Furniture Classics pairs 150 introductions with High Point showroom refresh
HIGH POINT — Furniture Classics will introduce 150 products at fall High Point Market alongside a refreshed showroom that combines new merchandising displays with buyer amenities, including complimentary professional headshots and a curated bourbon bar.
The Norfolk, Va.-based company’s presentation emphasizes natural materials, warmer wood finishes and saturated autumn colors.
The introductions build on the response to expanded finish options in its spring collection, with pieces designed to bring varied colors and textures into coordinated room settings.
“Our buyers were clear, adding new finishes and colors such as yellows, greens, blues and persimmon to our spring 2026 launch was a huge hit,” said Stephanie Malette, vice president of merchandising.
“This season, we are leaning heavily into more bursts of color and the return of warm, rich wood tones, intentionally layering wood-on-wood finishes and unexpected textures to bring a sophisticated depth to cohesive room designs,” she said.
The product rollout accompanies changes to the showroom’s layout and presentation. A new front window display will spotlight introductions, taking inspiration from holiday windows at big-city department stores. Wallpaper-covered floors and displays featuring trending colors are also part of the updated merchandising approach.
Furniture Classics has added a multipurpose area furnished with its products where buyers can take a break or meet with sales representatives. Features include a glass window element made with old oak and a 23-foot workstation built from repurposed teak.
The company is also expanding its showroom events. A photographer will offer complimentary professional headshots from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday during the market. Attendees are encouraged to arrive camera-ready.
A custom cold brew station will serve morning visitors, while the new Classics Curated Bourbon Bar will offer tastings later in the day, accompanied by Virginia peanuts.
Furniture Classics President Michael Ricks assembled the bourbon selection during travels around the country, developing relationships with store managers to locate bottles with limited availability. The assortment includes a private family reserve distilled in Virginia, according to the company.
The bar itself will serve as another product showcase: a custom-built, three-tier piece made from reclaimed teak at the company’s main factory. Furniture Classics suggested the design could preview a future product line, although it did not announce a launch.
Together, the showroom changes are intended to connect product displays with spaces for conversation and hospitality, giving buyers opportunities to see the company’s furniture in use throughout their visits.
Furniture Classics will show in space C-502 of the International Home Furnishings Center.
