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. (Isaac Brekken / for the Times)
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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, Alexanders Collection, has a client list that includes Middle East royalty and the Versace Home Collection. The company has showrooms in
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
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)
The Portuguese firm Tema Home introduced its Lisbon collection of furniture. Designer Fernando Brizios 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
Picking up on the best-of-times-worst-of-times zeitgeist, the