You
might be wondering why it took so long to post Part II of Day 4, and I’m not
sure either. All I can tell you is that our business has been terrific and we
are so grateful for that. Business first, then the blog!
The
afternoon began with an appointment at Pearson (The Clyde Pearson Company for
you old timers) where color was king. Move over Pantone Tangerine, last year’s much
heralded color of the year, because here come’s Emerald Green on an upholstered
bed lurking over the shoulder of a tangerine upholstered bench.
Though I’ve
been convinced that some form of berry/lilac/purple was bound to be on the top
of color forecasters lists for 2013, it appears now that it’s Emerald Green, at
least by the folks over at Pantone.
Who is Pantone
you ask?
According to
Wikipedia, Pantone started as a printing company in the 1950’s that systematized
and simplified the company's stock of pigments and production of colored inks. Their primary
products include the Pantone Guides which allow designers to "color
match" specific colors when a design enters production stage, regardless
of the equipment used to produce the color.
The Pantone Color
Matching System is a standardized color reproduction system, which allows different
manufacturers in different locations to refer to the Pantone system to make
sure colors match without direct contact with one another.
Pantone colors have
even found their way into government legislation and military standards (to
describe the colors of flags
and seals).
Annually
Pantone declares a particular color "Color of the Year". Twice a year
the company hosts, in a European capital, a secret meeting of representatives
from various nations' color standards groups. After two days of presentations
and debate, they choose a color for the following year and sell it in a book for $750 to fashion designers,
florists, etc...to help guide
their designs and planning for future products.
There… more than
you wanted to know? Okay, so back to the business at hand. Pearson has always
been known as one of the finest upholstery houses, and they are indeed among
the best. Notice the detail on the sofa, below.
Of late,
Pearson has added some beautiful casegoods (furniture other than upholstered
furniture), with the same level of detailing for which they’re known.
Above: We loved the pieces
in Shagreen (most often from Stingray skin), detailed with inlaid brass and silver
leafed wood trim. We also loved their take on the classic “waterfall” table,
upholstered in Raffia.
A highly detailed Slipper Chair with a shaped front, curved back, on tapered
legs.
The chaise lounge upholstered in stylized velvet Greek Key pattern.
A pair of Occasional Chairs upholstered in a vivid stripe that was a great example
of this company’s skill and expertise.
We also liked
the simple barrel back Chair with Dressmaker Skirt,
and the beautifully proportioned chair and ottoman with sleek, flat tufting, below.
We thought the pair
of little “Perch” Chairs was interesting… I didn’t say we liked them, but they
were interesting and could be an alternative to a small stool without a back.
We liked Pearson’s version of the classic “Thebes” Chair and Ottoman.
There was one
other table I wanted to show you, one that was made with Macassar Ebony, trimmed
top and bottom with Ivory lacquer. You can use the table alone, or put four of them
together to make a very interesting cocktail table
And lastly, the cleanliness of a tight back,
English Arm Chair upholstered in sophisticated wool sateen with decorative
woven trim around the skirt bottom.
All right, it’s
late here in California, so all for now. I invite you to look for High Point
Market Day 5…. I know, there’s one more day of this show that you haven’t seen,
so look for it soon!
Good Night Moon
