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Scott Antique Market August 2010

Posted by Chris under Company News on August 10, 2010

With Fall right around the corner, we're gearing up here at English Classics for the August 2010 Scott's show, which will last from the 12th through the 15th. We've decided to shake things up a bit and exhibit in both buildings: in addition to showing at our normal spaces, H9-H10 in the South Building, we will also have a booth set up in D2-D3 in the North Building. So come see both Peters—that's right, we have two of them—and enjoy the sights of the Southeast's favorite antique show! And while you're at it, grab an ice cream cone while we've still got this beautiful Georgia summer.

Tags: scott antique market, show, atlanta

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Scott Antique Market July 2010

Posted by Chris under Company News on July 08, 2010

After taking a break from the June show, we are back at Scott Antique Market, the best-loved antique show in the Southeast. At Scott's, you can find everything from rustic pine benches to finely hand-polished mahogany desks, so be sure to get a good look at the amazing selection and variety of antiques. The show will be running July 9-11, and there will be plenty of great deals to find. You can find us in the South building, spaces H9-H10. Say hello to Peter while you're there!

Tags: scott antique market, show, atlanta

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Scott Antique Market May 2010

Posted by Chris under Company News on May 07, 2010

It's that time of the month again: English Classics is exhibiting at the Scott Antique Market, the best-loved antique show in the Southeast. Located just outside of Atlanta on Jonesboro Road, the Scott Antique Market promises everything from Persian rugs to fine antiques, and now that the weather's warm, you may even want to consider picking up an old-fashioned ice cream cone. Come see Peter and our find selection of antique & reproduction English furniture, located in the South Building, spaces H9-H10!

Tags: Scott Antique Market, show, Atlanta

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Economic Recovery and the Furniture Industry

Posted by Chris under Industry News on November 03, 2009

A recent article over at Furniture Today about economic recovery characterizes recent developments in the market (particularly at High Point) as an upswing. One quote from Kevin O'Connor, president of Samson Marketing and chairman of the High Point Market Authority, reads, "I think attendance probably was flat, but in this economy, I consider that pretty good." I would emphasize the words in this economy.

It is true that most of the opinions offered in the article are positive, but many are qualified with sentiments like the above: people are just glad that things don't look flat out apocalyptic these days, but I would argue that although things don't look as grim as they did back in the beginning of summer, the economy is still losing jobs on the whole (only at a slower pace), so the economy may not be necessarily on the upswing, just less fatal.

Besides, Fall tends to be the best season for furniture and antiques, since people want to stock their homes with new dining furniture and other domestic trophies before the relatives show up on Thanksgiving and Christmas. After that, things usually start to slow down again for most shows and dealers alike. Still, I hesitate to put a damper on the positive mood, so while I remain optimistic, and while we do seem to have weathered the worst of the storm, I foresee more hardship ahead before we resume pushing antiques by the container load as we saw back in 2007.

As for Atlanta, I think we'll keep our title for the East's biggest antique importer. But as every dealer, designer and investor knows, only time will tell.

Tags: high point, atlanta, economy

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