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It was a wild week in North Carolina. Tens of thousands of design aficionados—including yours truly—congregated in High Point on a mission to unearth the latest and greatest new releases. From reconfigurable, cordless ceiling lights to Rococo-style case goods with carved animal paw feet, here are some of the most memorable launches from Fall Market.
As promised, Nicole Fuller’s Designer in Residence showcase at Bernhardt transported our team straight to the Moroccan desert. The otherworldly installation was draped in star-covered gold silk and featured a medley of exotic designs, including pierced brass lanterns, an art deco–style faceted credenza, bullion fringe–trimmed settees, and pillows accented with beaded “evil eye” tapes.
Four Hands dropped the second installment of its wildly popular collab with Amber Lewis. The launch spans more than 160 artisan-made SKUs dressed in the SoCal designer’s signature coastal-cool aesthetic, such as the shearling-covered Bennett chair, the paper cord–accented Salvador coffee table and the hammered-bronze Corinne stool.
Tara Shaw walked me through her antique-driven collaboration with Century Furniture. The exquisite collection draws inspiration from the New Orleans designer’s favorite French flea market finds with highlights such as the midcentury Italian–style Saint Laurent lounge chair and ottoman; the Rococo-esque Sainte Rome accent table; and the Trocadero desk, a walnut wonder with ebonized detailing and hand-carved animal paw feet.
The Anna French room at Thibaut supplied enough daydream material to get me through the rest of the season. The dazzling jewel-toned scene was outfitted in a medley of vibrant fabrics from the Camelot collection, including chairs upholstered in lush Linden Velvet, a sofa swaddled in moire-esque Regia, and drapes made from the fabulously flame-stitched Kamut Embroidery.
Hickory Chair’s latest collaborations stopped our team straight in our tracks. The first offers a sweet selection of soft-hued designs by Kim Scodro—including the pale pink Harrison lounge chair with a kick-pleated skirt—while Suzanne Kasler’s Bruges collection features standouts such as the bone-inlaid Luc cocktail table and the tufted, art moderne–style Annabelle sofa.
Abner Henry’s launches drew a star-studded crowd, as usual. Sasha Bikoff was on hand to show me (and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus) through her second collection of Memphis Milano–driven designs for the Ohio-based brand, and we spotted Thom Filicia admiring the sinuous new Aero console as we made our way out of the showroom.
At 200 Steele, Kravet presented its couture-fueled collab with fashion label Altuzarra. My current crushes from the graphic pattern-infused line include the ombre, sunset sky-inspired Colorscape mural; the mesmerizing Moth Weave; and the finely feathered Caspia, a lusciously layered number available as a fabric or wallcovering.
Hubbardton Forge’s Snaps collection made me want to break out in song. The highly interactive lighting system is composed of leather straps (in various lengths), LED modules and alabaster diffusers that can be combined and mounted in an array of characterful configurations for a truly one-of-a-kind design.
Interlude Home’s latest looks perked me up faster than a triple shot of espresso. Not only did the fashion-forward brand reveal petite-sized versions of its iconic Lucie and Theo sheep, it blessed visitors with a line of chairs picked by A-list designers—think Rayman Boozer, Melanie Calder and Tamela Greathouse Greene—upholstered in their choice of Kravet fabrics.
The Eliko Rugs by David Ariel showroom was a total vibe thanks to its collaboration with Anne-Marie Barton. The insanely cool Utah designer talked me through the sumptuous 27-piece collection—with beauties such as the ultrashaggy Adorne and the geometric Terra Luna—which was strewn along the walls of the open warehouse-style space.
Universal Furniture’s Dwell collection is brimming with architectural appeal. In addition to a latticework-like bed frame and a cast concrete–shelved bar cart, eye-catchers from the series include a multifunctional cocktail table with an attached ottoman, and the Basalt credenza, which comes clad in pine lap-siding.
The new, sun-drenched 313 Space was the talk of the town, and understandably so. Along with hosting showrooms for big-name outdoor retailers such as Dedon and Harbour—which showcased its super sleek, soon-to-be released Palm Beach collection—the building is home to an assortment of cool, sustainability-minded brands such as Loose Parts, Nanimarquina and Soil to Studio.
Barbara Barry expanded her wildly popular line with Baker and McGuire. Noteworthy newcomers include the rattan-framed Encircle sofa; the oak veneer–topped Cinch dining table; the plaster Dias Cylinder lamp; and the Lao cocktail table, an L-shaped marvel made of honed Honey Onyx.
At Jaipur Living, I sat down with Dallas-based husband-and-wife duo Heather and Tyson Fujikawa of House Sprucing to discuss their collaboration with the brand, and they were every bit as charming as expected. An homage to European design, the collection boasts six artisan-crafted rugs, including the distressed Tesorino and the hand-tufted Amata styles, both woven in 100 percent PET yarn.
Cordless lights were all the rage at Fall Market. In addition to rechargeable introductions from Surya, Visual Comfort, and Currey & Company, Pooky rolled out a fresh crop of wire-free pendant shades, including a delightful line of pleated styles swathed in GP & J Baker fabrics.
Verellen rolled out a line of colorful upholstered furniture to celebrate its silver anniversary. Vibrant additions to the beloved brand’s notoriously neutral portfolio include the polychromatic Otis club chair and rainbow-speckled Roger swivel stool, as well as a bold color-blocked iteration of the modular Diego sectional sofa.
Chris Loves Julia’s super charismatic Scottie collection was a huge hit with designers at Loloi. Available in nine sizes, the hand-tufted line is punctuated by playful scalloped edges and a striped double border, and comes in five chic colorways, including creamy Ivory/Grey, sage green Olive/Pebble, and the low-contrast crowd favorite, Mocha/Clay.
After a long day of walking, I was able to kick up my feet (and eat crème brûlée macarons) inside the beautiful Burton James pop-up. The 8,000-square-foot tent was filled with cushy designs ranging from the slope-armed Ally swivel chair, the sinuous Grayson sectional sofa and the tightly upholstered Roy ottoman, which is available with an optional wood table attachment.
Brown Jordan’s Luca collection—the bestselling launch in the brand’s history—was on full display at the IHFC. Designed by Ann Marie Vering, the elegant line pays tribute to polo, "the sport of kings," and offers everything from dining tables to daybeds, sofas, chaises, chairs and loveseats with gently curved teak frames and plushly upholstered weather-safe cushions.
American Leather updated the Menlo Park series by Rick Lee in honor of the collection’s 25th anniversary. The debut reimagines the iconic archival line as a curvaceous bed and serpentine sofa upholstered in buttery soft, eco-savvy Ultrasuede fabric with channeled backs and welt detailing.
Regina Andrew Detroit unveiled an enchanting assortment of lighting designs inside the IHFC. Showstoppers include the mobile-inspired Artemis chandelier—which is adorned in handblown glass globes with your choice of an alabaster or champagne finish—as well as the asymmetrical, weather-safe Happy Outdoor sconce and the leather-wrapped Denver table lamp.
BDI’s Elements collection by Matthew Weatherly is the perfect storage solution for your music-loving clients. Available in three finishes, the acoustic-savvy series offers six credenza designs with laser-carved wood door fronts and metal mesh panels that can stylishly conceal speakers, turntables and more without sacrificing sound quality.
