Hot in High Point

Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, 4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

Spring has arrived and with it comes introductions blooming at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. There will be plenty to see for the outdoors, with new dining and conversational groups, wall decor and more. Check them out on the following three pages.

Three Coins introduces the Hermosa table made of solid cast aluminum with a lead patina finish.

Distributed by Opus Crystal, Sleeperwoods' South African imported pots are made from recycled leadwood and Matumi hardwoods for a unique garden addition.

Impressionism by Artisan House showcases an indoor/outdoor sculptural design that blends rich metallic patinas and vibrant colors.

From Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics, the Empire Bistro Collection features chairs with lumbar support, and provides a smaller three-piece set, perfect for apartments, condos and smaller urban areas.

Modern style highlights the Opal Lounge from Veneman Furniture, a sphere-shaped lounge chair made of synthetic woven materials and accented with large toss pillows.

Graced with a sophisticated, tropical-inspired design, the Caribbean sectional grouping from Padma's Plantation is woven from abaca and features deep seating.

Part of the Kathy Ireland Home Collection for LABS, fluffy orchids effortlessly mix with a tangle of roots and wispy onion grass in a metro ceramic container to create the Maui Clouds arrangement.

The Castoro Collection from Environ Trading is constructed of an all-weather synthetic fiber wicker resin over powder-coated aluminum.

From Capel, the new Sundeck indoor/outdoor rug is made of 100% polypropylene in three colors — sun green, tidewater blue and sand dollar — and features a tailored design finished with braided gently curved ends.

The Tiburon dining group from Kingsley-Bate is a mixed media collection that combines stainless steel and teak for a sleek design on arm and side chairs, complemented by a rectangular dining table that seats eight.

An urn provides the soothing sound of water on Ladybug's urn wall fountain highlighted by a lead finish.

Garden-style table and chairs from CBK have an iron and wire construction with a rose green finish, perfect for a more intimate setting outdoors.

Uwharrie Chair's Chat Collection brings traditional Adirondack furniture to the next level in a complete line offering a sectional, chair, leg rest, cocktail table, settee and 54- and 42-inch tables.

The Mount Vernon bench from Terra Furniture is inspired by furniture from the estate of George and Martha Washington, and is high-lighted by a moccasin finish for an ornate, yet classically detailed outdoor piece.

A French wax finish glazes over the small concrete rosette fountain from the Fountains of Provence Collection by The Elegant Earth and Vessels.