Market Preview: Spring High Point 2016

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At each High Point market, Gabby debuts several new and innovative products aimed at delighting our customers. Lately we have been experimenting with geometric shapes, transitional style, and an innovative use of diverse materials. These high style, high development level product themes include:

• Mixed Metals
• Multi Gloss Finishes
• Quality/Hand-made elements
• Eclectic Style
• Multi-Functional Features
• New Fabrics
• Pieces for Smaller Spaces
• and an Expanded Lighting Category

At our Spring High Point market, April 16-21, 2016, look forward to a newly renovated showroom filled with new products infused with hand picked antiques. Our creative director and his team traveled across western Europe in search of unique finds to bring an unbelievable level of authenticity and historical reference to our showroom.

Don’t miss our Midas Mixer Party on Sunday 5-9pm, with music by DJ Gold, signature cocktails and delectable heavy hors d’oeuvres!

Spoiler Alert

Without showing our hand, here are some teaser tips on what specifics to look forward to…

• Lighting: expect new alabaster coming in both in table lamps and pendants
  • We will be debut many beautiful glass lamps
  • We are continuing our exploration of natural shell incorporated into lighting and we’ll introduce several new finishes.
• Case Goods:
  • Expect to see many new chests and accent storage pieces.
  • We’re exploring lacquer.

• Furniture: Here are a few Atlanta hits that will debut in High Point this market. These were tantalizing in different ways, and here’s why:

Sarah Chest – A top seller with our long time GABBY veterans, this small chest of drawers honored Gabby’s roots with fabric front drawers, carved wooden beads and a textured paint.

Bennie Dining Table – A favorite with our designers, this cerused black dining table features a new material and finish, gold-tinted stainless steel for a fabulous warm look.

Diana Mirror – So many reasons why we love lucite, but this mirror topped the charts with contemporary clear acrylic rods that seemed to integrate the wall color and finish into the piece by refraction.

Norman Bakers Rack – Inspired by a European antique, this wire frame metal bakers rack dons a multi-metallic finish with industrial glam.

Rosa Chandelier (Shhh…we’re debuting a larger version at market!) This orb chandelier is a favorite of our lighting designers and customers alike. Incorporating clear acrylic and gold leaf, this transitional metal chandelier sports some contemporary elements with simple elegance.

Alta Chandelier – Here comes the sun, a deceptive simplicity in circular rhythm gained our Alta a top spot in Best of Market.

Astrid Lamp -Transitional with a twist, this drum shade is uniquely displayed, suspended in a metal ring encased in acrylic tubing. 

For more information on what’s hot, visit:

Design Trends in Furniture 2016

The GABBY Showroom is located on Wrenn Street beside the IHFC Wrenn Street entrance:
200 International Home Furnishings Center, W168
E. Commerce Ave.
High Point, NC 27260