New Chapters, Lasting Influence
A new address, an unexpected partnership, a broader remit. This edition of Names Making Moves follows the people and brands expanding what they offer—and who gets access. From Sanderson’s next New York chapter and The Source’s deep dive into textiles to fresh collaborations and recognition for industry leadership, these developments give designers new resources, relationships and perspectives to bring to their work.
British pattern is adding a new address. Sanderson Design Group will open a showroom at the New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Avenue, bringing Zoffany, Sanderson, Morris & Co. and Harlequin together under one roof. Zoffany sets the tone, with fabrics, wallcoverings and trimmings across the portfolio giving designers ample opportunity to explore—and mix—the group’s distinct perspectives. The brand continues to operate its current D&D building showroom as well.
There’s more to specifying a textile than liking the pattern. High Point by Design’s Jane Dagmi and The Lifestyle Historian’s Julia Reinert launch The Source, an in-person educational series connecting design history and craftsmanship to the business of design. Its debut, “The Craft & Commerce of Cloth,” takes place November 18 at Market Square Tower during Interwoven, hosted by the International Textile Alliance. Highlights include Reinert on textile history, Dagmi in conversation with designer Gary Inman, a visit to The Material Archive by Baxter Mill and Cheryl Luckett on building designer-brand relationships—giving designers richer stories to tell and greater insight into what they specify.
The Diversity Advocacy Alliance is taking its work beyond Market. Launched in 2022 with support from the High Point Market Authority, DAA has become an independent nonprofit, positioning it to expand year-round programming and national partnerships. The focus remains on connecting underrepresented furnishings and design professionals with the mentorship, resources and relationships that help build businesses and open paths to leadership.
Taniya Nayak brings her take on “livable luxury” to Maxim Lighting, drawing on her work across residential, restaurant and hospitality interiors. Previewed at Fall High Point Market ahead of its January 2027 release, the collection balances a strong visual presence with warmth and everyday function.
Two American design legacies are finding common ground. Stickley and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation have partnered on an exclusive residential furniture collection, with the first introductions planned for spring 2027. Spanning living, dining, and bedroom pieces, the collaboration will pair Stickley’s craftsmanship with Wright’s organic design principles, making room for both historically informed reproductions and new interpretations.
WAC Group chairman and founder Tony Wang has been inducted into the American Lighting Association Hall of Fame, recognizing a career that has helped shape how the industry approaches lighting technology. Presented September 29 at the 2026 ALA Conference in Tucson, Arizona, the honor acknowledges Wang’s decades of entrepreneurship and innovation, alongside his service to the association and the broader lighting community.
Building brands is one measure of leadership. Developing the people who carry them forward is another. Dallas Market Center and ART will recognize George Kacic, CEO of Margins USA and founding partner of asK Consulting LLC, with the Legendary Leadership Award at the 37th ARTS Awards, January 8, 2027, at Dallas’ Hilton Anatole. Selected by the ARTS Awards Committee, the honor acknowledges Kacic’s career expanding markets and cultivating the next generation of gift and home industry leaders. He follows last year’s recipient, the late Dallas Market Center executive Bill Winsor.
Nathan Anthony is designing around the curve—and finding room for storage. Debuting at WestEdge Design Fair, its first Case Goods Capsule Collection introduces customizable nightstands, consoles and a curved bookshelf designed to follow the back of its semicircular seating. New banquettes add concealed storage and provisions for electrical connectivity. Developed in response to designer requests, the pieces are benchmade to order in Los Angeles in a range of wood finishes and specialty veneers, extending the studio’s bespoke approach beyond upholstery.
