DALLAS, LAS VEGAS— Retailers attending the upcoming winter gift shows, here, will find a variety of artisan oriented designs to set the table, from hand crafted beaded napkin rings to hand painted wine chillers. Buyers can also discover tableware products derived from natural materials, from a tea light holder made out of stone to serving boards made from bamboo. Here is just a sampling of what will be showcased at the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, January 18 to 24, and the Las Vegas Market, January 22 to 26.
ARCADIA HOME
Arcadia Home is showcasing its line of artisan-crafted napkin rings in a variety of materials, such as beads, glass or silver-plated wire. Motifs include grapes, flowers, butterflies, snowflakes and seashells.
Market: Las Vegas
BLOOMINGVILLE
Bloomingville will feature a variety of ceramic designs in bright or whimsical patterns. For example, the company’s Patrizia pitcher features a bright, yet calming blue pattern, while the Patrizia jar is ideal for housing sugar or jelly at the breakfast table. This jar comes with a bamboo lid and a ceramic spoon for serving. The company is also adding a tropical flair to the table with its ceramic gold pineapple centerpiece and a plate with a fern motif.
Markets: Dallas, Las Vegas
CATSTUDIO
The original Geography glassware collection by Catstudio is comprised of all 50 states, and an ever-expanding list of cities, international and favorite vacation destinations. The company is also offering its licensed collegiate collection, featuring a growing number of university campuses. More than 200 designs will be showcased.
Market: Las Vegas
DEMDACO
Demdaco’s new Poetic Threads home décor and entertaining pieces feature a written decal message. The designs feature a soft, neutral palette combined with warm wood accents. The company is also debuting byDesign Toasting Bottle Socks, double knit constructed insulated wine socks.
Markets: Dallas, Las Vegas
EPICUREAN
Epicurean’s new Beer Tasting Flight Server features a two-toned base made from the brand’s signature material.
Multiple layers of Forest Stewardship Council certified wood fibers are compressed with a food-safe resin. It holds three four-ounce glasses. The company is also offering four assorted coasters in the material.
Market: Dallas
FRED & FRIENDS
Lifetime Brands’ Fred & Friends Grub Mugs porcelain microwave recipe mugs feature porcelain mugs with breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ideas. Fred’s Cheesy Love Songs cheese board features a mix tape design with the message, “Don’t you… forget about cheese.” It is made of beech wood with laser-etched details.
Markets: Dallas, Las Vegas
GODINGER
Godinger is creating a lifestyle statement of dinnerware and flatware at the winter markets. For example, the company’s Dublin dinnerware in white and gray tones will be offered, along with Midnight hued Dublin stemware and a new Asta flatware pattern.
Markets: Dallas, Las Vegas
MENUS AND MUSIC
Menus and Music will debut a multipurpose Deruta wine chiller, vase and utensil holder. The hand painted ceramic piece keeps wine cold. One design option spotlights a colorful rooster.
Market: Las Vegas
PAMPA BAY
High-fired porcelain bodies vacuum plated in titanium gives Pampa Bay’s Verona line the look of silver and the convenience of porcelain. The line is said to be dishwasher safe, tarnish free and stain resistant.
Market: Dallas
Q SQUARED NYC
Q Squared NYC will feature four new patterns for spring 2017: Limonata features a fresh cascade of lemons and romantic blossoms. Porto Chalé is a bright rooster/country pattern, while Captiva is teeming with tranquil sea life. Q Squared’s Classica in Black collection includes a dinner plate, salad plate and bread and butter plate to mix and match with the company’s modern Diamond Round collection.
Market: Dallas
SEA STONES
Sea Stones is debuting a beverage server and coaster set. The user can store it in the freezer so the piece is ready to keep drinks cold. The heavy coasters are designed not to stick to the bottom of a glass and have a thick cork on the bottom.
Sea Stones’ harmony tea light holder features granite rings nestled in pockets carved into a solid cherry base. The cherry has a hand-rubbed oil finish and, according to the company, is responsibly harvested and certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Market: Las Vegas
TOTALLY BAMBOO
Totally Bamboo is expanding its Destination Serving Board collection. Each of the seven new destinations includes laser-engraved iconic points of interest, cities and geographical landmarks unique to those areas. New designs include Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama and Florida. These new destinations will join existing favorites: California, Texas, Maui, O’ahu, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Markets: Dallas, Las Vegas
WILTON ARMETALE
Lifetime Brands’ Wilton Armetale is showcasing its Sea Life pattern, one of the brand’s most popular regional collections. Each piece can go from the stove, oven grill, fridge or freezer, right to the table. New items include a bread tray, medium bowl, sand dollar bowl and large bowl.
Market: Dallas
