New Exhibitors, Expanding Showrooms Add To IHFC's Allure
New Exhibitors, Expanding Showrooms
Norwalk Furniture — With 7,500 square feet on the Tenth Floor of the Design Center, Norwalk returns after many predicted the company's demise. In fact, the company actually posted a profit in 2008 and is riding a huge wave of momentum. Norwalk will show its lines in three distinct galleries — "Variations," its cusom program, "Best Of Norwalk," and the well-received Candice Olson line.
Italian Homes — On the Eighth Floor of the Design Center, Italian Homes returns two familiar Italian leather upholstery brands to IHFC: Calia Italia and Nicoletti Italia. Italian Homes will distribute the brands from their North Carolina distribution center.
Spagnesi spa — Making their High Point debut on the Fifth Floor of the Hamilton Center, Spagnesi spa, a Tuscany manufacturer of fine leather upholstery intends to dazzle customers with their unique tailoring and hefty 2- and 3-milimeter hides.
Coast To Coast — Memphis-based company specializing in accent furniture and quick ship from their 100,000 square foot warehouse, launches at IHFC. They will unveil their company to the world on the Seventh Floor of Commerce Wing.
Veneman Collections — With expanding lines and new licensing deals with Disney® and Las Vegas heavyweight Roger Thomas, casual furniture manufacturer Veneman moves from Hamilton Market to the First Floor of Main Wing, and doubles its space from its previous location.
Bougainvillea — A new exhibitor famous for their natural floral designs, Bougainvillea moves from their long-time showroom in Suites at Market Square to the Third Floor of the Design Center.
Big Fish — Moving from Hamilton Wrenn, Big Fish brings their expanding line of wall decor and their "easy to buy and easy to sell" theme to the Second Floor of the Design Center.
South Cone — Arriving from Union Square to IHFC (where they exhbited before) and the Tenth Floor of the Design Center, South Cone brings their extensive collection of eclectic, and sustainable, fine furniture and accesories.
Fashion Bed Group — North America's largest supplier of fashion beds, day beds, bed frames, futons and bunk beds, has moved from the Main Wing to the Commerce Wing.
Shown at right:
Spagnesi, Elite (top) and Carif
Bougainvillea, Copper Lions Foot Container with Protea, Washed Gold Pelt Pillow and Beaded Clutch