One of the coolest things at last spring\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) was a section of
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\nthe hall devoted to ten young designers, who were displaying their prototypes in hopes of attracting a manufacturer or distributor. They were there under the auspices of the tony North Carolina furniture manufacturer, Bernhardt Design.<\/p>\n
Bernhardt has a stable of A-list designers under contract: Ross Lovegrove, Jhane Barnes, and Michael Vanderbyl among them. But the company is also committed to growing the next generation of talent. So each year it underwrites a competition to find the best and brightest folks working in furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath.<\/p>\n
Jerry Helling, Bernhardt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s EVP and Creative Director \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the furniture biz\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cuter answer to Tim Gunn — was in town last week to talk about the latest round of competition, and the results of May\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s launch event.<\/p>\n
Out of the ten original exhibitors, he said, six already have deals arising from the show. Four have started their own businesses, and two others have distribution deals.<\/p>\n
And Bernhardt is now on the hunt for next year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s candidates, for the show planned for next May 19-22 at the Javits Center. To enter the competition, designers need to submit an entry form, send in some photos of their products, and provide a bio. Winners will be announced in April.<\/p>\n
Spread the word. All this competition needs is its own Heidi Klum, a few designers with unfortunate tattoos, and a slot on Bravo. Auf wiedersehen!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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