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Be it indoors or outdoors, a properly distributed lighting works as the essential salt to any environment. Read on to know more about some lighting tricks.

SaloneSatellite, Rising Stars at M&O Paris, Furniture Design Competition at MIFF, Design STARS at IFFS – we take a look at the awards and accolades of the recent few design shows.

Sebastian Herkner has been gaining popularity in the design community for combining new technologies with traditional craftsmanship. Read on to know more about his design principles.

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Since time immemorial, lights have been playing a major role in the decor industry. In our Cover Story, we have focussed on different kinds of lights available in the market. We are grateful to VITA copenhagen for sharing their illuminated journey with us.

Awards and accolades inspire us. In the recently concluded trade shows, Maison & Objet, Salone del Mobile.Milano, MIFF, IFFS, awards have been bestowed on designers who would be marking a new era in the design world.

Also, this time Sebastian Herkner has shared his journey in the design world. We thank him for his time.

I hope, as always, you are enjoying reading our magazine. I await your feedback.

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If there is no darkness around no one will notice how important the lights are. Be it indoor, outdoor or architecture, a properly distributed lighting works as the essential salt to any environment. Without it, even the most beautifully designed décor will be dull of soul.

Lighting Tricks

Carefully considered bulbs and fixtures create an inviting environment that encourages people to linger. One of the biggest missteps is overly bright lighting. Following are the key points trending now in the design industry that helps make lighting more sensible.


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Adding a dimmer

Knowing the bulbs

Instead of lighting the whole room, incorporate multiple points of light. The best-lit rooms have layers of light that blend well together. Sometimes, the right lampshade can make all the difference.

For multipurpose rooms, dimmers are essential. Not only they allow for flexibility depending on the time of day, event, or mood, they're also great energy savers and they increase the bulb lives.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are a great option. Screw-in LEDs have a long life, but can be pricey.


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Considering the function of the room

The functionality of the room is something to watch for. Lighting should be in accordance with the functionality of the room and the mood of the dwellers.

To look at the broader aspect of the industry, lighting and light decors are often related to European decorum. The art deco style of modern lighting reaches a niche with the help of the elegance and style of the European craft whereas American designers are more concentrated on the chic and contemporary. This year Milan has showcased some of the best possible lighting options that include the following from all the continents.

ENLIGHTENED MILAN

Lee Broom showcased Optical lighting collection with "surreal roadshow" in Milan. Broom recreated part of an Italian palazzo inside a delivery van for a travelling installation to showcase his latest 90s-inspired lighting collection. He finished it with Corinthian columns and stuccoed details.


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Broom described the project as a "surreal roadshow". "While deciding where I should exhibit I thought 'what about everywhere?'" he said. "My designs are often surreal and the idea behind the installation is to see something unexpected – a captivating optical illusion."

From the outside, the van appeared as it normally does with the installation revealed when the back doors were opened. An illuminated floor made the effect more dramatic.

Broom's new Optical lighting collection of floor lamps and pendants were displayed inside. The globe-shaped lights featured a pattern of black stripes around one end.

The area where the lamp meets its support is a circle of solid black, while the stripes are cut into sections to create optical effects. Broom said the pattern was inspired by designs from the 1990s.

"It's really inspired by the period in which I grew up in," he said. "I guess my first real foray into interiors was decorating my own bedroom in the early 90s and Optical really reflects the monochrome graphics and mood of that era."

The floor lamps sit on short, round black pedestals or thin black stems with a round base for stability.

Both installations featured all-grey props and scenery, in the same shade that Broom uses for his branding.


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Other designers working on installations for this year's Milan Design Week included Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, who created a "forest of light" for fashion brand COS.

The Perch Light family by London-based UmutYamac included six lamps, which feature illuminated birds that looked like they have been folded from paper. The avian figures sit on brass stands, which form table, floor, wall and pendant lights.

Over at Torre Velasca, Audi showed how advances in lighting technology could make cars both safer and more beautiful, with playful OLED tail lights and laser headlights that can project zebra crossings onto the road to help pedestrians and selectively block full beam to avoid dazzling oncoming vehicles with no loss of illumination.

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"We want to make lights that appeal to the American market," says Jason Miller, the Brooklyn-based designer who founded Roll & Hill, a contemporary lighting company that recently launched its second collection. "Most lighting design today is European," Miller explains, "and shares a minimalist aesthetic that's less appealing to Americans, who prefer something more substantial. A perfect, glowing white orb is not really what people want here."

For years Miller had observed young designers in and around New York having success with lighting, and he sought to give them the infrastructure to be even more productive by putting a real manufacturer behind them. His cherry-picked group—Lindsey Adams Adelman, Paul Loebach, and the trio Rich Brilliant Willing—made a splash at last year's International


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Contemporary Furniture Fair. Along with newcomers Jonah Takagi and Jonas Damon, the designers debuted their latest works at this year's Salone del Mobile in Milan.

Miller's own work for the 2011 collection references supergraphics, the bold abstract murals painted on buildings during the 1960s and '70s.

For example, Endless is a modular system of connecting half-cylinders that hangs from a ceiling or extends along a wall. "It can outline an entire space or create a new one," he says.

His Odds & Ends series of sconces is comprised of three different shapes that can be combined in multiple configurations.

Meanwhile, Adelman's Agnes chandelier was inspired by a 19th-century prostitute's candelabra, which could be set up quickly for instant ambience. And Takagi's Bluff City pendants are a decorative take on industrial chic.

We had the privilege to interact more regarding light and the lighting industry with the Danish firm VITA. VITA Copenhagen is a place where beautiful Danish lighting design meets the Scandinavian feel, high-quality materials and a genuine care for the environment.


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VITA – the outstanding inventor of lights that leaves a mesmerized environment shapes their lighting product in a completely different way.

Chic, graceful silhouette, perfect to make a great ambience, cozy, stylish, innovative materials – these are the terms in VITA believes and delivers. We bring to you a candid conversation with Andra Gavrilescu, the Content Manager of VITA Lighting; discover the untold story of VITA.

FAE: What are the things that you keep in mind before designing any VITA product?

AG: Clearly the Nordic design language is always the DNA of what we want to achieve within communicating simple and lasting lighting designs. But we also need to focus on keeping costs low by making the products compact-packable and simple in construction, yet creating a beautiful light and ambience feel to any VITA copenhagen product out there.

FAE: How did the idea of the metallic VITA Clava and Clava Dine came to you?

AG: Quite often smaller lamps hanging in the corner create a rather dull or in-direct “shading” light. By making small holes around the curvy vertical sides, the light came to life and small dots of light started dancing around the center of the light source. Making the Clava Dine just made the whole dining experience and atmosphere so much more exclusive and enticing. We love our dancing dots!


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FAE: Could you share some thoughts about VITA’s stunning five-year anniversary edition ‘Silvia Gold’?

AG: Silvia was our first number-one hit and we felt it was only natural to make a Gold version for the many fans of the Silvia family, especially now that the golden color is such a popular successor to the copper one.

FAE: There are other luxurious lighting brands that are gaining popularity in the European market. How the market of VITA in Europe is faring as of now?

AG: We have a huge growth and VITA copenhagen was the second largest growing company in Denmark in 2015, so we are doing fairly well in the lighting business as well. There is a growing need for affordable good Scandinavian lighting design – not just in Europe – and VITA copenhagen will always have a say in this market.


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FAE: Danish designs in new light! Can you tell us about the reflection of Danish design in your products?

AG: Keeping it simple – not just for communicating lasting design, but also for keeping costs down for the benefit of the consumers and the environment. It works and it feels good. Avoid the mixed design signals and stay true to your heritage.

FAE: What do you consider to be the best project of VITA copenhagen?

AG: Light as a feather – of course the Eos feather lamp. It is selling all over the world, in more than 40 countries. It provides all of the above mentioned key-points of the VITA copenhagen design, but more importantly, with its light, it provides the “hygge” – the Danish word for cosiness, with the warm and relaxing feeling we all crave now and then. FAE: Is VITA copenhagen concentrating on emerging markets in Asia and Middle East as well?

AG: Yes and no – we focus on Europe, North

America and Asia in that order. South America and Middle East occupy the third position, keeping in mind that the need for Nordic lights decreases as we geographically move further and further southwards.

FAE: What are the recent projects you are working on? What can we look forward to iSaloni 2017, if you are exhibiting there?

AG: VITA copenhagen will be moving into furniture, and we will be participating with our new furniture line in Milan 2017 without forgetting the lighting DNA deriving from our heritage.


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The premier event

to focus on young designers, SaloneSatellite

has become the unrivalled place for interface with manufacturers, talent

scouts and the most promising young designers, running concurrently with the Salone del Mobile.

Milano. Its creation in 1998 was essentially a declaration of faith in the creative potential of designers under 35. Many of

the prototypes presented in the previous 18 editions have gone into production, and many of the

10,000 designers who have taken part over the years, along with 270

international design schools, are now big names

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Based on these premises, the SaloneSatellite has always looked to the future, and this year, with the theme "New Materials, New Design", explored the latest that the new materials science had to offer.

As always, a prestigious Selection Committee composed of important international figures from the worlds

of design, manufacturing and communication, chaired by Marva

Griffin, curator and founder of SaloneSatellite, who evaluated

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The 2016 winner of the First Prize is Studio Philipp Beisheim (Germany) with “Inflatable Sidetable”, an inflatable table developed as a response to the consumer society, and made of Hypalon, a highly durable silicon-based material used in the industrial field. Second Prize went to Bouillon (Japan) with “Warm Stool”; third Prize went to Studio Nito (Germany) with “Bobina Chair”. Special Mentions to Frank Chou Design Studio (P.R. China), Imagine (Japan), Klaas Kuiken (The Netherlands). The award was assigned by an international jury of key players in the design world: Andrea Molteni, head of design and development at Dada; Paola Antonelli, Senior Design Curator, Department of Architecture and Design MoMA; Giovanni Anzani, CEO Poliform and President of Assarredo; Guido Cecchi, CEO Dornbracht Italia; Hans Fonk, Editor, Objekt Magazine; Lauretta Coz, journalist, Corriere della Sera; Paolo Carli, President of Henraux; Pedro Paulo Franco, designer, SaloneSatellite.

Earlier this year, true to its commitment to finding the hidden gems of creation, MAISON&OBJET Paris has highlighted six emerging designers, or pairs of designers, selected for the January 2016 session. A true creative breath of fresh air, these six designers are sure to mark a new era in the European design scene.

The French-Swedish design duo Fredrik Färg and Emma Marga Blanche• Jonas Edvard- A design graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts• Katriina Nuutinen from Helsinki, Finland- A graduate from the School of Arts • and Design at Aalto UniversityKjartan Oskarsson from Iceland• Studio Kneip- a craft, design and art studio founded by Jørgen Platou • Willumsen and Stian Korntved Ruud, both graduates of the Oslo School of Architecture and DesignTroels Flensted- a graduate from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and • Design in London


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Coming to South East Asia, The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) crowned a new design talent in 27-year-old Lim Bo Qiang with his entry Muk Sofa impressing an international jury for the RM10,000 top prize in the 2016 MIFF Furniture Design Competition (FDC).

Karen Goi, MIFF General Manager remarked, “The outcome and quality of entries received for FDC this year is very satisfying and rewarding for our efforts over the past seven years to nurture young talent. The market exposure provided by MIFF and the vast experience of international judges are casting a positive change in the mindsets of aspiring designers, this is showing up very well in FDC.”

Rebung Shelves by industrial design student, Izyan Syamimi Zainol of Melaka came in second while third place went to Cheng Ho Chair by young architect Kaylynn Low Kah Ling of Klang, with each receiving RM5,000 and RM2,500 respectively.

Taking part in the annual contest for the second time, Lim was chosen from 10 finalists who were shortlisted from 100 entries. His second entry Dudoo which also qualified for the final round, earned BSL Furniture Sdn Bhd and Fella Design Sdn Bhd the honour of being the Best Prototype Maker for


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collaborating on the rubber wood and foam fabric cushion chair.

Philip Yap, Chief Judge, MIFF Furniture Design Competition noted, “Our effort to scout for talents has been reciprocated with favourable responses. Out of our top 10 finalists, we have at least half of the participants are from various industry practitioners, meaning we are attracting designers of other disciplines to also taking part in the competition. Their participation fast tracks the formation of the collaborative platform between the design industry and the furniture industry.”

Zilahi Imre, Chief Judge, Furniture Excellence Award said, “The jury had the general impression that in the past couple of years, the furniture industry of Malaysia is improving constantly the quality of design. Now those who want to be international exporters have more furniture with contemporary design and this can grow their chances not only to neighbouring countries but also to Europe, CIS countries and also the United States.”


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Of special mentions are the 20 up-and-coming designers who exhibited under the Design STARS collective at the IFFS/AFS Singapore, and the select groups of designers or design studios that participated in the International Design Showcase. For many of these individuals, IFFS was a priceless opportunity for them to gain greater exposure. Design STAR participant, Mr Kok Yih Ming, Design Principal of Kudzu Pte Ltd (Singapore), revealed, “I don’t usually engage in publicity activities for my business but being part of the showcase gave me added media exposure, which I appreciate a lot. I’ve received good response towards my designs, and I might come back as a paying exhibitor next year.” Yet another noteworthy feature was the Furniture Design Award (FDA)

Showcase, which consists of competition entries submitted by the 11 finalists of FDA 2016.

Commenting on her decision to participate, Grand Winner, Ms Katarzyna Kempa (Poland), said, “I was first attracted to compete because I identified with what FDA stands for. The prize and the opportunity to visit Singapore were bonuses, and I’m glad I applied because being at IFFS is a significant milestone for me. It is far different than other European shows I’ve been to in terms of aesthetics, materials, and visitor interest. IFFS gave me the chance to gather new Asian contacts, and also to learn from others even as I present my pieces and my perspective. I’m expectant about future collaborations and opportunities that may arise from this.”


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Sebastian Herkner The Design Maestro

Sebastian Herkner has been gaining popularity in the design community for combining new technologies with traditional craftsmanship. He designs furniture and lamps, porcelain and glass, tableware and showrooms. He also works on interior design projects and for exhibitions and museums.

Born in 1981 in Bad Mergentheim, Herkner studied product design at the Offenbach University of Art and Design. His year-long stint in London where he did an internship for the fashion label Stella McCartney, helped him to get a better understanding for materials, colors, structures and textures. In 2006, the designer founded his own studio.


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Speaking about his idea of design, Sebastian Herkner says, “I want to create classic objects, with a high quality which become kind of companions in your life.” His products highlight the multifaceted beauty of the materials and draw renewed attention to small details. Today, he is working with top international brands like ClassiCon, Dedon, Fontana Arte, La Chance, Moroso, Pulpo, Rosenthal and Very Wood.

Herkner first broke into the international design scene with his “Bell Table” for which he won the Red Dot Design Award in 2010. His designs have received multiple prizes – for example the 2011 German Design Award in the Newcomer category, the EDIDA Award for Best International Newcomer in 2015 and Guest of Honor at imm cologne 2016. According to the designer, “Success is not winning an award; it is more about getting a nice feedback or a picture of your design from a person who owns one of your designs.”

We spoke to Sebastian Herkner to know more about his design principles. He shares with us his views and opinions on few of his successful projects, on winning awards and prizes, and his upcoming projects. Read on.


DESIGNERS’ DESKFAE: When did you realise you wanted to do something in the line of designing?Sebastian Herkner: Since I can remember, I was creative and wanted to develop objects, furniture, fashion. For me it was absolutely clear to open my studio and to transfer my ideas and approach into designs.

FAE: How would you like to define your style of design?SH: It is about senses, responsibility, crafts and material and color. It is nothing trendy. It is more the opposite. I want to create classic objects, with a high quality which become kind of companions in your life.

FAE: Interning at Stella McCartney Ltd. London – how did that help you in your early career? SH: It was not about the career, it was more about an interdisciplinary impact. To learn about materials, colors in another scale than in industrial design.

FAE: Since setting up your studio in 2006, what has been the most memorable achievement for you?SH: Well, this year we did Das Haus 2016 at imm cologne fair in Germany. I was invited together with my studio to design a special installation as Guest of Honor. We created an open house, a house for people to stay and communicate. It was not a museum; it was a place to stay. We developed several new designs in collaboration

with brands like MOROSO, Linteloo, Agape, Fontana Arte, Nya Nordiska amongst others. It was an atmosphere and also a statement for hospitality. I see in my profession a responsibility and chance to criticize the society and to transport my attitude.


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FAE: You won the Red Dot Design Award in 2010 for Bell Table. What was your inspiration while making this collection? SH: The Bell table shows my design language and philosophy very well. I want to irritate, putting things upside down, working with different materials. I designed it already in 2009, there was almost nothing made of brass and glass in contemporary furniture design. I always want to go another way. The Bell Table is different to other side tables. The metal is on the top and the glass on the bottom. This is not conventional, this is different. My designs should be like this.

FAE: Share with us some details about the very beautiful Collana collection of vases – that also received a Special Mention at the German Design Award 2015.SH: I wanted to combine two classic and crafted materials. Porcelain and glass. It is a combination of material but also surfaces and colors. The glass element is like a collar, it surrounds the flowers, protects them or highlights them as well. It is like a nimbus. On the other hand the vase Collana has something sculptural, even without flowers it

looks amazing and not empty. I think this is an important issue, that objects look also beautiful without use.

FAE: Your special installation "Das Haus - Interiors on Stage"was one of the major highlights at this year’s imm cologne. Please tell us your idea behind the ‘open concept of home’? SH: Das Haus 2016 was round, with various layers and areas. We used more than 600 sq. m. of curtains we developed together with our German partner Nya


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Nordiska. The idea was to have soft walls, flexible walls and almost no corners. The curtains were transparent, translucent and moving on special rails automatically to change the perspective, the atmosphere between inside and outside.

Also the layout of the rooms was open. The courtyard in the middle connected all areas like kitchen, dining room, living room and lobby. It was the heart of Das Haus. Only the sleeping room and bathroom was more private and located in a glass cube. In total it was very sensitive, playing with shadows and light and also the senses like smelling and tasting. Design is not just about feeling and seeing. We served some tea and food during lunch. The visitors were sitting around in Das Haus. I liked these moments because I didn't want to create a museum. It should be a place for communication.

Smelling was the topic in the bathroom. There we created a more conceptual idea. The whole walls in the bath were covered with tiles specially made of coasted soap. This was something unusual, new and irritating for the visitors. Also something they had to realize and remember, because you can't take a photo.

FAE: Being one of the most sought-after designers today, how would you define success?SH: It is always a together between me and my great team and my partners I work together. Designing is very personal and you build a relationship with the brands for many years. Success is not winning an award, it is more about getting a nice feedback or a picture of your design from a person who owns one of your designs. But of course it is fantastic to have the opportunity to work with amazing craftsmen all over the world, from Colombia to Italy to Zimbabwe together.

FAE: And lastly, what are the recent projects you are working on?SH: We are working on a few interiors at the moment as well on products which takes a bit longer and we will present on the upcoming design shows.


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British lighting brand Anglepoise proudly showcased at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) marking the North American debut of their new and extended Giant collection.

This imposing collection includes the first Giant Outdoor Collection, a new Giant wall-mounted lamp for indoor and outdoor use, a premium 3-piece Giant Brass Collection featuring solid-brass components, and a new triple-scale

Giant interpretation of their best-selling Type 75 desk lamp – all in addition to the Original 1227 Giant floor lamp and pendant, now available in a stunning new 15-strong color palette with custom color options.

Anglepoise even picked up an honoree award for the Original 1227 Giant Outdoors Collection in the first ever NYCxDESIGN awards presented by Interior Design and ICFF; a fine endorsement for their latest venture.

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LUX LED Lights by Mighty Bright, designer and manufacturer of innovative LED lighting products, unveiled two new products in the Brooklyn lighting for hospitality line at HD Expo 2016. Designed to gracefully complement hospitality interiors, the LUX Brooklyn LED Desk Lamp and LUX Brooklyn LED Floor Lamp were exhibited at the ultimate trade show for the hospitality industry.

The newest additions maintain the Brooklyn hospitality line’s clean, modern aesthetic while broadening the collection’s appeal with chic, tailored linen shades. Casting warm white, ambient light, the Brooklyn Desk and Floor lamps illuminate both guest rooms and common areas with a soft, welcoming glow.

The LUX Brooklyn LED Desk Lamp possesses the same utilitarian features that have contributed to the Brooklyn AC LED Task Light’s immense success: two universal AC sockets and two USB ports. Designed to charge and power multiple devices simultaneously, the LUX Brooklyn LED Desk Lamp is indispensable for today’s modern international traveler. The energy-efficient lamp uses long-lasting LEDs to cast 1000 lumens of warm white, 3000K light. Touch activated with three brightness levels, the Brooklyn LED Desk Lamp also features a wide, weighted base for extra stability. Its sandblasted aluminum frame subtly enhances contemporary spaces, and its durable device holder supports a wide variety of

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electronics and acts as a cord sleeve while charging.

The LUX Brooklyn LED Floor Lamp is the first and only floor lamp in the collection. Also constructed of sandblasted aluminum, the Brooklyn Floor Lamp has three brightness levels and casts up to 1200 lumens of warm white, eco-friendly LED light. Its weighted base supports its slender frame, enabling it to gracefully brighten rooms with refined elegance.

LUX Brooklyn Desk and Floor Lamp features:• Modern LED lamps with tailored linen shades• Cutting edge LED technology• Three brightness levels• Touch activated• 2 integrated universal outlets (Desk)• 2 USB ports (Desk)• Crafted of a single piece of aluminum• Weighted base • Flicker-free, high-quality LEDs• Color temperature: 3000K• Input Voltage: 100-240• 50,000 hours of continuous illumination• Power consumption: 11.5W / 16 W (Desk / Floor)• Efficiency: 87 / 75 lm/W (Desk / Floor)• Color Rendering Index: 80+


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New seating option from Wesley Allen

Furniture manufacturer Wesley Allen has recently introduced six new bar stools. This move is a step towards adapting to the changes to the interior design landscape.

Wesley Allen has adapted its collection with on-trend and evolving seating options. Known for infusing classic design with an industrial edge, the new stools enhance the company’s robust seating collection and maintains its rustic yet refined aesthetic.

Chris Henning, president of Wesley Allen, said the new designs represent a fresh, on-trend look for the brand and is designed to resonate in new markets and elevate the bar stool landscape.

“Multi-functional spaces have become far more prevalent with the merging of living and dining rooms with kitchens,” Henning said. “This trend has allowed bar stools to gain new relevance and ubiquity – we’re confident we have designed

stools that will elevate the style of kitchens, patios and beyond,” he concluded.

Wesley Allen’s seating collection includes bar and counter stools in styles ranging from sleek, modern silhouettes to a more contemporary industrial design, each design features bonded leather and metal finishes. The six new design – Shasta, Hugo, Dumas, Pismo, Riverton, and the Avondale –highlight the ever-popular kitchen island.


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Amazing fabric collections from CamiraGlobal textile innovator, Camira, had pushed color palettes and patterns to the max at this year’s NeoCon with the Synergy Collection, comprising three new wool blend fabrics: Synergy, Individuo and Zig Zag.

Synergy

Synergy is the newest addition to the manufacturer’s extensive wool

blend fabric collection, which is a high-performance seating fabric and includes its largest color offering of 75 intelligent shades.

Synergy is a natural evolution of Camira’s bestselling wool fabric, Blazer. It’s softer and stronger, lighter and brighter. Made from premium New Zealand wool and combined with just 5 per cent nylon, Synergy has a finer finish while achieving 100,000 double rubs.

The Synergy palette boasts an enchanting kaleidoscope of colors suitable for a wide range of interior environments. The development of each colorway was a


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thoughtful and considered process, from fiber-dyed to piece-dyed fabrics, the colors range from bold brights, neutral pales, deep darks and mysterious mélanges.

Hayley Barrett, designer of the Synergy range, observed that “creating Synergy has been a journey of discovery. We wanted to give architects and designers the full spectrum of colors that complement one another. Experimenting and using colors together, or selecting tones that work well with

other materials, opens up new combinations and surprising color stories.

“Synergy is a progression from Blazer and although it maintains similarities, the wider color range and inclusion of nylon means we’ve been able to develop a fabric that looks beautiful but also stands up to the toughest scenarios.”

As water is a core utility for wool textile manufacturing, Camira is supporting international water aid charity, Just a Drop, with its Wool for Water campaign to help deliver accessible, clean and safe water where it is needed most. For every yard of Synergy sold, Camira will make a donation to a project in Kenya.

Being unique is all about being different and this is just the case with Individuo, Camira’s tie-dye effect fabric on Synergy.

Individuo has a distinctive look and feel, and is available in four contemplative colorways. Its fluid,


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Zig Zag

The Synergy Collection

Zig Zag is a playful print by UK designers Parris Wakefield Additions who specialise in bold, colorful, graphic patterns.

The pattern is made up of parallel lines of varying angles, widths and colors, creating a fun and visually appealing upholstery fabric. Zig Zag is printed onto Camira’s Synergy fabric and has been designed to coordinate with Synergy.

The Synergy Collection combines beautifully relaxed drape with sublime handle and shows the versatility of this wool-rich fabric. With a range of color combinations from the extensive range of 75 shades in Synergy, working alongsidea bold and bright print with Zig Zag or stand out from the crowd with the unexpected and intriguing tie-dye pattern of Individuo.

Combining new colors, designs and techniques, working together and separately, all in Synergy.

graduated color appearance is ever-changing and ensures no two areas of fabric are the same. It is inspired by the Artisan trend which romanticises handmade, handcrafted, creative artwork and textiles.


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High on Style: High Point (Spring) MarketThe spring edition of High Point Market held in end of April, brought out the same amount of excitement like the other editions of the Market.

Tantalizing new furnishings, distinctive finishes, gorgeous fabrics, incredible educational seminars, and enjoyable networking parties reenergized the visitors with creative ideas to bring home.

The prestigious tastemakers of our 2016 Style Spotters team also had a blast. With a unique perspective based on their own design style and preferences, each has selected the top trends from Spring Market. Please enjoy this special, curated collection of styles for the new season till it's autumn- time for another magical Market!

Malene Barnett:

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The idea of relaxing in a Caribbean villa was prevalent in many collections. Jute, a natural fiber found in many parts of the world, was one of the material highlights of Market.

Geometric patterns were everywhere, and their prominence indicated that companies are not afraid to express a love of pattern.

Beautiful, round forms permeated so many collections this season. Top trendsetter Kelly Wearstler mixed materials in pieces of a playful scale, accented in rounded forms and contemporary polka dots. Masculine interiors, inspired by the emergence of men

being more involved in the home, have dominated a trend toward more masculine forms. Sharp and calculated, masculine pieces were all over Spring Market.


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We’ve spent years embracing the strength and power that industrial elements deliver to a space, but Spring Market was all about getting in touch with the softer side of design.

Showrooms flaunted combinations of lustrous gold and creamy white, and featured furnishings with sculptural, curved silhouettes in unexpectedly serene color palettes (think muted shades of blush and lavender), topped with subtle metal accents in multilayered antique finishes.

There is a strong trend toward vintage looks with unique contemporary updates. The Deniot Iron Eye Credenza for Baker Furniture is a deconstructed Louis XVI dresser.

Shagreen, vellum, and hair on hide were a huge hit in designs that wowed by wrapping the entire piece.

The hallmarks of 70’s design were everywhere this year, in particular with the strong presence of rattan throughout the showrooms. A distinctive shade of deep, inky green played the role of a neutral in all

furniture and decor applications this Market.


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I loved the new vintage looks at Spring Market! Chinoiserie - traditional and subtly contemporary - was on point, making appearances everywhere from entire walls, to furnishings, to detailed accessories.

Showrooms were filled with geodes, quartz, and geometric shapes.

It seems that we can’t get enough of organic forms. And while it seems impossible to compete with the perfection of nature, it can be almost comical to find fine furnishings

carrying the likeness of our favorite freshwater species.

From the sexy, saturated hues at Lillian August, or the piercing colors at Thibaut, to the bright, peppy prints at CR Laine, you couldn’t turn around at any point at Market and not be dazzled with a parade of turquoise, jade, or citron.


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Tempur Sealy launches Cocoon mattress

Tempur Sealy has recently introduced Cocoon by Sealy, the company’s new offering in the below-$1,000

e-commerce space. Made with the high-quality materials that consumers expect from Sealy, Cocoon by Sealy is sold exclusively online at CocoonBySealy.com and delivered in a box directly to consumers’ doorsteps.

“Tempur Sealy is committed to having high-quality products available wherever and however consumers want to shop,” said Scott Thompson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tempur Sealy.

Thompson added, “Cocoon by Sealy is a logical extension of our family of products. We have products that serve just about every consumer need and at just about every price point. We entered this specialized distribution channel because we knew we could provide a product that meets the needs of this target consumer, is superior to the competition and consistent

with our Sealy brand promise of quality and value.”

The company also intends to offer a retailer affiliate marketing program. The program, which will be available this summer, will allow retailers to benefit from the Cocoon by Sealy experience by actively participating in the sub-$1,000 e-commerce channel - which they may not have had access to before. Thompson explained, “We have developed an innovative program whereby our best retailers will help create demand for Cocoon by Sealy, in return for profit generation from the online sale of the product.”

The Cocoon by Sealy marketing campaign centers on “My Happy Place” and the idea that the bedroom is a manifestation of identity and style. The bedroom can and should inspire happiness, and the bed is the centerpiece of any happy bedroom. Cocoon by Sealy will launch a digitally centered marketing campaign featuring brand ambassadors with expertise in fashion, design and home. They will contribute to the brand’s online presence, appear in advertising, develop customized digital and social content, and showcase to consumers


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how to build their ultimate happy place.

Malouf launches organic biodegradable mattress

Malouf has revealed its most significant innovation – the Flower Bed – an

organic, biodegradable mattress infused with natural botanical seeds and aromatherapy oils.

The Flower Bed is made of finest materials. Its proprietary memory foam, called MrclFm (pronounced miracle foam), is not only supportive, but also plush to create the perfect cradling feeling. The foam is infused with carefully selected seeds and curing essential oils to enhance your sleep experience. Finally, the mattress is wrapped in a breathable Tencel cover.

The FlowerBed comes pre-seeded with a hand-selected blend of flower seeds that are non-GMO to ensure enhanced beauty. MrclFm maintains homeostatic humidity perfect for seed germination. This unique organic mattress smells like a bed of flowers and feels

like a dream; it is truly like sleeping on a bed of flowers.

Hamilton Hyve, the chief product officer of Malouf, said, “Comfort is all fine and well, but we wanted to invent something truly innovative; ground breaking so to speak. We wanted to give back to our customers and give back to the earth. The most significant feature of the Flower Bed is that it actually becomes a flower bed.”

MrclFm is free from harmful chemicals and made from certified green materials that are all natural, post consumer, compostable and 100 percent biodegradable. The Flower Bed solves the complex problems of getting rid of an old mattress and, instead of rotting in a landfill, it biodegrades naturally while beautifying your yard with flowers.

GRAFF to open a U.S. Flagship Showroom

GRAFF will debut its new U.S. flagship showroom at LuxeHome, world’s one of the largest


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collection of premier boutiques for home building and renovation, located on the first floor of the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, on June 2016. The company will join over 35 boutiques featuring the finest kitchen, bath and building products from recognized and respected luxury brands worldwide.

GRAFF President and CEO, Ziggy Kulig said, “We are pleased and excited to be unveiling our premier GRAFF showroom at LuxeHome. We have been with the MART since 2013 in the Design Resource Center and now look forward to presenting our products on a new stage within our own LuxeHome showroom. This move will give GRAFF customers a true experience of our brand and allow us to better help them with their design needs.”

“GRAFF has built its reputation on quality and cutting edge design. They are at the forefront of design innovation for the luxury bath market, and their full range of products and superior finishes serve to enhance that positioning. We are thrilled that they have chosen to expand their presence at LuxeHome and can’t wait for them to share their showroom experience”, added

Katherine Flaherty, vice president, Vornado | Merchandise Mart.

Norris Furniture appoints Mark Sobiech as President

Norris Furniture & Interiors recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Mark Sobiech as president. Sobiech brings more than 30 years of retail expertise to Norris. He has held executive

leadership roles with Breuners, Hendricks Furniture Group, Robb & Stucky and, most recently, as general merchandise manager at Stickley Audi and Co.

Norris Furniture & Interiors owner Larry Norris says, “Mark is well known and highly respected in the industry. He has been successful throughout his furniture career, and with his high-end retail experience, adds another valuable member to our team of experts. I look forward to working with Mark as Norris moves into a new and most exciting time of growth and success.”


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Sobiech added, “I am joining a company with an excellent leadership group, fantastic employees and an unparalleled reputation for quality and service. Norris operates in one of the most competitive markets in the country, and I look forward to aiding with the growth and development of the Norris brand throughout our trading areas.”

Jaipur Living appoints Michael Callaghan as Vice President of Sales

Jaipur Living has appointed flooring industry veteran Michael Callaghan as the new Vice President of Sales. He will lead the company’s multi-channel salesforce, with a focus on driving next-level performance and profitability.

President Asha Chaudhary said, “We have spent the past year setting the stage and putting together a very focused strategy around our elevated approach to product development. Michael is uniquely experienced and positioned to lead our dedicated and

talented sales team as we continue our rapid global expansion across our core distribution channels and beyond.”

Callaghan brings nearly three decades of diverse experience encompassing multinational team leadership, sales, marketing, branding, HR and finance. Most recently, he completed a 25-year tenure with world-renowned Milliken and Company, one of the biggest privately-held textile and chemical companies in the US, offering a Floor Coverings division that is one of the largest global manufacturers of carpet tiles. As Director of Global Accounts, Callaghan developed strategies that led Milliken’s global sales organization to record growth across Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. He helped lead the transformation of Milliken from a US-focused, market-specific business to a key global partner of Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries, providing customer-focused flooring solutions that resolved complexities.

Throughout his award-winning career, Callaghan has been honored with over 40


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prestigious awards and recognitions for his stellar sales performance and leadership. Chaudhary also added, “Michael is truly a master strategist with a global mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit. He is the perfect addition to our seasoned leadership team who have led some of the world’s best global companies with innovative approaches to branding, design and sales.”

Las Vegas Market announces Home Décor expansion

Seven leading home décor suppliers – including names like Currey & Company,

HomArt, Leftbank Art, Park Hill Collection, Peacock Park, RC Furniture and Uttermost – are planning new or expanded showrooms for the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market from July 31 to August 4, 2016.

President of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers, Dorothy Belshaw said, “Home décor momentum continues at Las Vegas Market. The addition of these industry-leading suppliers to our growing roster of

home accents and accessories suppliers, is just the precursor to a flurry of new leasing announcements coming in the weeks following High Point Market, where there was a high level of interest in and enthusiasm for the Las Vegas Market. As the leading furniture, home decor and gift destination in the western United States, Las Vegas Market has a critical mass of top-shelf vendors presenting the widest variety of new and notable products in the industry today.”

Currey & Company returns to Las Vegas with a 6,480-square-foot showroom on C3. The new showroom gives the company a substantive presence in the Western region, allowing them to reach leading designers and independent retailers in the Western states.

RC Furniture will return to Las Vegas with a new 8,190-square-foot showroom on A2, showcasing a redeveloped custom upholstery line targeted at the needs of the specialty retail and design community.

Peacock Park also has confirmed the intent to participate in Summer Las Vegas Market, planning a 2,596-square-foot showroom on C6


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to solidify its West Coast presence. Peacock Park and co-owners Gina Galvin and Adam Marcial are well known for providing European chic home décor, decorative accessories for the home and garden with an antique-inspired edge.

Summer Market highlights include the addition of some 40 new tenants in the gift, housewares and home décor categories as well as 50 new furniture companies; concentration of new boutique home décor resources on C5; a rebranding of c-ONE as a dynamic cross-category showcase of directional tableware, gift and home décor resources; continued resource growth in the C10 Lifestyle Collection; the targeted expansion of C11 as the industry’s newest destination for gift-oriented housewares, gourmet products, specialty food and tabletop items; continued expansion in casual and outdoor products on C12 and C13; presentation of the top 15 bedding manufacturers; sold out home furnishings temporaries on B2 and expansion of The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market to feature some 500 temporary exhibitors.

Capel Rugs report a good show at High Point

Powered by new products from its licensed designers and an assortment

of special promotions and showroom amenities, Capel Rugs introduced a variety of new designs at the High Point Market from April 16 to 20.

The first two days of market was up 41% from last April’s High Point Market. Written orders also showed healthy increases, as retailers responded positively to a wide range of new designs. Capel Rugs reports that it had a strong High Point Market showing with both attendance and written orders.

Cameron Capel, vice president of national accounts, said, “Business has been a bit tough for many retailers, so they came into our showroom looking for new products that offer value and a fresh look. As a result, we had a really fantastic market with active placements across the line.”


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The buyers loved the look and feel of the two new collections – Ashland and Shalimar Resist. New on-trend colors like burwell green, grey and indigo were added to the Filigree collection, which were very well received. Kevin O’Brien’s new machine woven Caravan collection also received rave reviews from the retailers. Capel said, ‘Made of 100% olefin, the six patterns convey great depth and texture that is unusual for a flat woven product.”

Jeff Thompson joins Boss Design Group as President of US Division

The Boss Design Group is pleased to announce that Jeff Thompson has joined its North American manufacturing division, Boss Design

Inc., as President. He will preside over Boss Design Inc. and acquired company, Cartwright. Joining the company from leading American furniture manufacturer, Humanscale, Jeff will be a great leader for the American team, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise from over 18 years within the contract

furniture industry.

Jeff will be primarily tasked with helping grow the Boss Design brand across North America. Following The Group’s significant investment in acquiring the 50-year-old American upholstery manufacturer, Jack Cartwright, this latest appointment further demonstrates its commitment to the US market. Expanding the business internationally continues to represent an important part of The Group’s long-term growth strategy.

Gift & Home Decor Temporary Exhibits see major growth in Las Vegas Market

The temporary gift and home décor exhibits are expected to hit an all-time high

this summer, with more than 500 exhibitors showing in The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market, from July 31 to August 4, 2016. The Market’s highest-ever rate of early renewals, combined with rapid addition of new companies, has resulted in gains across all five temporary gift and home décor categories – HOME, DESIGN, HANDMADE, GIFT and DISCOVERIES: The


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Antique Vintage Marketplace.

Of particular note for Las Vegas Market’s Summer 2016 gift and home décor temporary exhibits are the early sell-out of HANDMADE, the expected sell-out of GIFT, and rapid expansion of DESIGN, HOME and DISCOVERIES.

Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers, said, “The unparalleled rate of gift and home décor temporary renewals, combined with robust early leasing activity, signals Market strength and customer satisfaction. As Las Vegas Market exhibitor ROI steadily increases, more and more new companies are seeking access to our large, and growing, retail audience from western states. As the leading furniture, home decor and gift destination in the western United States, the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before.”

Other highlights in Pavilion 1 include the sold-out HANDMADE presentation of some 50 companies offering handcrafted, artisanal

and designer/maker products including ceramics, pottery, home décor, letterpress, apparel, jewelry and fairly traded products. Newcomers for summer include Shirley DeMarco & Associates, an established multi-line sales agency from California, showcasing handcrafted lines including Laura VanLandingham, Liz Franklin, Lorraine Oerth, Peggy Petrey and Olive Rose; and IsArt, LLC, a Denver-based sales agency showcasing handcrafted jewelry including Ayala Bar, Ascopa for Angie Olami, Pazit Keidar and Tea & Apples.

The GIFT category represents the largest assortment of temporary exhibitors in The Pavilions, with more than 140 companies presenting an integrated collection of traditional and contemporary giftware including decorative gifts, tabletop/ housewares, gourmet foods, jewelry, apparel, spa/personal care, stationery and innovative lifestyle products. GIFT is expected to sell-out for Summer 2016, with notable new and expanding exhibitors including OILILY’s – making its Las Vegas Market debut – and The Grommet increasing its booth size.


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS2016

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ICFFNew York, USA

ICFFhttp://www.icff.com/

Canadian Furniture ShowToronto, Canada

Quebec Furniture Manufacturers’ Associationhttp://www.canadianfurnitureshow.com/

NeoCon Chicago, USA

The Martwww.neocon.com

May 14-17, 2016

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Sep 20-23 Chicago Casual Market

Chicago, USAMerchandise Mart Properties

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High Point Market High Point, USA

High Point Market Authority http://www.highpointmarket.org/

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