Indonesia is known as one of the world's leading producers of high-quality furniture. Thanks to traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations and an abundance of natural resources, Indonesian furniture has captured the attention of the…
127-year-old furniture store closing
By Janis Mara, BUSINESS WRITER AFTER NEARLY 130 years in the Bay Area, Oakland's Gorman & Son Furniture is closing, signaling the end of an era. "It's a tough, tough market," said Chuck Rosenberg, who…
Toronto Fabric Fair set for mid-August
TORONTO — The next Toronto Fabric Fair is set for Aug. 13-17 at the Paradise Banquet and Convention Center in Concord, Ontario. The semiannual event, in its third year, is often referred to as “Showtime…
Trump furniture line to launch at Macy’s July…
-- Furniture Today, NEW YORK — Macy’s flagship store here will launch Trump Home on July 19 with a public appearance by real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump, whose furniture collection by Lexington…
Harrington to direct High Point’s marketing services
-- Furniture Today, Former Showplace operations manager gets new Market Authority post HIGH POINT — Former Showplace operations manager Audra Harrington has been named director of marketing services for the High Point Market Authority, a…
Sands Expo to house temporary exhibits
Living Green, global themes The Sands Expo will house temporary and global exhibits of the summer Las Vegas Market, market officials said last week. The Expo adjoins the Venetian Hotel and is near the permanent…
Berkline/BenchCraft to show in Las Vegas hotel
Awaiting permanent space in World Market Center LAS VEGAS — Upholstery resource Berkline/BenchCraft has confirmed it will show its products in a hotel here during this month’s Las Vegas Market. An assortment of products, including…
Heirlooms aren't necessarily antiques
BY ELLEN S. WILKOWE Wanted: Good home for antique furniture. Such is the case for Richard and Margaret Logan of Rockaway who are trying to unload a circa 1900 antique loveseat Sette bench for $175,…
Inaugural Antiques Fair Starts A Tradition At Mount…
By Tom O'Hara Jesse-James Antiques, Bristol, R.I. Bristol, R.I.:The Mount Hope Garden and Antiques Fair, a new fundraiser for The Mount Hope Farm, attracted 50-some dealers June 15–17. The inaugural show was managed by Ferguson…