The appetite for casual, lighter finishes in what was a dark brown furniture world is still robust.

Archive Home’s second showing with over 20 new pieces together with a completely revamped Monarch line, is far and away Rochdale Spears best show.

From the living room to the bedroom

Now that we are seeing good sales in living room and dining pieces, we have a great opportunity to take Archive and Monarch into bedroom. This will be the main focus for the Spring Market.  We will of course continue to present strong, timeless, functional items into the mix.

Will the strip and sandblasted look take hold of China

The biggest surprise for me this market was the international interest generated by the line, so soon.  As information travels around the globe so fast these days, the style of furniture is now truly a fashion business. Asia, before you know it, will be the next Continent to strip and sandblast their gilded English antiques and Geoff’s authentic reproductions.