2006 new products
Casual Living provides a listing of 2006 product introductions, most making their debut at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market this month in Chicago.
It's an exciting time of year for all involved — the manufacturers are able to see their designs come to life and the reaction of buyers; retailers get to see what is new and exciting for their showroom floors, and even we at the magazine look forward to the show to see what's around the corner in style and design for the casual industry.
Featured alphabetically by manufacturer, the listing may not be comprehensive.
Agio
Courtney Mueller
Three lines debut, including Lorenzo, one of the Tropics program designs. The five-piece chat group and chaise lounge is crafted of all-weather wicker and features a 132.08-cm mosaic tile table. The Beaumont Collection has modern sling-back chairs framed with decorative cast aluminum accents in both dining and bar height collections. Featuring a lattice-topped cast aluminum table, the line also includes swivel chairs and a swivel umbrella. Finally, the Monterey Collection pairs modern with traditional for a new dining group complemented with a tempered glass-top table.
Alfresco Home
Courtney Mueller
Alfresco Home expands its current collections of outdoor furnishings, patio accessories and interior home accents. Furnishings include all-weather wicker furniture, deep seating, classic bistro seating and table sets, new travertine and marble mosaic dining collections and accent pieces like a baker's rack, butler station, side boards and side tables. An array of patio Aaccents are introduced, including glazed beverage coolers, hose hiders and material bins.
American International Tile
Courtney Mueller
New porcelain tiles enhance outdoor living spaces. Featuring rich color, texture and durable material, the tile provides a stylish alternative to wooden decks and concrete patios.
Ancient Mosaic Studios
Courtney Mueller
Casual Rustics, a new mid-priced line, features eight tabletop designs with a tumbled rustic appearance. The Narita tabletop also debuts, one of nine new designs. All contemporary, the Narita is highlighted by long strips of light and dark brown Italian marble bordered with Noce.
Arte D'Italia
Courtney Mueller
Alcantara dinnerware is introduced, previously available as serveware. The traditional lemon pattern is featured on dinner, soup and salad plates and a cereal bowl. The Natale pattern also debuts for the Christmas season, featuring a simple and festive design on a charger, salad plate and mug. New pieces debut in the Umbria Collection, including a square platter, umbrella stand and round platter, all in the Paesaggio pattern which features a matte finish.
Artisan House
Courtney Mueller
Four 3-D designs premier, including Paradise and Reflection, each showcasing silver and pewter finishes with iron accents. Intuitive and Impulsive feature Old World copper finishes with iron accents.
Barlow Tyrie
Courtney Mueller
The Equinox Collection expands to include a high dining table, high dining arm and side chairs and stools, designed by Mark Tyrie. Hand-welded and hand-cut teak constructs the products, complemented with brushed stainless steel. Also introduced is the Eclipse Range (121.92-cm table and stacking armchairs) featuring powder-coated tubular aluminum frames with a Textilene mesh seat and back and teak table and arm accents. Solid teak arm, side and reclining chairs debut in the Provence Seating Range. Solid teak coffee and side tables in various sizes also debut in the Monaco Low Table Range. Finally, the Rimini Parasol, a market umbrella designed for smaller dining and cafe tables, is introduced.
Black Mountain Design
Courtney Mueller
The Cleopatra Single Chaise is introduced, a more personal version of the popular double chaise. With Italian styling, the Portofino Double Chaise debuts, complemented by a weather-resistant canopy.
Boca Rattan
Courtney Mueller
Three collections debut, including Pasadena, a transitional design made from two-tone woven peel and wicker. The more modern Biscayne Collection is made from woven peel, and the Bermuda Bay Collection features rattan, wicker, woven leather and wood.
Brown Jordan International
Courtney Mueller
Brown Jordan International premieres six collections, including Vista, with minimal design and a shape that promotes elegance and structure. Made of fully welded cast and tubular aluminum, Vista features contoured sling fabric. With Caribbean style, the Armada Collection is crafted of teak with hand-carved detail on the turned legs and oversized seating. The Neo-classical Empire Collection features a tubular aluminum frame with cast aluminum detailing and cast brass medallions on the chair backs, available with deep cushion seating and cast table tops. The traditional wingback is transformed in the Devonshire Collection with hand-woven rosewood weave over a tubular aluminum frame and teak foot detailing. Emanating the tropics, Grand Via mimics Caribbean wrought iron and features a tubular aluminum frame with cast back, cast aluminum detailing and deep seating. South Seas is an eclectic group of lounge furnishings, constructed of a teak frame with woven seat and back surface. The Vineyard division debuts Cane Bay, a traditional collection featuring Hularo over a tubular aluminum frame, non-woven arms and legs and a dark bamboo stain finish. Winston debuts seven collections, from the garden inspired Encore Sling line with a simple aluminum frame to the tropical inspired Lanai Sling Collection with a cast back of woven reeds.
Capel
Courtney Mueller
The Al Fresco Collection of outdoor rugs is introduced. The line is a Wilton weave machine woven collection from Belgium. Made of 100% olefin, the collection is available in three designs — diamonds, Maya and Sedona, and features soft Southwestern colors. When soiled, the rugs can be washed clean with a garden hose.
Carter Grandle
Courtney Mueller
Five collections debut in addition to expanded table top selections. The Carlyle Collection is a deep seating modular group that can be pieced together for numerous layouts. The castings present comfortable surfaces while seated and maintain refined profiles in the matched collection of left and/or right arm units, slipper, ottoman and chaise. The Grovepark Collection, with its clean, feminine lines, is a sling group with full die cast sides and includes low back or high back, stationary or swivel tilt, with an ottoman, chaise lounge and loveseat glider. South Beach Sling is a contemporary group featuring a wide extruded aluminum arm. A transitional wicker group, the Carlton Collection is woven in a herringbone double flat weave. Cambridge is a deep seating wicker line with classic double flat weave and consists of many stationary and action pieces.
Cast Craft
Courtney Mueller
Ten collections debut. New lines include the Laguna Collection (deep seating and dining); Kingston Dining Collection; Wexford High Back Dining; Neptune Dining Collection; Halifax Collection (deep seating and high-back dining); Roma Dining Collection and Santa Cruz Dining Collection.
Casual Creations
Courtney Mueller
The Mandalay Collection is added to its line of sling furniture, and consists of a high-back dining chair, matching square table with clear beveled-edge glass, ottoman and a chaise.
Century
Courtney Mueller
From Richard Frinier, the Plein Air Collection debuts. Drawing on authentic prairie-style architecture, the line features six weatherproof pieces crafted in Honduran mahogany with a Timor finish. The collection also features oversized Leisure Plush cushions and travertine stone tabletops.
CFM Specialty Home Products
Courtney Mueller
The 6006 Grill premieres as part of the Vermont Castings Signature Series line-up. Standard features include six stainless steel burners, an infrared rear rotisserie burner with rotisserie kit, slide-out propane tank holder and double side burners.
Coleman
Courtney Mueller
The Event grill is introduced, featuring 6735.47 square cm of cooking area, six fully adjustable stainless steel 20,000 Btu burners, InstaStart push-button ignition for matchless lighting and more. The Party cooler debuts as well, with exclusive insulation to keep beverages cold for up to 12 hours.
Condar
Courtney Mueller
Condar introduces Flamenco portable gel logsets that require no installation. Specially formulated gel offers a more realistic fire. The logsets feature a patented controller to adjust flame intensity and burn duration.
Crest Foam
Courtney Mueller
A new line of EZ-Dri premium outdoor cushioning foam debuts, constructed of polyether-polyurethane materials that dry almost immediately after exposure to rain, salt spray, melting snow, dew, washing and more. Large, open pores permit maximum water drainage and air circulation.
D&F Wicker
Courtney Mueller
With wide, gently curved arms and plush cushions, the Key Largo Living Collection is introduced. This all-weather line is hand-woven using soft vinyl and resin fibers over a rustproof tubular aluminum frame. The Plymouth Living Collection is made of all-weather loom wicker. An outdoor sectional also is introduced. Three pieces allow consumers to create endless configurations.
Dayva International
Courtney Mueller
String lights are featured, as well as a new gas tiki-style heater with an adjustable flame and 10,000 Btu burner.
Designer Wicker & Rattan
Courtney Mueller
The Melbourne Arm Chair is introduced, highlighted by a reclining back. Constructed of polypropylene woven on an aluminum frame, the collection also includes a standard armchair, loveseat, coffee table, ottoman, gliding chair, gliding ottoman and dining set.
Donghia
Courtney Mueller
Through a collaboration with Sunbrella, Donghia Furniture introduces the Cabana Collection, a line of outdoor trim in bold colors and ethnic designs. Comprised of five trim patterns, the line includes stylish cording, fringe, poms poms and tassels.
Dunford Jones
Courtney Mueller
A line of synthetic woven rattan, Tropikane will be introduced in several dining and lounging collections.
Ebel
Courtney Mueller
The Bastia, Nantua and Bayonne collections debut. Nantua features aluminum frame construction with teak accents on the arms, legs and tabletop. Aluminum frames on the Bayonne line resemble natural bamboo. Bastia is a more traditional collection. The Corsica Collection expands to include dining and is now available in a java finish. A new darker finish, Mahogany, will be offered for the Bastia and Nantua lines.
Emphasis
Courtney Mueller
Emphasis introduces the Light:night, a portable nightlight, lantern, safety light and decorative lamp all in one. Designed to fit in the palm of the hand, the Light:night features an auto-on setting.
Erwin & Sons
Courtney Mueller
The spotlight is on resin, loom and lightweight stone. Lightweight mosaic stone tabletops debut, developed exclusively for the company's Bahama Winds resin collection. The stone tops custom-fit all dining, coffee and end tables.
Ficks Reed
Courtney Mueller
Expansions are made in the Weather-King line, including a lounge chair and ottoman, balcony table and chair, and rectangular table in the Catalina Collection. All items are all-weather wicker over an aluminum frame with fast-drying foam cushions. Available in natural and java finishes.
Foremost
Courtney Mueller
Afterglow patio torches and paraffin oil fire bowls are introduced. The torches are highlighted by a patent pending super-wick design that features a flame hundreds of times larger than traditional torch flames. The fire bowls use crystal clear paraffin oil instead of wood as fuel, and feature an aesthetic design that accents the outdoors.
Galtech International
Courtney Mueller
Galtech introduces the all-weather Thatched umbrella cover and new rotational tilt teak market umbrella.
Glen Raven/Sunbrella
Courtney Mueller
The Scarlet and Woodland groups debut. The Scarlet group showcases Pablo, a corded stripe, along with Coleridge Parchment, a textured weave. The earthy hues of Woodland translate into a jac-quard velvet and two coordinating stripes. The textured stripe, Hawthorne, combines warm browns, reds and golds with an accent of sapphire blue, while the second stripe, Copperfield, repeats warm, woodsy hues. Both complement with a traditional floral damask.
Groovystuff
Courtney Mueller
The Back to the Roots and Kodiak collections are introduced, with pieces handcrafted from plantation grown teak trees. Back to the Roots features loveseats, occasional tables, chairs and bar sets. The Kodiak line includes game, coffee, sofa and end tables.
Grosfillex
Courtney Mueller
Three items debut, including the Bali Sunlounger. The Sunlounger adjusts to four positions and the leg area can adjust to two. The Jersey Super Highback Chair features a resin frame that can be stored. The Louisiana Table measures 68×40 and is contructed of an extruded aluminum frame with a resin tabletop. A Pietra film gives the table a granite finish appearance.
Hargrove
Courtney Mueller
The Canyon Wildfire is the newest product in the vented product series from Hargrove.
Joan Fabrics
Courtney Mueller
Vibrant SP debuts, the company's newest jacquard upholstery line that is engineered for more than 2,000 hours of direct ultraviolet exposure without fading or degrading.
Kettler
Courtney Mueller
Featured is the wrought iron Kanto Collection, a contemporary line including chair, loveseat and coffee table. The Country Kettler Rotimber Collection is constructed of robinia wood, naturally resistant against humidity and rotting. With a traditional iron gray finish, Kettler's Royal Garden wrought iron Romano Chair is made of flexible micro mesh.
Kingsley-Bate
Courtney Mueller
The Ibiza and Tiburon collections are introduced. Designed by Andrew Gower, Ibiza is a mixed media line that combines stainless steel, textiline and teak. The group includes a dining set, lounge chair, ottoman, chaise and occasional tables. Available in white and black fabrics, the Tiburon Collection combines stainless steel, textiline and teak.
Laneventure
Courtney Mueller
The Bob Timberlake Collection is launched in Laneventure's WeatherMaster wicker line. The collection includes a full line of seating, such as an adjustable Morris chair, Fisherman's chair, sofa setting and cuddle chair ensemble. Complementary cushions are offered in a natural, earthy palette. A selection of cocktail and dining tables, along with the Mill Water Fountain, a three-tiered limestone and resin fountain, round out the line. New designs debut in the At Home in Tuscany Collection by Frances Mayes, including the Tuscan dining table, planter pedestal and dining armchair. Additional introductions are made in Cabana Joe's Crescent Bay line, the Huntington Bay Collection and the Bridgewater Collection. The company also has added gazebos to its line.
LB International
Courtney Mueller
The Nardi and Serralunga lines premiere. Nardi is constructed of resin. The classic collection features a variety of dining and seating options. The Serralunga line of rotational molded resin products includes a line of planters.
LWO Corporation/Arboria
Courtney Mueller
The Reflection bench, part of the Arboria Idlewild Furniture Collection, debuts. It is crafted of kapur, a hardwood with a warm, reddish-brown color.
Lister
Courtney Mueller
The Palms Lounger and KAAT sofa are introduced. Weatherproof laminated teak and stainless steel marry for the adjustable lounger, while the sofa is highlighted by a sectional program to hit the modular trend.
Majestic Umbrella and Shade
Courtney Mueller
The Shade Dial Auto Tilt Market Umbrella debuts, featuring all-zinc alloy crank housing, hub, runner and finial. The 9-ft. umbrella has a shade dial that rotates 360 degrees.
Mallin
Courtney Mueller
The Madrid and Regency collections are introduced in deep seating, sling and cushion groups. Volare and Silla Grande lines premiere.
Masterworks Decor
Courtney Mueller
A line of botanicals by Laura Ashley Home debut. To be shown in the Hansen showroom at market, the line includes Pink Tulips in Water, a display of blush and cream tulips accented by greenery and a glass trapezoid vase with the look of water, and Wisteria, where bold purple wisteria are accompanied by lush greenery and wood sticks.
Meadowcraft
Courtney Mueller
The Milano Dining and Deep Seating collections debut, including a chat firepit. From the Plantation Patterns division, the Grand Terrace Collection premieres as a full line, including action and stationary seating for dining, chaise lounges, benches, gliders, deep seating pieces and faux stone tables. Marseilles features a double chaise lounge and stationary chat chair, tile top tables and a 121.92-cm tile top chat table and firepit.
Neirmann Weeks
Courtney Mueller
With a new Chicago showroom, the company introduces a line of indoor/outdoor furniture featuring metal and teak construction. The Mustique Collection features Asian-inspired fretwork and detailing on a range of seating and table designs. In contrast, the Loggia Collection features graceful, curving lines and a sand-colored finish. The Italian Series Collection features hand-made metal pieces available in bronze, aluminum or steel finishes.
New River Casual Furniture
Courtney Mueller
A new company, New River Casual will debut a line of Brazilian cherry hardwood furniture. The line includes Adirondacks, dining tables, coffee and side tables, arm, folding, side and steamer chairs, a chaise lounge, swivel and barstools and benches. (see New River on page 92)
Nomi
Courtney Mueller
A line of outdoor fabrics is introduced. Available in a spectrum of colors, the line includes jacquards, stripes and solids, with printed metallic finishes and patterns used in combination with chenilles and more. Woven from 100% solution-dyed acrylic fibers.
Outdoor Lifestyle
Courtney Mueller
The Portofino and Galway seating collections are introduced. Portofino features an intricate design with contemporary flair. Both include dining and seating options with lounge pieces to be introduced mid-season.
P/Kaufmann Outdoor
Courtney Mueller
Two new acrylic prints debut, including the floral OD Oriel and stripe OD Villa Stripe, both in a lacquer color.
Palm Springs Rattan
Courtney Mueller
Plantation Bay Dining premieres, offering a combination of carved wood with padded mat wicker. The full collection comes in dining, seating and bedroom.
Phifer Wire Products
Courtney Mueller
Phifertex Marquesa Blends are introduced for deep seating fabrics. The fabric combines a PVC yarn with the new Marquesa yarn to give it dimensional stability for deep seating applications. Blended with PVC-coated polyester, the fabrics are available in 12 designs. Phifer Relax Stretch Fabrics also are introduced, made from a combination of PVC and elastomeric yarns. The Relax Stretch Fabrics are available as a special order items.
Pro-Techt
Courtney Mueller
The Mantis umbrella debuts, featuring quick attachment and deployment, compact storage and 14 custom mounting brackets.
Rausch Classics
Courtney Mueller
The Eden Roc seating and Sunny Beach dining groups are introduced. A contemporary seating collection with endless combinations of groupings, the Eden Roc line is available in both natural and dark mocca finishes on a solid teak frame. Sunny Beach offers stacking armchairs and side chairs with a variety of tables, all constructed of Hularo fiber.
The Relaaaxer Company
Courtney Mueller
A portable rocker-recliner debuts. Ergonomically designed, the Relaaaxer folds for easy storage or transport and has a removable headrest and seat covers that are available in several weather-resistant fabrics.
Rene Corriveau and Sons
Courtney Mueller
The Hawaii and Venise Collections are introduced. With Galvalume tubing and a tempered glass top, the Hawaii line comes with two standard chairs with a sling seat and two swivel chairs, complemented by a 152.4- or 182.88-cm table. The Venise Collection features a faux stone tabletop constructed of solid aluminum. (see picture on following page)
Richey Industries
Courtney Mueller
Authentic colors bring a soft look to the Nantucket Historic Collection, with shades like Newport Blue, Creamy Yellow, Sage, Barn Red, Surf White and Earthbound Green. Constructed of alder wood, the furniture is primed with high-gloss, two-coat, water-based enamel for durability. Included in the collection is an Adirondack chair, folding Adirondack chair, footrest, Adirondack rocker and side table.
Rock Wood Casual Furniture
Courtney Mueller
Several items are introduced, including the Classic Half Moon Table, constructed of teak and wrought iron, and the Rhode Island stacking armchair made of plantation teak.
Rutledge Design Co.
Courtney Mueller
The Piccadilly hand-painted umbrella is introduced in round and square shapes.
Shade To Go
Courtney Mueller
The Solana shade umbrella debuts, featuring optional mounts for use on a fence, house, deckpost or patio/deck stand. The umbrella provides shade for up to 304.8 cm from the mounting base, and can rotate 360 degrees and tilt 90 degrees in four positions.
Shelly's Cushions
Courtney Mueller
Deep seating and dining cushions debut in self-welted style. The cushions will fit most cast and wrought iron furniture, feature fabric ties and are available for seats, benches, chaise lounges, recliners, ottomans and deep seating furniture.
Shuford Mills/Outdura
Courtney Mueller
Five fabric collections are introduced. Simple Elements uses newcomers Kona, Spa and Ivory to accent neutrals for a combination called Driftwood. The 100% solution-dyed acrylic group features textural plains, bold stripes and jacquard patterns. Island Oasis correlates jacquard patterns with bold stripes in combinations of Paprika, Canary, Olive and Ivory. The Silhouettes Collection mixes and matches patterns featuring the Seaglass coloration in the 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabric. Tropics showcases new colors Paprika, Olive and Canary on an Ivory background in a coloration called Sundance. Oceanfront blends blue hues with Cascade, a layered plaid and textural plains Raffia and Mosaics.
Skichair.com
Courtney Mueller
Known for its recycled products, Skichair.com introduces the Dolomite Skichair and ottoman, Skate Board Bench and Table and Re-Cycled Log Swing. The Dolomite is an Adirondack-styled chair made from cedar and real snow skis. The Skate furniture is constructed from skate board decks with the bench and table legs made from 100% recycled plastic. The Re-Cycled Log Swing is a natural white cedar swing made from recycled snow skis, water skis, wake boards, skateboards and baseball bats.
Smokey Hill Creations
Courtney Mueller
A new company, Smokey Hill debuts several Adirondack-styled designs. The Hudson River Adirondack is constructed of poplar wood. Other designs are featured in a 13-color palette.
Summer Classics
Courtney Mueller
Several introductions are made, beginning with the Classic double chaise and the Lauren Collection from the company's weatherproof wicker line. Featuring the classical appearance of traditional wicker, the line was originally designed using a diamond-back pattern with a braided frame, and now has generous proportions with a high back, wide arms and ball foot. The Lauren Collection has ornate detailing on the curved arm with woven resin in retro-parson styling. Aluminum Tuscany deep seating in the Resort line features soft curves with UV-resistant vinyl woven over extruded bamboo aluminum with a three-step powdercoated pecan finish. Also in the Resort line, Maylay portrays a leather appearance with exclusive bamboo aluminum tubing in an Asian design. Made from wrought aluminum, Chippendale is a classic design with a dining set complemented by a bench, while Summer Cottage interprets Adirondack chairs with a specialized formed tubular aluminum, a curved back and seat. The Villano double chaise features a hammered iron finish and an X stretcher with a forged aluminum wrap. Constructed of cast aluminum, the Venice Collection features the metal hand-carved into the shape of wicker.
Terra Furniture
Courtney Mueller
Designed by Joe Ruggiero, the Chelsea Double Chaise Lounge with canopy debuts. Made of tubular aluminum with simulated bamboo modules, the lounge has an adjustable back and wheels. The canopy can be moved up and down in the back or front to provide additional shade. Available in 16 frame finishes, the lounge also features more than 100 fabric choices, many designed by Ruggiero and woven by Glen Raven's Sunbrella division.
Telescope Casual Furniture
Courtney Mueller
The Savona, Cape May and Aruba collections, previously only available in sling, are now available in cushion options. Savona also is available in a new hand-woven wicker style for some of its frames. The Primera Sling Collection has been updated and enhanced. Two stand-alone products, the Slat Rocker and the Bistro Arm Chair, are introduced. Two cushion collections — Savonna II and Bella Lucca — are available with custom color cushion cording and fringed pillows.
Three Birds Furniture
Courtney Mueller
Deep seating is introduced with the teak sectional, a modular setting that also includes an armchair to complement.
Tidelli
Courtney Mueller
Three collections debut, including the Mediterraneo, Verona dining and Portofino Garden.
Treasure Garden
Courtney Mueller
Two umbrellas are introduced, including the East Track 13-ft. aluminum market umbrella, featuring a telescoping track system that allows the consumer to open and close the canopy with a simple one-finger effort. Also, a 10×10 square cantilever umbrella is the company's "square" version of the European-styled cantilevered umbrella.
Tropicdane
Courtney Mueller
New modular outdoor kitchen designs debut, featuring a wooden base and stainless steel hardware.
Tropitone Furniture
Courtney Mueller
The Transitions Collection debuts. Inspired by Greek architecture, the line features a sleek modern silhouette accented with a scroll-like spiral. The collection includes a low and high back dining chair, rocking lounge chair, double glider, recliner with ottoman, barstool, chaise lounge and swivel rocker. Lakeside seating also is introduced featuring strong architectural lines for a contemporary or rustic look, depending on finishes and fabrics chosen. Available in cushion, woven, sling and padded sling, the line includes a variety of dining and lounge pieces. Tropitone's new Java Tabletop has a rich, hand-rubbed patina finish that resembles woven wicker.
Tyndall Creek Furniture
Courtney Mueller
Tyndall Creek expands its outdoor rug collection. As the exclusive distributor for Homemaker Industries, the line features more than 80 SKUs and was designed by Kea Capel Meacham. Constructed of 100% polypropylene, the rugs are available in sizes from 2×3 to 9×12. The company also will debut 13 fabric selections for cushions and umbrellas. The Sullivan and Aberdeen swivel stools are introduced as well.
Ultrafabrics
Courtney Mueller
Brisa Soleil debuts, a water- and sun-friendly polyurethane leather fabric designed for the outdoors.
Vifah
Courtney Mueller
Several collections debut with mixed-media accents, combining various woods with stainless steel, wrought iron, aluminum or wicker.
Whittier Wood Products
Courtney Mueller
The Steamer Chair debuts in the GardenWood Furniture line. It offers three positions and can be folded for storage.
Woodard
Courtney Mueller
From pergolas to urns and fountains, Woodard introduces an accessory collection in its Woodard, Woodard Landgrave and Lyon Shaw product lines. Five firepits made of cast aluminum with solid copper bowls are available in three designs and in propane or log burning configurations. Two fireplaces will debut, featuring cast aluminum construction and a wood burning design and including ash drawers and fireplace grates. Woodard offers two fountain designs made of cast aluminum or fiberglass. The new 12×12 aluminum pergola will also be available.
Woodstock Percussion
Courtney Mueller
In the Signature Collection, four chimes are introduced. The Mystic Chime gets its tuning from the whole tone scale used by Claude Debussy and other impressionist composers. The 58.42-cm chime features aluminum tubes finished in a black powdercoating accented with tiny black plastic beads and cherry wood. The Nordic Bell will ring in the winter season. Constructed of hand-blown glass, it features an aluminum snowflake windcatcher. The Snowflake Ornament is topped with a red 3-D snowflake. The Morning Mood Chime has a musical palindrome, the same whether played backward or forward. In the Encore Collection, two chimes debut, including the Fiesta Bells that pair four brass bells with sangria ash wood accents, and Chimes of Pluto, accented with bubinga wood. Finally, the Duck Collection premieres as part of the Environments Collection. Crafted in Indonesia of sinuous, hand-carved bamboo root with teak accents, these charming duck statues will complement any outdoor environment.
20-Jan-2006