With over 2,000 exhibitors, 180 buildings, and 75,000 attendees, High Point Market is the event of the season every spring and fall in the U.S. It can also be a bit intimidating to first-time visitors or those who don’t go in with a game plan of which brands to visit. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of 15 can’t-miss brands who are exhibiting this spring, April 6 – 10. Check out our picks, and make your plans to attend.
Celebrating their thirtieth anniversary this year, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams started as a small upholstery firm in North Carolina. Today, the two business partners head a company with nearly a million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space as well as over 30 stores in the U.S. and Canada, along with ecommerce and hospitality divisions. The brand offers a full range of home furnishings, including eco-friendly, U.S.-made upholstery, as well as tables, storage, lighting, rugs, linens, mattresses, window treatments, accessories, and art. Join them for a breakfast conversation with Kaitlin Petersen of Business of Home, Sat, April 6, 8:30 – 10 AM. Showroom visits by appointment only.
319 East Grimes Street
Founded over 20 years ago in Savannah by Gale Singer, Circa Lighting now has 10 showrooms across the country and continues to be the premier distributor of Visual Comfort products, as well as a small collection of other hand-picked manufacturers. Circa streamlines the sourcing process and is well known for their designer collaborations with names like Julie Neill, Alexa Hampton, Thomas O’Brien, Ralph Lauren, and more.
Find them under Visual Comfort, Commerce & Design – 2G, 2I, Floor 2
Founded more than 30 years ago through a partnership between James Tufenkian, a former lawyer, and Tibetan carpet weaver Tsetan Gyurman, Tufenkian Artisan Carpets designs luxury rugs that reveal a rich aesthetic history. The brand comprises many characters, from the traditional Tibetan artisans who defined the process of carpet weaving for centuries to the innovative artisans who reinvent the practice for a modern audience.
Suites at Market Square – T617, The Rug Show at High Point, Top Floor
Atlanta-based Bradley is known for their signature furnishings line and unique customized finishes, including concrete, antiqued mirror, painted glass, reclaimed wood, and hand-forged metal. In addition to their eye-catching furnishings, Bradley also offers an extensive fabric library of custom-printed textiles, classic linen, silk, chenille and bouclé, as well as fabric and wall coverings from established and emerging artisans.
IHFC – IH102, Commerce, Floor 1
With a storied history that’s over a century long, Kravet is a known and trusted icon in the design industry. Between Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, and Curated Kravet, the brand has offerings that run the gamut from fabrics to trims and furniture to accessories. They’re also known for frequent collaborations with top designers, launching highly anticipated new pieces every season at High Point.
Market Square – 217, Floor 2
Established as a small atelier in Mexico in 1971, today Alfonso Marina has expanded far beyond its beginnings with distribution in 48 states as well as Canada, Europe, Asia, and more. The brand is known for elegant, handmade furnishings, particularly wood chairs, tables, and consoles with warm patinas and sophisticated lines. The designs include ingrain moldings, complex veneered faces, marquetry and bone inlays, all of which are made in their plant.
200 Steele – 1083, Floor 1
For nearly 30 years, Hudson Valley Lighting has been delivering chic lighting designs to customers around the globe. Inspired by their surroundings in the Hudson River Valley, their pieces span a range of styles that are historically informed but also on trend. The company uses only high-grade materials and superior manufacturing techniques like heavy casting and hand-rubbed finishes to create heirloom fixtures that will look beautiful for generations.
Market Square – M70, M90, Mezzanine
Now a third generation family-owned company, North Carolina-based Century is dedicated to offering a multitude of customization options for their furniture. With over 2,000 fabrics, leathers and trims and 50+ finishes, there are literally thousands of ways to customize each piece. From the frame construction to the hand application of finishes, fabrics, or leather, each piece of Century furniture passes through the hands of highly experienced artisans and craftsmen.
200 Steele – 213, Floor 2
Finding inspiration in the fashion world, partners Carl Philips and Wendy King Philips translate design trends to provide a distinctive, unique resource for what’s now and what’s next with their brand Interlude Home. They regularly travel the world to locales including India, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Europe and South America to glean ideas and new inspirations. Interlude offers supremely stylish accents that are of-the-moment, yet timeless.
IHFC – G262, G265, Green, Floor 2
With showrooms in Dallas, London, Los Angeles, New York, and High Point, as well as retail distribution in 73 countries, Arteriors is a leader in sophisticated lighting, furniture, wall decor, and accessories. Founded just over 30 years ago, Arteriors is probably best known for their collaborations with skilled artisans from around the world and prolific guest designers, including Windsor Smith, Jay Jeffers, Celerie Kemble, Frank Ponterio, Beth Webb, and Workshop APD.
Commerce & Design – 1A, 1B, 1G, 4B, Floor 1
Atlanta-based Jaipur Living is led by Asha Chaudhary, daughter of founder N.K. Chaudhary, who created the company to connect the world with the beauty of Indian-made rugs. Connecting with local artisans, the brand offers flatweaves, naturals, transitional and modern collections. Today Jaipur is known for bold colors, inventive designs, and fashion-forward creativity.
Showplace – 3300, Floor 3
After designing home furnishings for private clients for many years, it was a natural move for Robin Baron to launch her own collection of luxury home furnishings. Her pieces include hardware, case goods, rugs, upholstery, and lighting, and can be integrated into many different styles. As a designer herself, Robin knows that flexibility is key, so customization is available for almost every product.
Suites at Market Square – G6003, Ground
Bokara is one of the leading companies in the handmade rug business. They have one of the country’s largest collections of fine rugs, including antique, vintage, decorative, transitional, and contemporary pieces from around the world. They have an extensive collection of one-of-a-kind rugs and tapestries, including one of the largest selections of oversized rugs and pieces in unusual shapes.
Market Square – 204, 210, Floor 2
Swede Collection bench makes limited-quantity Franco-Swedish furniture pieces by hand in Soft Grandeur style. Their specialty is Swedish dining chairs as well as occasional chairs in Gustavian, Rococo, and Empire styles. Secondarily, Swede Collection focuses on handcarved console tables with natural marble tops. The company aims to bring furniture from the late-18th century into today’s homes with a focus on handmade, elegant, inheritable pieces.
Suites at Market Square – T813, Top Floor
