High Point Market 2020 Style Report

The High Point Market Style Spotters are a group of industry experts, chosen by High Point Market, who tour the showcases and report back on the trends. This year, during the Fall 2019 Market, they came back with a wide assortment of new products and trends along with some highlights that we thought you might like.

On to the good stuff…

What’s trending:

• Texture and statement case good pieces
• Caning on everything
• Large-scaled hardware
• Bold color
• Large scale patterns
• Leopard
• Big bold florals

Are you thinking, “I’ve seen this before?” You’re right! There was plenty of inspiration from the 80’s and 90’s with modern twists and  softened lines for a clean fresh approach.

Naturally water resistant, durable and sustainable, beautiful and long-lasting. This trend is here to stay and worth the investment.

Upholstered pieces that are quilted, tufted and channeled with shapes that are dignified and elegant.

Fun lighting pieces that are classic, modern, customizable and classy.

Craftmanship returns using mixed materials and gorgeous upholstery creating furniture that functions as art.

Paired with unexpected pops of pale blue or citron giving a fresh new feeling to the palette. Relax, it’s not the burgundy of the 80’s!

I know, right? But it’s beautiful and adds softness to clean, modern lines.

Cynthia found a return to traditional materials and finishes but with a modern twist of soft curves in furniture and lighting.

Found on more modern urban pieces and  mixed with polished wood and glass.

Details took center stage providing beautiful functional pieces.

Eric found trends in classics that have been re-invented giving designs of the past a modern and chic appearance.

Sustainable conscious textures and prints…no animals were harmed!

Market was giving visions of beauty that left me thinking, why have one beautiful piece when you can have two?

Benjamin Johnson spotted designs from the 80’s and 90’s modernized with brightly colored lacquers and solid brass hardware.

Simplistic forms stacked upon one another were found all over Market.

Sexy designs in funky triangular silhouettes with updated finishes.

Mid-century French influences updated with soft curves and elegant proportions.

Courtney saw the influences of nature trending – light and airy and leaf and flower details.

A mix of materials was used to create interesting geometric designs.

Laura found the art at Market to be unique and whimsical, stepping away from the framed photograph or painted canvas. *check out the push pin piece by Tony Fey below.

There was no shortage of fierce illumination at Market. It was by far my most spotted category, and what made me feel the most inspired. The hand blown glass Chinois Pendant Light by Niche at Mill Collective was to die for.

Rattan isn’t going anywhere!

So many items invited you to move closer and touch them. Be it the slick, smooth surface of the Miranda Kerr Nightstand at Universal Furniture, or the organically shaped Cliff Console Table at Noir, the manipulation of materials and texture piqued my curiosity.

I found an increase in handcrafted, tribal feeling finishes and details in the Fall 2019 showrooms of Taracea, Bliss Studio, Baker Furniture, and Schwung Home.

Erinn found the trend of light finishes to be strong with new shades of taupe, cream, and a warm light grey.

Rattan isn’t going anywhere!

So many items invited you to move closer and touch them. Be it the slick, smooth surface of the Miranda Kerr Nightstand at Universal Furniture, or the organically shaped Cliff Console Table at Noir, the manipulation of materials and texture piqued my curiosity.