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HIGH POINT -- Although the domestic furniture market still has some uncertainty, Edith Brady can't imagine a time anytime soon when the home furnishings industry will vanish from High Point.

INFINITY BENCH

Andrew Williams and Tom Huang collaborated together on the design and construction of this Infinity bench, which explores the possibilities of bamboo strip construction.

Four Hands plans move to larger High Point, Las Vegas spaces [Jan 29,2012]
Minimalist Table And Shelves To Organize A Perfect Work Space – Strata by Mathieu Lehanneur [Jan 29,2012]
China's US Treasury stock at 16-month low [Jan 19,2012]

Small-space furniture [Jan 19,2012]
DRAPERY TABLE COLLECTION BY NATHAN YONG [Jan 19,2012]
New Year housing sales drop 60% in Beijing [Jan 04,2012]

Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair draws 4,500 international buyers

NEW DELHI — The fall 2011 edition of the Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair drew about 4,500 international buyers, roughly the same numbers as last year's event, according to show organizers.

Showtime Gives Early Look to Color,Fashion Trends[Dec 13,2011]
China's Da Vinci Furniture closes four Shanghai stores in ‘consolidation'[Dec 05,2011]
Govt keen to provide budget residences[Nov 28,2011]
Thanksgiving wave hits Chinese businesses[Nov 23,2011]

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China Economy News

China's US Treasury stock at 16-month low

BEJING - China cut its holdings of United States Treasury bonds to the lowest level in 16 month in November in a step that analysts said was meant to continue the diversification of the country's foreign exchange reserves amid global uncertainties.

China needs to continue economic reforms[Feb 02,2012]
Fiscal policy to maintain steady growth[Feb 01,2012]
China to offer more economic data[Jan 31,2012]
China lends $27.77b to low-income housing[Jan 30,2012]

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Industry News

Plusdesign presents “WEAVING ” TRADITIONS

Plusdesign presents “Weaving” Traditions, a solo exhibition signed by the Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, made in collaboration with the gallery Secondome of Rome, NODUS Milan and Bernhardt Design in North Carolina. “Weaving” Traditions weaves the scenery of Kiki’s world, the wires runs through times and places and among the “fabulous” objects which make part of her craftsmanship: an overlap of materials, fabrics, graphics and a layering of past present and future which never fail her passions, feelings and contradictions.

Award of $152 million in furniture duties could be decided soon[Feb 02,2012]
N.C. furniture industry[Jan 31,2012]
Ten Trendy Ways To Design The Perfect Room For Your Child[Jan 30,2012]
Four Hands plans move to larger High Point, Las Vegas spaces[Jan 29,2012]

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Furniture Design

Rockid

Rockid is a rocking chair and cradle in one. While softly swinging the rocking chair and reading a book or singing a lullaby, the baby falls asleep. When the baby outgrows the cradle, it is possible to reconstruct the rockid into a rocking chair.

INFINITY BENCH[Jan 30,2012]
1968 Vespa Scooter Turned Into Functional Work Station[Jan 29,2012]
Minimalist Table And Shelves To Organize A Perfect Work Space – Strata by Mathieu Lehanneur[Jan 29,2012]
Rapunzel Chair and Pouf Collection by Kenneth Cobonpue[Jan 20,2012]

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Fair Information

Export outlook bleak as 110th Canton Fair prepares to open

GUANGZHOU - The outlook for Chinese exports in the months ahead is not optimistic, despite a strong willingness from global purchasers participating in the Canton Fair, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

A good atmosphere and lots of innovative ideas for the home[Sep 20,2011]
Toronto Summer Furniture Show set for Aug. 6-9[Feb 28,2011]
81 exhibitors to show at High Point Premarket[Feb 24,2011]
180 exhibitors set for Guangzhou textile show[Feb 12,2011]

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Rockid

1968 Vespa Scooter Turned Into Functional Work Station

The donor for my furniture project was a 1968 Vespa sprint that was beyond restoration, making it the perfect candidate. I feel that this was a more honorable fate than the scrap metal yard. I have tried to retain the traditional characteristics of the classic icon by converting the back half into a functional work station, complete with adjustable laptop stand. My aim was to deliver the feeling of riding a Vespa without the helmet hair. Anyone want to take it for a spin?”