April 2012 High Point Market Preview

The upbeat start to 2012 seems to have emboldened manufacturers, who have some attention-getting new introductions for the spring High Point Market, April 21-26.

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VIZ GLASS

The Perennial Chandelier Collection features hand-blown art glass shades in soft green for a delicate but eye-catching look. Also available in amber, black and metallic red. IHFC D437. www.vizartglass.com

LITE SOURCE

LS-22097 is a contemporary table lamp with a chrome metal frame and clear crystal accents. A black fabric shade tops it all off. IHFC H338. www.lite-source.com

CURREY & CO.

Industrial chic is a common theme among the company’s new lighting introductions, including the Turbina pendant, which was inspired by a wind turbine. IHFC M110. www.curreyco.com

PACIFIC COAST LIGHTING

The Poble Espanyol table lamp from the Kathy Ireland Home Collection has a ceramic body with an ecru finish. A rope accent tied at the neck of the lamp adds to the rustic yet elegant feel. IHFC M430. www.pacificcoastlighting.com

ELEGANT LIGHTING

Simple yet sophisticated, the Avalon fixture is trimmed with Swarovski Elements® clear crystals and comes with either white or black crystal arms. IHFC D233. www.elegantlighting.com

ELK LIGHTING

This ceramic table lamp (HGTV124) from the new HGTV Home Collection has an elegant, monochrome silhouette with a hammered chrome-plated finish and gray faux silk shade. IHFC H245. www.elklighting.com

ARTERIORS HOME

The 16-light Valdez adjustable arm chandelier is available in polished nickel or brass. IHFC H320. www.arteriorshome.com

CALLIGARIS

The pleats and folds of the geometric shades in the Andromeda Collection were inspired by ruff collars. The collection includes pendants, table lamps and floor lamps in three colors — white, black and dove gray. IHFC H524. www.calligaris.us

CRYSTORAMA

The Ashton Collection features delicately curved English bronze chandeliers with hand-cut and hand-polished crystals. See more in the Miles Talbott showroom: 1690 English Rd. www.crystorama.com

ADESSO INC.

The Lena floor lamp has a black metal base accented by three smoky gray-brown glass orbs. IHFC G262. www.adessohome.com

GLOBAL VIEWS

The Coil pendants get their unique look from a wrapped nickel-finished metal shade paired with a white perforated metal diffuser. Available as a three-light or single-light pendant in nickel or bronze. IHFC D220. www.globalviews.com

CHRISTOPHER GUY

Lamp #90-046 has a turned urn design supported by a four-pronged bracket base. Shown in a Java Café varnish with an off-white shade. 418 S. Wrenn St. www.christopherguy.com

MADE GOODS

The Patricia fixture gets its rustic yet glamorous look from overlapping panels made from woven coco beads. Intentionally ruffled edges add the finishing touch. IHFC IH108. www.madegoods.com

FOUR HANDS

Inspired by the movie lights of Hollywood, the Sunset Collection includes a group of floor lamps and hanging spotlights in a variety of finishes ranging from antiqued silver to aged brass. See more in the company’s new showroom: SHOW 4101. www.fourhands.com

ROBERT ABBEY

Among the company's new outdoor offerings, the CP551 pendant has an antique copper over brass finish with an ecru glass shade. Also available in weathered zinc and deep patina bronze. IHFC W244. www.robertabbey.com

FEISS

This Garden Relic Collection features a beautifully intricate body reminiscent of a classic iron gate with an aged iron finish and beige linen shade. IHFC C210. www.feiss.com

PALECEK

Found wood pieces hand-strung on a metal wire frame create the unique shape of the Driftwood Ball chandelier, which measures 25 inches in diameter. IHFC D202. www.palecek.com

FLAMBEAU LIGHTING

The whimsical Tivoli floor lamp from designer Paul Grüer has hand painted stripes on the curving body and metal shade, accented by relic charms and clear crystals. SAMS G7008. www.flambeaulighting.com

LAMP WORKS

The colorful Big Bang lamp is made from vibrant hand blown swirl glass with a cream linen shade. IHFC D341. www.lampworks.com

LUMISOURCE

The spiral shade on the Shell table lamp gives off a fun light pattern. Also available in white and as a floor lamp. PS 1-611. www.lumisource.com

NOVA LIGHTING

The Veld table lamp has a sculptural look, and is finished in pecan and weathered brass. A floor lamp is also available. IHFC H212. www.novalamps.com

26TH & SOHO

A best seller at the January Dallas Market, the Walter lamp has a charcoal and gray checked base with subtle crystal accents. SAMS G-6056 Salon. www.26thandsoho.com

VAN TEAL

Part of the Giardino Collection, the Spring Fever semi-flush mount fixture adds sparkle and drama to any room with swirls of silver-finished metal and multi-colored acrylic spheres. IHFC H432. www.vanteal.com

WUNDERLEY

Completely handmade in Damascus, Syria, but wired in the United States, this three-light pendant fixture is made of solid brass components with intricate pierced designs. IHFC D441. www.wunderley.com

WISH DESIGNS

This Hickory Branch chandelier, one of the company’s many “brancheliers,” is custom made in the United States from hickory wood. IHFC H403. www.deannawish.com

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