draw inspiration from their New England roots; simple but sophisticated design in American black cherry veneers with touches of walnut accents and borders.
- Entertainment, 10 plasma consoles and three bow-front centers for flat-panel TVs; urban and transitional styles using materials such as cherry, mahogany and walnut with hardware in antique pewter, antique bronze and brushed nickel; bow-front centers feature styles of 18th century, transitional and urban.
- Accents, 27 occasional pieces, mix of hand-painted classic designs from Northern Italy and eclectic hand-hewn cases with a Mediterranean influence; hand distressing with river rocks, beeswax finish and rich veneers.
- Value Occasional, six transitional, six Art Deco, eleven Moderne and six loft pieces; transitional has rift-cut oak and bronzed hardware; Deco has frosted glass doors, nickel hardware and multiple functions; Moderne is contemporary with minimalist elements like tapered legs, relief tops and frame molding in alder with walnut veneers; and loft has exposed bronzed metal with natural brown top-grain aniline bench leather.
MS 414
- Royal Manner, full line of redesigned English antiques licensed with Paul Burrell, former butler to Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Di. Case goods feature hardwood solids and select veneers; style influences include Tudor, Jacobean, Chippendale, Chinese chinoiserie, Adam and Queen Anne. Individual pieces have their own finish, including Windsor — an aged mahogany, English Manor — a warm, lighter finish used on olive ash burl and mahogany, Pagoda — aged black paint, chinoiserie with gold brushwork, Devon — aged taupe with gold brushing and Highgrove — a rusted metal finishwith distressed gold brushing.
212 Jacobs Place
Bedroom expansion, new product in 18 groups, 8 groups are expanded and 10 are brand new; some of the groups also include formal and casual dining, home office, home entertainment and occasional.
- Formal Dining, expanding Nos. 564 and 858 groups into dining; No. 858 collection to include pub height, rectangular dining and 54-inch round; also three new freestanding dining collections with china and an additional storage piece.
- No. 914 bedroom, transitional mixed-media group featuring metal accents on all case pieces and bed canopy; updated traditional rice bed in cherry finish; bed and casesfeature heavy moldings; traditional tri-fold mirror accents the dresser.
- Louis Philippe, updated look with distressed cherry finish and heavy moldings.
- No. 1390 group, case goods and occasional, deep cherry finish, burl veneers, heavy carvings and fluting.
SMS 1-848
- Leon, contemporary dining and living room furniture; solid wood and wicker with clean Cappucino wood finish on dining table, chairs and occasional tables; has one-seater and three-seater upholstery. Living room package $2,499, dining set $1,499.
- Awana dining, table and chairs in solid Malaysian wood with a walnut finish, scaled for smaller homes; table and four $798.
- Polo dining, transitional table and chairs in solid Malaysian wood with Cappucino finish; table extends from six to eight feet; table and six chairs $1,598.
- Trenzzo, case goods with elegant pieces in Halifax Brown color, bedroom also available in medium walnut; bedroom cases feature solid wood and veneer, while table is solid wood; table and six $1,198, bedroom suite $2,549.
- Valence, transitional bedroom in hardwoods and cherry veneers; five-piece set, $2,799.
Strategy: Filling a style void by offering contemporary rattan & wicker furniture.
HuppéHS 118.
Monte Carlo, contemporary bedroom collection in birch and birch veneers; designed by Jacques Hamel; mosaic effect; drawers have Hettich Self-Closing Quadro System Glides; will stock it in best-selling No. 69 Chocolate finish, but 15 different finishes are offered with four-week lead time.
InterconIHFC W-941
- Princeton dining, birch veneer with walnut inlay, black and walnut finish, 60- to 78-inch extension dining table and two gathering sets, ladder-back chairs and stools, matching wine server.
- Tuscan Hills bedroom, birch solids and cherry veneers in Amaretto finish; part of quick-ship Bedroom Solutions by Intercon program.
- Verona collection, two-piece home theater TV cart and plasma hutch, 84 inches wide in solid birch and cherry veneer with Italian Rustic finish; holds up to 64-inch TV.
IHFC M-735
- Mission Hills, five bedroom pieces with wood frames and veneered side panels inspired by American Arts & Crafts movement with bungalow lifestyle; three-drawer nightstand and nine-drawer dresser.
IHFC G-577, D-502
New contemporary case goods include occasional tables, dining room groups, including leather chairs, and bedroom pieces, including a platform bed.
Marketing programs: Small- and medium-sized retailers can order single SKUs or mixed containers at the same price; retailers also can place single-piece orders from distribution centers in High Point and San Francisco.
Company news: To accommodate growing demand, Kinwai is planning to double the size of its factory in Jiangman City, Guangdong, when a new plant opens in 2008.
Lane Home FurnishingsIHFC C-800
National Geographic Italia collection, case goods, upholstery, occasional and entertainment; 18th-century Italian design drawn from the magazine's archives of exploration and treasured discoveries; traditional walnut in warm espresso, decorative inlays, stylized frescos, stone and marble details and aged bronze finishes.
Leda FurnitureIHFC G-576
- Uptown , transitional/contemporary dining inspired by Charles Rennie Macintosh; subtle geometric shapes, lattice table base and chair backs, inlayed square details on the table surfaces; cherry veneer with warm Scotch Mist finish or three other finishes, satin hardware. Part of two-week quick-ship program. The domestic group hits medium price points.
Strategy: Three new dining groups range from traditional to contemporary; strengthening custom options by adding a second group to the four-finish choice program.
Marketing programs: Brochures for new groups with more to follow, plus more point-of-purchase materials.
Legacy ClassicPS C100
- No. 615 group, case goods, occasional and home entertainment, traditional with Spanish and Mediterranean influence in pine solids and radiata pine veneers with a medium brown finish; $2,499 group.
- No. 649 group, case goods, European traditional with ash veneers and hardwood solids in a lighter golden honey brown finish; $2,499.
- No. 748 group, case goods unique blending of traditional and contemporary elements using cherry veneers and hardwood solids in transparent black cherry finish; $1,999 bedroom.
- No. 760 group, bedroom, dining, casual dining; European contemporary with signature ribbed molding and clean design in quartered ash veneers and ash solids; $1,499 bedroom.
- No. 799 youth group, relaxed maple unisex collection with multiple bed combinations showcasing function and storage; warm golden maple finish; $399 to 499 beds.
1300 National Highway
- Trump Home, Donald Trump-licensed collection starts with two groups in case goods, home office, entertainment, occasional and upholstery; Westchester offers grand classic styling that is opulently scaled, inspired by mansions and historic properties restored by Donald Trump; Central Park is more contemporary, reflecting Trump's New York roots and his many real estate properties in the city; cutting-edge designs accented with a little Art Deco.
- French Evolution, new 42-piece full-line group for Liz Claiborne Home; classic Louis Philippe is updated; cherry veneers accented by two painted pieces; signature piece is a breakfast bar that includes a drop-down desk and space for a mini-fridge.
CPM 260
- Home office, five new office collections, including executive desks, writing desks, L-shaped desks and peninsula desk/hutch; modern functionality.
- Louis Philippe, eight youth pieces that complements adult group.
- Entertainment, new widescreen TV-compatible home entertainment walls.
- Lake House, five occasional tables are part of a broad occasional lineup.
- Cotswold Manor, bedroom, dining and home office in European traditional style; cedar-lined drawers, ball-bearing drawer glides.
- Tech, three occasional table groups with slide-out laptop trays in cocktail table, power supply and sofa/secretary tables.
Strategy: Home office styles include Louis Philippe, 18th century and transitional; designed and scaled to fit any size room.
Company news: Presidential collections, part of a premiere line that Liberty is introducing; generally larger scale and have enhanced features like cedar-lined drawers, precision ball-bearing glides and silverware trays in chinas.
Linon Home Décor220 Elm S-202
- Midnight, seven bedroom pieces, contemporary wood in a dark walnut finish; $149 to $329.
- 50's collection, four seating options, retro metal styling; $69 to $129.
- Media Bamboo, five occasional and entertainment pieces, contemporary with bamboo accents; $79 to $249.
Strategy: Expanding into new categories, including fireplace surrounds, bath vanities, jewclry armoires and bath furniture.
Linwood Furniture3979 Old Linwood Road, Lexington, N.C.
Manufacturer is showing its new line at its plant in Lexington, N.C.
- American Classics collection, 18-piece bedroom and dining room influenced by traditional designs; hand-crafted from selected solid cherry and a multi-step finish with hand rubbing and waxing that enhances the warm rich chestnut brown finish with honey undertones.
305 N. Main St.
- Home Elegans, contemporary case goods, occasional and home entertainment using oak, teak and cherry; design elements offer a cohesive look with existing traditional goods.
Strategy: L'Origine has redesigned its entire showroom, which had remained virtually intact since opening there in 2001; brings it up to the standards of the company's other showrooms in Europe.
Lorna Dewey of London200 N. Hamilton S-331
- Iain James, quartered macassar ebony two-door credenza, $11,748
- Large bow display cabinet, yew wood with satinwood inlay and ebony lining, glass shelves and halogen lighting, 96 inches tall and wide, $25,200.
- Dog Bone desk, burl walnut leather-top desk with seven drawers and one file drawer, 66 inches wide, $17,325.
- Writing desk, mahogany with leather top, three drawers on one side, 53 inches wide, $5,590.
Strategy: Filling a void for English-made furniture. Entering home entertainment and introducing new home office desks. New wood finish samples.
Marketing programs: New catalog shows the extensive product line. Marketing to top-end retailers and interior designers with advertisements in trade publications and shelter magazines. New sales representatives being hired. Trade showrooms are being expanded.
Company news: Has rebranded the company with a new name and logo for product coming from the United Kingdom.
LortsIHFC H-1104
- No. 210100 dining, four pieces in alder.
- No. 210101 dining, four pieces in alder.
- No. 260100 dining, buffet in alder.
- No. 260101 dining, buffet in alder.
- No. 340100 bedroom mirror in alder.
Strategy: New items showcase the versatility of Lorts line.
Magnussen HomeIHFC M-1010
Four new bedroom collections.
- Arazzo, 12 bedroom pieces, upscale Mediterranean feel in pecan veneers with Tobacco finish, hand carving, walnut and olive ash burl inlays; gentle distressing and burnishing, serpentine silhouettes.
- Midtown, sleek and sophisticated, evokes glamour of the 1930s interpreted for today's metropolitan spaces; figured cherry veneers and birch solids with a sable finish; features rounded pilasters, shaped aprons, coved tops and hand rubbing, with satin nickel teardrop hardware.
- Newbury, 10 pieces redefine traditional with classic silhouettes, slip-match cathedral cherry veneers in a clear chocolate finish, with carved rosettes, turned pilasters and satin pewter hardware.
- North Park, updating Arts & Crafts for today, framed door panels, curved pilasters, and hand-planked effects; clear chocolate finish showcases cherry veneers, while a distressed alabaster finish rubs through to chocolate — select pieces feature both finishes.
101 N. Hamilton St.
- Grand Isle, bedroom and formal dining with transitional styling, warm cherry finish with walnut inlays; bedroom suite, $1,599 to $1,999; dining group, $1,599 to $1,999.
- Marseilles, adult bedroom reminiscent of the Italian coast, cherry veneers with warm finish; $1,599 to $1,999.
- Winchester, bedroom with lifestyle design, black rub-through paint finish with cherry veneer tops; $1,599 to $1,999.
- Emily, youth group with Provincial style, white enamel paint, $999.
Strategy: Expanding bedroom line, adding 20 occasional pieces plus entertainment; adding small office/home office program, including office chairs.
Marketing programs: Offering a quarterly circular. Promoting Sandra Lee-licensed program to debut at the fall High Point market.
Moderna by Roberta SchillingIHFC H-113
- Pool II dining table , stainless steel frame with wood and glass.
- Crystal console, top filled with crystals and covered with glass, 79 inches wide.
- Crystal mirror, framed with crystals covered with glass, 52 by 72 inches.
- Stilo chair, stainless steel frame with leather.
- Arena cocktail table and side, metal frame with wood or lacquer combined with leather.
Strategy: Schilling is expanding its contemporary line. New pieces combine metal, exotic woods and fine leather in clean lines and striking shapes.
Nichols & Stone310 N. Hamilton
- Village dining, 15 pieces in sophisticated country styling, including a pedestal table, cottage chairs and a sideboard all in solid birch; cases and table have hand-planed tops; finish and antiquing options offer more than 1,500 possible SKUs.
- 150th anniversary limited edition, 10 dining pieces in solid woods including birch and pine; includes a new black crackle paint finish along with all the paint and stain options.
- Williamsburg, 12 bedroom and dining additions to the line, mix of solid woods with all paint and stain finishes.
IHFC D-1110
New group with six bedroom and eight dining pieces in macassar ebony with black lacquer accents and stainless steel hardware; two dining tables with glass tops and four choices of chairs; bedroom group, $10,000, dining, $10,000.
Orleans Furniture233 S. Main, Third Floor
- Hummerz, six bedroom pieces in transitional style in solids and veneers, warm cherry finish; dresser, mirror, bed and chest, $1,799.
- Bordeaux, six dining pieces in European traditional style in a Caramel finish with burl accents, marble inserts; $3,899 for table, four side chairs, two armchairs and china.
- Youth, strengthening Magnolia Kidz collection with a 20-piece casual cottage style in three finishes; youth and master beds feature panel and sleigh options from twin to king; bunk bed also available in three finishes: white, black and cherry; can be mixed with other groups in containers.
MS 43
- Pineapple side dining chair, cocoa palm micro denier cover, rattan pole construction framing, hand-carved hardwood pineapple details with seagrass accents.
- Park Avenue, three chairs in contemporary styling softened by the contrasting use of wild rattan; dining chair, barstool and counter stool with ecru micro denier.
Strategy: Seating additions to two popular collections.
Company news: Moving to a bigger headquarters in Batavia, Ill., with double the warehouse space and five times the office space.
Pennsylvania HouseIHFC C-700
- Manor Place, 14 bedroom pieces in updated Louis Philippe styling in swirl mahogany veneers with a midtone finish.
- Antiqued traditional case goods group, 35 pieces with heavy distressing, midtone alder finish.
Strategy: Filling style voids in the line.
Marketing programs: Developing advertising promotions.
Platt Collections200 North Hamilton S-218
- Adagio collection, eight bedroom pieces with architectural motifs; maple solids and veneers in Espresso finish, antique mirror, pearlized leather and broken silver leaf accents; can look transitional or more contemporary depending on accessorizing.
- Aria collection, five dining with sophisticated silhouettes; satin espresso finish with broken silver accents and customizable inset tops of clear glass, antique mirror or eglomise.
- Prelude, five dining pieces with soft, clean lines; silver linen finish with padded leather inset panels; dining table base is 45 inches wide and 30 inches deep.
NFM 100
- Spider Web, nine youth pieces with steel tubing and spider web accents on drawer fronts, headboards, chairbacks and shelves; durable powdercoat finishes of red and blue; work surfaces with durable red laminate.
IHFC M-300
- Toscano Vialetto, bedroom group for Keepsake Home line; heavy wood frames, moldings and custom hardware; hardwood solids with a cherry finish; $1,495 for five-piece group.
- Murano, bedroom group for Keepsake Home; solids and veneers with metallic accents on detail moldings and fluted column pilasters; cherry finish with gold and silver highlights; $1,495 five-piece group.
IHFC H-107
- Charlotte dining, solid, hand-planed mango with three finishes: Espresso, Mahogany, Honey; short buffet, $1,495; square-to-round dining table, $1,695; wine cabinet, $985; buffet/hutch, $2,800.
233 S. Main, 5th floor
- Highlands, English country collection in cherry veneers with primavera inlays; hand-worn finish; dresser and mirror, $999; beds starting at $599; dining room leg table and four chairs or china, $1,199; occasional tables starting at $199; plasma entertainment center, $1,499.
- St. Moritz, European traditional with pecan and olive ash burl veneers; dresser and mirror, $1,199, beds starting at $999, dining trestle table and four chairs or china, $1,799; occasional tables starting at $299; plasma entertainment center, $1,999.
- Sedalia, lodge collection with flake oak and ash veneers, accented with leaded glass on many pieces; dresser/mirror, $799; beds starting at $499; trestle table and four chairs, $1,199; occasional tables starting at $179; plasma entertainment center $1,499.
- Balboa, contemporary collection in a black, white, or ash veneer finish, accented with pewter inset hardware; case items and beds designed for entertainment function; dresser/mirror, $699; beds starting at $499; table and four chairs, $799; occasional tables starting at $179; plasma entertainment center $1,199.
- Covington, transitional bedroom in cherry and zebrano veneers; dresser/mirror $799, beds starting at $599.
- Tigress, contemporary bedroom in cherry and zebrano veneers; dresser/mirror $699, beds starting at $599.
- Granada, European traditional bedroom in cherry veneers and metallic accents; dresser/mirror $799, beds starting at $699.
- Balboa, contemporary youth in a black or white finish on veneers and hardwood solids; cases and beds are designed for additional storage or entertainment functions; youth beds starting at $299, dresser/mirror $499, desk/hutch $599.
- Apollo, contemporary youth in ash veneers and hardwood solids; youth beds $249, dresser/mirror $499, desk/hutch $499.
- Castleton, casual dining, country style with painted black veneers and hardwood solids with hand-painted details; table and four chairs, $799; buffet/hutch, $999; bar unit, $999; kitchen island, $999.
- Cameroon, casual dining, Oriental styling with painted black veneers; table and four chairs, $599, buffet/hutch, $799.
SMS, 1-722
New goods using maple and poplar solids and maple veneers in 36 available colors.
- Amelia armoire, $3,180.
- Vineyard hutch, with star cutout in pediment; $3,300.
- Pawleys Island sideboard, $3,640.
- Large vanity, available as cabinet only, cabinet and countertop or full package as vanity, countertop, sink and faucet; $3,000.
- Basic dresser, drawer options include single or double drawer or cubby boxes; $2,500.
Company news: Just opened a flagship store in Maryland. Has hired a director of public relations, Lisa McConkey, and office manager, Debbie Heyman. Moving to double production space, with painting capacity and office space.
SarreidC&D 3D
Double-pedestal dining table in solid walnut with a plank top, 72 inches wide, $2,812.
Sitcom FurnitureIHFC H-504
- Turin dining collection features folding storage countertop tables and counter stools, eight pieces in ash veneer and Asian hardwoods; five-piece set is $699.
- Jasmine dining, 54-inch round dining tables and velvet chairs, features ash veneer and birch solids, chairs feature velvet covers, five-piece set, $799.
- Komet, three home office desks in birch solids and veneers with tempered glass top; $499.
- Blocks home office, three desks in birch solids and ash veneers with frosted glass; $499.
- Hida, 12 bedroom pieces in birch solids and oak veneers; group is $1,199.
- Austin, eight bedroom pieces with pier/modular style in ash veneers and birch solids; group is $1,199.
Strategy: Expanding existing collections by adding bedrooms. Expanding Urban Living collection to target consumers 40 years old and younger.
Marketing programs: Many bedrooms are part of mixed-container program shipped directly from China.
Stanley Furniture CollectionsIHFC C-1158
- Hudson Street, mid-20th century contemporary inspiration adapted for today's urban lifestyles; case goods in maple solids and walnut veneers with dark Espresso and warm Cocoa finishes; curved fronts, gently splayed legs, beaded details and chestnut goblet hardware. Twelve dining pieces highlighted by an oval table with sunburst-radial cathedral walnut veneers and sideboard with curved beveled glass doors topped with dark emperador marble; bed options are: tufted upholstered bed with vertical welting and button accents; slat bed with deep posts, gently splayed legs and graduated horizontal slats; poster bed with carved oval details on the headboard and footboard; and poster bed with beaded panel inserts; beds range from $1,095 to $1,495; dresser $1,395; armoire $2,395; dining tables $1,795-1,995; and +china $1,995.
- Sunset Key, tropical case goods group combining British Colonial and West Indies styling; 14 bedroom and 16 dining pieces with maple solids and rogue maple and cherry veneers; Rum Maple finish that is lighter than usual British Colonial; woven cane panels, beaded drawer fronts, abaca accents, split rattan, and pineapple and bamboo turnings; beds options are a woven bed of Lampe Kenai seagrass with turned posts, sleigh bed with cane panels accented with an X-motif, and curved wood bed with exaggerated soft beaded overlay panels and decorative turned posts; dining highlights include a Sheraton-inspired round glass-top table with carved pineapple motif pedestal; beds $995 to 1,395, dresser $1,395, armoire $2,495, dining tables $995 to $1,995, china $2,295 and buffet $1,995.
IHFC D-540
- Mark II, six contemporary pieces, including dining, occasional and TV console in walnut veneer with polished nickel-finished hardware.
- Catalina, seven contemporary bedroom pieces with dark walnut and stained ash veneers.
- Lara, large dining table and buffet, contemporary in dark walnut.
225 N. Elm St.
- Mission collection, adding to the line a reissued china cabinet (circa 1910) in solid quarter-sawn white oak; tongue-and-groove glue joinery as well as pinned mortise-and-tenon joinery; stands 77 inches high and 55 inches wide. Other pieces added are a Harvey Ellis fall-front desk that can also be fitted as a bar unit, a smaller Harvey Ellis fall-front organizer, Gus serving table and Gus plant stand, armless swivel-tilt desk chair, and mirror with inlay.
- 21st Century collection, additions to the 11-year-old line include a 74-inch double-pedestal dining table with fully upholstered arm and side dining chairs, four-door buffet, office credenza, blanket chest, two occasional tables and landscape mirror.
- Metropolitan, adding to the group a modern 55-inch TV console with two storage drawers and adjustable shelving; also adding a 36-inch lattice plant stand.
- LaRochelle, adding to the French-inspired line two TV consoles, four-drawer bow-front chest and a terrace server with casters.
- Pasadena Bungalow, adding to the group a double-door bookcase.
- John Widdicomb, adding a tall chest with figured English sycamore drawer fronts and polished nickel hardware.
1515 W. Green Drive
- Fusion, four groups where familiar styles meet modern lines: French, Shaker, Arts & Crafts and Antiques refined to offer fresh modern derivatives; finishes are Merlot on oak, Retro Brown walnut and Golden Candlelight cherry.
- E.C.O., bedroom and dining, Earth Conserving Opportunity is a new green furniture brand using FSC-certified solid-wood pieces with water-based finishes. First group features modern styling with a light Sunwash finish or dark Midnight Brown finish.
Marketing programs: Manchester Furniture reinvents itself with a new forward-thinking attitude and company name, Thomas Hahn & Home.
Tvilum-Scanbirk220 Elm S-330
- Valencia, light and elegant bedroom in white lacquer and cherry melamine; twin, full and queen beds with optional flexible headboard and add-on nightstands; with dresser, mirror, juvenile desk with built-in file cabinet; thin boards with soft edges and hidden stability support; twin bed and nightstand $549, drawer chest $239, desk $299.
PS 2-436
- Arcadia, seven bedroom pieces, including an upholstered headboard.
- Del Ray, four youth pieces with low-profile wood frame, upholstered.
- Fairy Tales, youth carriage bed with white metal finish.
IHFC H-1020
Mission II, 21 pieces of bedroom and occasional in quarter-sawn oak in three finishes: Candleglow, Brandy Wine and Classic Medium; includes two beds, three nightstands, two mule chests, a commode and a lingerie chest.
West Bros. Furniture330 N. Hamilton St. S-302
- Contemporary campaign collection, six pieces in traditional campaign style with a new modern twist; solid-maple construction and deep merlot catalyst lacquer; hand made in Canada. Features include direct-lock bed assembly, full aniline cross-stitched leather headboard and custom hardware.
- Country Funk, 17 bedroom, dining and entertainment; country cool meets modern funk styling; solid maple with essence of country and cottage, finished in Chestnut, Antique Linen, Vintage Black or a combination of them; made in Canada.
CPC 25
- Saddle Creek, bedroom in solid northern pine with distressing and a 14-step finish; hand-hammered copper framed by bold moldings; full extension glides, felt-lined top drawers, dovetailed front and back; custom cast hardware; double-width rails with ample moldings; $2,199 suite.
Strategy: Focusing on higher perceived value while maintaining midstream prices. Major emphasis on collections for gallery presentations. Maintaining higher domestic inventory levels for quick delivery.
Company news: New credit department in Loveland, Ohio.
WynwoodPS 407
- 21 West, 29 case goods pieces, Arts & Crafts contemporized with bronzed metal and cane accents; framed door and drawer fronts, pine solids and alder veneers in Bourbon finish; four-piece bedroom is $1,999, table and four $1,299.
HS 306
- Belle Noir, bedroom, dining and occasional, Art Nouveau-inspired collection created by Zocalo in-house designers Jorge Jaramillo and Margaret Leigh; exudes a luxurious modern feel highlighted by tapered feet and legs and Art Nouveau-inspired patterns visible through subtle details in surface shine; hardwood solids and cherry veneer, onyx patina, custom-designed antique pewter hardware. Canopy bed stands 80 inches high, $799; curvy Collette bed $599; one-drawer nightstand with curved side panels $199; five-drawer chest with curved sides $599; low media console with two drawers and three compartments at 68 inches wide $499; cocktail table with tapered legs and arched stretchers, 48 by 36 inches, $249.
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