TROY, N.C. – Jesse Smith Capel, who worked in his family’s rug business from 1957 to 2007, has died at the age of 90.

Born on Nov. 17, 1932, Capel graduated in 1954 with a degree in textile management from N.C. State University. He served in the U.S. Army for several years before joining the family business. During his 40 years with Capel Rugs, he made significant contributions in the areas of finance, importing and manufacturing. Company leaders say Jesse Capel’s contributions to the company legacy are irreplaceable.

The Capel family started its namesake rug company with braided rugs in 1917 and during the past 100-plus years collaborated with major brands such as Sears, JCPenney, L.L. Bean and Pottery Barn.

In addition to his leadership role in the family business, Capel served on a number of boards in the community, including the Virginia Episcopal School, St. Mary’s School, the Duke Heart Center, the Montgomery County Fund, Pfeiffer University, the N.C. Museum of History and the N.C. Museum of Art. He also served as chairman of FirstBancorp’s board of directors and as president of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Foundation.

Capel served  16 years as chairman of the Montgomery Community College Board of Trustees, as district chairman for Boy Scouts of America and as a former president of Troy Rotary Club.

Capel is survived by his wife of 68 years, Julianne Boone Capel; three daughters, Mary Clara Capel, Julie Williams and Sarah Kea Capel; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Smith Capel Jr.

Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Bumgarner Funeral Home, 620 Albemarle Road, Troy, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 239 N. Russell St., Troy, N.C.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jesse Capel’s memory to The Trinity Fund at Trinity United Methodist Church in Troy.

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FRANKFURT, Germany – Next year’s Heimtextil expo continues to grow, with the number of exhibitors now up more than 8% over the show’s January 2023 edition, which marked the event’s first full return since the pandemic.

The trade fair has now registered more than 2,600 exhibitors, building on the 2,400 companies that showed at the previous show. Heimtextil 2024 will take place from Jan. 9-12 at the Messe Frankfurt complex.

Here’s what to expect:

• The “Asian Excellence” and “Asian Selection” sectors for home textiles will have a strong showing. The top 4 exhibiting nations are China/Hong Kong, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
• The “Decorative & Furniture Fabrics” segment will showcase more than 300 weavers of decorative and upholstery fabrics.
• A large number of international brands and companies have also confirmed their participation in the “Smart Bedding” product area in Hall 11.0, including Advansa, Badenia Bettcomfort, Brinkhaus, Heinrich Häussling & Centa Star & Frankenstolz Schlafkomfort, John Cotton, Lenzing, Sasa Polyester, Sanders-Kauffmann, Traumina, Velamen and Wendre.
• The “Bed & Bath” area in Hall 12 has drawn “strong participation” from Portugal, Turkey and Egypt. Hall 12.0 will also feature well-known brands such as Bedding House, Corn. van Dijk, Klaus Herding, Sorema, Veritas, Welspun, Wülfing and Zorlu.
• The “Fibres & Yarns” area for decorative and upholstery fabrics is returning to Hall 4.0 on a larger scale to service fabric and curtain manufacturers, weavers, product developers and designers.
• The new “Carpets & Rugs” product segment in Hall 5.1 will debut with more than 90 exhibitors. Products will include fitted, handmade and custom-made carpets, machine-made woven carpets, mats and dirt-absorbing carpets, as well as rugs and runners.

“Heimtextil provides a bundled and therefore efficient market overview of all global trends in the home and contract textiles industry on a central platform over four days,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president of textiles and textile technologies for show organizer Messe Frankfurt.

See also:

• 5 quick findings from Heimtextil’s new textile trend forecast for 24/25
• Heimtextil appoints new director for home textiles

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The fall High Point Market is behind us, and the next market on the horizon is in Las Vegas, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2024. Any company exhibiting at the January market is welcome to participate in our coverage of your market introductions and highlighted product. The deadline for sending information and photos about your company’s new product is Friday, Dec. 15.

Having those introductions covered in Furniture Today is made easy with our online product submission form. Use the drop-down menu to select “Winter Las Vegas.” Photos are welcome (up to 10 per company), product information is a must, and we’d love to hear about new programs and other company updates.
Reminder: This link is new for 2024 markets.

Here’s what you do:

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In addition, Furniture Today welcomes press releases about product, programs and personnel.  Press releases may be emailed to Managing Editor Vicky Jarrett at vjarrett@furnituretoday.com. Please include your company name in the subject line.

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HIGH POINT — The winners have been named for this year’s International Society of Furniture Designers Pinnacle Awards.

At the gala event held at the Loft at Congdon Yards tonight, 21 designs, their designers and manufacturers were honored with the 2023 Pinnacle Awards.
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And the winners are (click here for a slideshow of winning designs):

Accessories & Wall Décor
Phillips Collection Dancing Roots
Designed by Phillips Collection Design Team

Bedroom–Broad Appeal
Whalen LLC Scott Living Robin Black Wood Closet Collection
Designed by Kurt Berlin, Tandy Wang, Drew Scott, Jonathan Scott, and Whalen Design Team

Bedroom–Luxury
Caracole Classic Bedroom
Designed by Annina Fremgen of Caracole

Dining–Luxury
Caracole Classic Formal Dining
Designed by Annina Fremgen of Caracole

Entertainment Furniture
David Francis, LLC The Swirl Console Table
Designed by Catherine Blüm, David Francis, LLC

Home Office
A.R.T. Furniture Portico Home Office
Designed by ZagCo and A.R.T. Design Team

Home Textiles–Print
Kravet Inc Taplow Velvet
Designed by Lee Jofa Design Team

Home Textiles–Woven
De Leo Textiles Knockout
Designed by Katie Williams, Creative Director, De Leo Textiles

Leather Upholstery
Four Hands Padma Sofa – Eucapel Leather
Designed by Four Hands Product Design Team

Lighting
Hubbardton Forge The Chrysalis Collection
Designed by David Kitts and Paul Marr Hilliard

Major Collections
Caracole Modern Principals Whole Home
Designed by Christopher Sandomenico of Caracole with independent designers Ryan Saghian and Thor Tabor

Maker-Designer
Kamiya Furniture #0061
Designed by Jeremy Kamiya

Motion Upholstery
Bernhardt Furniture Aldo Power Motion Sectional
Designed by Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team

Occasional Storage
Jonathan Charles Water Pelagic Cast Metal Bar
Designed by Jonathan Charles Design Team and Abby Lane, Redhead Furniture Design

Occasional Tables–Broad Appeal
Sauder Woodworking Coral Cape Coffee Table
Designed by Nicole Kujawa and Lindsay Hierholzer, Sauder Design Team

Occasional Tables–Luxury
Universal Furniture Miranda Kerr Home Luxury Occasional Tables
Designed by Miranda Kerr with Dudley Moore and Laura Niece of Otto & Moore

Outdoor
Bernhardt Furniture Calypso-Trinidad Teak Collection
Designed by Bernhardt Exteriors Design Team

Stationary Upholstery–Luxury
Hooker Furnishings Jasmine Sofa
Designed by Charlie Zagaroli for M, a Hooker Furnishings brand

Youth
Phillips Collection Kid Sized Seat Belt Chair
Designed by Phillips Collection Design Team and Nuttapong

Green Leaf Award
David Francis, LLC Entertainment Furniture The Swirl Console Table
Designed by Catherine Blüm, David Francis LLC

Student Pinnacle Award
Vic Stocker – Junior, Appalachian State University
Jude–Turntable designed by Vic Stocker

2023 Pinnacle Awards sponsor: Platinum Sponsor: Andmore, Silver Sponsor: High Point Market Authority, Bronze Sponsors: Continental Hardware, Furniture Design Studios, Leggett & Platt and Sherwin-Williams; partners Elements Studios and Furniture Today; and thanks to the International Textile Alliance (ITA) and Sustainable Furnishings Council for their continued support.

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SADDLEBROOK, N.J. – Nourison Home is debuting Calvin Klein’s Spring 2024 area rugs, with 13 styles being introduced across five collections with colors ranging from soft creams to warm neutrals.

“Every rug is meticulously hand crafted to showcase the artistry of each weaving technique and express the minimalist style that Calvin Klein is known for,” said Alex Peykar, co-founder of Nourison Home. “Across collections, the harmonious combination of color, texture and design are curated to elevate a range of living spaces and complement every lifestyle.”

Peykar said the rugs are artistically woven using time-honored techniques and are a testament to the skill and dedication of Nourison Home’s skilled artisans.

The five new collections include:

• Abrash rugs are woven from space-dyed wool yarns and display a unique texture with color movement across each piece.
• Architectura rugs are woven in the Tibetan method from wool yarns and tip sheared to provide multiple textures for a dimensional effect.
• Billows is a collection of ultra-plush rugs, woven from dense wool, that provide a cozy foundation for any room.
• Spun rugs are simply elegant. Handwoven from hand-spun wool in tonal colors for a subtle but luxurious look in any space.
• Wander rugs are a masterpiece of texture, flat-woven from wool and viscose yarns, with a “wandering” pattern across each rug.

Nourison Home is currently accepting orders. Each rug is handmade and is available in sizes ranging from 5’x7’ to 10’x14’, with select styles also available in custom sizes.

See also:

• 2023 People to Watch | Andrew Peykar, Nourison Home
• How will it look? Nourison Home adds website tool to help customers visualize

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HIGH POINT — A collection of rare, hand-painted art plates, once used to assist in the creation of intricate, hand-woven rug designs will be on display in the Discovery Center gallery of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame when the High Point Market kicks off this week.

The Peykar family, founders of Nourison Home, have provided a sampling of original artworks to be featured in the exhibit. These individually sketched and hand-painted art plates reflect key periods of rug-making history and design. The plates, drawn nearly a century ago, have been carefully preserved by the Peykar family and provide a glimpse into both the evolution of rug design as well as its deep connection to global culture and history.

“From their humble origins as a means of comfort, rugs and carpets have undergone many evolutions: from status symbols and elaborate works of art to today, a staple in modern spaces and lifestyles,” said Alex Peykar, Nourison Home chairman. “While advances in engineering have made rug design faster than ever, the ideas for the original carpets were borne out of individually sketched and hand-painted plates.”

According to Peykar, many of the plates in the Nourison Home collection were drawn nearly 100 years ago and pay homage to even earlier design eras. The plates reflect both the skill of the artists as well as the painstaking craftmanship that goes into making high-quality rugs.

“Rug making truly is an art,” he said. “The first step to crafting all rugs begins with tracing. Artists start by drawing on a sheet of tracing paper, fusing aspects of traditional design with the artist’s personal style. The tracing paper allows the artists to combine different motifs to create new, original artworks.”

After tracing, artists draft notes regarding color and scale to be used to create a full-sized plate of the rug. In handmade rug factories, one master singer calls out each color noted on the full-scale plate, each of which represents a knot woven into the final rug, Peykar said.

In the special Discovery Center exhibit at the Hall of Fame, visitors will see rare examples of art plates incorporating these rug designs:

• Aradabil: Inspired by the “Oldest Dated Carpet in the World,” the Ardabil Carpet was woven as part of a pair near the city of Kashan around 1539 to 1540 CE. While the original reason these rugs were crafted is contested, many believe them to have been a gift to Sheikh Safi al-Din in Aradabil. The hand-drawn replicas shown in the Hall of Fame exhibit feature intricate florals commonly associated with Islamic art, as well as a reimaging of the mosque pendant lamp that appeared in the original.
• Aubusson: Named for the town in central France, where renowned weavers have been making tapestries since the 14th century, Aubusson style rugs typically feature detailed florals and complex architectural design elements.
• Directoire: A Neoclassical style paying homage to ancient Greece and Rome. The Directoire period of the decorative arts became popular toward the end of the French Revolution and favored classical motifs such as laurel wreaths and geometric shapes.
• Empire: Introduced by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte following the Directoire era, this period’s design elements included ribbons, sphinxes, amphoras and other prominent Greco-Roman motifs that came to be associated with Napoleon’s rule.
• Kashan: Located in the Isfahan province of Iran, Kashan has long been known for producing some of the world’s finest rugs and carpets. Kashan design elements often include blossom and leaf patterns and medallions.
• OCM-Symrna: Smyrna, now Izmir in Turkey, was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Anatolia. The now defunct Oriental Carpet Manufacturers, incorporated in London in 1908, was headquartered there and employed thousands of weavers in the region. Although the company’s factories later expanded to Iran and India, the Symrna-era designs fused aspects of traditional Persian and Turkish weaving with modifications favored by U.S. buyers. Some designs also were influenced by classic Chinese rugs.
• Oushak: A small town south of Istanbul, Oushak has been a major center of rug production since the dawn of the Ottoman empire. These designs borrow heavily from Persian rugs and typically include medallions or other all-over floral patterns.
• Ningxia: One of the oldest rug-weaving centers in China, Ningxia was a major rug producer during the 18th and 19th centuries. Rugs produced in this region often included traditional elements such as dragons and cloud bands, representative of the heavens.
• Peking: Peking rugs, woven in Beijing, initially came into production after World War I for export to Europe, and the U.S. designs often incorporated Chinese art, Buddhist symbols and nature scenes. Patterns evolved over time to include aspects of Western design such as Aubusson style.
• Tabriz: The city of Tabriz, capital of East Azerbaijan in Iran, is among the oldest and most famous weaving centers in the world. While designs produced are incredibly diverse, there are some staple elements that appear in traditional Tabriz carpets, including ornamental flowers with toothed leaves, cypress trees and arabesque stems.

“We are so privileged to be able to share this rare look inside vintage designs with the industry and the community at large,” said Karen McNeill, CEO and president of the Hall of Fame board of directors. “It’s just one example of the many treasures to be found in the industry’s new home and an example of an only-at-the-Hall of Fame experience.”

See also:

• Hall of Fame gets special certification as autism center and what that means
• Hear trend experts dish on 2024 in seminar at Hall of Fame

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HIGH POINT — Continuing its commitment to be a comprehensive resource for all things home, Surya will debut hundreds of new products across multiple categories and styles at this week’s High Point Market. New products include upholstered furniture, case goods, rugs, lighting and more.

Featuring a wide variety of finishes, fabrics and metals, Surya’s new furniture pieces are designed to coordinate with the brand’s other product lines.

Warm jewel tones and wood finishes in oak, walnut and beech, plus soft leathers and rich velvets, are key highlights of Surya’s new living room, dining room and bedroom groupings. New rugs and textiles include warm neutral tones and natural materials with designs ranging from traditional patterns to bold modern styles.
“We are thrilled to unveil a significant expansion to our furniture assortment along with the addition of hundreds of trend-forward options across the board,” said Satya Tiwari, president.

Surya’s High Point showroom, in Showplace, space 4100, will showcase a curation of lifestyle-driven vignettes and will be open Oct. 12-18 with breakfast, lunch, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails served daily.

Some of the new furniture pieces include: the Simone sofa, in a warm clay shade of soft sueded leather with French seam detailing and curved oak legs; the Magus accent chair with coppery brass metal tube arm and back stretcher; the Kisko dining group, finished in black stain on oak veneers, with black padded seat and covered arm pads; and the Anello occasional tables available in two-tone black stain with walnut-finished top or all-natural oak finish.

Rug introductions this fall include traditional patterns, such as Lille and Tulsa, and modern stylings, such as Jackie, a hand-loomed low-pile rug; Kolkata, a hand-knotted wool and silk offering; and Ombre, with modern geometric and organic designs.

Lighting introductions include the Agate table lamps in eight styles; the mid-century modern Verdantia floor lamps; and the Montez pendant light.

In addition, Surya is adding to its wall décor lineup with four mirror collections — Ajanta, Arlen, Ismenia and Georgine — and a set of three botanical art pieces with wood textured frame.

To its soft goods, Surya will introduce five collections of pillows and poufs.

Market attendees are encouraged to schedule an appointment for an additional 10% off their market order at www.surya.com/market-registration.

See also:

• Surya CEO envisions his company as the ‘Berkshire-Hathaway of the industry’
• Surya acquisition expands its reach into outdoor furnishings category

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SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison Home has appointed Michael Pitman as its new vice president of sales and promoted Gerard O’Keefe to president of broadloom and business development.

Pitman brings more than 40 years of experience in the furniture industry to Nourison Home. Previously, he held senior sales management roles with Ashley Furniture and executive positions with Durham Furniture, Schnadig Furniture and Lexington Home Brands.

O’Keefe, former senior vice president of broadloom and sales, has been with Nourison Home for more than 21 years, and in his new role, he will focus on continued growth for the broadloom line, product development and innovation. Pitman will report to O’Keefe.

“Gerard’s dedication to Nourison Home has been second to none. His efforts have helped make our company a leader in our industry, ” said Alex Peykar, principal and co-founder of Nourison Home. “Michael’s sales leadership strengths will compliment Gerard’s enhanced role and position our company for greater long-term growth.”

See also:

• How will it look? Nourison Home adds website tool to help customers visualize
• 2023 People to Watch | Andrew Peykar, Nourison Home

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SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison Home has launched a room visualizer on its website that allows customers to view Nourison rugs and carpets with their own room images.

Customers can select from thousands of styles in various sizes and upload their own room images for visualization or choose from pre-selected rooms.

“We carefully considered several options when selecting a visualizer,” said Andrew Peykar, president. “We wanted an advanced solution that would allow customers the ability to see how our rugs and carpets would enhance their homes before committing to a purchase. Our room visualizer also is available to Nourison Home retailers and allows customers and dealers an easy way to engage with our products and make the right purchase.”

Nourison Home’s room visualizer is currently available online and can be accessed from each area and broadloom carpet product page.

Nourison Home is a family-owned company with a product assortment that includes licensed collections from brands such as Calvin Klein, Inspire Me! Home Decor by Farah Merhi, Nicole Curtis, Waverly and Christopher Guy. In addition to area rugs and broadloom carpets, the company offers home accessories and lighting, too.

See also:

• 2023 People to Watch | Andrew Peykar, Nourison Home
• Name change ushers in new era for Nourison

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HIGH POINT – Kalaty Rugs is heading into this month’s High Point Market with one of the most extensive product introductions in years.

“We invite current and prospective High Point customers to see firsthand what’s new while discovering the superior quality of our yarns and weaves, our meticulous attention to detail, our impressive size and style range plus Kalaty’s flexibility through our exciting custom size and color programs,” said Mike Kalaty, a company spokesman.

“In answer to the demand for rugs sized for grand installations, we offer a series of mansion-size rugs designed specifically for today’s largest homes,” he added. “High Point showroom visitors will also be able to see our vast color range and touch all of the luxurious textures found throughout our vast product line of updated-traditional, high-energy contemporary abstract and graphic patterns as well as our innovative transitional looks.

“High Point visitors can also take advantage of a number of market specials and get a glimpse of what’s to come from us at future markets.”

The three new collections include the hand-knotted updated-traditional Celine collection, the modern-meets-traditional hand-knotted Forte collection;and the eclectic designs of the hand-knotted Kosta collection.

Additionally, there are a number of stylish best-selling high-end existing collections with additions including:

• the hand-knotted Amalfi collection of Oushak inspirations
• new designs for the Natori Lhasa collection by fashion designer Josie Natori
• additions to the boldly colored flatweave Soumak Chroma collection of tribal and Southwestern designs
• new geometric and abstract patterns added to the high-end power-loomed Celeste collection
• additions to the contemporary high-low textural Elara collection
• new modern abstract patterns added to the Tibetan-weave Orion collection
• Oushak inspirations added to the softly colored Magnolia collection
• new vintage-inspired classic designs added to the Khotan collection
• exciting contemporary abstract designs added to the Juno collection and
• tribal and Southwestern additions to the Mojave collection.

And for High Point customers who are looking for stylish high-end oversized rugs, Kalaty is continuing to offer its mansion size collection of 37 specially selected designs in a range of colors and genres.

See also: Kalaty offers custom rugs without the wait

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