Record #:

1926

Author(s):

Morris, Glenn

Abstract:

In April and October every year, High Point is transformed from a modest city into the world's furniture exhibition center. Morris describes this event and highlights some points of interest in the city.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 5, Oct 1994, p22-25, il

Subject(s):

High Point--Economic conditions; Historic sites--High Point; Furniture--Exhibitions--High Point; Furniture industry and trade--High Point

Record #:

7951

Author(s):

Tomlin, Jimmy

Abstract:

Furniture manufacturing began in High Point in the late 1880s. The High Point Furniture Manufacturing Company was the first to ship furniture beyond the city, though soon other furniture manufacturers, attracted by a good supply of lumber and a strong regional market for inexpensive furniture, opened for business. High Point hosted the first Southern Regional Market in 1909. From this date, the shows evolved into the International Home Furnishings Market, a semi-annual furniture event.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 74 Issue 2, July 2006, p128-130, 132, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Furniture--Exhibitions--High Point; Furniture industry and trade--High Point

Record #:

10321

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Furniture manufacturing began in High Point in the late 1880s. The annually held Southern Furniture Mart attracts over 20,000 visitors to see and buy products of Southern furniture factories.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 15 Issue 6, Nov 1957, p36, 38, 41, il

Subject(s):

Furniture--Exhibitions--High Point; Furniture industry and trade--High Point

Record #:

27337

Author(s):

Williams, Allison

Abstract:

The High Point Market is the world’s largest home furnishing show bringing in 5.4 billion dollars in economic impact to the state. Over 75, 000 people will attend this year’s show and more than 2, 000 vendors will sell their goods. The influence of cheaper furniture from China, online shopping, competition from other cities, and the effects of House Bill 2 are having negative effects on the market. Despite problems, the show still goes on and provides a unique experience for market attendees.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 10, October 2016, p77-83 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Furniture industry and trade--High Point; Furniture--Exhibitions--High Point; Southern Furniture Market