NEW YORK — Meridian Furniture is expanding its growing portfolio of outdoor offerings with new seating collections and concrete table options making their debut at the spring High Point Market.
“With renewed interest in the brutalist architecture movement, more designers than ever appreciate the durable functionality and indoor-outdoor qualities of concrete tables,” said Michael Rosilio, president of Meridian Furniture. “Not only does the material amp up the sustainability factor, but it also makes it easy for designers to visually connect indoor spaces with the outdoors, an increasingly important factor in home design.”
Among a dozen new concrete silhouettes in bold geometric shapes available in multiple colors this market are the Tivoli and the Sassari. The two Art Deco-inspired indoor-outdoor concrete coffee tables — Tivoli in a luxe beige travertine finish and Sassari in a faux brown marble finish — are designed to weather the elements. And the Consenza indoor-outdoor concrete dining table boasts an Art Deco-inspired design in a travertine finish. Available in two sizes, 78” and 96”, the dining tables are set to retail from $1,199 to $1,999.
Continuing its focus on teak-finished aluminum designs, Meridian also will unveil seating collections inspired by the romance of the Mediterranean coast. Among these, San Pietro incorporates polypropylene rope as a design element with a twist. Combined with a natural teak-finish aluminum frame and plush, waterproof seat cushions, the collection includes a sofa, loveseat and chair available in beige and cream, all sold separately. Suggested retails range from $1,999 for the sofa to $899 for the chair.
The Laguna modular sectional showcases Meridian’s contemporary aesthetic, while Portofino boasts sophisticated matte-black aluminum frames with dramatic, scalloped edges, topped with waterproof upholstered bolster cushions in a choice of cream or off-white. A coordinating coffee table is also available.
“Portofino is a perfect example of what sets us apart in outdoor furniture,” Rosilio said. “The outdoor category is an important element to our whole-home story as a one-stop shop for designers, stagers and retailers. We don’t do the ubiquitous rattan/wicker looks available at big-box home centers that saturate today’s marketplace. Our designs are a little bit more fun and elevated and cannot be found anywhere else. Additionally, our teak-finished aluminum frames are commercial grade for durability and easy care because we know most consumers want to spend more time enjoying their outdoor spaces than maintaining them.”
The new outdoor collections will be on display during market at Meridian’s showroom, IHFC C-403.
