The Sonesta collection is crafted to exhibit traditional influences in a wide array of coordinating pieces, including standard and crescent deep seating and cushioned/sling dining. With hammered curving arms and an open decorative seat-back medallion of intersecting lines, the Sonesta collection delivers a fresh traditional choice.

Derek Ritzel, president and CEO, says, “With the Sonesta collection, Castelle’s team of designers and artisans has shown its ability to develop casual furnishings meeting the needs and preferences of multiple customer segments. Although contemporary and transitional collections are garnering attention, Castelle continues to recognize the importance of traditional design.”

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stelle has added Napoli to its award-winning transitional collections. The collection delivers fresh lounge and dining options. The unique feature of Napoli is that it incorporates sling support and cushioned seating for improved comfort.

Derek Ritzel, president and CEO, says, “Castelle designers have provided our retail partners with an original style that will excite their customers. Napoli is a look unlike anything else on the market. With its sling and cushioned construction, we are providing a seating option that maximizes overall comfort.” Napoli’s arm and leg designs allow for bold curves, creating an open side with bottom and back…

The Ventura collection is the latest transitional addition for the 2018 season from Castelle. Ventura features a bold, arching design with crossing elements that are punctuated by gentle curves and open supports. Derek Ritzel, president and CEO, says, “The Castelle design team strives, each season, to deliver all original designs that reflect the varied lifestyles of our customers. The Ventura collection is a valuable addition to these efforts, as it provides strength of form and artistry of design through our use of high-quality materials and an unparalleled manufacturing process.”

The crossed arches of the entire Castelle Ventura collection create…

Skyline Design North America is celebrating 10 years of providing exceptional quality and craftsmanship in luxury outdoor furniture. José Revert, CEO of Skyline Design Global, says, “Skyline Design is now represented in over 50 countries, with the North American headquarters and distribution center located in South Florida and with showrooms in Chicago, Las Vegas, and North Carolina.” Allen Calzadilla, president of Skyline Design North America, says, “Over the past 10 years, it has been a real pleasure working with great, talented designers and landscape architects, as well as our loyal dealers and retailers.”

Outdura has promoted David Meeks to the position of vice president, casual furniture. Meeks’ career in industry spans 19 years, with leadership roles in the indoor and outdoor contract and residential markets. He joined Outdura in 2014 and became its director of casual furniture in 2015. Chris Duerk, senior vice president, says, “David is a natural leader. His vast product and industry knowledge and ability to develop strong relationships with our customers make him an invaluable asset to our team.”

Outdura has hired David Heiman as casual-furniture sales manager. Heiman’s career in the performance-textiles industry spans 12 years, as he has served as a sales manager in the outdoor market. David Meeks, vice president of casual furniture, says, “David has outstanding knowledge and experience in the performance-textiles industry. His product and industry knowledge will be a great asset to our team. We look forward to David taking a prominent role on our sales team and further developing business for many years to come.” Heiman will manage key customer relationships in the United States and Canada, in addition to fostering new…

Phifer’s new 2018–19 Designed Fabrics stock line offers a generous helping of ideas for making subtle or dramatic updates to indoor and outdoor spaces. The new collection features softly textured, milky pearl colorations. New gray introductions will help bridge the yellow-based neutrals of the past with emerging color trends in cool grays. High texture and natural imperfection will continue to be important as new stock patterns mimic natural woven materials with handmade attributes.

Phifer’s new two-year binder showcases the full Designed Fabrics line of GeoBella® cushion and Phifertex® sling fabrics. The refreshed binder features color-themed swatch cards to distinguish…

Treasure Garden’s outdoor-rug program is growing, with four new designs introduced during Casual Market Chicago. The outdoor-rug program, introduced in 2013, will now boast 18 designs (each in two popular sizes). The rugs are produced exclusively for Treasure Garden by Belgian artisans and constructed to the highest quality standards. Crafted for easy care, the rugs are of 100% uV-stable polypropylene, with a one-year warranty against fading.

Candy Chase, national sales manager, says, “With this year’s introductions, we are offering on-trend designs and colorations, while each continues to coordinate with products and fabric selections in our shade lines, as well…