MarketWatch THE MART Located in Chicago, THE MART serves as the largest and most important design center in North America with more than 250 premier design showrooms offering the latest resources for both residential and commercial markets. The best in design from leading and emerging brands can be found for home, outdoor, workspace, healthcare, hospitality, education and public spaces. A hub for the design community, THE MART’s unmatched resources are complemented with year- round events and programming that connect, inspire and educate both trade professionals and design-oriented consumers. themart.com | @themartshowrooms The Susan Ferrier Collection for Baker Furniture combines the most powerful forces of the natural world: tectonic shifts, flowing magma, and volcanic eruptions, and harnesses that power to inspire stunning furniture that incorporates cast bronze, oak, leathered stone, polished marble, shagreen, and onyx to create timeless pieces that are one with the natural world. Shown here, the Aitne dining table, inspired by Sicily’s Mt. Etna, is surrounded by Fira dining chairs, named for the ancient Greek city lost in the fiery lava flow of a volcanic eruption. Jessore, by Innovations , is a rugged, organic expression made from a blend of flat cellulose and twisted jute fibers. Handwoven to emphasize raw texture, its surface reveals the natural irregularity of the fibers, lending distinct character to each panel. Rich, earthy hues ground Jessore in nature, while its woven surface invites both visual and textural appeal. Recognizing the importance of creating luxurious spaces that are accessible to everyone, True Residential unveils the Low- Profile Collection – a range of ADA-compliant, UL-rated indoor/ outdoor undercounter beverage centers, refrigerators, clear ice machines, and wine cabinets. The appliances are available in a full range colors, including the 2025 Color of the Year, Olive. Nashville- and Chicago-based designer Amhad Freeman has collaborated with Scott Group Studio to create Serene Waters, a rug collection inspired by the fluid, ever-changing beauty of water. The creative vision of these flowing designs blends the brand’s signature artistry and craftsmanship with Freeman’s timeless designs, all realized by skilled artisans. The collection conveys a serene sophistication that is evocative of the natural flow of water and earth and will elevate any space with eye pleasing textures and colors taken directly from nature.
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