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 The International Home Furnishing Market
Authority asked randomly selected High Point Market exhibitors and
buyers in September whether High Point Markets should be changed
from the traditional October and April dates. Click here
to read a preliminary report.

As veteran
home furnishings buyers know, the October High Point Market is
always packed with interesting things to do and see--like Baronets
Iceland Collection (shown above) and The Phillips Collections Seat
Belt chair (shown right). Click here for some useful
tips from Furniture Styles editors on how to make your
market experience more productive and pleasurable, as well as for
information about a helpful new tool from the
International Home Furnishings Center.

The American Society of Furniture Designers
recently announced the names of the Pinnacle Design Achievement
Awards finalists, as well as the six candidates for its new
Presidents Award. Click here for a look at the
finalists and some of their stellar creations.
 Italys annual International Chair Exhibition
recognized leading designs from around the world, as well as those
found in the countrys Industrial Chair District. Click here for a look at the
recipients of the 2005 Top Ten Awards for design and technology in chair-making.
 Manufacturers and designers of outdoor
furnishings were recognized for their design and display talents at
Chicagos International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market.
Click here
for lists of the winners.
 Click here to read how
Hurricane Katrina impacted a Bassett Furniture Direct store in
Mississippi, and how home furnishings
retailers are supporting those affected by the devastating storm.
 Say
hello to Ikea Bolingbrook, the newest addition to the Ikea family in
Illinois. Click here
for news about the stores grand opening and offerings.
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