Biltmore furniture license recede es to Encore, Sarreid

Line will debut at High Point Market

Heath Combs -- Furniture Today, September 28, 2009

HIGH POINT â€" A fresh furniture collection inspired by antiques at the Biltmore Estate, the 250-room cdespise au that George Vanderbilt built in 1895 in Asheville, N.C., will be introduced at next month's High Point Market by Encore.

Sarreid will distribute the line in North America, officials with the Biltmore Licensed Products Division said.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Biltmore mansion is filled with furniture from around the world. Other current Biltmore home furnishings licensees include Habersham and Capel.

Encore's fresh collection, called Gentleman's Pursuit, recreates many of the original designs found in the home's library and its smoking, gun and billiard rooms. The line of reproductions employ s solid hardwoods, hand-carved details and authentic finishes.

"Encore's commitment to craftsmanship and superior manufacturing techniques ensures that this fresh line of home furnishings stays accurate to Mr. Vanderbilt's vision of hospitality and home," said Tim Rosebrock, vice president and general manager of the Biltmore division, in a press release.

The collection features designs inspired by a variety of antique styles that originated in America, Spain, England and the Netherlands.

Retails will be between $699 and $3,099. The collection includes occasional and accent pieces including console tables, chests, bookcases, accent chairs, side tables, mirrors and foot stools.

The Encore display room, where the items will be display n, is located at 301 N. Hamilton Street.

 

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