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World To Home Expands Luxury Home Decor Accent Furniture, Lamps, Mirrors & Accessories


(PRWEB) February 29, 2012

Premier luxury home decor retailer WorldToHome.com has recently further expanded their wide selection of home decor products with various new categories. Demand for unique and high quality luxury home decor accents & products that you can’t just find anywhere has been increasing as people want to express themselves more. World To Home has added thousands of new products to meet this demand, from accent furniture to botanical artificial plants.

Indigo Furniture Announce Their Nominated Charity for Life: Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice


(PRWEB) March 01, 2012

The cost of keeping the Hospice going for one year is

Important 20th Century Modern, Rare Lamps, and Art Glass Sale at Kaminski Auctions, Beverly, Massachusetts


Beverly, MA (PRWEB) March 01, 2012

Important 20th Century Modern, Rare Lamps, and Art Glass Sale at Kaminski Auctions, Beverly, Massachusetts

Kaminski Auctions of Beverly, Ma will host its inaugural 20th Century Art Glass and Modern Design Sale on March 25th, Sunday starting at 10:00 am. Nathan Russell, Kaminskis new modern expert has pulled together a stunning collection of 20th century furniture and art while an important private collection of Art Deco Schneider and La Verre Francis glass amassed over 40 years from all over the world, by a prominent Boston collector will be the feature of this sale.

The art glass collection is truly special with something for every serious collector. The most sought after of pieces of Le Verre Francais have trees, animals, fish or geometric shapes. In 1995 Gerard Bertrand published the first book on La Verre Francais entitled Schneider Maitre Verrier. This book was the first to educate collectors on the many different designs that existed, but not all of them. Sadly, the first editions were available only in French and not until much later was an abbreviated text in English even published. Known as cameo glass, it was produced by the Schneider glassworks company in Epinay-sur Seine from about 1918 through 1933.

Each piece in this collection bears the signature blue, white and red candy cane and is guaranteed authentic and of the period. The pieces are large, rare and have the unusual shapes coveted by knowledgable collectors.

There are many lamps in addition to the vases, the top lot being a La Verre Francais, cameo glass table lamp with the Ferns or Ash Tree pattern, base signed with blue, white and red candy cane mark. It stands 16 inches high and 9

Indigo Furniture Launch New Oak Dining Room Table


(PRWEB) March 01, 2012

The new Riven Oak Farm Bench takes its place next to some of Indigo Furnitures most loved and classic pieces. The furniture company originally only used plank furniture for their designs but decided to expand their range to include Oak Furniture after demand from customers who already loved their plank furniture designs. The collection was launched in the Summer of 2011 and was given the name Riven Oak after a competition which asked customers and Indigo Furniture Fans to come up with a suitable name for the collection.

It was crucial to Indigo that the designs, finish and Oak itself were of the same high quality that they were already producing for not only the new dining room table but the entire range. To achieve this they spent a long time sourcing materials, designing and restoring a 1930s ripsaw which would eventually go on to leave the wood with the markings from the manufacturing process. Unlike other furniture designers who sand these markings away to create identical pieces of furniture, Indigo do the opposite and celebrate and revel in the unique individuality of each piece and the manufacturing markings which give the pieces that effect.

The dining room table itself looks similar to traditional farmhouse tables, famous for their thick tops and solid beams that make up the workspace but as with everything else that Indigo Furniture turn their hand to they have put their own unique spin on it. Keeping to one of their key values of only using the very highest quality of materials led them to the Baltic Coast where a family run saw mill was producing beautiful pieces of oak from a forest which was managed in an economically and environmentally friendly way.

Indigo Furniture take random sized pieces of the Oak and cut them to the exact sizes they need for the table so that no piece exactly matches, adding to the unique style, design and individuality that Indigo are famous for. The table is the perfect place for dining with friends and family and is guaranteed to be in every family home for years to come due to the impressive 15 year guarantee that Indigo Furniture give to all of their products. Due to the quality of both the workmanship and materials Indigo offer this impressive guarantee as a standard which serves as a constant reminder of the confidence they have in their craftsmanship and the reason why they are synonymous with quality.

The Riven Oak Farm Table can be paired with a new Riven Oak Farm Bench on either side to complete the stylish rustic look. Alternatively, it can be matched with one of Indigos extensive range of stunning Wooden, Fabric or Leather dining chairs. Whatever your choice we are sure that this new dining table will become an instant classic in the Indigo Furniture range of Oak and Plank designs.

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20th Century Modern, Rare Lamps, and Art Glass Sale at Kaminski Auctions, March 25th Beverly, Massachusetts


(PRWEB) March 12, 2012

Some highlights of the Modern sale include a range of 200+ modernist objects, including artwork, sculpture, lighting, furniture & accessories from 1900 to the 1980′s. The following is a partial listing of the sale.

Late 1950′s Verner Panton for Louis Paulson “Toupan” group of three aluminum globe pendant lamps

1960′s Neil Small plexiglass lamp

1930′s French modernist hall tree

1930′s Manning Bowman Art Deco chrome & Bakelite coffee pot

1962 Austin Cox Enterprises for Alcoa Aluminum modernist chess set 1962

1950′s pair of Arne Jacobsen Series 7 armchairs

C. 1960 Hans Wegner Danish Modern sofa

Pair of Thonet “Brno” chrome & leather armchairs

Pair of “Wassily” leather & chrome armchairs, Marcel Breuer design

Unusual pair of 1950′s wire swivel rocking armchairs attributed to Salterini

Russel Woodard “Sculptura” outdoor set with glass topped table

1950′s George Nelson for Herman Miller 4112 Steelcase desk

1950′s Charles Eames for Herman Miller LTR strut table

Group of four 1970′s Mario Bellini “Amanta” module chairs

1970′s Jerry Johnson designed “Arcadia” table & chair set

Two Gae Aulenti for Knoll sofas

Group of six Vignelli Design for Knoll handkerchief chairs.

Ward Bennet for Bricknell sofa

Modern Saporitti leather sofa

Heritage Hendredon “Amerasian” mahogany coffee table

Alvar Aalto coffee table

Monumental Charles Eames for Herman Miller conference table

For more Information please visit our website at http://www.kaminskiauctions.com or call 978-927-2223 to register.

Kaminski Auctions located on the North Shore of Boston has been serving the New England antiques market for over 25 years, as a full service auction house and appraisal service for fine art, antiques and estates.





New Luxury Re-upholstery Brand Prestige Launched to the UK


(PRWEB UK) 12 March 2012

The nationwide launch follows recent success of the brands exposure in select areas of the UK. The trial was well received, with many customers commenting on the quality and choice of fabrics. Chris Plumb, instigator of the new brand launch, explains the need for Prestige Re-upholstery in todays market:

Today our homes and furnishings are becoming works of art in themselves, reflecting our tastes and personality. The exquisite range of fabrics that Prestige has to offer aims to bring old furniture out of the shadows and turn it into something beautiful that can be showcased proudly and fondly within the home.

As the name suggests, Prestige Re-upholstery offers the finest in British fabric design. The range includes a collection of fabric and leather textiles, sourced from top quality suppliers. Fabric collections from Wilman Interiors, Linwood, Jim Dickens, Futura and more famous names have been carefully selected to make up the brands quality range.

Alongside its celebration of fine design, Prestige Re-upholstery retains a nostalgic image, with their focus on traditional British craftsmanship. In their recent launch campaign, the company have sought to highlight the authenticity of their re-upholsterers.

Prestige Re-upholstery comes as part of the Plumbs family, a re-upholstery and loose covers specialist established for over 50 years. Chris Plumb explains more about the relationship between the brands:

With Prestige Re-Upholstery we are keen to branch out from the traditional Plumbs perception. Despite offering a similar in-home service, the two brands are very different in their look and product. He continues, The key to Prestige Re-upholstery are the names and quality that we have brought to the brand. With beautiful fabrics coming from the likes of J Brown, Linwood and Swaffer, Prestige Re-upholstery brings the very best of fabric design together in one place.

A new avenue distinguishing Prestige Re-upholstery from its Plumbs counterpart is the availability of leather for re-upholstery. Offering a substantial collection of leathers, sourced from as far as Italy, Prestige Re-upholstery show that they can cater for many tastes and customer needs.

Prestige Re-upholstery can also offer traditional loose covers and curtains depending on your requirements. The service will be available to the UK in the coming weeks.





Luxury Interior Design Firm Casa Forma Attended the Prestigious Maison & Objet Trade Fair in Paris, February 2012


(PRWEB) March 15, 2012

The Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris, France specialises in every thing to do with the home. It runs every year in the spring and autumn. Suppliers and manufacturers use this to showcase there new products and meet existing customers and clients. It is also a great way to meet new customers and clients too.

The Maison & Objet trade fair is a great way of meeting other people in the industry and seeing new trends Adds Susie McLaren (FF&E Manager, Casa Forma). It’s always fresh and exciting and lovely to see lots of colour being used.

TRENDS & HIGHLIGHTS

Always begin Maison & Objet with a visit to the Luxury Hall of Scene Interieur where you will find the most prestigious names in interiors from Fendi to Lalique and Baccarat.

Three distinct themes emerged; the glamour, curves, quality and detail of Art Deco; the organic relaxed and unique items of Hand Made items and an exciting collaboration of East meet West melting European Design and fine Chinese decorative detail and techniques.

ART DECO

1930s revisited, with pearlescent finishes, rare woods with high gloss and opaque glass. Leather chairs with gently curving wooden arms and simple metallic lozenge details. Lalique presented inlaid cabinetry with glass handles in the sensual form of a female head, graceful and stylized, exquisitely lit with fine beams of light playing on the glass.

Sensual light reflective satin in gentle lingerie colours for upholstery, drapes and cushions; soft, fine cashmeres from Loro Piana from gossamer sheer to upholstery weight. Cabinetry with high gloss finishes in Champagne or Latte with bronze metal details and mother of pearl finishes on fabrics were the glamorous highlights.

HAND MADE

Tribal influences were apparent in bold fabrics with earthy colours, rough textures and hand printed design. Bold and beaten metallic occasional furniture, featuring organic shapes and driftwood sculptures; knarled handles on hand beaten silver trays and oversized ornamental jugs, making every piece unique and original. African influenced Designs with Collections full of energy and vigour.

EAST meets WEST

Europe embracing China, featuring delicate Chinese porcelain embellishing on Cabinets and Armoires. Giant oriental shaped vases with fine delicate butterflies, birds and blossom appliques. A dramatic visual explosion, showcasing skill and ancient techniques, enhanced by a European colour palette and quality of manufacture.

Bold, bright, fresh with the colours of a Chinese garden in Spring, daring and refreshing. The colours of nature were everywhere happily sitting together against a strong white presence.

Overall, an Interior Designers event full of optimism and colour with bold directions and inspirational confident products.

Casa Forma is an award winning architectural and interior design firm based in London. Their international practice provides a comprehensive architectural and interior design service for residential, commercial and hospitality properties. Their experienced team is led by world-class experts from the fields of decorative and structural design. They place absolute importance on understanding the particular needs and wishes of their clients for a personalised service delivered to an uncompromisingly high standard.

For more information please visit Casa Forma at http://www.casaforma.co.uk





Liberty Coach Announces Special Pricing On Select Motor Coach Inventory Models


North Chicago, IL and Stuart, FL (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

With summer rapidly approaching,Liberty Coach has been fielding more and more inquiries about available inventory. And the news is very good especially for those who relish the power and dependability of Libertys long-standard Detroit Diesel engine and Allison transmission.

Two of Libertys four 2012 coach editions the No. 733 double-slide Cambria and the No. 734 triple-slide Sorrento feature the venerable all-American engine and transmission along with special discount pricing that can save buyers thousands of dollars.

Of course, either luxury motor coach would be an outstanding value at any price. The double-slide Cambria boasts a camel leather sofa and two matching recliners, Amtico antique wood floor, convenient breakfast bar/computer workstation combo, king-size bed and ample hanging and drawer storage space. The triple-slide Sorrento features beautiful tan laminate cabinetry mixed with Zebrawood, mahogany-finish Amtico wood floor, leather-upholstered living room furniture, and a Tempur-Pedic king mattress.

Both coaches include all of the trademark comforts and innovations that have made the name Liberty synonymous with superior design and luxury in custom motor coaches, including a roomy lower-bay entertainment center with 46″ TV, Bosch washer and dryer, Crestron remote control system, and Libertys cutting edge lithium battery technology.

In addition to the Cambria and Sorrento, Libertys current inventory includes a pair of 2012 editions featuring the all-new Volvo D-13 engine, as well as several pre-owned coach models ranging form 2001 to 2009.

Whichever coach you choose, you get Libertys exclusive commitment to service and satisfaction, company Vice President Frank Konigseder points out. No one else in the business stands behind their coaches like we do. Nobody.

About Liberty Coach

With locations in Stuart, FL and North Chicago, IL, Liberty Coach has been providing legendary leadership in the luxury motor coach industry for over 40 years. For more information about Libertys custom Prevost motor coaches, please visit http://www.libertycoach.com or call 800-554-9877.





Theater Seat Store Offers Product Videos for Select Jaymar Home Theater Seats


Golden, CO (PRWEB) March 23, 2012

TheaterSeatStore.com, the trusted online retailer of luxurious and affordable home theater seating, is proud to unveil a whole new shopping experience for its customers. Starting now, select Jaymar home theater seats now include interesting and informative product videos to showcase their unique features. This allows customers to actually see select home theater seats in action, which in turn gives customers more information to aid their purchasing decisions.

Invodo, a leading producer of e-commerce video content, reports statistics that show product video views during the 2011 holiday season increased over 800 percent compared to the previous year. Additionally, Invodo reports that customers who view product videos gain value in seeing the products in action.

Bruce Tucker, VP of Marketing for Theater Seat Store and producer of their product videos couldnt agree more, We actually see an increase in sales on those products that include product videos. This tells us that our customers value online videos as a viable tool to help them in their purchasing decisions. We are planning to introduce many more product videos for Jaymar and other top brands in our catalog.

Each video features a model who demonstrates the visible features of each home theater seat while talking about the comfort and support features that cannot be seen. Each video is 30 60 seconds in length and includes warranty information as well as upholstery choices. Visitors to TheaterSeatStore.com can see these videos by clicking special camera icons in the category pages, or by clicking the Product Video button on the product page itself. Many of these informative videos can also be seen on Theater Seat Stores Youtube Channel.

Jaymar is well known for building high quality living room furniture that offers exciting contemporary designs as well as superior comfort technology. They use the finest materials and craftsmanship to create furniture that is considered some of the best in the business. Jaymars leather home theater recliners offer great features such as hidden cupholders, power recline and top grain leather upholstery. Theater Seat Store includes product videos with Jaymars most popular home theater products including the Panther, 262 and 59142 models.

About TheaterSeatStore.com TheaterSeatStore.com is owned by InteriorMark, LLC, who is one of the leading e-commerce providers of top brand furnishings that include, AV racks and stands, luxury home theater seating solutions, power massage recliners, upholstered living room sets and quality wood bedroom collections. The company is proud to offer seating solutions and accessories for cutting edge home theaters. InteriorMark is a member of the National Home Furnishing Association and a member of the Better Business Bureau.





SofasandSectionals.com Now Features Exclusive Product Videos for Select Jaymar Sectionals and Sofas


Golden, CO (PRWEB) March 26, 2012

SofasandSectionals.com, one of the leading e-commerce destinations for high quality living room furniture such as recliners, loveseats and sectional sofas, is excited to announce a great new way for customers to find their ideal living room furniture. For the first time, select Jaymar sofa groups and sectionals will include product videos that clearly demonstrate their finest features. This gives their customers extra information about products that they wish to buy and can even help them make the best choice for new furniture.

According to MediaPost, a leading content and publishing solution for online businesses, reports that e-commerce websites that include product videos see an 800% increase in views of those products. This is because customers can get information from a video that they cant from a still image or text. For example, if a customer is looking at reclining loveseats, those with videos will show the actual recline mechanism in action. This may be an important feature to customers, especially if they are interested in features like power recline, hidden storage spaces or Wall Hugger design (a feature where seats can fully recline even when placed within inches of a wall).

We have seen a huge increase in the demand for product videos on SofasAndSectionals.com, and we are more than happy to oblige, said Bill Lorden, Director of Sales for SofasAndSectionals.com. Lorden went on to say, Our customers love the product videos, and many of them report that the videos helped sway their buying decisions.

Every video is 30 to 60 seconds long and features a model who demonstrates the products special features. She also talks about intangible qualities of each product such as comfort systems, design and warranty information. Anyone who visits SofasAndSectionals.com can access these videos. They just need to look for the little Camera icon inside product listings in the category view, or press the Product Video button once inside the actual product page. Videos are also available on Sofas And Sectional’s Youtube Channel.

Jaymar offers high quality craftsmanship and materials with cool modern design and innovative comfort technology in their products. Many of their sofa and sectional groups have a space saving design for apartments or lofts. All Jaymar leather sofas, loveseats and sectionals are made with 100% Top Grain Leather. Only the most popular Jaymar products carry videos, including the Brasilia, Cavalia and Studio sofa groups. The very popular 32100 reclining sectional sofa also has a product video.

About SofasandSectionals.com SofasandSectionals.com is part of InteriorMark, LLC, who is one of the top internet retailers of quality furniture like upholstered seating solutions, home theater products, tv stands and entertainment armoires, beds with matching casegoods and office collections. InteriorMark, LLC specializes in providing furniture by many leading manufacturers for home, office or recreational use. InteriorMark, LLC is a member of the National Home Furnishing Association, and a long-standing member of the Better Business Bureau.





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