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Las Vegas design show: winter premieres at the World Market Center

By David A. Keeps Here's a second report from the World Market Center Las Vegas, where more than 1,500 home furnishing manufacturers introduced new collections in a show ending Feb. 13. Beautiful design often took a back seat to price-conscious production. Here's a peek at some of the pieces being shown. Robert Abbey, www.robertabbeylight.com, showed the Piero, a modern update of neo-classical column lamps. These cast resin pieces had a smooth matte finish. Table lamps (from $165) and floor lamps (from $297) come with glossy shades in four colors.

By David A. Keeps

Here’s a second report from the World Market Center Las Vegas, where more than 1,500 home furnishing manufacturers introduced new collections in a show ending Feb. 13. Beautiful design often took a back seat to price-conscious production. Here’s a peek at some of the pieces being shown.

Robert Abbey, www.robertabbeylight.com, showed the Piero, a modern update of neo-classical column lamps. These cast resin pieces had a smooth matte finish. Table lamps (from $165) and floor lamps (from $297) come with glossy shades in four colors.  (Isaac Brekken / for the Times)

Round two! More finds from the Febraury show in Vegas.

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Any doubt this is Vegas? This massive Greek myth rug entitled “Feb and Diana” carries a price tag of $89,000. Not surprisingly the manufacturer, Alexander’s Collection, has a client list that includes Middle East royalty and the Versace Home Collection. The company has showrooms in New York, Moscow, Milan and Dubai; it recently opened at the World Market Center Las Vegas, where, presumably, they hope Caesar’s Palace will come calling. Information: www.luxury-homecollection.com.   (Isaac Brekken / For the Times)

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In a sea of crazy quilt fabrics and damask that will not die, the Luiz Collection promised a visual respite. The linen and cotton bed and bath textiles are sold locally at stores such as Scandia Down in Beverly Hills and International Down and Linen at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.   (Isaac Brekken / For the Times)

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Another trend at the Las Vegas show: different treatments of cowhide, a popular choice for upholstery and area rugs. The material is being dyed, hand-painted and, as shown here, etched with a laser.  (Isaac Brekken / For the Times)

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The Portuguese firm Tema Home introduced its Lisbon collection of furniture. Designer Fernando Brizio’s portable stool, which doubles as a side table, is covered in skin-tight felted wool available in six colors. It will sell for around $600 and may be available at local Tema Home dealers, including Pomp Home in Culver City and Bedfellows in Studio City.   (Isaac Brekken / For the Times)

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Picking up on the best-of-times-worst-of-times zeitgeist, the Gardena companies CFC and Noir Trading showcased cost-conscious contemporary versions of neo-Victorian styles seen at Los Angeles’ high-end showrooms. Reclaimed wood tabletops rest on iron bases, and ebonized English chairs and sofas are upholstered in burlap sackcloth. The collections are sold at H.D. Buttercup in Los Angeles.   (Isaac Brekken / For the Times)

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