Wow, what an awesome week for a designer in High Point. I've been going to HP twice a year now for 12 years and never have I been so privileged to meet some of the top designers in the US.
Alexa Hampton
My day began by meeting Alexa Hampton, who was just a delight. She has a way of making people feel very comfortable, just like her designs.
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| Alexa Hampton |
Alexa has a line of furniture for Hickory Chair Furniture based on reinterpreted historical pieces and known for making classic designs comfortable.
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| Photograph by Rosa Dest Interiors with her line of furniture |
Susan Hable
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| Read more about Susan Hable and Hable Construction |
Susan, is the first textile designer that Hickory Chair Furniture has ever used to develop a line for them.
Her textile design firm offers clean, simple silk screening and domestic manufacturing.
This was one of my favorites of her fabric combinations, I love the use of textures combining cut velvets and silks. The paintings are original water colors by Susan.
I've had the pleasure of meeting Suzanne twice and although she may never remember me, I will never forget her. I first met her at the Brunschwig showroom in Charlotte, NC where she was debuting her fabric line for Lee Jofa and then last week at Hickory Chair. She is charming and so enthused about her lines of fabric and furniture.
I took this photograph at the Hickory Chair showroom,where you can see her beautiful line of furniture and fabrics. Suzanne mixes both antique and modern pieces to create a timeless environment.
Merging traditional with modern, Thomas O'Brien uses textures and colors not prints to merge cool and warm creating an evolving feeling. He likes his rooms to "Not look decorated", "love it and let it be" is what he feels a home should be.
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| Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair |
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| Barclay Butera, "Furniture does not make a home, Life does" |
I love his quote, it resonates in my practice of design. "Design is the way you present your lifestyle to the world".
I feel like I hit the jackpot last week at High Point, not only getting to meet these fabulous designers but also learning about their lines, their inspirations and what drives them.
A big thank you to Laura Holland of Hickory Chair for taking time during market to reacquaint me with your company and beautiful furniture.
