high point furniture market fall 2012 part 1: hickory chair...

 

Since Steve and I have don't enough going on (a little sarcasm here...), we decided to take a quick trip to High Point North Carolina for the big furniture market this week.

 

The Hickory Chair Showroom is always one of my first stops. The quality of their pieces and the level of design are fantastic. I was not surprised when I was told that most of their manufacturing now takes place here in the United States. 

 

Interior Designer Suzanne Kasler's line for Hickory Chair is one of my favorites. 

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I've always been a fan of Suzanne's Nanette Chair.  This year, Nanette was slipcovered in a chalky blue linen.

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The Leigh Sectional was covered in a handsome navy blue linen. 

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Most of Suzanne Kasler's pieces were covered in tranquil fabrics, like this Simone Headboard, upholstered in a fawn colored velvet...

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and accented with natural linen pillows with yellow details.

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A soft pale gray leather was used on a Lille Bench.

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Yellow accents were placed around the showroom.

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The Southworth Sofa was also upholstered in a fawn velvet, complimented by a couple of  yellow pillows. 

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The Virginia Chair is a classic with a modern twist.  I love the way the shape of the ottoman fits into the gentle curve of the Virginia seat cushion. 

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The Emory Chair is another one of my personal favorites because of its feminine curves and comfort. 

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Walking around the rest of the Hickory Chair Showroom, I stopped to admire the lovely curves of this Giles Chair.

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Nice arm details!

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The March Lounge Chair, designed by Mariette Himes Gomez, also caught my eye. I noticed the framed back cushion  and the curve at the top. 

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A romantic vignette comprised of a soft silk covered Louis XV Bergere, designed by Mark Hampton, and a Vauxhall Cabinet is a cream finish.

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Several pieces, like this sweet Eton Sofa,  were upholstered in a pale lavendar.

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The more rustic Gunnison Chair , with its distressed leather and exposed stitch detailing, was one of Steve's favorites. 

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At Hickory Chair, I enjoyed seeing Thomas Obrien's furniture line as well.  His Hallings Secretary is a perfect mid height piece for a bedroom or living room.

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Alexa Hampton's furniture line is also beautiful!

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On the way out of the showroom, I spent some time in the fabric room. Hickory Chair has some beautiful textiles, leathers as well as a wide selection of finishes to choose from.

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I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hickory Chair. Not only did I get to see some gorgeous furniture, I also had the chance to catch up with several friends, like Ronda Carmen (creator of All the Best), Meg Fairfax (creator of Pigtown Design), and Interior Designer Tammy Connor as well as Scot Meecham Wood of Tartan Scot and Stefan Hurray of Architect Design.
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I have so much more to share with you! I am going to try to do a post a day this week, in an attempt to cover everything we saw. 

Stay tuned!

xo

Brooke

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