Habersham

Habersham welcomed a number of new additions to its American Treasures ® and Biltmore ® Chateau Reserve Collections during the Spring 2012 High Point Market.  Among them:

BILTMORE CORNELIA’S CLOISTER BED — This piece was far and away the “Hit of High Point .”  The reactions — gasps of surprise and delight from dealers and designers —  as they came into the room where the piece was displayed during market, were fun to watch.

The newest addition to Habersham’s licensed Biltmore ® Chateau Reserve Collection, this twin bed design was inspired by the Sheraton Room at Biltmore House in Asheville, NC.  The Cloister Bed is neoclassical in style and shares a headboard and canopy, creating a large scale image of grandeur.  The wood is indicative of early 19^th century architectural cloisters, in which covered walks in monasteries, colleges and cathedrals had one walled side and one open colonnade.   The piece is named for Cornelia Vanderbilt, only child of Biltmore’s visionary creator George Vanderbilt and his wife Edith. Cornelia grew up at Biltmore and was truly, as the estate’s website describes,  a “princess of a 250-room castle and its 8000-acre kingdom.”

In addition to this addition to the Biltmore ® group, we also added a number of new designs to our American Treasures ® Collection of copyrighted furniture designs.  American Treasures® pieces take their inspiration from classic styles that have been updated and simplified. Adding to their appeal, American Treasures® pieces are customizable.  New designs include

NASSAU HOME THEATRE With this piece, like others in the collection, Habersham Vice President of Design Robert Williams has worked to mix classic lines with modern influences to create what he calls “livable modern” looks.  Effectively bridging the gap between these two styles, this versatile design offers a wonderful entertainment option.  As with all designs in the American Treasures collection, this piece is completely customizable so customers can specify sizes and finish options.

ATELIER DISPLAY CABINET –   This particular design brings classic lines together with  a mirror back panel, glass door and adjustable shelves to create a casually elegant, versatile accent that can blend seamlessly into any room and décor style.

HARMONY END TABLE –An ideal beside or end table option, this simple , clean design promises to blend into any décor.  Added features like an ipod charger and other accents also available.

GUINEVERE BREAKFRONT – Blurring the lines of classical and contemporary, this  design offers a wonderful showpiece for china, crystal and other treasured accents.   The breakfront’s arched top features a glass front with curved wooden design elements that add drama and elegance.  Clean lines and a hand-styled finish complete the look.

CORONA BOOKCASE WITH MIRRORED BACK – Featuring a mirrored back, this sleek bookcase design can add depth and dimension to a room.  Curved wood accents come together with clean, classic lines to create a versatile, transitional showcase for books and accessories.

URBAN HOME THEATRE – As fabulous as it is functional, this design offers a wonderful home entertainment option.  Classically inspired, this piece blends clean lines and architectural motifs with contemporary design elements to create a look that is at home in virtually any décor.  Ample shelving and drawer space provides room to display accessories and to store DVDs, CDs, books and more.

MODERN COFFEE TABLE Available in square and rectangular styles, this decidedly modern table design can lend a touch of casual, contemporary elegance to any space.

DELRAY ROUND TABLE – Completely customizable, this round table can dress up any dining environment with its rich blend of simple styling and casual elegance.  Blending classic lines and modern influences, the detailed base provides the perfect foundation for the sleek round top.

PENCIL POST BED – A design style that has been popular for centuries, the pencil post bed is versatile enough to enhance any décor – from casual to contemporary.  Available in king, queen and California king sizes, this simple, yet sumptuous style comes in high or low pencil post designs.

LOFT  AND COSMOPOLITAN CHAIRS – Available in side and arm styles, these transitional designs can lend a contemporary aesthetic to any dining environment. Cosmopolitan style (left), Loft style (right).

REGENCY CHAIRS – Inspired by the  slender, simple and elegant design lines that defined Regency neoclassic furniture designs of the 19^th century, this lovely chair is available in side and arm styles.

REGAL SIDE  & ARM CHAIRS — Treat your guests like royalty with these lovely chair designs.  Available in side and arm styles, these chairs offer a rich blend of classical style and casual elegance.

DELIGHTFUL DRESSING ROOM DESIGNS – During Market we also showcased the myriad custom capabilities we’re utilizing in today’s custom dressing room designs, including:

DRESSING ROOM PULL OUT DRAWERS

DRESSING ROOM IRONING BOARD ACCESSORY

DRESSING ROOM TIE & BELT ORGANIZER

DRESSING ROOM CUSTOM CEDAR CLOSET

DRESSING ROOM SHOE CLOSET

GRAND KITCHEN CABINETRY – Transitional, clean lines and simply styling are among the highly requested  looks we’re receiving in cabinetry today.  This design was featured in our showroom during market to showcase the versatile custom capabilities and storage features we can offer.

HABERSHAM GALLEY KITCHEN – Offering a grand design for smaller spaces, our Galley Kitchen style is a versatile option for today’s home.  Shown with range hood and countertops by Bastille Metal Works, makers of zinc and pewter counter and bartops.

HABERSHAM GALLEY KITCHEN DROP DOWN SPICE RACK – Shown with counter top by Bastille Metal Works

HABERSHAM GALLEY KITCHEN CURIO GLASS DOOR FRONT — Shown with counter and range hood by Bastille Metal Works.

Habersham welcomed a number of new additions to our popular American Treasures ®  and Biltmore ® Chateau Reserve Collections during the October 2011 High Point Market.  Among the new introductions included:

Biltmore Louis XV Armoire

Making its debut during the October 2011 High Point Market, this stately piece now joins others in our licensed Biltmore® Chateau Reserve Collection of copyrighted furniture designs.  With each piece, our design team has worked to  reflect the hospitality and gracious living that defined the acclaimed Asheville, NC estate at the turn of the century.

This particular copyrighted furniture design takes its inspiration from the many pieces and architectural elements found throughout the estate’s lovely  Louis XV Suite.  Restored to its original splendor, this suite offers visitors the first opportunity to fully see the house as a family home and the Vanderbilts as parents. The Louis XV Room itself is perhaps the true heart of Biltmore. It served as birthplace of George and Edith Vanderbilt’s only daughter, Cornelia, in 1900. Years later, it was where Cornelia delivered her own two sons, George Henry Vanderbilt Cecil and William Amherst Vanderbilt Cecil in 1925 and 1928, respectively.  To learn more about this amazing home , be sure to visit www.biltmore.com

American Treasures® Loft Bookcase

As Habersham VP of Design Robert Williams explains, “There is always an ebb and flow to design.  Traditional is in one moment, contemporary the next. Right now, we’re seeing a juxtaposition of sorts.  Traditional looks will always endure but  as you flip through the pages of today’s shelter magazines, it seems that the retro, contemporary, modern looks are really coming on strong.”

With our new American Treasures ® Collection of copyrighted furniture designs, we’ve worked to strike a transitional cord with simpler lines and cleaner looks that can blend into traditional and contemporary settings alike.

Among the pieces that made its debut during the October High Point Furniture Market is the Loft Bookcase, shown here. In addition to providing a nice showpiece for accents and books, the shelves have been sized  siz so that they could  provide the perfect space for these types of magazines too.

American Treasures® Apothecary Chest

Following in the footsteps of the other copyrighted furniture designs in the American Treasures Collection, the newest additions represent our  response to growing demand from many of our  interior design and homeowner clients who are seeking transitional furniture designs with simpler lines and cleaner styles.  These pieces take their inspiration from classic styles that have been updated and simplified.

As shown here, the  seven-drawer Apothecary Chest offers a delightful accent option.  We chose to show three separate chests lined up together in our showroom to highlight the piece’s versatility.  As with all designs in the collection, this chest is available in any of our hand-styled finish options.  It is also available in a 6-drawer style, also shown here.

American Treasures ® Estate Dining Table

Our  new American Treasures® Estate Dining table  design got quite a bit of attention during market  for its clever storage solution.    As shown here, individual shelves under the tabletopact like cubbies providing the ideal storage areas for place settings, tableware and linens.

A study in simplicity and style, this was just one of the many new additions to Habersham’s  growing American Treasures ® Collection of copyrighted furniture designs.  Available in any of our hand styled finish options, this piece promises to blend seamlessly into any setting.

Biltmore ® Sideboard

From trade and shelter magazines  to antiques and architecture, our design team is  always looking for sources of inspiration for our newest designs.  One resource that never fails to deliver is Biltmore® Estate.  As Habersham is a licensee,  out team  looks to the art, architecture, history and hospitality that defined this landmark Asheville, NC estate at the turn of the century to find my inspiration for the  pieces they  create for our Biltmore ® Chateau Reserve Collection.

One of the new designs we introduced during Fall Market was  the Biltmore ® Sideboard, shown here.    For this particular copyrighted furniture design we  chose to reflect some of the styles and design lines found on a number of pieces found in the home’s Sheraton Room  on the second floor

We’ll be posting our Spring Market introductions here in April so check back!