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Las Vegas Market Juried Showcase Displays Design at...

The Juried Showcase at Las Vegas World Market Center show the most discriminating designs and cutting-edge thinking in the world of home furnishings. “Increased attendance within the design sector clearly demonstrates that ‘high end’ is in ‘high demand’ at Las Vegas Market,” said Tim Branscome, Vice President of International Business Development of World Market Center Las Vegas.

Century Furniture Debuts new Atlanta Showroom

Century Furniture, a Hickory, NC based company with a 62 year history in the furniture business, recently opened a permanent showroom at AmericasMart, Atlanta. This new showroom will be set on floor 14 of building one, a new area dedicated to promoting upscale home furniture. Century Furniture's showroom will serve as the floor's anchor, along with Massoud Furniture and A Touch of France.

Sustainable Furnishings Council: Green is the way Forward

Jeff Hiller, newly appointed President of the Sustainable Furnishings Council has been moving quickly to unite furniture manufacturers and retailers in an effort to create green building practices and educate consumers on the benefits of owning sustainable furniture.

Quality Components of Tampa

Ivan Dotzinska may represent the ideal businessman in the Furniture Industry. His company, Quality Components of Tampa Bay, supplies the entire southeast U.S. with custom closets and modular furniture. His attention to product quality, honest business practices, and sustainable furniture design are an inspiration for business owners in these challenging economic times...

Stray Dog Designs

Stray Dog Designs revives the forgotten craft of sculpture with their work in tin and paper mache. Quirky, offbeat design and vibrant colors are always popular components of the Stray Dog Designs line. After living in Mexico for years, the Pritchard's have a deep respect and appreciation for the people of Central America and their way of life.

Bamboo Flooring

The demand for bamboo flooring has grown exponentially in the last few months.

Four Hands Furniture

We got an inside look at the Four Hands furniture showroom at AmericasMart, courtesy of Kathi Cunningham. Four Hands, an eco friendly furniture manufacturer operating out of India and China, specializes in high quality lifestyle furniture similar to what you might find in Bloomingdales and Crate & Barrel.

Uwharrie Chair

Uwharrie Chair, based in North Carolina, specializes in plantation grown pressure treated pine furniture.

Megerian Area Rugs

We got a few moments to speak with John Megerian, of Megerian rugs.

Eco Friendly Ethenol Fireplaces

Eco Friendly Fireplaces are a hot new product in the indoor and outdoor furniture market. Wood-burning fireplaces are around 12% efficient at converting wood into heat.