News, trends, and stories curated to celebrate Italian design and craftsmanship.
News, trends, and stories curated to celebrate Italian design and craftsmanship.
High Point Market – October Edition Now Underway - Oct 25-29, 2025
The High Point Market, is once again transforming High Point, North Carolina, into the global center of design and innovation. Recognized as the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, the Market spans over 11 million square feet of showroom space and hosts nearly 2,000 exhibitors across 180 buildings.
Held twice a year, in April and October, the event draws 70,000 to 80,000 attendees from around the world, including designers, retailers, and industry leaders eager to discover the latest trends and products shaping the future of home design. The High Point Market Authority oversees this dynamic exposition, which has revitalized the city’s historic downtown with a vibrant mix of permanent and temporary showrooms.
This October, Leif Petersen, Inc. proudly showcases a curated selection of top Italian brands in their elegant showroom, highlighting the finest in craftsmanship, design, and innovation. Visitors can experience firsthand the artistry and sophistication that define Italian furniture, blending timeless style with modern sensibility.
With inspiring displays, international design talent, and unmatched opportunities for networking and discovery, the October High Point Market continues to be the must-attend event for anyone passionate about design and the home furnishings industry.
Big Announcement: FurnitureMadeInItaly.com Becomes Official Sponsor of Italian Radio USA.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting brand new partnership between FurnitureMadeInItaly.com and the iconic Italian Radio USA, (www.ItalianRadioUSA.com) the premier Italian web radio in the United States! Starting this September, Italian Radio USA will broadcast advertisements to promote the FurnitureMadeInItaly.com project, an initiative dedicated to showcasing and supporting high-quality Italian furniture and the retailers who bring it to the U.S. market.
This collaboration marks a natural and powerful synergy. Itaian Radio USA has built its name streaming authentic Italian music 365 days a year, highlighting the richness of Italian artistry and culture. Meanwhile, FurnitureMadeInItaly.com champions the elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless design of Italian furniture.
Together, they form the perfect duo: Italian music meets Italian design, celebrating and promoting the very best of Made in Italy in the American market.
Stay tuned, turn up the volume, and get inspired …because whether it’s in your living room or on your playlist, Italian excellence is just a click away.
Italian Radio USA + FurnitureMadeInItaly.com : One Mission. Two Icons.
Italian Radio USA makes listening to original Italian and Italian-American music VERY EASY. With just one click, you can start enjoying the best mix. No searching, no apps, no email, no sign-up, and no personal data required.
Based in the USA, always free, live, independent, and available 365 days a year.
Simply visit https://www.italianradiousa.com/listen-ascolta to enjoy the music.
Italian Furniture Industry Braces for Crisis as U.S. Tariffs Loom
The furniture made in Italy and home design sector is on edge as the United States prepares to impose a 30% tariff on European imports as early as August 1. This potential escalation in transatlantic trade tensions could mark a tipping point for many in the European furniture and lighting industries, with Italian exporters especially vulnerable.
Industry leaders warn that such a steep duty would have far-reaching consequences, jeopardizing jobs, stalling growth, and placing unprecedented pressure on businesses that have, until now, resisted drastic reactions. Instead of relocating operations or cutting labor, many firms have attempted to pass costs onto U.S. consumers by raising prices. But with a 30% hike looming, that strategy may no longer be sustainable.
The tariffs stem from letters posted by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social on July 12, where he outlined a broader trade stance targeting both Mexico and the European Union. As the deadline approaches, hopes remain that the EU can negotiate a deal to prevent what could become a full-blown tariff war.
In response to these challenges, FurnitureMadeInItaly.com is stepping up to support both manufacturers and retailers of Italian furniture in the U.S. The project will play a crucial role in promoting the excellence of Italian craftsmanship, educating consumers about the value of authentic design, and highlighting the long-term benefits of investing in quality products. Through outreach, education, and visibility initiatives, the website aims to strengthen the position of Italian furniture in the U.S. market ...even in the face of economic headwinds.
As the industry confronts uncertainty, collaborative efforts like these may prove vital in sustaining demand and preserving Italy’s reputation for world-class design.
THE LEGEND OF PAESANA - From Humble Chair to Warrior Princess
The Legend of Paesana (La Leggenda di Paesana) by Antonio Larosa is a thoughtful and visually tribute to one of the unsung icons of Italian craftsmanship: the humble Paesana chair. Written by Larosa -an Italian designer living and working in the USA - the book captures the evolution of this beloved wooden chair as it transforms into a sleek, aluminum version (Kore) crafted by Italian furniture manufacturer Altek.
The narrative unfolds not just as a story of a chair, but as a reflection on Italian culture, craftsmanship, and the enduring value of "anonymous" design—the kind of everyday object that becomes extraordinary through time, use, and reinvention. Larosa was inspired by The (Extra)Ordinary Italian Chair, an exhibition that celebrated these overlooked pieces. This background gives the book both conceptual depth and emotional weight, turning a simple redesign into a cultural statement.
Available in both Italian and English, the book is accessible to a global audience and serves as both a design case study and a love letter to Italian material culture.
Whether you're a designer, a furniture enthusiast, or someone who appreciates stories that elevate the everyday, The Legend of the Paesana Chair is worth adding to your library. It’s available on Amazon worldwide and serves as a lasting homage to the beauty of functional, thoughtful design.
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