Juvenile industry follows the buzz to Vegas
Inaugural furniture market here gets underway at end of month
Staff -- Kids Today, 7/1/2005
After years of planning, the first Las Vegas furniture market is almost here. Thousands of manufacturers and buyers are gearing up for the show. Of course, orders will be written, but many are just plain curious to see how this first market will go. Some are worried that the distractions of Sin City might mean less work, more play. Others think that the plentiful hotels rooms and various restaurants will make the show a more pleasant experience, and business will still get done.
And of course, the juvenile industry will be a huge part of the mix. Several manufacturers have signed on to show in the two Vegas Kids sections, including KidKraft, Camelot Furniture, Bean Bag Boys and Kids Clubhouse Mattresses. Many are bringing introductions from High Point, but several, including Bean Bag Boys, are debuting new product.
Time will tell if this becomes a must-attend market, but for now, the energy is there. See you in Vegas!
Camelot Furniture is introducing its low loft bed. The melamine, laminate twin loft has a three-drawer stairway, two-drawer chest/bookcase and a pullout desk. The loft is offered in 23 trim finishes.
Delta Enterprise is showing its Winnie the Pooh stackable toy bins. The bins can be placed side by side or stacked to save space.
Bean Bag Boys is introducing its Bomber collection in faux suede. The fabric features a distressed finish and is available in light and dark shades. The retail price point is $69.95.
This Victorian group form Good Cos. Has a pearl finish. The sleigh bed and trundle unit retails for $999.
Bedtime 's Amanda Jane collection is a feminine group finished in Venetian white with hand-carved appliqués. Beds in the group retail between $399 and $599, and a crib is also available.
The Sugar and Spice table lamp is finished in pale pink and has a satin shade with ribbon floral trim. From J.W. Pike, the lamp retails for $69.99.
Kids Clubhouse Mattresses, which debuted a line of colorful, designer mattresses last year, is introducing the Lullaby Lane collection, which has a more unisex ticking. The no-springs Dream, Dream, Dream mattress features the patented Flex and Flow Air Support system plus layers of hypoallergenic foam.
KidKraft is showing its new modern toy box in a white finish.
Capel 's Stargazer rug is 100% cotton and has a loop-hook construction. A 5-by-8-foot rug retails for $329.
