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A new design from the Richard Frinier Collection for Century
echoes the chic and casual resort living of South Beach with textural, soft-modern styling and easy comfort—inside or outside.



HIGH POINT, NC—South Beach in Florida has long been a destination for sun worshipers, film and sports celebrities, artists and travelers alike. By day and night, it is a Mecca of resort living and entertainment for its beautiful span of oceanfront, lively restaurants, nightclubs, boutiques and hotels.

With some of the best beaches, walking strands and streets in Miami, South Beach is a place of permanent and vacation homes. It has grown to be an international enclave for its proximity to Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean with a tremendous influence from both European and Brazilian tourists.

In this spirit, acclaimed furniture designer Richard Frinier has created a new collection called, “South Beach,” encompassing the chic and casual allure of resort living situated in the middle of an international city postured at the water’s edge.

South Beach is a textural, woven design using Hularo® fiber hand woven over a durable powder-coated aluminum frame in a classic box-weave pattern. Eric Graham, Senior Director of the Century Leisure Division, says, “The color of the weaving material is a rich earthen color called Borneo, which is a perfect complement to our existing color palette, and most popular wood and woven collections."

The soft-modern silhouette of South Beach is a result of its subtle blending of traditional and contemporary styling. It is ideal for the exterior and interior living spaces of the South Beach lifestyle, where urban, hi-rise dwellings meet the ever-changing beach and social scenes.

Richard Frinier says "South Beach is a compelling American destination city.
You feel a little more alive when you are there. I wanted to design something that would be smart, durable and comfortable for the vertical living and loft spaces that demand a chic but soft-modern aesthetic.”

The South Beach Collection looks stunning for interior dining or lounge areas, as well as poolside or rooftops. While the side chairs and side tables are an easy fit for tight balcony spaces, the sectional, lounge and dining pieces are a great solution for outdoor living and entertaining.

To see the South Beach Collection and the entire Richard Frinier Collection for Century Furniture, please visit the Century Furniture showroom during
the Fall High Point Market opening October 17, 2009.
Century Furniture, Market Square, Fifth Floor. For more information
contact, Sara Johnson 828-326-8377.

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