My Hancock and Moore reps just left after showing me the Spring 2008 new market intros. Wow....some excellent new product this market and lots of it. Those of you who like modern/contemporary will really like many of the new styles coming onboard. Its going to be a while before they get added to the website, however.

Theres a new High Back, button-tufted sofa that has a curve in the transition from the back to the wings that is just stunning design-wise. This piece has a unique step in the arm to base and is designed to use dual leathers on it (contrasting). I almost ordered one for stock but I don't have a contemporary store!

Another new series is called the Grainger, and its built on the Austin series chassis (far and away their best seller), designed sizewise to be larger than the standard Austin series, but not as big as the Tall Back Austins.

Two new pieces I did order are the new Tavern Sofa (button-tufted back, seat, front and arms in the new Imperial Cordovan Burnished leather, and the stunning new Dobbins Chair, which is one of the best looking traditional high-back barrel chairs (fully carved) I've seen in a long time.

If there's any interest in some of these pieces I have photocopies and can scan them up - just let me know.

Duane Collie