Once again, DLN Members, Partners, and Media Partners are gearing up for a strong presence at High Point Market, the country’s biggest furniture and design event. From sharing insights on panels to leading guided tours, hosting vibrant parties, and unveiling their latest collections, our community will be all over this market. Below, we’ve curated a comprehensive list of events, product launches, and showroom locations for our network, serving as your go-to cheat-sheet for navigating the best of Market.
Spot something we might have missed? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Need help finding a showroom? Check out High Point’s convenient Exhibitor Directory here.
We look forward to connecting with you all down South!
ANTIQUES AFTER DARK
Saturday, April 13
7 PM
Antique & Design Center of High Point, 316 West Commerce Avenue
Join the Design Leadership Network, Benjamin Moore, Kravet, and High Point Market for an intimate evening of cocktails, dinner, and after-hours shopping at the Antique and Design Center.
LAUNCHES
Noz Nozawa x Corbett
Friday, April 12
8 AM – 7 PM
Hudson Valley Lighting Group
Market Square, Mezzanine, M70, M90, M97, M99
San Francisco-based Noz Design has earned a reputation for creating one-of-a-kind, immersive residential and commercial spaces focusing on narrative and a collected over-time aesthetic. Merging Member Noz Nozawa’s illustrious interior design career and passion project of designing jewelry, her debut lighting collection tells the brilliant story of what’s possible when these two art forms collide. Be the first to preview the collection at High Point Market! “A lot of love went into this collaboration with Corbett, and I am so excited for that to radiate from each light,” says Noz.
Zoe Feldman x Mitzi
Friday, April 12
8 AM – 7 PM
Hudson Valley Lighting Group
Market Square, Mezzanine, M70, M90, M97, M99
Zoe Feldman Design is an interior design studio known for its fresh, modern take on classic design principles. The Zoe Feldman collection for Mitzi embraces Zoe’s playful design sensibility, whimsical silhouettes, bold colors, and charming details while maintaining a balance of classicism. DLN Member Zoe draws on her love of the practical, the playful, and the deeply personal to create a collection that is full of humanity, soul, and sophistication. Preview the collection at High Point Market! “We temper the insanely sophisticated with playful moments of daring,” says Zoe. “But above all, our designs support how clients actually live when no one is watching.”
Kendall Wilkinson Design Collection Launch at Fabricut
Friday – Sunday
Market Square, Floor 2, #217, 200 W. Commerce Avenue
Join Member Kendall Wilkinson as she debuts the latest from her collaboration with DLN Partner Fabricut.
Launch Party with Kendall Wilkinson and Vern Yip
Saturday, April 13
4:30 – 7 PM
Fabricut Market Square, Floor 2, 200 W. Commerce Avenue, #217
Fabricut invites you to celebrate the launch of two outstanding new collections from Kendall Wilkinson for Fabricut and Vern Yip for Trend! Enjoy food and beverages while you peruse the latest.
Mabley Handler x Ro Sham Beaux Launch Party
Friday, April 12th, 4 -7 PM
Ro Sham Beaux townhouse at 122 N. Main Street
Come celebrate the launch of Members Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler’s Mabley Handler x Ro Sham Beaux Transformations lighting collaboration with a festive Friday evening fête. Krissa Rossbund of Traditional Home will be the moderator for the panel presentation.
RSVP here.
Sasha Bikoff at Abner Henry
214 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Sasha Bikoff will drop a ten-piece furniture collection with Abner Henry this market. “Amish meets New York City when our two worlds collide,” says Sasha.
Kim Scodro at Hickory Chair
200 N. Hamilton St. – 300, Floor 3
Kim Scodro will showcase new pieces from her line with Hickory Chair.
Libby Langdon at Fairfield Chair
200 N. Hamilton St. – 100, Floor 1
Libby Langdon is adding 16 new pieces to her Fairfield Furniture Collection.
EVENTS
Charting Your Next Steps: Successfully Expanding Your Design Business
Saturday, April 13
10 – 11 AM
Feizy Rugs, 309 N. Hamilton Street
Dive into the realm of expanding your design business beyond its current scope in this unmissable panel discussion. From traditional retail avenues to the burgeoning landscape of e-commerce and product development, the possibilities for brand expansion can feel endless and overwhelming. Internationally recognized designer Kelli Ellis has the questions, with multi-faceted design pros, including Members Eddie Maestri and Kendall Wilkinson, along with Blair Moore, and Lisa Shaffer delivering the experience and insights tailored to navigate your journey, regardless of the direction you choose to pursue.
Unexpected Journeys: Panel with Robin Gannon
Sunday, April 14
10 – 11 AM
Sherrill Furniture, 315 Fred Alexander Place
The Art of Finding & Maintaining Great Partners with Robin Gannon
Sunday, April 14
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Rug & Kilim Suites at Market Square, G-7055
The Art of Storytelling Design with Noz Nozawa & Carisha Swanson
Saturday, April 13
1 – 3 PM
Hudson Valley Lighting Group
Market Square, Mezzanine, M70, M90, M97, M99
Join DLN Member Noz Nozawa and DLN Partner House Beautiful’s Carisha Swanson for an intimate conversation on the art of narrative interiors, weaving varied creative pursuits into your design work, and creating standout spaces that uniquely reflect your clientele as well as garner media and brand attention. Following the talk, please join for a reception at the Hudson Valley Lighting Showroom.
Masters and Mavericks: A Dialogue of Differences Between Generations Managing Successful Design Firms
Friday, April 12
3 – 4 PM
The Learning Center, 101 South Hamilton Street
Join DLN Members Noz Nozawa, Byron Risdon, and Peti Lau, plus Virginia Toledo of toledo Geller as they dive into a captivating dialogue between generations in the design world. Moderated by Hadley Keller, the group will explore the contrasts and commonalities between seasoned veterans and innovative young leaders, and delve into the diverse perspectives and approaches shaped by different eras, experiences, and visions for the future.
RSVP required, view here.
UNEXPECTED JOURNEYS: From Diverse Careers to Interior Design Success
Sunday, April 14
10 – 11 AM
Sherrill Furniture Brands Showroom, 2nd Floor Design Center, 315 Fred Alexander Place
What do a prosecuting attorney, an HR Manager, a paint chemist, an engineer, and an actor have in common? They are all now thriving interior design professionals!
In what is sure to be an entertaining conversation, DLN Member Tobi Fairley sits down with Glenna Stone, Denise Gordon, Bob Gaynor, Member Robin Gannon, and Tiffany Cassidy to learn about how they each successfully managed colossal career transitions and found success. The panel will give attendees insight into how their prior experience shaped how they manage creative processes and change-resistant clients that make up a life in interior design!
RSVP required; view here.
Demystifying the Collaborative Process
Sunday, April 14
11 AM – 1 PM
Ro Sham Beaux Showroom, North Main Street
Ro Sham Beaux invites you to brunch and a lively panel discussion, demystifying the collaborative process between maker and designer in developing a licensing collection, from inception to completion. Panelists include Ann Yancy Rogers and DLN Members Jennifer Mabley, Austin Handler, and Melinda Marquardt.
Registration here.
Andrea Schumacher Book Signing & Liesl Wallpaper Collection Launch
Friday, April 12
2 – 4 PM
The Mural Source / Paul Montgomery, Suites at Market Square, Ground Floor, G-6059
Andrea Schumacher will host a book signing on TheMuralSource.com to celebrate the launch of LIESL, her wallpaper collection dedicated to and inspired by her grandmother’s art. You’re invited to view the installations and learn more about the new LIESL collection. Please RSVP to events@themlhagency.com.
The Artistry Unveiled: A Deep Dive into the Collaborative Legacy of AH x The Met in the Limited Collection and the New Façade Collection
Saturday, April 13
10 – 11 AM
Abner Henry Showroom, 214 Martin Luther King Drive, High Point, NC 27260
In this discourse, moderated by Laura Bindloss, Founder of Nylon Consulting, Founder Ernest Hershberger, and The Met team provide insights into the collaborative genesis, creative process and values guiding these collections. From the cultural fusion of Abner Henry and The Met to the visionary outlook for the future, we explore the aspirations shaping the continued success of these collections. Join us in celebrating the convergence of art and culture, as we navigate the intricate blend of innovation and tradition propelling this extraordinary collaboration forward. To attend the panel, please RSVP to lavern@abnerhenry.com.
The Asian American Experience: A Conversation with AAPI Founders and Entrepreneurs
Monday, April 15
4 – 5 PM
The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Please join the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance (AAPIDA) and AAPI artisan brand founders for a discussion of the 5 AAPIDA pillars: Advocacy, Awareness, Collaboration, Dialogue, and Mentorship. Moderated by Business of Home’s Kaitlin Petersen, panelists include DLN Member Noz Nozawa.
When She Leads
Sunday, April 14
7:30 – 9 AM
IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor International Ballroom A
WithIt invites you to a dynamic panel discussion featuring female leaders of top companies in the home furnishings industry, as they delve into the transformative power of women in leadership roles in business. Join us for an enlightening dialogue as these visionary leaders share their insights, experiences, and strategies for driving positive change in the business world. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with visionary leaders shaping the future of business. Register now for an enlightening conversation that promises to empower and inspire!
Palecek’s 50th Anniversary and Grand Opening Celebration
Friday, April 12
4 – 7 PM
200 North Hamilton Street, Suite 200
Joining the celebration is interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks. He will also be at Palecek on Saturday, 4/13 from 11am – 3pm, along with Kirk Nix, for a Meet and Greet. RSVP here.
PARTNER SHOWROOMS
Alfredo Paredes Studio | 116 S. Lindsay Street
Brown Jordan | IHFC – M111, Main, Floor 1
Barclay Butera | 1300 National Highway, Thomasville
JANUS et Cie | IHFC – M130, Main, Floor 1
Kravet Curated | Suites At Market Square – G-1002, Ground Floor
Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Gils and Kravet Furniture | 200 Steele – 117, Floor 1
Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, Kravet Furniture, Donghia and Curated Kravet | Market Square Tower – 380, Floor 3
Libby Langdon for KAS Rugs | IHFC – G270, Green, Floor 2
Ralph Lauren Home | 229 W. Russell Avenue
STARK | Market Square – 216, Floor 2
Visual Comfort & Co. | Commerce & Design – 2A, 2G, Floor 2