It’s easy to get lost in High Point Market’s vast offerings, but heading in with a game plan can help. We’ve highlighted every showroom mentioned throughout our Market coverage (along with other key buildings and notable debuts) to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
Ask any design lover and they’ll tell you the same: The hunt for the perfect piece can be just as fun as finding it. However, even the savviest High Point shopper may need a bit of help navigating the vast terrain. To make your Market endeavors go more smoothly, we’ve highlighted every showroom featured throughout our Designer’s Guide to High Point Market (plus other key buildings and notable debuts) so you can explore the best of what each neighborhood has to offer. Though we can’t unearth your hidden treasure for you, we can make locating it a little bit easier.
Want to see the entire map? Download the PDF edition of our guide, or pick up a copy at bins throughout Market. You’ll also spot the same colors and motifs on wayfinding signs at the trade show.
In the International Home Furnishings Center, don’t miss the Juniper mirror by Lily Koo—a dreamy design clad in handcarved leaves and finished in silver leaf. While at IHFC, stop by Hooker Furniture to check out the statement-making Big Sky wardrobe, inspired by the rustic beauty of the American wilderness. Before you leave, seek out the Duval chandelier from Crystorama Lighting, which features cascading strands of frosted glass beads and is available in antique gold or matte black finishes, and Dowel Furniture’s clean-lined Loma console table by designer Josh Greene.
On the map:
A | Markor Art Center (122 N. Hamilton St.)
B | Showplace (211 E. Commerce Ave.)
C | Universal Furniture (101 S. Hamilton St.)
D | Center Stage
E | IHFC (210 E. Commerce Ave.)
Inside 200 Steele, visit Kravet’s new High Point home to discover the Marigold chaise from the Soleil collection. Though it’s certainly sleek enough to employ indoors, this cushy lounge can be upholstered in your choice of fabric, including the brand’s InsideOut line, designed with built-in outdoor performance qualities to ensure it can withstand the elements. While you’re in the building, swing by Alfonso Marina on the first floor to admire the Tourmont cabinet on stand, which takes pattern inspiration from the organic motifs found in mountainous rocks and boasts delicate pointed legs with a brass crosspiece. As you make your way down Hamilton Street, stop in at Gabby to catch a glimpse of the Candace sconce—a textured wall light with a bronze arm and a milky-white alabaster orb.
On the map:
F | Gabby/Summer Classics (333 N. Hamilton St.)
G | Baker Furniture
H | Hamilton Place
I | 200 N. Hamilton
J | 200 Steele
On English Road, step inside SplashWorks to see artist Sarah Hamlett’s Majestic series. Each of the colorfully layered works speaks to a different emotional state or natural phenomenon—such as falling in love or simply watching the sunset—and comes in an assortment of sizes as well as acoustical treatments.
On the map:
K | Congdon Yards
L | SplashWorks
At 220 Elm, head over to Qeeboo to see Stefano Giovannoni’s delightful and—gasp!—outdoor-friendly Rabbit chair in all its adorable glory. Once you’ve caught your breath, make your way to the Suites at Market Square so you can bask in the sprightly hues of all the Hexagon shades at Sorella Glenn. On your way out, stop by Ngala Trading Co. to swoon over the Panoramic server, a whimsical sideboard dressed in a lush trompe l’oeil motif that evokes a tropical vista.
On the map:
M | Market Square Tower
N | Market Square
O | Antique & Design Center
P | Suites at Market Square
Q | Commerce & Design Building
R | 220 Elm
Crafted from anigre and oak, the Solis credenza by Theodore Alexander is adorned with sunburst-detailed doors and etched hardware. While you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and make a stop at Tourmaline Home. The brand’s Shine decorative pillow offers a sophisticated—and comforting—spin on fashion’s metallic fabric craze.
On the map:
S | Chelsea on Green
T | Tourmaline Home
U | Theodore Alexander
Designed by Hiroshi Koshitaka, the spiraling shade of the hand-wrapped Saisei Grande
chandelier at Currey & Company is made of natural rattan and takes design inspiration from the slow rotation of planets in the solar system.
On the map:
V | The Point
W| Currey & Company