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Last Chance to Purchase Tickets for the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

Furniture World News Desk on 10/11/2019


The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., has issued the final call to purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame Induction Celebration to be held Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons.

“The Hall of Fame has pitched a very big tent, one that wholeheartedly embraces our entire industry, whether you represent home décor, home accents, lighting, rugs, wall décor, outdoor home furnishings, furniture or upholstery,” says David Gebhart, president of the Foundation board of directors. “You are a vital member of this vibrant industry and we invite you to take your seat at the table at our annual Hall of Fame induction Celebration. It is the greatest networking evening of the industry from the Cocktail Party before through dinner and concluding with The After Party.”

Joining the current 116 members of the Hall of Fame are Jake Jabs, president and CEO of American Furniture Warehouse; Clement “Clem” M. Lange, co-founder and chairman of Best Chairs, Inc., Best Home Furnishings; Paul Maitland-Smith, founder of Maitland-Smith Ltd. and Theodore Alexander; and Jim McIngvale, founder and owner of Gallery Furniture.

The Induction Celebration will feature “Miracle on the Hudson” Captain Sully Sullenberger delivering the keynote address. TV personalities Bobby Berk and Kelli Ellis will serve as hosts along with entertainment from saxophonist, singer and songwriter Grace Kelly.

    The Hall of Fame is supported by sponsors of the 2019 Induction Celebration:

  • Presenting Sponsor:  Markor International Furniture Co., Ltd.
  • Speaker Sponsor:  Surya
  • Dinner Table Sponsor:  Nourison Industries
  • Inductee Video Sponsor: Surya
  • Cocktail Sponsor:  International Market Centers
  • After Party Sponsor:  Soft Line American LLC
  • Future Leaders Executive Development Sponsor:  Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
  • Celebration Sponsors:  AICO/Amini Innovation Corp. and Glen Raven/Sunbrella
  • Leadership Video Sponsor:  Dufresne Spencer Group
  • Future Leaders Event Sponsor:  Liberty Furniture Industries, Inc.

  • Platinum Sponsors: American Furniture Warehouse; Art Van Furniture; Berkshire Hathaway Furniture Companies; Best Home Furnishings; Coaster Fine Furniture; Crown Mark Inc.; Diamond Sofa; FEI Marketing; Furniture Marketing Group/Wells Fargo; Furniture of America; Global Views; Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.; Hooker Furniture; Jackson Furniture Industries; Jerome’s Furniture; Kane’s Furniture Corporation; Karen McNeill and Stephen Pond, Kathy Ireland Worldwide; Klaussner Home Furnishings; Lane Furniture; La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Legends Furniture, Inc.; Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Lifestyle; Living Spaces; Loloi Rugs; Man Wah Holdings; Mayo Furniture; Planned Furniture Promotions; Prestige Arts & Art Trends; Samson Holding Ltd.; Southern Motion; Standard Furniture; Tempur Sealy International; Theodore Alexander, Inc. and Wayfair

  • Gold Sponsors: Avalon Furniture; Baer’s Furniture Company, Inc.; Bellini Modern Living; Bernhardt Furniture Company; C. S. Wo & Sons; City of Hope; Corinthian, Inc.; Culp Inc.; HomeStretch Furniture; Jane Seymour Designs, Inc.; J. B. Hunt Final Mile; Jonathan Louis International; L. & J. G. Stickley, Inc.; Magnussen Home; Phillips Collection; Raymour & Flanigan Furniture; Restonic; Richloom Fabric Group; Sauder Woodworking Co.; Serta Simmons; Sunny Designs; Twin Star Home; Vanguard Furniture and Vogue Home Furnishings

  • Silver Sponsors: American West Worldwide Express, Inc.; Broyhill Family Foundation; Century Furniture; Coconis Furniture; Connie Lineberry & Associates; El Dorado Furniture; Flexsteel Industries, Inc.;  Franklin Corporation; FurnitureDealer.net; Furnitureland South; Gallery Furniture; Grand Home Furnishings; Hickory Furniture Mart; Hickory Springs Manufacturing; Lexington Home Brands; MicroD; Netsertive; New Classic Furniture; Old National Bank; Rooms to Go; Scott Brothers Global and W. S. Badcock Corporation.


Tickets for this year’s American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Induction Celebration are $250 per ticket for members ($2,500 for a table of 10) and $300 per ticket for non-members ($3,000 for a table of 10). For more information about the celebration or to purchase tickets, visit the event’s website at www.fuelthefuture2019.com.



About The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc.,: The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation is an industry-wide organization founded to preserve its history, to celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry, and to inspire a new class of innovation and leadership. Membership includes eligibility to nominate candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee, and the opportunity to help preserve the history and heritage of the industry. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, 92 percent of all funds support our history and leadership programming. The organization currently is based in High Point, North Carolina, at 202 Neal Place, Suite 101, and can be reached at 336.882.5900.  Watch for ongoing developments and details about the grand opening of a new permanent home, which is targeted for April 2021.