Thom Filicia Adds New Pieces To Vanguard Furniture Collection

Furniture World News Desk on 4/13/2016

Vanguard recently announced that at the April 2016 High Point Furniture Market Thom Filicia will be adding about a dozen new pieces to his successful furniture collection from Vanguard.

Many of the new case pieces are crafted from Eucalyptus, a species revered by woodworkers for its strength, beauty and pin knot irregularities. Its high oil content gives it a natural luster and, because it is easily reforested, it one of the greenest choices in exotic woodworking.

Andy Bray, Vanguard’s President, said, “Thom adds another dimension to our showroom.  His approachable demeanor makes people feel like they have known him for years.  He has a wide fan following from the roles he played on television and the books he has authored, but his dedication to furniture design speaks for itself as his furniture collection is truly magnificent.”

Filicia says his Home Collection was born from his “desire to create home furnishings that are exceptional, accessible and designed for the way we live today. The Collection captures classic simplicity, while introducing a unique modern flair that is both timely and timeless. It combines style and taste with today's desire for comfort, simplicity, efficiency and innovation. The result is a unique look where refined details mix with raw materials, industrial elements play against organic features, and colors, textures and patterns are used in innovative ways to create a collection with a sophisticated and authentic point of view.”

He noted, “I not only love working with Vanguard because of the wonderful team of people that make it all happen, but also because of their ability to offer my designs in so many custom choices. Upholstery can be covered in a myriad of leathers and fabrics and the case goods can be customized in 70+ finishes.
Here are just a few of the 12 pieces he will be introducing this market. Visit our Micro Site for Sketches of the New Introductions at http://www.vanguardfurnituremarket.com/

The Marcellus bedside table and dresser features figured eucalyptus paired with a metal geometric base in a satin brass finish. Unique drawer pulls coupled with linear metal faceplates offer a sense of true organic modernism.

Also new to this market, Thom is introducing the Chatfield family, featuring a quilted leather headboard and chair in a tessellated pattern. This biscuit tufting creates both comfort and sophisticated mid-century flair.

Last market, Thom introduced a highly successful skirted Sackets Harbor chair. Fueled by the success of this chair, Thom has designed a companion sofa to complete the family. The waterfall skirt and sensuous curves make this sofa distinctly feminine.

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More about Vanguard Furniture: Vanguard Furniture is a manufacturer and marketer of case goods and upholstery. It is a family held company, employing 575 associates and operates out of six manufacturing buildings in Hickory, North Carolina, and a 40,000 square foot showroom in High Point, NC and its newest manufacturing location in Hillsville, Virginia. Its mission is to lead home furnishings in style, value and service with a vision to enrich lives through custom-crafted furniture. Vanguard is a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council and its green initiatives include recycling 95% of all post manufacturing waste; recycling paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic and corrugated products. The showroom is located at 301 N Hamilton Street, in High Point. For more information, see www.vanguardfurniture.com

More about Thom Filicia: From his start at renowned design firms, including Parish-Hadley, Robert Metzger and Bilhuber & Associates, Thom Filicia launched his acclaimed enterprise, Thom Filicia Inc. and emerged as one of today’s most influential and respected interior designers. His clients range from Tina Fey, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Jennifer Lopez, Delta Air Lines, W Hotels, Grace Bay Club, and Peter Jennings, to those in the worlds of finance, sports and fashion. Gaining fame on the Emmy-winning Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Style Network and HGTV, he is a best-selling author and has been praised as a “Top 100 Designer” by House Beautiful and an “A-List” designer by Elle Décor. He is also the driving force behind the Thom Filicia Home Collection, which includes furniture, artwork, rugs, textiles, wallcovering and more. Filicia also has a to-the-trade showroom, called Sedgwick & Brattle, at the New York Design Center in NYC. For more information, see http://www.thomfilicia.com/