At this spring’s High Point Market, collaboration takes center stage, driving some of the season’s most compelling debuts. Across showrooms, leading furniture brands have enlisted an impressive roster of design talents, each bringing a distinct point of view to thoughtfully crafted collections. From statement lighting to finely detailed hardware and beyond, these partnerships reveal the power of creative synergy. Read on for a curated roundup of the standout collaborations that will inspire design-lovers across the board.
Ellen Merchant x Pooky Lighting
The English countryside might be a hop, skip and a jump across the pond for Americans, but the new Ellen Merchant x Pooky Lighting collaboration brings that charming cottage-core aesthetic stateside. This is the British textile designer & decorative artist's third collection with the whimsical makers of joyful lighting designs. The playful collection offers a reinterpretation of Merchant's signature fabric and wallpaper prints into vibrant lampshades. With four new designs in 11 colorways, these botanical-inspired beauties are primed to add a touch of cheer to any room.
House of DuVäl x Sherrill
The legacy makers at Sherrill Furniture Brands revealed a collaboration with luxury interior design firm DuVäl (the chic Virginia-based eponymous firm founded by interior designer DuVäl Reynolds). The new brand offers a sharp line of furnishings including casegoods, tables and chairs that recall the creative's signature tailored approach to design. “We were drawn to Sherrill because we saw a clear opportunity to introduce furniture that feels more masculine, architectural, and grounded,” shared DuVäl, Owner and Principal Designer of DuVäl Design, in the collab announcement. “From the start, it was important that this collection would complement, not compete with, their existing brands." The collection's clean lines and structured silhouettes hold their own among Sherrill's many offerings.
Marie Flanigan x Visual Comfort & Co.
Architectural lighting was buzzing at this year's market. Case-in-point: master of traditional-yet-fresh interiors, designer Marie Flanigan's elegant pieces for Visual Comfort & Co. With a whopping 16 pieces in a variety of finishes, the launch plays with light across the spectrum from portable lamps to sconces and chandeliers. Some standouts include: The Elsa lamp with rounded contours forming a chic glass base; the Ansel sconce, an elongated crystal cylinder with a fluted cap; and Aurelie, an ethereal chandelier made of a collection of radial glass knots.
Barry Dixon x Arteriors
An imaginative new capsule collection made its debut at High Point Market. Marking his 7th collection with luxury lighting, furniture and accessories brand Arteriors, Western-meets-global interior designer Barry Dixon's latest work is rooted in organic forms and sculptural silhouettes. The Totem Floor Lamp, shown below, plays with shape and is flanked by two Boulder Swivel Lounge Chairs featuring curious curves. From lighting to loungers to tables and more, every piece in the collection emits an earthy yet luxury style defined by a rich materiality.
Eric Ross x Chelsea House
Known for his classic, timeless designs, Nashville-based interior designer Eric Ross debuted his Found collection with furnishings brand Chelsea House at Spring High Point Market. One of Chelsea House’s largest launches to date, the introduction features more than 75 pieces, including furniture, lamps, art, mirrors and accessories in Ross’ signature traditional aesthetic. The collaboration showcases Ross's ability to blend timeless appeal with a strong sense of heritage through antiques and classic motifs.
Suzanne Kasler x Art & Forge
Art & Forge introduced three collections of French-inspired hardware from their first-time collaboration with the always-chic interior designer Suzanne Kasler. Drawing on her longstanding interest in the French decorative arts, the line references a European sensibility. Each pull and knob is hand-cast and solid. All in all, the collections offer designers and homeowners a range of options for delicate detailing in their spaces.
Charlotte Lucas x Taylor King
Wanderlust is the through-line in color magician (and interior designer) Charlotte Lucas's collaboration with furniture brand Taylor King. It's a bright, energetic collection that blends urban and traditional design elements as well as recalling the look of disparate decades into one cohesive aesthetic. Drawing on her Southern roots, the line also has an undercurrent of hospitality and warmth. With a range of rich hues and an abundance of sumptuous textures, the collection is a natural extension of Lucas's signature polished whimsy aesthetic.
