While velvet fabrics were all over many upholstery furniture pieces at Highpoint at this recent fall market, there were other upholstery details that deserve pointing out.
To be honest, you can find almost anything at market, so saying that there was velvet fabric all over does not mean there weren’t other special and interesting features to note.
Fringe and Trim
Designers love their special details and we saw a lot of them on upholstery. Heavy fringe was one that sets an upholstered piece apart for sure.
Hickory Chair had this chunky, elaborate fringe on two pieces to great effect.
Contrasting welts help outline a piece and call attention to those unique details of a furniture piece.
Satin or Satin Look Fabrics
I really haven’t seen satin or satin-look fabric on upholstery. I feel like this a real throw-back to the past, with this sleek look. Maybe this was silk? I’m not sure, but it certainly looked like satin.
Multiple fabrics/leathers on one furniture piece
This is a great way to customize upholstery, by doing two or three fabrics and/or trims on one piece. A special fabric on the back of a chair, contrasting cushions, etc., all make for a unique look.
Putting a more fragile fabric, like a velvet on the outside of upholstered seating, can give an elegant look without sacrificing durability on the seat and back.
Floral Fabrics
There weren’t a lot of floral upholstered pieces displayed, but there were a few. These stood out to me.
Skirts
Skirts are back, big time! We’ve been building up to this for a bit now, but they are definitely main stream now. Most were tailored, some were trimmed with special details.
Here was a new intro that gives the ease and comfort of an upholstered bed with the look of a tailored skirt. Oh so pretty!
Miscellaneous Details
Check out the number one change I saw at High Point Market this fall, below.
I’m back from my trip to Highpoint Market this past weekend and I have some news for you design lovers! Move over bouclé…….