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Show Page I Home Magazine, THE DAILY HERALD, Friday. October 30. I9W New GollecSiorcs feature head-turnin- names g his satin and velvet gowns slowly circled the American Drew showroom, he explained what had drawn him to the furniture industry. By ALLEN NORWOOD Knight Ridder Newspapers vj- i Fewer HIGH POINT, N.C. new collections than usual were introduced at the fall furniture market, but the handful that drew the most attention were an eclectic bunch. ... t 4? ..... j. ,.!-:- . -- - . 1 ' Manufacturers are raising "branding" to new heights. That means they're slapping even more recognizable labels on furniture, hoping to capture the public's attention and to add an aura of value. Head-turnin- f names g belonged to an American writer who passed away almost four decades ago, a fashion designer who has draped Cher and other celebrities, and a professional sports organization. To wit: Vn fYTji )1 of 96 pieces of dining room, living room and bedroom furniture from Thomasville, along Spanish-influence- d Havana mutism' irfKVliTi) or sale or lease OccuDancv Fall of '98 9' ceilings, wet bar, wired for security system, network ready, extra parking. ifcTiTi) From $118,000 Security First Realty Inc. Golf shots Manufacturing, Vanguard Furniture and four other licensees is for golfers. Golfers are carved into the backs of Keller's oak dining room chairs. The chair feet look like many others until you notice that the ball is dimpled. A lamp features real golf balls. A carved poster bed is adorned with a sawgrass motif reflecting the name of a instead of the famous course more familiar rice motif. Table edges are chamfered in a design resembling the wrap of a golf club grip. jj with rugs, accessories and other items from other furniture. Each piece of upholstery is marked with an inconspicuous nailhead engraved with an "H," and some fabrics are adorned with the author's likeness and snippets of his books in his own handwriting. Wooden pieces carry metal plates identifying them as part of the collection. During a press event at the Home International Furnishings Market, which draws 70,000 manufacturers and wholesale buyers to High Point twice a year, someone a feeling for luxury Make no mistake: The new PGA Tour collection from Keller Hemingway Ernest Hemingway is in the 37 years furniture business his after The death. Hemingway collection consists licensees. The collection is divided into four groups, based on four periods in Hemingway's life: Ketchum, Key West, Havana and Kenya. Each group has a. distinctive look and saH feel, Thomasville's Karla Webb, but the individual pieces are designed to work well together. In fact, Thomasville displayed Ketchum pieces, with an Idaho lodge motif, alongside the have and glamour," he said. "I wanted to create something glamorous that people can really, really hve with." People are dressing more casually these days, he said, but that doesn't mean their entire life has to be denim and "Why shouldn't you be able to jump up on a bed and have a sumptuous experience?" he asked. . Titanic kiughi RhUct photo Useful dsslgn: As more people become more comfortable with computers, they want them to fit better with their furnishings, spawning a boom for furniture makers. asked the author's oldest son why there was no Paris group in the collection. After all, Hemingway's days in France are well chronicled. Jack Hemingway explained simply that the family had no furni- ture then. By the way, Pennsylvania House introduced a golden cherry collection it calls "Old Havana" that also has a Hemingway connection. One of the pieces is based on a chest that the author owned. Designer wares Bob Fashion designer Mackie has clothed Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross and others, and earned 30 Emmy award nominations and seven Emmy awards. In High Point, he helped introduce the new "Bob Mackie Home" collection of bedroom, dining room and occasional furniture for American Drew. Items in the collection are ornately carved, with opulent curves and hardware that resembles jewelry. There are two primary finishes, sable and baroque pearl, with signature pieces in silver leaf. As fashion models wearing 45-pie- FED UP WITH PAYING HIGH mm Sponsored by Cathy Gardner at Republic Mortgage. Bob McDonald at Old Republic Title. See FURNITURE. 19 ASPEN PENT PPICES? Good News! With mortgage rates at an all time low, you could be in your own home for less than you expect! Come join us at the home buyers seminar on November 12th at 7:00pm. Seating is limited, so call today for your FREE tickets ' 360-953- 4 Call Carl 343-320- 6 Shauna Russell Classic Leather, a Hickory company, expanded from 24 to 45 items the R.M.S. Titanic line it introduced at the April market. In April, interest in the movie and the ship was near its peak. The company hopes the timing will be perfect for this expansion. "Now, the video is just out," said Classic's Ron Freeman, "so retailers will have a great opportunity with it." Pieces new to this market include a low settee with rolled Only 41 minutes up Spauisb Fork canyon. Outdoor recreation includes some of Ibe best fisbing, water skiing, snowmobiling, atf riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, walking and biking you can find anywhere. Incredible lake and mountain l ieu from private and secluded i-.-J acre his. Electronic gated entrain e. underground utilities, I VX) feet from bi nil laumb, tennis & basketball courts OwnerAgent. (801) 489-772- 7 COVE scariitu Af iPOOR |