Universal Furniture Introduces Nearly 50 New Upholstered Designs at Spring High Point Market

Furniture World News Desk on 4/22/2025

Universal Furniture will unveil its largest upholstery introduction to date at the Spring 2025 High Point Market, with nearly 50 new designs. The launch includes a range of special-order and ready-to-ship pieces that emphasize organic forms, soft curves, and tactile materials.

The initiative marks a significant step forward for Universal’s upholstery category under the leadership of Rick Lovegrove, who joined the company in mid-2024. His focus has been on expanding the upholstery offering and creating designs that bridge existing scale gaps in the product line.

“Classic designs with lots of curves and organic shapes will dominate the sofa and accent chair introductions,” said Lovegrove. Notable examples include the Enzo Swivel Chair, which combines an upholstered seat with a woven natural fiber back, and the Kylo Accent Chair, featuring a horseshoe-shaped, padded back rail supported by a wooden cradle base.

Fabrics in the new collection shift away from stark whites toward neutral, texture-rich options, some of which are made with recycled yarns. Leather options also reflect this warmer direction, with the introduction of Italian performance leathers and full aniline options treated for durability and ease of care.

Ready-to-Ship Highlights:

• Mercer Sectional: Features a wide track arm, spring-down cushions, and a floating silhouette. Also offered as a sofa and chair.
• Hyde Power Motion Sectional: A modular motion option scaled for small spaces, available as a sectional, two-seater sofa, or chair. Includes zero-wall functionality and minimal controls.
• Vesta Swivel Chair: A contemporary swivel chair with vertical channel quilting and a loose spring-down cushion, available in fabric or leather.
• Enzo Swivel Chair: Combines a warm white upholstered seat with a woven jacket-style back.
• Kylo Accent Chair: Features a round seat and curved padded backrest, designed for both comfort and standout appeal.

Special-Order Pieces Made in Conover, N.C.:

• Chelsea Sofa and Sectional: Sculptural silhouette with softly rounded arms and a padded back, suitable for floating in open spaces.
• Commons Bench: A low-backed, rectangular bench available in two lengths and multiple finishes.
• Lamar Swivel Chair: Barrel-back design with an X-shaped wood swivel base and loose cushions.
• Ghent Sofa: Includes Belgian flared arms, a tight seat, and loose back cushions, balancing modern and casual aesthetics.

“A lot of our existing styles are large or smaller pieces—we needed that just-right middle ground,” Lovegrove said of the updated scale across the new introductions.

Universal’s showroom at High Point Market will present the full Spring 2025 upholstery collection later this month.

About Universal
 Retailers and interior designers around the world trust Universal Furniture’s award-winning, smart and stylish designs to create modern, well-appointed living spaces for the whole home. The company’s casegood, upholstery, accent and outdoor designs are developed under the brand names Universal Furniture and Coastal Living.

Universal Furniture, founded in 1968 and based in High Point, N.C., is the recipient of 14 Pinnacle awards for design excellence from the International Society of Furniture Designers. It is a brand of Samson Holdings, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated furniture manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.universalfurniture.com, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest @UniversalFurn.