For Immediate Release
November 2008

Taylor King Sets Optimistic Tone for Upcoming Season

Taylorsville, N.C. - North Carolina based Taylor King Furniture reported favorable reviews during the recent High Point Market. The furniture manufacturer is committed to maintaining positive momentum as we enter 2009.

"Our energy at High Point was really upbeat, and we're approaching the winter season with that same level of optimism," said Taylor King President Del Starnes. "We are certainly facing some challenges in the current economy, but we're approaching every opportunity with the "can do" attitude that has defined Taylor King for more than 35 years."

Starnes said that the company is one step ahead of the value market trend and has significantly expanded the Kings Road line, setting price points certain to appeal to cost-conscious consumers. At the same time, according to Starnes, the company will continue to focus on what has traditionally defined their success -- the opulent, high-end merchandise that set the standard for customized quality throughout the furnishing industry.

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New Offerings From Taylor King

Kings Road: Transitional Appeal for Cost-Conscious Consumers

Cozy Creations
The transitional Cozy Creations line achieves a fun look in super-comfortable style. Accented with pillows featuring a large-scale floral paisley pattern, the simple lines of the frame are complemented by a meticulously matched cabana stripe. Suggested retail is $1795.

Lockhaven Chair and Ottoman
Sink into comfort with Lockhaven's Ultra Aire seat cushions and transitional styling. Suitable for indoors as well as outdoor covered areas in warm climates, this festive and casual centerpiece evokes lazy repose. The Lockhaven collection includes a settee, chair and ottoman. Suggested retail for the chair is $995, and suggested retail for the ottoman is $595.

Baldwin Collection
Baldwin's linear form and neutral tones accomplish a style that is at once casual and dramatic. The Baldwin settee and chair may be used to create a comfy seating area in a large room. A neutral fabric is paired with a contrasting dark welt to accomplish a modern look. Suggested retail is $999.

Focus on Fabrics: Bright Colors, Bold Patterns

Taylor King offers more than 1,500 fabric and leather options, enabling consumers to truly personalize any of the company's diverse line of frames. From classic color palettes to bold and playful patterns and color combinations, Taylor King opens the door to a world of design choices.

"Right now people are really responding to vivid colors to lighten their spirits and brighten their homes," said Tanya Comer, Taylor King's marketing director. "The response to our color selections at High Point Market was tremendous. It was a great pleasure to explore a bold range of color and patterns and present them during market."

Exotic Lilies, Purple and Gold
Gold elements and purple accents are paired for dramatic contrast in a collection of fabrics carefully chosen and color-matched by Taylor King. Blithe Gold, a Taylor King exclusive, is 100% silk jacquard with bold patterning that is ideal for large-scale frames.

A Whimsical Touch, Red and Green
A classic textured frame design in golden red is offset by whimsical butterflies and fireflies on a cream backdrop. Triangulated dots in a diamond pattern combine outstanding color elements with bright gold and green hues.

Exotic Lillies: Purple and Gold
A. Blithe Gold, B. Bryce Mustard,
C. Alberta Gold

Whimsical Touch: Red and Green
A. Affinia Camelia B. Dottie Diamond Celery
C. Mariposa Butter D. Sampler Camelia

Hues of Blue
Featured as signature fabrics in Taylor King's transitional line, ascending shades of blue are explored in unique patterns and textures. The feature fabric in the collection presents a stylized floral rendering in ice blue on a midnight background, coupled with a textured geometric pattern to heighten lighter blue elements for a calming effect.

Blazing Reds and Bold Texture
Warm colors merge in fiery hues of orange, red and yellow in Sundown Navajo, a Taylor King feature fabric. In a fabric collection that exudes warmth, Sundown Navajo's high sheen and striated colors provide a dramatic focal point. The fun-loving Amarone Penny compliments in a deep orange with luxuriously soft shag, while the entire complement is grounded by a brick red undertone.


Hues of Blue
A. Truffle Mist B. Florenza Shale
C. Kitson Zephyr

Blazing Reds and Bold Texture
A. Groupie Cognac B. Sundown Navajo
C. Amarone Penny


The Refined Craftsmanship of Taylor King

Lansdowne Sofa
Reminiscent of old Hollywood, grace and elegance define the Lansdowne sofa, which offers a sleek frame with subtle embellishments. Complemented by a richly textured, neutral fabric the Lansdowne boasts loose cushions, a button tufted back and skirted front. Suggested retail is $3995.

The Sedgewick Wing Chair
Featuring a tall back and wood accents, the Sedgewick's ornate elements include detailed woodwork, French Natural nails and a bright paisley inspired fabric. This bold traditional look is completed by a skin accent kidney pillow, finished with a luxurious fringe. Suggested retail price is $2595.

Elemental Armchair
A recent addition to Taylor King's transitional offerings, the Elemental armchair serves as a unique design element while providing high comfort with an Easy Down seat cushion. Channel arms with surround wood accent heighten the appeal of this unique chair. Suggested retail price is $1395.

Stefan Armchair
The Stefan wingchair features a stunning animal print leather and pewter nail accents. Stefan offers a buttery touch and the supreme comfort of a spring down seat cushion. Suggested retail is $3995.

Bring the Inspiration of Mt. Vernon Home:
The Mt. Vernon Collection

Parisian Carved Wood Chair
Exquisite woodwork and complementary fabric bring life to this Mount Vernon inspired Parisian accent chair. Suggested retail price is $1795.

Francoise Settee
Small in scale but extravagant in detailing, the Francoise settee exemplifies the ornate wood work and beautiful lines found in George Washington's Mt. Vernon home. A waxy pull-up taupe leather is beautifully accented by a deep finish and the Susanni-inspired pillow design. Suggested retail price is $4295.

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For more information about Taylor King's newest introductions contact Rivers Agency at 919-932-9985 or e-mail kristina@riversagency.com.

To view Taylor King's complete array of fabrics and handcrafted upholstered seating, visit Taylor King online at www.taylorking.com.







Cozy Creations Sofa



Lockhaven Chair and Ottoman




Baldwin Settee



Lansdowne Sofa




Sedgewick Wing Chair





Elemental Armchair




Stefan Armchair





Parisian Carved Wood Chair





Francoise Settee

Taylor King, a locally owned upholstered furniture designer and maker located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, continues to introduce new designs influenced by current, contemplative lifestyle trends. Taylor King combines new furniture designs, and especially new fabrics, with three decades of quality manufacturing traditions. The Taylor King brand of bench-made upholstered seating helps set important tones in the industry and step forward comfortably to capture a new, cozy lifestyle. Taylor King is a major employer in Alexander County, North Carolina, and prides itself in the fact that many of its employees have been with the company since its initial founding in 1973.