Casual Market Highlights

Not every exhibitor had new product to show at the recently concluded Casual Market, but those who did brought their A-game. Here are just a few of the new and innovative designs that were on display.

Jensen Outdoor‘s Tempo all-weather lounger chairs won the ICFA Design Excellence Award this year. Made with sleek Ipe, they’re paired with an outdoor sofa upholstered in Ultrfabric’s outdoor-safe Ultraleather.

Mamagreen‘s Babbo modular sectional can be configured into a large semi-circle or a small half-sofa, and features firm cushions with convenient side tables.

The upholstered arms on Homecrest‘s Mila chair can be changed out to create unique designs or to coordinate with the season.

Domiziani‘s volcanic rock stone tables come in many styles and are made using an intricate process with stone from the inside of volcanoes.

Vanguard Furniture debuted its outdoor line to the casual industry for the first time this market, and this oversized sofa was a showstopper.

Pacific Casual has warehouses fully stocked with products like this Barclounger outdoor sofa set that are available to ship now and ship out in 2-3 days.

Correction: Following the trend of padded chaise loungers, Gloster unveiled this sleek model, which has teak arms, a woven back and a powder-coated aluminum frame.

Kingsley Bate’s Tortola collection is made from all-weather wicker with Grade A teak accents. It’s offered in a new Flagstone wicker color and includes a sofa, lounge chair, swivel rocker, ottoman, sectional left and right arm settees, and sectional left and right arm return sofas.  

Lane Venture introduced a new gray wood grain finish this market, and officials say it’s geared toward a younger consumer who wants a more contemporary look.

Unwasted showed off its differently styled poly wood chairs that are made from recycled materials. The company has a goal to reduce the amount of plastic entering oceans in Canada by 75% before 2025.

Flexsteel quietly debuted its higher-end outdoor line this market, and it will officially launch next year. With a modern style and high-quality materials, the company aims to offer affordable yet stylish products.

Taking inspiration from a 1966 collection in its catalog, Telescope Casual introduced the Wells collection, which has a retro style with turned legs and removable cushions.