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It was a wild week in North Carolina. Tens of thousands of industry aficionados from across the globe—including yours truly and Business of Home editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen—congregated in High Point on a mission to unearth the latest and greatest designs. From Kelly Wearstler–designed cordless table lamps to museum-facade-inspired cabinets, here are some of my favorite finds at Spring Market.
Amber Lewis’s collaboration with Four Hands was even more impressive than we had imagined—spanning more than 200 fresh designs bearing the SoCal tastemaker’s signature coastal cool aesthetic. In addition to the tufted Cole ottoman and the ashwood- and burnished-brass-framed Demi chair, highlights from the series include the sculptural Kent sofa, the slipcovered Brently dining chair and the dark walnut Mayfield poker table.
The buzziest brand at High Point this year was longtime BOH fave Abner Henry, which debuted two breathtaking collections. The first, a Memphis Milano–driven collaboration with Sasha Bikoff, offers candy-colored eye-catchers such as the hot pink Eloise vanity and the geometric Jacquie bench, while the second, Facade, features the Ohio-based Amish furniture brand’s latest line for The Met, including the architectural Arches dining table and the curved Niche cabinet that’s inspired by the famed museum’s exterior.
Loloi celebrated its 20-year anniversary—and its first collaboration with Brigette Romanek—with a private concert by Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges. The soulful dreamboat performed a full set inside the brand’s sweeping IHFC showroom, which showcased the new hand-crafted rug collection, including standouts such as the checkered-knit-sweater-inspired Knox and the shaggy mixed-pile Dana.
Caracole’s showroom was an Italian design–driven wonderland. In addition to introductions like the butterfly-shaped Mariposa swivel chair and the faux-mohair-upholstered Opal king bed, memorable debuts include the arcade-bridge-inspired Nexus console table and Love At First Sight, a luminous dresser with gold metal details, reeded fronts and felt-lined drawers.
American Leather debuted an array of fashion-forward designs. Noteworthy launches include the rounded Athlea sofa; the sinuous Orion chair; the two-tone Pharrah swivel chair; the 1970s-style Whitby, a sculptural swivel chair with a foldable back; and Waverly, a series of accent chairs with built-in side tables that can be combined in an assortment of conversation-inducing configurations.
At Market Square, Thibaut rolled out Areas, its first-ever collection of outdoor-friendly rugs. Available in May, the line boasts nine custom, cut-to-order designs outfitted in sprightly motifs and sophisticated materials, including the wavy-lined, wool-and-jute Montecito, the chevron-patterned Laguna, and the nautically striped Nantucket.
Visual Comfort stepped up its cordless lighting game just in time for Market. In addition to a slew of insanely cool ceramic designs by tastemakers Kelly Wearstler, Barbara Barry, and Chapman & Myers, standouts from the portable, rechargeable line include the crystal-ball-like Mina accent table lamp by Sean Lavin and an alabaster beauty named Dani by Thomas O’Brien.
Berhnardt’s Agnes dining table is a love letter to the late, great Elsa Peretti. The sensuously contoured piece is sculpted from polished stainless steel to mimic the Italian jewelry designer’s iconic bone cuff bracelet, and it features a flat-edged clear glass top for a sleek yet understated finish.
At 200 North Hamilton, Wildwood’s Shiga collection was brimming with centuries-old artisanal appeal. Hand-sculpted in Shigaraki—a Japanese village that’s home to one of the few remaining ancient kilns in the country—the series includes more than two dozen stoneware pieces ranging from the multicolored Indigo vase to the freeform Shokubutsu Ao vessel and the drip-glazed Yamato table lamp.
Universal Furniture’s Griffith Park collection is an Arts and Crafts lover’s dream. Adorned in old-school details such as wire-brushed finishes and exposed joints, the 74-piece collection is crafted from time-honored materials like solid oak and stone and features showstoppers including the sandblasted Craftsman-style Altitude console and the petite Gemma Hexagon ottoman—which can be upholstered in your choice of fabric, courtesy of the brand’s new COM (customer’s own materials) program.
Surya’s collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation was every bit as dreamy as expected. The collection introduces two hand-made rug designs dressed in patterns drawn from the legendary architect’s archives, including the rectilinear grid-style Luxuries and the geometric Transcendence (made of pure New Zealand wool).
Donghia’s Metropolis wallcovering collection at Kravet is equal parts bold and chic. Available in an assortment of soft neutrals, the debut features five art-deco-fueled designs with shimmery metallic accents, including the swirling Blockbuster, the plaster-esque St. Marks, and the line’s namesake pattern, a mica-infused stunner covered in interconnected shapes.
Jaipur Living’s In the After Glow rug by Kavi will transform your client’s floors into a work of art. Available in four earthy muted colorways, the hand-knotted design is woven from wool and bamboo rayon and boasts an abstract ombre motif with a shimmery finish that creates a slightly luminous effect.
Natuzzi Italia unveiled two curvaceous, state-of-the-art sofa designs. The first, Mindful, boasts an integrated Bluetooth speaker and a triple-motion tilting mechanism that provides headrest and lumbar support, while Snail draws inspiration from the shape of mollusk shells and features a sliding backrest for personalized comfort.
BDI’s Corridor collection by Matthew Weatherly was on full display at the IHFC. The stunning midcentury-inspired furniture series showcases slatted hardwood doors and satin-etched glass surfaces in finishes such as natural walnut and charcoal-stained ash. Styles include a two-tiered bar cabinet with a powder-coated steel base and a storage credenza with soft-close doors and adjustable shelves.