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ACACIA HOME & GARDEN
IHFC W-346
The Rocco rocker is constructed of abaca weave on a rattan frame with burgundy finish. Features include coco shell button accents on natural cushions.
BROWN JORDAN INTERNATIONAL
IHFC M-111
La-Z-Boy Outdoor Select is a new collaboration between La-Z-Boy and Brown Jordan for traditional and specialty outdoor furniture stores. Four recliners, outfitted with a La-Z-Boy mechanism, feature aluminum frames, patent-pending foam and domestic fabrics. Line includes 13 collections of dining, deep seating, chat sets and bar seating.
DOMUS VENTURES
215 Church Ave.
Exporter of natural rattan and wicker furniture from Indonesia enters the U.S. marketplace. Introductions include:
- Cebu Grey collection of deep seating dining and occasional pieces. Sophisticated, transitional styling in cotton duck covers, $799.
- Asisi Dining, $799, and Bombay chair, $299.
- Bad Wiesse group offers high-back traditional styling with deep seating. Sofa, $799.
Marketing programs: Offering container-direct or quick-ship service via Lexington, N.C., warehouse program.
MAITLAND-SMITH
227 W. Russell Ave.
Introductions include a new European Mahogany occasional chair (No. 4341-468) made of finished wood and rattan with champagne silver aluminum accents. Faux shagreen upholstery.
PALECEK
IHFC D-202
- The casual Hampton lounge chair and matching ottoman feature a wicker body over a plantation hardwood frame. Water-based finish. Chair, $1,875; ottoman, $847.
- The beefy Franklin lounge chair, $2,800, employs finely woven rattan matting to create an upholstered effect.
PRIVATE ISLAND FURNITURE
Atrium on Main 307
This division of Bamboo Road has added a variety of new styles to its line. Materials include natural grasses and palms mixed with mindy and acacia wood and stacked pole rattan.
- Island Villa Ceylon seating group features tropically themed rattan. Sofa, loveseat, club chair and sectional. Collection priced from $600 to $2,500.
- Island Villa Bahia, a curvy contemporary seating group, showcases water hyacinth in a tropical style. Sofa, loveseat and club chair. Group priced from $600 to $2,500.
VENEMAN COLLECTIONS
101 N. Hamilton No. 121
Outdoor Elegance by Veneman, inspired by European designs and furniture masters, features classical styling with a whimsical twist. Six vibrant painted finishes. Designed by Roger Thomas.
WHITECRAFT
IHFC H-342
Introducing a new indoor seating group, SoHo, plus several new outdoor collections. SoHo builds on the success of an indoor casual dining collection introduced last market. It includes a sectional and complementary accent tables.
Exhibitors Directory Key
C&D: Commerce & Design Building
CP: CenterPoint
FP: Furniture Plaza
HM: Hamilton Market
HS: Hamilton Square
H/W: Hamilton/Wrenn
IHFC: Int'l Home Furnishings Center
MOG: Market on Green
MOM: Market on Main
MS: Market Square
MST: Market Square Towers
NFM: National Furniture Mart
PS: Plaza Suites
SMS: Suites at Market Square
SP: Showplace
US: Union Square
Key trends
- The real thing: Natural offerings include abaca, acacia, rattan and other materials.
- Vibrant brights: Painted finishes in fresh, contemporary colors are showcased.
author: Staff
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