Archive for July 2012
Luxury Outdoor Pillow Collection Designed To Offer 100% Custom Design Capabilities Debuts From Pride Family Brands
Through multiple sizes, the use of the complete fabric offering, unique decorative enhancements creating hundreds of options, Pride Family Brands’ 2013 Luxury Outdoor Pillow Collection will provide untold customization capabilities for its retail partners beginning with the 2013 season.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - July 30, 2012 - Pride Family Brands, an award winning designer and manufacturer of luxury casual furnishings, launches its Luxury Outdoor Pillow Collection with complete custom capabilities and hundreds of options for coordination with any outdoor décor. Designed in response to retailer requests, the Pillow Collection incorporates five throw pillow styles with the company’s complete fabric selections and multiple decorative finishing options.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - July 30, 2012 - Pride Family Brands, an award winning designer and manufacturer of luxury casual furnishings, launches its Luxury Outdoor Pillow Collection with complete custom capabilities and hundreds of options for coordination with any outdoor décor. Designed in response to retailer requests, the Pillow Collection incorporates five throw pillow styles with the company’s complete fabric selections and multiple decorative finishing options. “Until now, outdoor pillows have been limited in availability without the design options to perfectly coordinate with furnishings,” said Steve Lowsky, president, Pride Family Brands. “With our pillow collections, retailers can take the lead in providing truly custom pillows for their customers through the use of hundreds of design options to enhance outdoor furnishings.”
The five pillow sizes available include three square pillows at 22”, 20”, and 17”; an 11” x 19” rectangular pillow and an 18” x 7” bolster pillow. Each pillow can be finished with weather-resistant fabric welting, acrylic fringe, cording or tassels. Center button features are available in fabric covered or Pride’s five oversized cast aluminum design motifs. Each cast button is further customized through the use of any of the finishes available in Pride’s cast furnishings lines.
“With accessorizing as one of the latest trends in outdoor décor, this program enables retailers to capitalize like never before on providing a coordinated and luxury design accessory,” said Rory Rehmert, vice president, sales and marketing, Pride Family Brands. “The depth of this collection provides tremendous opportunities for dealers and consumers looking to create totally custom outdoor styling.”
For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.
Cast Aluminum Collection, San Marino Introduced by Palm Springs Rattan for Immediate Fall Shipments to Casual and Home Furnishings Retailers
To be showcased at the upcoming International Casual Furnishings Market, San Marino from Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics will join the Largo, Florida designer and manufacturer’s latest collections of quality cast aluminum outdoor furnishings.
(Largo, FL, July 25, 2012) – The beauty of intricately cast aluminum has been emphasized by the design team of Palm Springs Rattan in the creation of its new San Marino Collection. As part of Palm Springs’ Garden Classics brand, San Marino will make its debut with an original open cast full-back and seat design coupled with slender curving arm and leg details of weather resistant solid aluminum. The San Marino Collection is available to specialty retail stores for immediate delivery.
“The quality of the design and craftsmanship that has gone into this collection is already gaining notice by our representatives and retailers alike,” said Tami Newton, Sales Manager for Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics. “Each year there are standouts within our lines and San Marino looks to be one for this year. Orders are already confirming this fact.”
The unique design elements that create the look of San Marino have been replicated throughout the collection that includes dining seating and occasional deep seating, double chaise and occasional tables, a serving cart and an intricate fire feature in an effort to create a coordinated collection. “With the San Marino, retailers will be able to respond to consumer requests for dressing an entire outdoor space with lasting durability and style,” said Newton.
For more information about Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics, visit www.palmspringsrattan.com or contact Tami Newton at sales@palmspringsrattan.com.
Resort Elegance Debuts with the Introduction of the Sundance Collection from Pride Family Brands for 2013
Award-winning cast aluminum outdoor furnishings manufacturer, Pride Family Brands will debut the Sundance Collection at the upcoming Casual Market in Chicago – Merchandise Mart Showroom 1747.
July 25, 2012 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL. - Resort elegance has been incorporated into the Sundance Collection from Pride Family Brands as it is introduced for the 2013 season. With a full complement of cushioned and sling dining as well as deep and crescent seating, Sundance embodies the freshness and flair of resort locales. .
“Resort collections have historically been popular with our retail partners and we look to deliver a winner once again with the Sundance Collection,” said Steve Lowsky, President, Pride Family Brands, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. “Our designers’ goal was to provide resort styling with an elegant feel through cast aluminum details and our signature hand painted finishing.”
The Sundance Collection is constructed of cast and extruded aluminum imitating the look of natural cane with gentle bends wrapped with their signature aluminum lashings. Cushioned pieces include cast aluminum center button tufting. A simplified back design provides for an open feel and greater exposure of the beauty of the weather resistant cushion fabric. Each piece is built for durability with a powder coated and four-step finishing process.
“Our casual retailers have come to expect handcrafted luxury from Castelle and Sundance is another exceptional example of this,” said Rory Rehmert, VP Sales and Marketing of Pride Family Brands. “We take pride in not only the construction, but the resort experience that is created with our collections.”
For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.
Castelle® Handcrafted Fire Pits Introduced With Expanded Original Designs and Features To Coordinate with Luxury Furnishings Collections
With the growing trend in fire features for outdoor living, Pride Family Brands, award-winning luxury cast aluminum outdoor furnishings manufacturer, is expanding its Castelle fire tables and new fire pits to coordinate with the design styles of the resort to the classic collections.June 29, 2012 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL. - The heat is on as the line of Castelle® handcrafted fire pits expands to include all new fire tables and multiple fire pit designs. For 2013, state of the art engineered fire tables in high dining and formal dining models and luxury cast and extruded aluminum fire pits will be introduced by award-winning casual furnishing manufacturer, Pride Family Brands. The Castelle® fire pits are designed specifically to complement the furnishing styles of individual collections.
“The fire pits introduced last season have been a major success with our retail partners delivering a tremendous value for quality constructed models,” said Steve Lowsky, president, Pride Family Brands. “For 2013, we are providing our retailers even greater opportunities with the expansion of fire features capitalizing on an attention to detail and a long list of design options including eleven different table top designs.”
Whether planning a private gather for two or a reunion of 10, fire pit table models are available perfectly suited to every requirement. The Castelle® high dining table is 50” round with a center fire feature. A 54“x 108”cast top dining table is also outfitted for fire and warm conversation. In combination with eleven of Pride Family Brands' most popular cast top designs and the signature hand applied decorative antiquing and a four stage finishing process, unlimited possibilities are available to further coordinate outdoor dining and living spaces.
For the 2013 fire pits, new base models crafted in both round and rectangular will debut with multiple hand woven aluminum motifs and alternative leg designs. For the Classical collections, the fire pit design boasts a woven side incorporating a curving profile and elegant cast foot details.
The Castelle Fire Pit bases, which provide for propane storage, feature a control valve located on the outside for convenient igniting and extinguishing of the fire. High quality burners, rated to produce 40,000 BTUs, provide a welcome amount of warmth and ambiance for outdoor entertaining. Hand painted antiquing and a durable four step finishing and sealing process complete each unit.
For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.
Pride Family Brands Re-Introduces The Popular Cabana Bay Collection With Enhanced Design and Comfort For 2013
With the re-release of the Cabana Bay Collection from the award-winning designers at Pride Family Brands, the luxury and comfort of a resort experience is enhanced with added design and comfort.
The Cabana Bay Collection, a popular patented collection from Pride Family Brands, is being re-introduced at the upcoming casual furnishing markets with enhancements to the seating back design details and expanded comfort. With a luxury cast and extruded aluminum construction, Cabana Bay builds upon its resort motif with heavy duty casual supports and aluminum wrapped cane lashings.
The Cabana Bay Collection, a popular patented collection from Pride Family Brands, is being re-introduced at the upcoming casual furnishing markets with enhancements to the seating back design details and expanded comfort. With a luxury cast and extruded aluminum construction, Cabana Bay builds upon its resort motif with heavy duty casual supports and aluminum wrapped cane lashings.
“Over our years in the casual furnishings business, our resort collections have been proven winners with retailers and consumers,” Steve Lowsky, president of Pride Family Brands. “With the reintroduction of Cabana Bay, we are expanding our selection and providing even more luxury options in this popular category.”
Included within the Cabana Bay Collection is deep seating with a crescent sofa and love seat as well as cushioned and sling dining. Each piece in the collection receives a powder coating and hand applied antiquing along with a four step finishing and sealing process. Weather resistant solution dyed fabrics on tailored cushioning completes Cabana Bay’s resort looks.
“Our goal is to provide the finest casual furniture in the world,” said Rory Rehmert, vice president, sales and marketing, Pride Family Brands. “The new Cabana Bay Collection is evidence of this as our award-winning designers continue to improve upon each and every design."
For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.
French Quarter Collection Defines Outdoor Fashion Combining Fine Craftsmanship and Classic Elegance
For spring 2013, the award-winning collections from luxury cast aluminum outdoor furnishings manufacturer, Pride Family Brands will include the over-the-top craftsmanship of French Quarter.
July 2, 2012 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL. - At the upcoming casual furnishings markets, the tranquility of the outdoors, the elegance of classic décor and the craftsmanship of experienced artisans come together harmoniously in The French Quarter Collection. A distinct new collection from the award-winning designers of Pride Family Brands, French Quarter has the ability to offer retailers and consumers something beyond the expected to define outdoor spaces in classic sophistication for 2013.
“Unlike any other outdoor collection in the marketplace, French Quarter exhibits our overall attention to detail and craftsmanship,” said Steve Lowsky, president, Pride Family Brands, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. “We are confident that this collection will be among our top attentions-getters at the upcoming markets with its extensive woven aluminum and intricate cast elements.”
This high end designer collection, with numerous finish and fabric options, includes cushioned dining and seating with action and stationary units. The French Quarter’s deep seating group includes standard sofas and loveseats as well as stationary and action lounges with ottomans.
This collection is constructed of cast and extruded aluminum in a woven aluminum bordered by curving and ornamental castings. On cushioned units, the weather resistant tailored cushioning features a cast aluminum button tufting exhibiting the attention to detail and a finished look. Pride’s signature hand painted finishing provides a rich, yet artistic, beauty to the aluminum construction. Each piece is built to last with a powder coating and four step finishing process.
“The classic style and seating comfort of The French Quarter exhibits the true pairing of the skills of our teams of designers and artisans,” said Rory Rehmert, vice president, sales and marketing, Pride Family Brands. “This collection answers our customer’s request for furnishings for the luxury outdoor room.”
For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of casual furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.
The FlatPack Architectural Fire Feature, A New Vision of Luxury Outdoor Design From Artist John T. Unger
John T. Unger's Sculptural Firebowls have been lauded worldwide for their beauty, durability and design. His newest offering, The FlatPack Architectural Fire Feature, is a completely new vision of the perfect luxury fire feature. Decades of art and design experience and over a year of design, testing, prototyping and collaboration led to the creation of this stunning, stainless steel work of functional art. The Flatpack Fire Feature’s patent-pending design assembles easily with no tools or hardware and can be up and running in minutes with its plug and play propane system. The focus of this new line is to create a catalog of fire features based on architectural design motifs to harmonize with the architectural style of homes.“I've always loved architecture, and because these fire features are an extension of the home, I was inspired to base the first designs on architectural motifs from different styles and periods,” said Unger. Future designs will reference other architectural motifs including Art Deco, Modernist, Prairie Style, and others.” Unger’s plan for the line is to eventually create designs to fit any period home as well as narrative panels and designs based on forms from natural history.
“Like my Sculptural Firebowls, the Flat Pack Architectural Fire Feature is first and foremost a beautiful sculpture designed to interact with the light and shadow of fire,” said Unger. “But it is also a new direction. Unlike the standard oxidized patina of my recycled work, Flatpack Fire Features are laser cut from heavy-duty stainless steel, retain their original finish and are surface friendly for decks, patios or stonework.” The thick stainless steel construction is resistant to corrosion enabling the fire features to last for generations in the out of doors including coastal installations.
The interior of the Fire Feature glows a warm orange while the exterior is backlit in silhouette. The sunburst of rays casts lively and beautiful shadows projected by dancing flames. This play of light and shadow, positive and negative space and projected imagery is reminiscent of another Victorian classic, the magic lantern. Even when not in use, the Fire Feature functions as gorgeous outdoor sculpture, harnessing the sun's passing to craft intricate shadows that slowly shift like the shadow of a sundial.
Solutions to a number of design opportunities encountered with Unger’s hand-cut Sculptural Firebowls were incorporated into the Victorian Flat Pack Fire Feature. “As an artist, I wanted to expand on what I was capable
of creating on my own and put the tools of industry to the task of creating beauty,” said Unger. “I believe a factory is like a symphony orchestra, a collection of skilled people with specialized tools who can bring great art into being if you give them a plan.”
The Flatpack Fire Feature’s patent-pending design assembles easily with no tools or hardware and can be up and running in minutes with its plug and play gas system. Installation, dismantling, moving or storage are equally simple and yet the clever interlocking design makes the Fire Feature exceptionally stable, easily passing the most rigorous tests. Once assembled, there is no seam or indication that the Fire Feature is not a solid piece. The design has been thoroughly tested to insure that it can be safely used on traditional or plastic wood decks without concern for combustion. The top of the Fire Feature has a beveled edge and slightly rounded corners.
The Flatpack Architectural Fire Feature ships ready for use with propane; although units can be special-ordered for use with natural gas at no additional cost. Included with each unit is everything needed for ease of use including a built-in automatic ignition burner with safety shut off, a regulator and hose. Gas connections between the LP regulator/hose, the valve and the burner orifice are fully assembled and leak tested before shipping. The control system provides flame supervision in wind or rain and consists of components listed to the appropriate ANSI/CAN standards.
When not in use, the Fire Feature functions as a gorgeous outdoor sculpture. Each Architectural Flatpack Fire Feature arrives signed by the artist via an engraved stainless steel plate. A signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity is mailed separately.
For more information about John T. Unger Studio and the line of artist fire features, visit www.johntunger.com, call 231.584.2710 or follow on twitter@twitter.com/johntunger.
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About John T. Unger Studio:
John T. Unger, artist, designer, sculptor, and crafter of an extensive line of Sculptural Firebowls and innovative fire features, is known for setting outdoor spaces "on fire" with artistry and functionality. John has been making art professionally since 1995. "My Sculptural Firebowls are intended to have an immediate visual appeal as well as providing a story, meaning, and social interaction. They offer an opportunity to gaze into the fire and connect with the human questions that have enticed every imagination since we first gathered around a captive flame over a million years ago." As an expert sustainable designer and sculptor with a passion for creating focal points for outdoor living spaces, John's work is sought after for residential and commercial installations.
John is available for comment, interview or to add his unique brand of art talk to any media outlet.
Product Facts About The Victorian Architectural FlatPack Fire Feature:
- Dimensions: 27" H x 33" W x 33" D, base is 25" x 25" Top opening 23" x 23"
- Weight: 150 lbs
- Materials: The Flat Pack Fire Feature is made from 1/8th inch thick Stainless Steel Angle, 11G and 16G Stainless Steel sheet, with a 2B mill finish (shiny but not mirror shiny).
- Alternate Use: A stainless steel plate fits into the top for used as a table when flame is not lit.
- Dynasty Guarantee: Flat Pack Architectural Fire Features will last many, many generations.
- No-tools assembly: The Flatpack Architectural Fire Feature assembles without the need for tools or hardware. PDF manual available for download from the artist’s website
John T. Unger Studio Contact: John T. Unger, john@johntunger.com,
Publicity Contact: Laurie Rudd, laurie rudd public relations, laurieruddpr@suddenlink.net, 252-714-5377
Coming in August 2012 - Outdoor Style
Casual Living is seeking high-resolution photography of images of casual furnishings with motion functions, such as swivel chairs, gliders and rockers, for our Outdoor Style feature to appear in our August issue.Deadline to submit images is Monday, July 9.
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Coming in September 2012 - Casual Market
Casual Living is seeking high-resolution images of outdoor furniture and accessories that will be exhibited at the upcoming International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, Sept. 20-23 in Chicago. Those new product photos will appear in our September issue.Deadline for submission is Friday, August 10.
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