The current issue of TRADhome is downright GORGEOUS. It also happens to showcase Pearson in two (count 'em, two) features. One is for our sophisticated Bergere chair with silk peacock fabric. The other demonstrates the staying power of our tie-dye fabric as seen in last year's Hamptons Showhouse. In fact, there's so much tie-dye featured in the issue you have to realize this is a trend with serious staying power.
There's a lot of great content in this issue you won't want to miss.
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Yesterday's post offered you a taste, but not a good hard look at Pearson's new 320 chair. We think this slipper chair will find its way into many interior projects. It straddles the line between modern and classic and can showcase any textile you can throw its way.
The architectural legs give it visual interest while the pitched back makes it sit very comfortably. Use alone with an accent table for a quick place to rest weary feet or group with other upholstery in a seating arrangement. Either way, this frame offers style and comfort you've come to expect from Pearson.
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Much has been written about the impact of your surroundings on your mood. What we see and how we furnish our homes, the beauty of the drive to work, the art on our walls... it all affects how we feel and how we experience live. Sometimes injecting a burst of color is just what is needed. Othertimes there is a desire to peel back on the intensity of a space and go full-on neutral. Ultimately the goal of either is to adjust how it makes us feel.
This scene above is a room in our High Point showroom. I love the dazzling raspberry striped fabric in the sea of sophisticated neutrals. There's a quiet intensity to this grouping. Deep diamond tufting on the sofa is almost palpably pulling you into the soft upholstery. The concave benches see to be begging you to rest your feet. I love this little arrangement.
What about you? What's next on the horizon for your own home - not those of your clients? Are you seeking color to add heightened drama... or soft creamy colors to add serenity?
{Shown: sofa, tufted tub chair, benches, ottoman, side tables}
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Did you catch the detail on this marvelous plaid-top table introduced in April? If not, it's worth revisiting. Pearson's new 9683 end table draws on the graphic nature of preppy plaids. This octagonal end table features a marquetry “plaid” top, raised gallery and bracketed legs.
If you're wondering how it was created, the plaid top is comprised of a bounty of exotic veneers, including Cherry, Santos Rosewood, Walnut Burl, American Walnut, Mahogany, Bubinga and Padouk.
Adding to the sophisticated nature of the piece, the tall, tapering legs terminate in solid, antique brass ferrules. The table itself is made of mahogany solids. Dimensions: 20" w x 20" d x 26" tall. Standard finish 1253
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There are many things that make Pearson special. One of the unique things about our brand is our - often exclusive - line of fabrics. VP of Design Jennifer McConnell literally travels the globe in search of artisan talent, time-honored mills and textile manufacturers that will set Pearson apart from other upholstery companies. By offering you the very best selection of carefully chosen fabrics, we can help designers provide options for clients that they cannot get elsewhere.
Once a year Jennifer travels to Como, Italy for Proposte. This small town lining the banks of Lake Como plays host to this exclusive European fabric show. How exclusive? It is invite-only, for one thing. And Pearson is one of only two American manufacturers who attend.
Off Jennifer goes, strolling the cobblestone streets, popping into villas, cafes and shops - all which are used to house the elite textile exhibitors lucky enough to offer their wares at Proposte. This trade event is shopped by all of the great fabric companies, including Kravet, Lee Jofa, Scalamandre, Schumacher and the like.
It is a true privilege to shop this show. I've seen some sneak peeks of what she found but am sworn to secrecy until fall. Suffice it to say the fabrics she discovered were truly works of art.
What I love about Proposte is how Como itself becomes a part of the adventure. Luxury lines are presented within $60MM villas with breathtaking frescoes painted on the ceilings. It is a Renaissance lover's dream come true. Imagine examining panels of fabrics and then scaling grand gilt-accented staircases only to arrive at a landing offering sweeping vistas of stucco buildings, cypress trees and barrel tile roofs. Dreamy.
Lest you think it's all fun and games and George Clooney sightings (of which I hear there were none), I can tell you that there were no shortage of travel woes suffered. Delays, missed connections and lost luggage (only recovered and delivered to her on the last day of the event) were just a few of the mishaps that occurred. In spite of that, Jennifer had a grand time and came back thrilled about the textile options Pearson will be presenting to you this fall. We know you'll love them too, and we hope they add a touch of la dolce vita to your clients' homes.
Until then... ciao ciao ciao!
Note: you may browse our many fabrics at PearsonTextiles.com and take a peek at a few that were sourced in Italy on previous trips.
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With each passing Market, Pearson has been edging out into new furniture categories. As their bed and headboard collection grows, so too does the bedside table category. We're smitten with the latest introductions for both.
The bed above draws obvious inspiration from classic wingback chairs. A tailored headboard flanked by perfectly proportioned "wings" elegantly paired with turned wooden feet. We're showing it here in leather with optional nailheads, but this would look great in any of Pearson's fabrics and custom upholstery finishes.
The bedside table makes me swoon. The smaller sister to this table, cabriole legs and Regency hardware make this occasional piece pitch perfect. Measuring just 28"h x 24"w x 20"d, I am already dreaming of ways to use pairs of these. Customize in any of Pearson's occasional finishes.
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{all images courtesy of Katie Denham}
We had the pleasure of meeting designer Katie Denham her at High Point last month. It was her first time visiting Market and suffice it to say she was impressed by the sheer scale of the trade event. Market is massive, and if you don't have a plan it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
Fortunately, Jennifer McConnell (our VP of Design) and Anne Martin (PR genius for the brand) were able to give Katie a personal tour of our Hamilton-Wrenn showroom. I'ts clear from Katie's post that she has an appreciation for the magnitude of Jennifer's role at Pearson - as well as an eye for quality details. Of Jennifer she says...
Read more of her thoughtful post on her design blog and be sure to see her firm's portfolio as well...."She, herself, is responsible for all of the fabric selections, furniture designs and the design of the High Point Showroom. Thinking of it all strikes awe in to my heart. She is one lady with energy to spare!"
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Great Gatsby. You can be certain that this movie is having and will have a massive impact on both fashion and interiors for some time to come. Art Deco design comes dripping with architectural interest, shimmering accents and impactful style. And aren't we all in search of a bit of glamour right now? I think so.
We've rounded up a few of Pearson's occasional pieces that offer the clean lines of Art Deco influence paired with the freshness of Pearson's contemporary traditional style.
Starburst Shagreen Cabinet // Contrasting Inlay Side Table // Gilded Tea Table // Charcoal Shagreen Hexagonal Table
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This year's Junior League Greensboro house has already been a smashing success. Between the all-star lineup of top designers and its overlap with High Point Market, attendance has been fantastic. We have a few snapshots taken during the launch party with Eric Cohler, Pearson's President Mike Heath and VP of Design Jennifer McConnell. Talk about an influential bunch!
Pearson was a major sponsor of this year's Showhouse and we specifically sponsored Eric Cohler's beautiful sunroom. Eric created some incredible custom pieces using Pearson's frames and fabrics. He also selected some of our favorite occasional pieces - giving the room his infamous eclectic mix. We were very proud to work with such an esteemed creative talent.
I continue to marvel that Eric's "look" isn't a specific look at all. He has an artful way of arranging and curating a space to make it look as though each item was chosen on its own merit and importance.
We loved working with this celebrated designer. If you have not been to the showhouse you only have a few more days. It closes May 5th - Sunday. Make it a point to come out and spend some time touring this massive estate.
Details here.
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We're still finding wonderful post-Market posts regarding Eric Cohler's lovely sunroom at the Adamsleigh. Kyle Knight of Knight Moves offers us two incredible pix from her tour of the showhouse.
Every piece of furniture in these pix (as well as each fabric) is Pearson. Including the custom tri-fold screen! It's a fantastic example of the wide range available through the brand. We love his bold mix of pattern and color. It's easy to see why they've dubbed him the Mixmaster.
Kyle has an amazing eye for detail, and beautifully captured Eric's edgy but elegant look. See more of her High Point detour to the showhouse in her post here and her roundup post of other great discoveries while at Market.
{images are Kyle Knight's}
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We've been thrilled as well to have received four Style Spotter nods from several of the High Point spotters. Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence loved our green skirted stool. The fabulous, Marilyn G. Russell spied our beautifully upholstered host chair in chic neutrals. Michelle Wiebe of Studio M. flagged a pair of blue ottomans in a fresh new blue fabric as one of her top pics. And Stylebeat's Marisa Marcantonio tapped our hot new black & white table as one of her favorite Market finds.
We thank all of you who've visited us at High Point this season. Those of you not in NC this week, we can't wait for you to see the new introductions in person. They are lovely and are sure to wow your clients.
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Those of you elsewhere will appreciate the pix we will be sharing of the showroom. It has color without being overly bright. Texture without being heavy. Unexpected pieces and patterns used in elegant ways. Jennifer McConnell exercised her easy glamour to create a beautiful space.
We hope you enjoy the next few posts!
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While some of you are in High Point this week browsing showrooms, we know many of you are still eager to see the new introductions. We're excited to share that the mood of the introductions this season are traditionally sophisticated with a hint of edge here and there.
Tufting continues to be a strong trend. We're also loving seeing blues coming in strong when it comes to fabrics.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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Tufting continues to be a popular trend in upholstery. This sofa features a deeply tufted back raised over two boxed, T seat cushions. Thin track arms sweep up to meet the top back. An exposed wood base and tall tapered legs add a sense of architecture to this elegant sofa. Two 20” throw pillows are included with this silhouette. Also available with a bench cushion.
Better yet? This sofa is also available with a couturier dressmaker skirt in place of the exposed wood base and legs. Perfection!
Dimensions: 84 ½ w x 34 ½ d x 36 ½ h.
Look for these in the showroom at High Point Market, beginning tomorrow morning (yippee!) - or see them in your local showroom or catalog shortly. We hope you love her as much as we do!
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We are excited to announce that for the first time at High Point Market we will be showcasing Amy Braun's nautical photography and original batik works.
If you are attending High Point Market April 19th-25th, please stop by
our showroom (200 N. Hamilton Street, North Court 107) to see her beautiful artwork alongside Our new introductions. All artwork will be available for purchase.
For complimentary reservations for the April 18th opening, kindly call 919-447-4065 to reserve your space.
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It would be shortsighted to feel that putting a showroom together was a single party effort. Not only do we have a great team in place to get the space Market ready... we also are grateful for our partnerships with other brands.
Where would we be without those breathtaking light fixtures from Currey and Co? And thankfully Chelsea House offers us use of elegant art and accessories for the showroom. And of course, we relish in the generosity of Douglas Freeman who regularly offers us his original artwork for Market. Together these partnerships ensure our showroom looks warm, wonderful and ready for you at Market.
See you soon!
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