Current Trends: Furniture from 2007 High Point

Here is an update on some of the new products on display at the High Point furniture show in North Carolina.
Classic American designs take center stage
* Inspired by the era of George Washington, early American design star-crosses the forefront of fashion.
* Blackened finishes, sophisticated shapes and traditional motifs lend the requisite elegant air
* Contemporary accents and dark, moody hues render the look relevant in any century>

Friedman Brothers: Trailing vines and a proudly posed eagle offer an ode to tradition in Friedman Brothers’ opulent mirror, part of the Mount Vernon Collection ($4,150).

Sarreid: A glamorous touch of gilt enhances the spectacular shape of Sarreid’s hand-painted Half Circle cocktail table ($1,245).

Atrium Foliage: Atrium Foliage’s King Protea overflow a footed bowl for a touch of contemporary class ($299).

Rug Market: Flori Gianti, a wool and silk hand-tufted design from The Rug Market, presents a powerful oversized floral in black and gold ($475, 5×8).