Jeff Linville
\nInitial focus will be Prairie period<\/p>\n
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.\u00c2\u00a0— Case goods producer Copeland Furniture has signed a licensing deal with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to market furniture collections based on the famed architect\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s designs.<\/p>\n
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Copeland will introduce the first reproductions in April, drawing from Wright\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Prairie period, 1899 to 1910, which has similarities to Mission, Arts & Crafts and bungalow styles.<\/p>\n
The company will feature the collection in a dedicated gallery in its expanded space in the International Home Furnishings Center, D-527.
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\nThe Wright foundation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s archive has 22,000 drawings, including those for more than 1,000 pieces of furniture, said Doug Volker, the organization\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s director of licensing and product development.<\/p>\n
Cassina USA had held the license for furniture, but focused on standalone pieces such as reproductions of the designer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s barrel chair, said Volker. Since buyers were asking for full room settings, the foundation began thinking of a new partner as Cassina\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s license ran out at the end of 2012.<\/p>\n
Tim Copeland, founder, president and CEO of Copeland Furniture, said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153They shopped the market and they came to us\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6. We think it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a huge vote of confidence for us. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the quintessential American brand.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Volker said Copeland was selected for its high-quality product and its willingness to make complete collections at affordable price points. Also important were \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Tim Copeland\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s enthusiasm, 30 years of manufacturing experience, modern factory, interaction with his dedicated staff plus his outstanding marketing plan,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Volker said.<\/p>\n
Copeland\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s April Wright introduction will include a full dining room, occasional tables and a bedroom group. Also on tap are loose-cushion\u00c2\u00a0 and exposed-wood upholstery. In all, 16 pieces will be shown, with more already in the pipeline. Late August or September is the target ship date for April introductions.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We will work with dealers who are best suited to handle a range of American classic hardwood furniture and who are able to commit adequate floor space,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Copeland said.<\/p>\n
The manufacturer will require a retailer to install at least a 600-square-foot gallery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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