Product Wrap-Up
Materials and Lighting: Check Out the Newest Products for September 2021
Materials
Formica Corp.’s DecoMetal Laminate Collection
Available in 13 new metal visuals like brass, copper and light gold
Thirteen new metal visuals add warm tones of brass, copper, light gold and black to this company’s DecoMetal Laminate collection. The new patterns are suitable for vertical use and are lightweight and easy to install and maintain.
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MANUFACTURER: Formica Corp
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Nassimi’s Supreen Fabric
Using a proprietary silicone blend, this fabric includes a liquid barrier
Supreen fabric marries cutting-edge woven and coated technology with a proprietary silicone blend to create a complete liquid-barrier textile. The fabric reactively repels liquids, preventing future stains without compromising softness, upholstery capability or the environment.
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MANUFACTURER: Nassimi
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
D|Fab’s D|Clad
Bring texture to any wall or vertical interior surface
D|Clad, offered in an array of customizable patterns and finishes, brings texture and visual interest to walls and other vertical interior surfaces.
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MANUFACTURER: D | Fab
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Turf Design’s Reed Acoustic Wall Panel System
Turn down the noise level in store using this noise-reducing wall panel system
The Reed acoustic wall panel system drowns out distractions as its undulating form appeals to the eye. Made of a dense row of fluted 60-percent PCR felt, it reportedly achieved a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NCR) of .92.
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MANUFACTURER: Turf Design
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Texture Plus’ Ledgestone Select Cream Frost Faux Wall Panels
Mimicking masonry, these faux wall panels add rough, tactile texture
Ledgestone Select Cream Frost faux wall panels feature beautiful shading and rough textures to create the look of traditional ledge stones without skilled (and pricey) masonry. The 2-ft.-by-4-ft. interlocking panels are reportedly easy to install, saving time and labor.
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MANUFACTURER: Texture Plus
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Outwater’s FlexLam
Thermoplastic laminates can be used to enhance surfaces, walls, shelving, counters and more
FlexLam thermoplastic laminates are flexible decorative surfaces that enhance walls, store fixtures, shelving, cabinets, counters, pole wraps and more. Panels are lightweight and easy to install over almost any substrate and available in a variety of finishes, patterns and textures.
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MANUFACTURER: Outwater
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
New Ravenna’s Femme & Function
This line encompasses 20 designs in glazed basalto and stone
A collection of handcrafted mosaics created in celebration of female artistry and innovation throughout history, Femme & Function features 20 designs in stone and glazed basalto.
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MANUFACTURER: New Ravenna
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Pulp Art Surfaces’s Eco Granite Texture
Made using 100-percent recycled material, these textures are available in custom colors
Shown here painted white for custom Crate & Barrel window displays, “Eco” Granite Texture is made from 100-percent recycled material. pulpartsurfaces.com
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MANUFACTURER: Pulp Art Surfaces
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Imagine Tile Inc.’s Surfboards Ceramic Wall Tile Collection
Comes in colors like Cloud, Ebony, Blush and Mint
The Surfboards Ceramic Wall Tile Collection is made up of 8-in.-by-8-in. high-fired ceramic wall tiles designed by Erin Adams that feature selective crazing and a raised dry-line. Available in Blush, Cloud, Ebony, Mint, Sapphire and Terracotta.
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MANUFACTURER: Imagine Tile Inc
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Ethnicraft’s Ashtari Carpets
Made using traditional weaving techniques, this collection is handwoven
Designed in collaboration with Ashtari Carpets, this handwoven Kilim Rug Collection uses traditional weaving techniques to maximize the individual finish and texture of each item. Made from 100-percent locally sourced sheep wool for durability, warmth and versatility.
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MANUFACTURER: Ethnicraft
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Chemetal’s Surface Mode
Custom options are available for these 4-foot-by-8-foot panels
Surface Mode metal laminates feature aluminum finished with ambient industrial black that are added to thicker metals then overlaid with CNC designs. Custom options are available in the .09-in.-thick, 4-ft.-by-8-ft. panels.
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MANUFACTURER: Chemetal
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials
Lighting
Hӓfele America Co.’s Loox5 LED Lighting System
With a guaranteed lifetime of 50,000 hours, this system includes dimming options
The Loox5 LED lighting system offers increased lighting quality and a guaranteed lifetime of 50,000 hours. Slim 8-mm. and 5-mm. strips and updated pucks and profiles comprise the system, which can be dimmed and switched between warm, cool, daylight and RGB.
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MANUFACTURER: Hӓfele America Co
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
AMEICO’s Ayno
This system was designed by Stefan Diez
Designed by Stefan Diez, Ayno features a flexible fiberglass rod, the curve and radius of which can be adjusted via two continuously moveable adjustment rings, and a textile-coated cable that stretches between the rings. Available in a small, medium and large models.
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MANUFACTURER: AMEICO
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Lodes’ Aile Wall Sconce
Featuring a dynamic shape and clean lines, this light fixture is reminiscent of a sports car
The Aile wall sconce’s sleek silhouette is characterized by clean lines and a dynamic shape reminiscent of its namesake, the aileron of a sports car. Available finishes include black, white, matte champagne, and – in a nod to Italian sports cars – a deep lacquer red. lodes.com
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MANUFACTURER: Lodes
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Schonbek’s Crystal Empire Rustic Line
The three pendants in this collection feature unique details like full-grain leather
Three pendants – six-, eight- and ten-light – comprise the Crystal Empire Rustic line of light fixtures. Details like full-grain leather and Bohemian crystal accents convey the pairing of timeless grace and raw beauty. schonbek.com
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MANUFACTURER: Schonbek
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
LightArt’s Coil Collection Naturals
Inspired by the look of ceramic pottery, this collection was created from upcycled waste
Made from upcycled waste, Coil Collection Naturals fixtures are inspired by the look of ceramic pottery and the colors of nature. The fixtures are assembled with a PVC-free cord and finished with TGIC-free powder coated hardware.
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MANUFACTURER: LightArt
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Ledconn’s LEXNEON LED Mini Tape
Similar to an LED tape light, this lighting option is an alternative to traditional neon
This super slim, flexible and cuttable LEXNEON LED Mini Tape is an LED neon tube light that works like an LED tape light. With a top bending (up and down) feature, this lighting option includes a 90-plus CRI, hot-spot-free illumination and a wide beam angle.
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MANUFACTURER: Ledconn
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Barovier&Toso’s Opéra
Create intrigue using this unique fixture inspired by the baroque Opéra Garnier in Paris
Inspired by the iconic baroque Opéra Garnier in Paris, Opéra is a collection of suspension, table and sconce lighting. A collaboration with French designer Philippe Nigro, the fixtures are made using this company’s patented, century-old “rostrato” technique, which consists of freehand shaping of Venetian crystal to create a continuous series of multi-faceted prisms.
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MANUFACTURER: Barovier
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Targetti’s Fortyeight Range
This 48-volt system includes a variety of track options for ceilings and walls
The Fortyeight Range is a 48-volt system featuring tracks that can be trimless deep recessed or ceiling-, wall- and suspension-mounted. A mechanical connecting system means it can be mounted at any point with low voltage LED track light fixtures.
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MANUFACTURER: Targetti
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Signify’s OneSpace Gen 2
Allow customers to view products in their true light using these luminaires
OneSpace Gen 2 lighting panels can transform your ceiling into a seamless, cohesive space. The luminaires deliver bright, uniform, glare-free daylight that eliminates shadows, enabling customers to view products in their true light.
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MANUFACTURER: Color Kinetics
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Ambientec’s Samba-M Lights
This wine-like goblet is made using double-layered glass integrated with LEDs
A goblet made of thin double-layered glass and integrated with LED technology, Samba-M lights up in shades of red at the softest touch, evoking the iridescent tones of wine.
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MANUFACTURER: Ambientec
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Solid Apollo’s Flexible LED Lighting Sheets
This system can be cut or extended to fit your custom in-store needs
These versatile Flexible LED Lighting Sheets can be cut and extended to fit your custom needs in store. Available in color temperatures from super warm white to natural white and RGB, it’s also dimmable and cuttable.
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MANUFACTURER: Solid Apollo
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Hera Lighting’s TapeEven-LED
This linear, flexible LED allows for even light dissipation without the need of a lens
TapeEven-LED is a flexible, linear LED that features chip-on-board technology allowing for smooth, even light dissipation without a lens.
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MANUFACTURER: Hera Lighting
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
Louis Poulsen’s Panthella Table Lamp
Its metal shades have a mirror-like aesthetic and includes a metalized brass finish
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Panthella table lamp is offered in a metalized brass finish. The metal shades, which have a mirror-like quality, feature white interiors for optimum light reflection.
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MANUFACTURER: Louis Poulsen
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting
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