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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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 -
HIGH POINT MARKET: Buyers snap up upholstery
Gary Evans, October 21, 2009AT THE MARKET — Stationary upholstery makers here say they're seeing more buyer optimism here, reflected in better order-writing. More -
HIGH POINT MARKET: Power reclining mechanisms attract buyers
Larry Thomas, October 21, 2009AT THE MARKET — It truly has been a powerful High Point Market for producers of motion furniture and recliners.And it's not just a powerful brand name, a powerful product lineup or powerful point-of-purchase materials that are attracting buyers to showrooms. Power reclining mechanisms are proving to be very popular, as well.
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Furniture sources Shermag, Jaymar back in saddle
Heath E. Combs, October 21, 2009
HIGH POINT — Fresh off their acquisition by Groupe Bermex, Canadian furniture sources Shermag and Jaymar are showing at the High Point Market and are ready to get back to business as usual. More
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Flexsteel posts $1.4 million profit despite sales decline
Larry Thomas, October 21, 2009DUBUQUE, Iowa — Upholstery and case goods resource Flexsteel Inds. reported a profit of $1.4 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, despite a nearly 17% drop in sales. More -
HIGH POINT MARKET: No longer a sea of brown
Gary Evans , Larry Thomas, October 19, 2009AT THE MARKET - Brown has left the building, at least in a number of upholstery showrooms here. While it has taken years, maybe decades, fabric and leather upholstery makers finally seem to be heeding the complaints of retailers that their seating areas "look like a sea of brown" because that's all vendors have been offering. More -
Barclay Butera designing Hearst Castle room
Furniture Today Staff, October 19, 2009HIGH POINT — Upholstery source and designer Barclay Butera is creating a contemporary interior for the Heart Castle Overnight program inspired by the design collaboration of Julia Morgan and William Randolph Hearst. More -
Schnadig launches Lauren Ralph Lauren line at High Point Market
Heath E. Combs, October 19, 2009AT THE MARKET — Schnadig's Lauren Ralph Lauren brand-licensed introductions debuting here are a mix of classic and Art Deco styling. More -
HIGH POINT MARKET: Grand Manor offers first residential upholstery
Gary Evans, October 16, 2009
AT THE MARKET — A new line of upper-end residential upholstery is debuting here. Called Grand Manor Reserve, the line is a new division of Grand Manor, a hospitality furniture manufacturer. The division is headed by industry veteran Harold Clark and is the 45-year-old company's first foray in residential. More
News from the Web
Bailey Street Holding Company announces new credit facility
Source: Home Accents Today
Date: 10-27-2009 07:08:00 GMTHigh Point – Oct. 16: The Elephant in the Room
Source: Home Textiles Today
Date: 10-19-2009 11:31:23 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 GMTLaura Ashley partners with Pem America on infant bedding
Source: Kids Today
Date: 09-01-2009 00:00:00 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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