Klaussner Home Furnishings Opening Nation’s First Klaussner Outdoor Showroom in Chicago’s Mart

Furniture World News Desk on 2/16/2015

Klaussner Home Furnishings, a leading solutions provider for the home furnishings industry, announced that it will open the nation’s first Klaussner Outdoor showroom at the Mart in 2015. The Mart, host of the Casual Market Chicago and home to 45 permanent outdoor showrooms, is the world’s largest resource for custom home furnishings and interior design. The Klaussner Outdoor showroom will be located on the 16th floor with a debut planned in time for the Casual Pre-Market in July.

After a successful debut of the Klaussner Outdoor collection at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market at the Mart in September 2014, Klaussner Home Furnishings made the strategic move to open its first outdoor showroom at the Design Center at The Mart. Led by outdoor furniture veteran and International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Chairman Gary McCray, President of Klaussner Outdoor, the new showroom will feature a wide variety of products across its Premier, Select and Limited product lines.

“The addition of this permanent showroom solidifies Klaussner’s long-term commitment to the outdoor business and no venue confirms that commitment better than The Mart in Chicago,” said McCray. “We previewed our line at the Casual Pre-Market and launched the full introduction at the Casual Market last year to a tremendous response from both specialty retailers and furniture stores attending those shows.”

“We are thrilled Klaussner Outdoor has made the decision to open its first showroom at the Mart,” said Byron Morton. “We’ve proven time and time again that the Casual Market is the only destination to find the best in outdoor furnishings and this deal represents the ultimate commitment to The Mart’s permanent showrooms and the Casual Market Chicago.”

"As Chairman of the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), I believe that Chicago is the best possible location and the Mart team, strong partners in fostering the legacy and future growth the Casual Market, added McCray."

The Mart has been home to the Casual Market Chicago for more than 35 years and The Design Center’s permanent showrooms. It is the world’s largest resource for custom home furnishings and interior design, boasting more than 45 high-end outdoor furnishings showrooms on floors 15 and 16. For more information, please visit www.designcenter.com.

About MMPI: MMPI is a leading owner and operator of integrated showroom and office buildings, as well as trade show facilities, bringing buyers and sellers together through market events, trade and consumer shows and conferences each year.

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart in Chicago; the Architects & Designers Building, 7 W New York and Piers 92/94 in New York City; and Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center in Cleveland.
Vornado Realty Trust, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.

About Klaussner Home Furnishings: Headquartered in Asheboro, N.C., Klaussner Home Furnishings has grown to become one of the largest furniture companies in America with showrooms in High Point, Las Vegas and Chicago. As the leading solutions provider for the home furnishings industry, Klaussner’s breadth of product is unrivaled and its service is unparalleled with guaranteed delivery of its domestic products in 21 days or less. Its comprehensive selection and divisions include: Domestic Upholstery, Imported Upholstery, Domestic Motion, Case Goods, Enso Sleep Systems, Comfort Design and Klaussner Outdoor.