Tabletop broadens reach with line extensions

-- Home Textiles Today, 12/4/2000

Line extensions were important elements in the tabletop market, with additions to existing collections expanding the reach as seen in the Barbara Barry line for Haviland, a follow-up to the crystal collection for Baccarat last season.

While design themes covered the waterfront, a sophisticated country casual with an almost contemporary air, emerged as a new influence.

And the Asian influence was more discreet, looking important in terms of shapes and understated motifs.

Wedgwood's English Cottage typified the more understated approach to floral motifs with a sophisticated cottage statement.

Pale blue, a continuing color favorite, and white set the tone for the Swedish Lodge collection of casual traditional design from Lenox.