When the Spring 2017 High Point Market opened, the vision and creativity of celebrity designer and author Barclay Butera were on full display in the Castelle showroom. With the debut of the Barclay Butera Outdoor collection for Castelle, the much-anticipated collaboration attracted market buyers with Castelle’s expertise in the creation of luxury outdoor furnishings and Butera’s fresh and in-demand design perspective.

Derek Ritzel, president and CEO of Castelle, says, “throughout the design and production process, partnering with Barclay and his team has proven to be a very creative and positive experience for Castelle. We are looking forward to this next step with the market debut. the final designs definitely present the quality and luxury of Castelle and the unique design aesthetic of Barclay. We see, with this collection, an opportunity to offer current and prospective retail customers and design professionals something they will not find from any other source.”

The collection includes a transitional design of cast elements, curving arms, and decorative finials. A deep seating collection—including a sofa, a love seat, a lounge chair, an ottoman, and coordinating tables—was on display in Castelle’s High Point showroom, as were cushion and sling-dining pieces.

Butera says, “Creating this spectacular collection of outdoor furniture with Castelle has been a fantastic experience. When I first approached the design process, I was inspired by this magnificent geometric ceiling carving I saw in an english manor years ago. I have incorporated this pattern into carpets, wallpapers, and now, the fretwork for outdoor furniture; I think it translates beautifully.”