DESIGNDASH’S HIGH POINT MARKET REVIEW — APRIL 2024

BY ELIZABETH BURTON - APRIL 25, 2024

Sustainability in Sourcing and Manufacturing

Sustainability continues to be at the center of the international design community, and this was evident at the latest High Point Market. More designers and brands than ever before are embracing eco-friendly practices, showcasing furniture and decor items made from sustainable materials and produced through environmentally conscious methods. This trend reflects a growing commitment within the industry to reduce environmental impact and cater to consumers who prioritize sustainability in their purchasing decisions.

For example, Cisco Home, Lee Industries, Greenington, Copeland Furniture, and JIMECO have all focused on sustainability while exhibiting at High Point. The Antonia en Bleu collection from JIMECO—exhibited this Market at Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting’s showroom —captured the company’s continued commitment to sustainable sourcing. We recently sat down with JIMECO’s Design Director Antonia Caicedo to discuss this approach and the inspirations behind their newest collection.

From lighting to case goods to upholstered pieces, many of the Art Deco, Mid-Century, and Post-Modernism-inspired pieces within this collection feature sustainably-sourced goat skin parchment that is a byproduct of the meat industry in Colombia. Their heritage pieces are meant to last and are distinct from the many fast furniture offerings found in big box stores today. With more than 50 years supporting artisans in Colombia and the US, JIMECO also prioritizes social sustainability by preserving traditional craftsmanship.