Time is of the essence especially with a sample sale. Great deals on furniture, lighting and accessories are plentiful over the next few weeks and Editor at Large has rounded up the best sales in retail and design center showrooms across the country. Check out the list below for markdowns—some more than 80%—at Vitra, Smith Grubbs & Associates, Poliform, MP Interiors, Kravet, the Laguna Design Center, the Michigan Design Center, Missoni Home Hamptons and the Classic Rug Collection.
Vitra Sample Sale (New York), September 26 – 28
Vitra will be hosting an exclusive sample sale featuring a broad selection of iconic pieces including the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames. Designers can choose from an assortment of residential and commercial products from the entire Vitra Collection, as well as variety of lighting fixtures from Flos at up to 80% off retail prices. The VIP Preview for interior designers will take place on September 26, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.. The sale will be open to the public on September 27 and 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (29 9th Avenue, New York)
Smith Grubbs & Associates’ End of Summer Sale (Georgia), through September 30
To clear the way for new products arriving this fall, Smith Grubbs & Associates at ADAC will discount all crystal by 50%; select upholstery and several ready-to-install French chairs by 40%; all lamps and accessories by 50% and select tables and mirrors will also be priced to sell. Showroom hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (349 Peachtree Hills Avenue, Atlanta, Suite 208)
Poliform’s September Sale (New York), through September 30
Poliform is hosting a closet and bedroom furniture sale where products are marked down by 25% throughout the month of September. Showroom hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (150 East 58th Street, New York, 6th floor)
MP Interiors’ Andrew Martin Sale (Florida), through September 30
MP Interiors in the Miromar Design Center is selling Andrew Martin floor samples including furniture, pillows, lighting and accessories reduced by up to 80%. Showroom hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Suite 101)
Kravet’s Outlet Sale (Online), through September 30
Kravet is offering an extra 25% off all outlet items including fabrics, furniture, trimmings, carpets, wallcoverings and accessories. The sale is online-only, and open exclusively to designers who register for e-designtrade.com.
Laguna Design Center’s Fall Sample Sale (California), October 9 & 10
This sale will offer 40-70% off retail pricing on indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, accessories, lighting, artwork, rugs, bedding and more. Interior designers will have access to the special preview day on October 9 and the sale will open to the public on October 10. Sale hours are 10:00 a.m. to– 4:00 p.m. both days. (23811 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna)
Michigan Design Center’s Fall Sample Sale (Michigan), October 10 & 11
In addition to deeply discounted prices in each showroom at the Michigan Design Center (MDC), customers can take advantage of on-site consultations with an MDC designer. A designer preview day will be held on October 7, and the sale will be open to the public on October 10 and 11. There is no admission to attend, but non-perishable food items are requested to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank. Sale hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., October 10 and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ,October 11. (1700 Stutz Drive, Troy)
Missoni Home Hamptons End of Season Sale (New York), while supplies last
Missoni Home Hamptons is marking down items by 15-50%. Items include furniture, bedding, pillows, textiles, towels, bathmats, cushions and accessories. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through December 31. (50 Jobs Lane, Southampton)
Classic Rug Collection Sale (New York), while supplies last
The Classic Rug Collection showroom in the D&D Building has discounted most floor samples by 50%, including the Jewel Box rug, made of pashmina and natural silk, the Manhattan rug and the Chinese Lattice rug. Showroom hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (979 Third Avenue, New York, Suite 1805)