Excelsior Designs Debuts in Las Vegas





Excelsior Designs to Debut at World Market Center Las Vegas Will Bring High End Contemporary to July Show

May 14, 2008, Las Vegas, NVExcelsior Designs, purveyor of strikingly sensual and artistic contemporary furniture designs, will strengthen its national brand presence with their debut appearance at the upcoming Las Vegas Market July 28-August 2. In a high visibility location overlooking the atrium in World Market Centers new Building C, the nearly 7000 square foot space will showcase Excelsior Designs case goods, Casa Novalia® Leather, and their licensed lifestyle collection for Nicole Miller.

With the opening of Building C, World Market Center Las Vegas will host a broad spectrum of high-end manufacturers. Excelsior Designs is a well recognized style leader and its presence here will greatly enhance opportunities for designers to view premiere upscale Italian contemporary goods at World Market Center Las Vegas, said Robert Maricich, President and Chief Executive Officer at World Market Center Las Vegas.

New products designed to appeal to the aesthetics of western contemporary lifestyles will debut for the first time at the show. The introductions bring fresh modern designs and trend setting finishes to the bedroom, dining room and living room assortment. From white lacquer and leather to golden-hued decorative glass, the color palette is crisp and natural. Eucalyptus and macassar ebony veneers, sparkling stainless, and richly grained leathers add

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depth and elegance. The oversized scale of wall units is well-suited for the expansive contemporary spaces of the west.

Fashion Icon Nicole Miller to Greet Retailers First Two Days of Market

For 26 years, celebrities and design insiders have worn and loved Nicole Miller apparel and accessories. At the July Market, Ms. Miller brings her unique design aesthetic to World Market Center Las Vegas where she will meet with retailers to discuss her design inspirations. The Nicole Miller Collection, available exclusively from Excelsior Designs, is comprised of Italian-crafted case goods and domestically produced upholstery featuring silhouettes and textiles inspired by her couture line. Ms. Miller will be in the Excelsior Designs showroom to greet retailers and discuss her collection on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. Media appointments may be scheduled by contacting The Media Matters at 336.236.7447.

Steven Kayne, president of Excelsior Designs stated, Having a presence in Las Vegas is a pivotal point for us. Weve observed the growth of this Market, and we feel this is an optimum time for western-based retailers and design professionals to experience our high-end contemporary offerings. Our finely crafted designs will be right at home in this world-class city.

Excelsior Designs will be located in Building C, space C-0396. The Las Vegas Market runs from July 28  August 2.

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About Excelsior Designs: Known for fine craftsmanship, exotic veneers, and exquisite finishes, the company produces Italian-made contemporary and transitional casegoods under the Excelsior Designs brand and upholstery by Casa Novalia® Leather. The Nicole Miller Collection, produced exclusively by Excelsior Designs, debuted at retail in spring 2006 bringing Ms. Millers unique aesthetic to the marketplace. For more information visit www.excelsiordesigns.com, www.casanovalia.com, and www.nicolemillerfurniture.com.

About World Market Center Las Vegas: World Market Center Las Vegas is an integrated home and hospitality contract furnishings showroom and trade complex in Las Vegas. When fully built, at 12 million square feet in eight buildings, World Market Center Las Vegas will be the largest trade show complex in the world. The $3 billion, state-of-the-art campus will showcase furniture, decorative accessories, lighting, area rugs, home textile and related segments, as well as the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) open year-round to the trade. World Market Center Las Vegas produces the semi-annual Las Vegas Market and is the fastest growing home furnishings trade show in the world.

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