Upholstery Furniture industry news, features and analysis
In-depth news, analysis and trend coverage of the stationary and motion upholstered furniture industry, including sofas, chairs, sectionals, recliners, glider-rockers and loveseats covered in fabric and leather.
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Row One home theater seating uses wireless technology
Heath Combs, November 20, 2009GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Home theater furniture supplier RowOne, a division of Jasper Cabinet, has added eCoupled wireless power transfer technology to its line of seating. More -
Leather veteran Scott Young launching Leather Apogee
Larry Thomas, November 20, 2009TROUTMAN, N.C. — Scott Young, former CEO of upper-end upholstery producer Bradington-Young, is launching a company called Leather Apogee that will supply top-grain leather covers. More -
La-Z-Boy reports net income of $5.91 million for quarter
Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2009MONROE, Mich. — Despite a sales decline of more than 9%, La-Z-Boy reported net income of $5.91 million for the quarter ended Oct. 24 - the company's third consecutive quarterly profit. More -
La-Z-Boy extends brand into portable spas
Furniture Today Staff, November 16, 2009TORONTO — La-Z-Boy Inc. and Canada-based Hydropool have partnered to launch a new line of luxury portable residential spas under the La-Z-Boy brand. More -
La-Z-Boy makes Web site more inviting for consumers
Furniture Today Staff, November 16, 2009MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy says it has revamped its online presence to provide a "go to" shopping destination for consumers. More -
Natuzzi promotes Vitttorio Notarpietro to chief financial officer
Furniture Today Staff, November 11, 2009SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Italy — Leather upholstery major Natuzzi has promoted Vittorio Notarpietro to chief financial officer. More -
Abbyson Living upgrades its Web site
Furniture Today Staff, November 10, 2009
CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Rug, case goods and upholstery source Abbyson Living has redesigned its Web site to offer interactive videos and more images of products in various lifestyle settings. More
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Just the Stats: Stationary upholstery
Furniture/Today Research Department, November 9, 2009The Just the Stats series gathers in one place data Furniture/Today's Market Research team has compiled on specific product categories; in this case, stationary upholstery. Drawn from special research reports published throughout the year, the data points spotlight what's going on with the category.
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Blu Dot follows its wayfaring chairs
Gary James, November 5, 2009
NEW YORK — Contemporary furniture specialist Blu Dot is placing 25 of its Real Good chairs around the New York City area, and they are free for the taking. More
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Mark Parris joins Parker House Furniture
Thomas Russell, November 4, 2009ONTARIO, Calif. — Parker House Furniture has named Mark Parris as vice president of sales and marketing for its Parker Living leather upholstery division, a new position at the company. More
News from the Web
Nebraska Furniture Mart adds Studio OneUp youth furniture
Source: Kids Today
Date: 11-17-2009 08:42:00 GMTFabric supplier Weave Corp. closes
Source: Home Textiles Today
Date: 11-10-2009 10:27:00 GMTLaura Ashley names new president
Source: Home Accents Today
Date: 11-01-2009 00:00:00 GMTLook Active Sitting Down
Source: www10.nytimes.com
Date: 09-17-2009 04:00:00 GMTNew River adds swivel rockers to two lines
Source: Casual Living
Date: 09-14-2009 08:33:00 GMT
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Here is a sampling of some of the stylish new products catching dealers' eyes at the October High Point Market. For more coverage, see Furniture/Today's Nov. 2 print issue. When you're done viewing the photos in this Slideshow, more images of hot introductions also are available on the Furniture/Today Web site by clicking here.
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