Last Updated Friday, June 1, 2012 Hickory, NC – The 13th Annual Slipcover Summit will be held June 26th-29th, 2012 in Hickory, North Carolina at Hickory Furniture Mart. This is the only event of its type in the country totally devoted to the art and profession of making slipcovers for furniture. Learn more about how to […]
Last Updated Monday, May 28, 2012 Hickory, North Carolina has long been known as a cultural heritage center for fine furniture manufacturing. Generations of skilled North Carolinians continue to honor their family legacies by designing and building high-quality hand-crafted furniture at affordable prices. Many of the world’s most popular furniture manufacturers either started their journey […]
Last Updated Monday, May 21, 2012 Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. Flax is one of the oldest agricultural plants in the world. In fact, the weaving of flax is older than any written records. Many Egyptian mummies were wrapped in linen because it was seen as a symbol […]
Last Updated Monday, May 14, 2012 Smart and sleek describes today’s contemporary furniture styles. As evidenced by the name, it is continually updated to reflect the styles of the times and consumers today are looking for lightweight, sleek designs that are easily portable and extremely space efficient. Today’s contemporary consumer loves customizing their surroundings to […]
Last Updated Monday, May 7, 2012 Furniture styles and preferences vary with each individual. These days, it is becoming more acceptable to mix and match one or more furniture styles within your home environment. Following are characteristics of some of the more commonly recognized styles and periods of home furnishings. American Colonial: Large-proportioned, sturdy, yet simple; […]
