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Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs! At High Point Market’s spring edition this past April, the new import tariffs were on everyone’s lips. Now, six months later, we’re headed back to High Point for fall market—this season’s dates are October 25–29—and the geopolitical uncertainty, increased material costs, and retail disruptions persist.
Perhaps even more reason to come together to preview, purchase, and party! “High Point is always a reunion of creative forces,” says AD PRO Directory designer Cortney Bishop. “This year I’m most excited to see how brands are embracing craftsmanship and materiality—moving away from the overly polished toward things that feel soulful, honest, and made by hand.”
The fair’s 2,000-plus exhibitors and millions of square feet of show space calls for a well-planned schedule—and, of course, comfortable shoes. Here are my most anticipated design collaborations and collection launches, plus a few veteran tips for navigating the show. (This fall marks my 15th High Point Market trip—I know the quickest routes and the scenic routes to showrooms!) “My best advice,” adds Bishop, “is to slow down and find the little pockets of calm amid the chaos.”
What Not to Miss, by Neighborhood
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I’ve long admired Augusta Hoffman’s sophisticated interiors, always materially rich and gracefully layered. So I was thrilled to hear that the AD PRO Directory designer would be joining Hudson Valley Lighting’s roster of collaborators. “I wanted every piece in the collection to feel intentional—the kind of fixtures that invite you to look closer,” Hoffman told me. “We were deliberate in our selections: The hand-shirred silk introduces softness and movement, the Japanese rice paper filters light with an almost ethereal quality, and the twisted braided cords add an unexpected detail that quietly elevates the whole design.” In the same showroom, fellow portfolio brand Corbett Lighting debuts its new series with Miami-based AD PRO Directory firm Moniomi. I know that describing lighting as “the jewelry of an interior” is such a cliché but in this case—the pearly glass orbs dangling from gold chains, the alabaster pendants hanging from brass cords—the collection proves itself a worthy adornment.
At its light-filled showroom in Market Square, Thibaut can be counted on for an unfailing jolt of inspiration. And the latest collections from Anna French, Armani/Casa, Coraggio, and its namesake label are usually layered with best floral arrangements at the market. (I do love a showroom with beautiful flowers!) A quick lap around the Suites at Market Square nearby always offer something to discover, which is how I first met rug source English Village Lane, the made-to-order makers that will be unveiling a series of pretty patterned floor coverings with Heather Chadduck Textiles this season.
Across the street, at the Commerce & Design Building, designer Bradley Odom will be presenting his rug collection for Jaipur Living. “We wanted each piece to have the quiet confidence of something you could inherit—something that becomes part of the architecture of a room rather than decoration layered on top of it,” Odom told me. “That sense of timelessness guided every decision, from the color palette drawn from nature to the imperfect geometry in the patterns.” Elsewhere in the building, Visual Comfort & Co. and Arteriors build upon their robust offerings of in-house and designer collections.
Just north, at Broad Hall, Cosentino makes its High Point Market debut timed to the launch of Éclos, a new portfolio brand of heat-resistant mineral surfaces for the kitchen and bath that are engineered with recycled materials and zero crystalline silica.
Hudson Valley Lighting Market Square, Mezzanine, M70, M90, M97, M99
Thibaut Market Square, 260
English Village Lane Suites at Market Square, G-7025
Jaipur Living Commerce & Design Building, Suites 4B, 4N, and 4P
Visual Comfort & Co. Commerce & Design, Floor 2, 2A, 2G
Arteriors Commerce & Design, 1A, 1B, 1G, Floor 1
Cosentino Broad Hall, 300 W. Broad Avenue, Floor 1
At IHFC, I’ll be stopping by Co.House Design to see their debut collection with AD PRO Directory firm Button Atelier, incorporating reclaimed finishes and bullnose edges into its old-world-inspired furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories. A few floors up, designer Leanne Ford joins the good company of Jeremiah Brent, Brigette Romanek, and Carrier & Company as the latest Loloi collaborator. The garden-derived rugs and pillows layer natural jute and thick-cut wool in a cultivated palette of moss, bark, rose, and smoke. Elsewhere in the building, Chicago-based AD PRO Directory practice Park & Oak lends its refined heritage perspective to a mirror collection for Cooper Classics, while Detroit-based home brand Regina Andrew dips into its vast materials library and doubles-down on statement marbles, whipstitched leather, and studded nickel for this season’s lighting intros.
Across the street at Showplace, Four Hands’ whole-home collaboration with Amber Lewis has consistently impressed me with its European sensibilities, elegant silhouettes, and effortless mixed materials. Lewis adds to her collection this season, coinciding with the manufacturer announcing its new made-to-order upholstery program.
After skipping the Caracole showroom at the Markor Art Center for a few seasons (there are only so many hours in a market trip!), I paid a visit to the building this spring and was pleasantly surprised. The showroom settings were some of the most compelling that I’ve seen at the market, ranging from delectably color-drenched to polished and poised. I’m looking forward to seeing what the label has in store.
Co.House Design IHFC, Floor 1, Commerce, IH300
Loloi IHFC, Floor 3, Design Center, D320
Cooper Classics IHFC, Floor 5, Design Center, D519
Regina Andrew IHFC, Floor 1, Commerce, IH006
Four Hands Showplace, Floor 4, 4101
Caracole 122 N. Hamilton Street
Designer Amanda Lindroth’s 8.5-foot-tall rattan canopy bed may be my most anticipated launch at the fall market. The fretwork-framed piece—back by popular demand courtesy of Lindroth’s new partnership with Chelsea House—numbers among the collection’s 40-plus pieces of furniture, lighting, and accessories in rattan, bamboo, and caning. For the last few seasons, Wildwood has highlighted its stable of artisans by favoring small-batch launches that encourage region-specific craftsmanship. Spring of ’24 brought us the striking Shiga collection of Japanese stoneware table lamps, followed by last season’s stunning Italia collection, featuring hand-sculpted ceramics and mouth-blown Italian glass fixtures. This fall, the manufacturer adds 30 new pieces to the line, promising deeper forays into glazed ceramics and Impruneta terra-cotta.
At 200 Steele, AD PRO Directory designer Benjamin Johnston welcomes nine new pieces to his stylishly versatile line at Chaddock, which will also be unveiling a quick-ship program with a choice of 70 in-stock fabrics. And AD100 designer Corey Damen Jenkins adds to the sophisticated seating in his Hancock & Moore collection. I loved the ram’s horn motifs, animalistic chair legs, and brass horsehead handrests in the original series and look forward to seeing what Jenkins spawns this season. Nearby, AD PRO Directory designer Adriana Hoyos introduces her label’s largest collection to date with the Origen collection, 30-plus pieces of furniture featuring the designer’s signature quilted leather upholstery and comfortably modern POV.
While in the neighborhood, I always also make time for a few tried-and-trues: Century Furniture, Sherrill Furniture (namely Lillian August and Mr. & Mrs. Howard—I’m still thinking about the phenomenal painted floor decorative artist Michael Gilbert produced in their entry at Spring Market), Hickory Chair, and Baker-McGuire. These are expansive showrooms, but their debuts always have an impact at Market.
Chelsea House 200 N. Hamilton, Floor 1, Suite 104
Wildwood 200 N. Hamilton, Floor 1, 125, 104
Hickory Chair 200 N Hamilton Street, Floor 3, 300
Chaddock 200 Steele, Floor 1, Suite 106
Century Furniture 200 Steele, Floor 2, 213
Hancock & Moore 200 Steele, Floor 3, 323
Adriana Hoyos Hamilton Place, 117 N. Hamilton St., Floor 2
Sherrill Furniture Company 315 Fred Alexander Place, Floor 2
Baker | McGuire 319 N. Hamilton Street
The large-scale, effervescent patterns of vintage Swedish textiles inspired AD PRO Directory designer Cortney Bishop’s 14-pattern rug collection with Amadi Carpets, on view at Verellen. But it’s the floor coverings’ fresh palettes—moss green, butter yellow, denim blue, and other spry earth tones—that have me excited to see the collection in person. “The palette came from that sweet spot where nostalgia meets nature,” Bishop tells me. “It’s fresh and joyful, like the first light of the day, with sunbaked ochres, warm peach, and sea-washed teals. Those vintage tones that are pulled from craft, not trend, became the heart of the collection.”
Since its grand opening a year ago, 313.Space has become a must-stop on my High Point tour. It’s where I first met Lonesome Pictopia, the Portland, Oregon–based studio known for Art Nouveau–inspired wallpapers and murals (local designer Jessica Helgerson is a fan). The studio’s hand-painted tiles are marvelous and this season, artist-founder Melanie Nead expands the assortment with new Zodiac and Adults Only collections. Don’t miss the winsome block-printed textiles of Soil to Studio, also at 313.
Nearby, on the second-floor, British lighting source Pooky expands its lampshade series with GP&J Baker; Alfredo Paredes presents his new Patterson Flynn rug collection; and custom cabinetry maker Unique Kitchens & Baths shows off its wide-ranging door profiles and finishes with a slew of designer collaborations—AD PRO Directory pros Georgia & Hunt, Weeth Home, and Storie Collective among them. I’m also looking forward to seeing what Mous—the young furniture brand founded by Arteriors descendants Tanner Moussa and Mackenzie Lewis—has in store for its new wholesale concept, Acre.
In recent years, High Point Market’s vintage and antiques footprint has grown immensely—and become a key selling point for interior designers making the trip. Everyone has their go-to spot: Bishop and Odom love 214 Modern Vintage, others sing the praises of Chelsea on Green, Antiques & Design Center at Market Square, and Odette Home. For me, it’s founders Jennifer Ponce, Michael Radziewicz, and Victor Berga’s enviable assemblage of 20th century design at PRB Collection. They are masters of the mix, marrying a Vladimir Kagan sofa, George Nakashima chest, Hans Wegner chairs, and a soulful lighting assortment that inevitably consumes my camera roll. This year, in addition to their second-floor location at 313.Space, PRB Collection has taken over a modernist residence designed by architects Fred Babcock and Milo Baughman, open by appointment in High Point’s Emorywood neighborhood.
Amadi Carpets at Verellen 515 S. Hamilton Street
Lonesome Pictopia and Soil to Studio 313.Space (313 S. Centennial Street), Floor 2, 217
Pooky 313.Space, The Atrium
Alfredo Paredes Collection 313.Space, Floor 2, 205 and 206
Unique Kitchens & Baths 313.Space, Floor 2, M-22 and M-23
Mous 313.Spacet, A09
PRB Collection 313.Space, Floor 2, 201
214 Modern Vintage 314 W. Russell Avenue, Floor 1
Chelsea on Green 515 W. Green Drive, Floor 1
Antique and Design Center Market Square, Ground, G1-74, G8006-7, G8009-10
Odette Home 100 N. Centennial Street (Editor’s note: The showroom is closed this fall market while undergoing renovations.)
Where to See AD at Market
Mark these AD events on your agenda for your chance to meet with editors, network with fellow AD PRO members, and get a signed copy of our new book, AD at Home.
Keynote: Celebrate a Decade of Design with Amy Astley
Coming up on her 10th anniversary at Architectural Digest, Global Editorial Director Amy Astley takes us behind the making of AD at Home with a highly personal look inside the unique homes, interiors, and lifestyles of some of the most visionary figures of our time.
Saturday, October 25 | 3 p.m.–4 p.m. (Doors open at 2:30 p.m.)
High Point Theatre | 220 E Commerce Avenue
The first 75 AD PRO Directory members to arrive will receive a complimentary copy of the book. VIP seating and exclusive tote bags will be reserved for AD PRO Directory members, limit 150. Not a member? Apply now.
Book Signing: Celebrating a Decade of Design with Amy Astley
Following her keynote event, meet Astley at the Loloi showroom to celebrate the release of AD at Home and get a signed copy.
Saturday, October 25 | 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Loloi Rugs | IHFC, D320, Design Center, Floor 3
What, when, and where is High Point Market
High Point Market is a semiannual furniture design show, held in April and October, open exclusively to the trade. Located in downtown High Point, North Carolina, the show draws more than 75,000 interior designers, architects, and home furnishings buyers each season. Official show dates for the spring edition are October 25–29.
How to buy a ticket
Ticket lines at the fair will take away valuable product-viewing time, so we recommend registering for the fair ahead of time online. Passes can also be picked up on-site at any major market building, including the International Buyers Center, Market Square, and IHFC. For those looking to outsource the hassle, High Point Market Authority’s Market Concierge provides assistance for booking travel, shuttle transportation, hotels—and even offers a local’s suggestion on where to eat after a long day at the market.
How to get to High Point Market
High Point Market spans more than 11 million square feet of showrooms in downtown High Point, North Carolina’s downtown district (though there are several can’t-miss showrooms in the great city limits too). Interstates 85 and 40 provide direct access for commuters, while airports in neighboring cities Greensboro (GSO), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), and Charlotte (CLT) offer free shuttles to Market multiple times a day. Luggage and coat checks are available at Showplace and the IHFC Commerce Wing.
What to know about the fair
Millions of square feet of show space calls for a well-planned schedule—and, of course, comfortable shoes. The fair’s 2,000-plus exhibitors span emerging makers to legacy furniture houses and the Antique & Design Center, a designer favorite for one-of-a-kind finds. For fair first-timers, Market’s official tours can be a great resource. Reserve a spot on the networking-focused Insider’s Tour or the various Style Spotters routes, which survey the trends in artisanal works, upholstery, lighting, and more.
The city’s downtown shuttles conveniently transport attendees from building to building free of charge during the market, but private shuttles or car services can be ordered in advance for those looking to be ultra-efficient.
Where to eat at High Point Market
Come lunchtime, Market main streets like Commerce Avenue and South Elm Street host a bevy of take-to-go food trucks. Market Square and the IHFC Building host several eateries and coffeeshops, while select showrooms, such as Universal, Jaipur Living, Kravet, and Norwalk, offer dining options for visitors. And for those willing to go the extra few blocks, the Stock + Grain Food Hall is now open on North Elm Street (Shuttle Stop 26).
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