BIRMINGHAM, AL - The venerable Winston Furniture Company is celebrating its first four decades with a new 2015 transitional style Collection dubbed Sloane Square. The new collection (designed by John Caldwell and pictured upper left) features a wide, multi-dimensional aluminum extrusion.

This complete collection includes high-back deep seating and dining pieces. Exceptional cushion tailoring incorporates a two tier pillow back for soft supporting comfort. Cushion welting offers coordinating fabric options for a custom finish. It is also available in sling and woven buckets.

All Winston Furniture is created from non-rusting aluminum. Whether the frames are extruded (hollow tubes of…

LAKEVILLE, MN - Hearth & Home Technologies® has announced a proactive recall on certain gas valves in recently manufactured gas fireplace products from brands Heat & Glo®, Heatilator®, Quadra-Fire® and Outdoor Lifestyles®.
 
A potential defect in the screws used in valves on select products manufactured between May 1 and June 19, 2014, was identified through Hearth & Home Technologies internal quality testing processes at one of its manufacturing facilities.

No incidents of product failure related to these valves have been reported, but Hearth & Home Technologies is issuing this recall notice to reinforce its commitment…

CHICAGO - When the Original Pawleys Island® Rope Hammock held a party to commemorate 125 years in business at this year’s International Casual Furniture & Accessories (ICFA) Market in Chicago, the Lowcountry South Carolina brand made sure its birthday cake, from the Windy City’s award-winning Alliance Bakery, was more than up to the occasion.

Shaped and colored like the iconic Pawleys Island Hammock product tag, the chocolate cake with white-chocolate-mousse filling and butter-cream icing, stood close to 8 inches tall, and spanned 3 feet across. “Everyone was very surprised by the size of it!” Jay Branch noted with a chuckle.…

FORT LEE, NJ – Couristan Inc, a manufacturer of area rugs, residential broadloom, and custom contract carpeting, was awarded the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Design Excellence Award in the Outdoor Carpeting, Rugs & Flooring category.

Couristan’s winning design, Ariatta/Navy, is part of the Covington Collection. The collection features indoor/outdoor area rugs made of 100% fiber-enhanced Courtron™ polypropylene that are water, mold and mildew resistant.  An exquisite hand-hooked construction can be found on each of the collection’s highly durable pieces.

The award was presented to Couristan on Tuesday, Sept 16, 2014. Ronald Couri, President and CEO, and Amy…

CHICAGO – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) honored top retailers, manufacturers, representatives and designers this week at a gala awards celebration during the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.

All segments of the industry gathered at the Chicago Field Museum on Thursday, Sept 18, to recognize manufacturing and retailing excellence, spotlight top product designs, and pay tribute to the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

Apollo Awards
The Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.
Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and commitment to customer service. Winners in two categories,…

LAS VEGAS - Casual furniture manufacturer Poly-Wood Inc has signed a lease for nearly 4,200 square feet of permanent showroom space at the Las Vegas Market starting in August 2015.

As part of the Casual Furnishings category launch taking place at the Summer 2015 Market in Las Vegas, Poly-Wood joins casual manufacturers Agio, Hanamint, Tommy Bahama, OW Lee Inc, and America’s Backyards & Outdoor Living, who have already committed to the market with long-term leases.

Summer Las Vegas Market, which runs from August 2-6, 2015, will debut 250,000 square feet of fully built-out permanent showroom…

LAS VEGAS - Outdoor furniture producer America’s Backyards & Outdoor Living Inc has signed a major lease for more than 6,500 square feet of permanent showroom space at the Las Vegas Market starting in August 2015.

As part of the Casual Furnishings category launch taking place at the Summer 2015 Market in Las Vegas, America’s Backyards joins leading casual manufacturers Agio, Hanamint, Tommy Bahama and OW Lee, who have already committed to the market with long-term leases.

These new companies join the casual/outdoor manufacturers already showing at Las Vegas Market including Emerald Home Furnishings, Emerald Outdoor, Kannoa, King’s Rattan,…

FREDRICKSBURG, VA - Brown Jordan Structures has added two new fiberglass models to their line of luxury shade structures. The Belmont, defined by decoratively detailed beams, is a classic design that is a timeless addition to any outdoor living space.

The Terrace is characterized by its clean contemporary style, with simple detailing and a grouped stringer canopy. These new collections expand the breadth of Brown Jordan Structures’ design and material options to meet the needs of today’s sophisticated consumers.

Available in seven sizes, the Belmont and Terrace collections are meticulously crafted and hand finished using…