An Olneyville furniture factory allegedly targeted for an arson fire was insured for $4 million, an arson investigator testified in District Court yesterday.
East Sider Markus Gorkin, owner of the factory, is charged with first-degree arson for an alleged unsuccessful attempt to destroy the building by using what investigators describe as elaborate incendiary devices triggered by [...]

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49413) has announced the addition of China Furniture Market Report, 2006-2007 to their offering.
China furniture industry has made a remarkable progress as well as the whole industry level. In 2005, the furniture output was 339.9 million pieces, rising 11.41% compared to 2004; the total production value (at current price) of the furniture [...]

The home furnishings industry is descending upon Las Vegas this week as the Las Vegas Market trade show kicks off at World Market Center, soon to be the largest trade complex in the world.
The Las Vegas Furniture Market, which opened in 2005,is quickly emerging as the destination for the international home furnishings industry. “World Market [...]

The Arts & Crafts Home is fortunate to be closely associated with the workshops of AD Restoration, a team of highly skilled and experienced antique furniture restorers, based in Brighton.
We are leading specialists in 19th and 20th Century furniture restoration and renovation, working with Arts & Crafts furniture, Gothic Revival and Aesthetic Movement designs.
We can [...]

Over 5 Days during late October to early November 2006, Classique Leisure showcased its commercial furniture range when it joined 90 other Australian-owned companies in exhibiting the latest and greatest products destined for the Persian Gulf’s booming construction industry.
Over 42,000 key developers, architects, project managers and interior designers visited this international trade show, hosted by [...]

Wood, plastic or cotton. It’s a choice every student contemplates as he or she enters the Commons area in John C. Hodges Library. Slowly kicking the old out and bringing in the new, more modern look, the Commons offers a variety of choices of chairs ranging from the classic swallowing chairs and loveseats to the [...]

The Western Design Conference is gone from the Rendezvous Royale.
But local organizers already are mobilizing to replace it with a “true Cody event.”
“The local artisans are passionate about this,” Buffalo Bill Historical Center executive director/CEO Bob Shimp said. “The design conference is an important part of the Royale and now we have the chance to [...]

Over many years Jardan has earned a reputation for designing furniture of remarkable style and comfort, providing inspiration for contemporary Australian interiors.
Jardan’s expert craftspeople make their furniture in Melbourne. As an Australian owned and family run company, they uphold traditions of excellence in design with an absolute commitment to quality. The future features superior components, [...]

Wood furniture maker Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. said Monday its first quarter earnings will be below Wall Street’s expectations.
The company said it expects its earnings to be between 12 cents per share and 16 cents per share.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expect earnings of 34 cents per share.
The company said its revenues would be in [...]

In a move to reduce costs, increase competitiveness and better align employee benefits with its new business model, Hooker Furniture announced it has terminated the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) effective January 26, 2007.
The termination will result in a $18.4 million, one-time, non-cash, non-tax deductible charge to earnings in January. Going forward, [...]