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It was a wild week in North Carolina. From swiveling, ruffle-skirted stools to chunky channeled sofas, here are some of the most memorable looks from the spring market.
Mark D. Sikes’s latest designs for Chaddock perked us up faster than a triple shot of espresso. Brimming with charming, fashion-forward details, eye-catchers included the contrast-welted Poppy sofa, the bow-clad Ivy lounge chair, the ruffle-skirted Lilac ottoman and the button-tufted Magnolia armless chair.
Kyle Barrett and Dwayne Bergmann were on hand in InterHall to walk us through the launch of Barrett Bergmann Home. The trade-only brand—which is competitively priced to ensure designers make a minimum 100 percent markup on its products—showcased its inaugural collection, which features everything from lifelike ikebana-esque floral arrangements to hand-carved art deco–style vanities and customizable bedding.
Susan Ferrier’s 72-piece collection for Baker supplied us with daydream material for days. Inspired by volcanic eruptions, highlights from the Atlanta designer’s debut furniture line included the doweled, flowing water-like Lahar mirror; the leather-strapped Lull chaise; and Fosser, an upholstered gather-pleated bed that evokes the look of lava fissures.
The Four Hands collab with Crypton elevates performance-upholstered furniture to an art form. Newcomers from the sink-in soft collection include the wide-armed Crispin sectional sofa; the hammered iron-framed Fenn dining chair; and Blythe, a swiveling stunner with fabulously flared arms and a bold cutout back.
Caracole’s showroom was filled with elegant of-the-moment creations, fresh off their debut at Salone del Mobile. Along with two Claudio Bellini–designed collections, including the material-savvy Overlap series and the curvaceous Fleur line, head-turning debuts included the voluptuously channeled Chrysalis sofa and the glossy glass-reinforced Cocktail Couture table.
At Showplace, Surya debuted its latest designer collaborations to rave reviews. In addition to Becki Owens’s new 55-piece furniture collection, the brand dropped Antibes, a French Riviera–fueled line of outdoor furnishings by Ashley Childers featuring standouts such as the black powder–coated aluminum coffee table and a bolster-backed sofa dressed in striped Sunbrella fabric.
Wildwood’s artisan-made Italia line made us want to break out in song. Impressionable introductions from the colorful collection include the fluted Murano glass Caterina sconce; the iridescent-glazed Borgia lamp; and the mouth-blown, marbleized Amo pendant.
Dwayne Bergmann’s collab with Abner Henry reimagines art deco furniture for the modern age. The detail-driven collection spans 52 dexterous designs crafted using centuries-old Amish woodworking techniques, such as the fluted Glasgow night table; the hand-etched Oxford coffee table; and the Treviso sideboard, adorned in a scalloped facade and geometric hardware.
The Jaipur Living showroom was enveloped in a fresh assortment of polychromatic Manchaha rugs. The circularity-minded line is composed entirely of leftover yarns and offers 14 kaleidoscopic, hand-knotted pieces adorned in each weaver’s choice of motifs to ensure an expressive, truly one-of-a-kind design.
Brown Jordan’s designs for Kravet were every bit as sophisticated as we’d imagined. The 18-piece outdoor collection boasts clean lines and a well-balanced blend of chic weather-safe materials, including the Suncloth-strapped Post chair, the Dekton-topped Adapt end table, the teak-armed Miles chaise and the powder-coated aluminum Madison sectional.
Sasha Bikoff’s collection for S. Harris made a splash inside the Fabricut showroom. The color-drenched series boasts 18 maximalist designs with heart-stoppers such as the highlighter-hued silk tweed Rue Cambon fabric; the shimmery, multitonal La Frange trim; and the pearl-encrusted La Grande Perla tassel tieback.
Sherrill Furniture unveiled a new competitively priced heirloom-quality brand named Auré. Drawing inspiration from Belgian design, the inaugural collection is dressed in warm tones and texture-rich materials, with showstoppers such as the stone-and-brushed metal Thrive side table and the multitasking Over & Under, a furry ottoman with a wooden slide that doubles as a cocktail table.
Jeremiah Brent’s rug designs for Loloi are a lesson in understated elegance. The sumptuous drop spans four plush collections with multiple styles, including the hand-tufted jute-and-wool Barrow; the graphic Bleeker; the mineral-toned Greenwich; and the grid-patterned Perry. Just as exciting: The whispers that there are already more great designs from Brent to come.
Verellen was an oasis of tactile textures and earthy palettes. In addition to the gently sloped Eleanor dining chair, the beloved brand introduced a handful of aubergine-hued pieces—including the quilted Asher sofa and the petite Maevis wing chair—into their esteemed repertoire of highly touchable upholstered offerings.
313 Space was a treasure hunter’s dream. After admiring Austin-based artist Paul Meyer’s highly sought-after Burro paintings—a selection of which are available through the Four Hands Art Studio—and Harbour’s solid teak Chloe dining chair, we marveled at Thompson’s smooth satin brass Quintana tub alongside Atlanta designer Michel Smith Boyd.
Kim Salmela talked me through her new delightfully upholstered designs for Norwalk. The Los Angeles designer, who also had her hand in styling the brand’s showroom this market, presented more than a dozen swoon-worthy pieces, ranging from the boldly banded Perry sofa to the the fuzzy pink-trimmed Warwick ottoman and Camila, a swiveling vanity stool with a scalloped back and a long ruffled skirt.
BDI’s soon-to-be-released Luma series was on full display at IHFC. The contemporary office collection features three super-sleek desk styles with etched-glass tops and optional height-adjustable legs, as well as three natural walnut storage cabinets, including a file cabinet and a credenza.
Maitland-Smith’s newly revamped showroom was a wonderland of whimsical pieces. Though the mahogany-finished Dollhouse bar cabinet first captured our imaginations, it was the brand’s impressive selection of games tables—particularly the hand-planed Camden with folding top—that made us late to our next appointment.
