Sligh Furniture's 125th Anniversary Introductions - Office Furniture

Furniture World Magazine

One hundred and twenty-five years is an anniversary well worth marking. But according to fourth-generation leader of the family-owned furniture business, Chairman Rob Sligh, Jr., 125 years is simply a great beginning. “Through the years, Sligh has adapted its product lines, its manufacturing and its dealer base,” he said. “One thing has remained constant: well appreciated product innovation developed by a superb team of people that make a positive difference for our company, our industry and high-end consumers everywhere. Thanks to all the people at Sligh in all areas, our first 125 years has been a great beginning.” To celebrate the occasion, Sligh Furniture Co. is introducing a striking eight-piece collection of limited edition executive office furniture – each piece made in quantities of 1880 to mark the historic date of the company’s founding in West Michigan by Charles R. Sligh. Available in spring 2005, this elegant ensemble made of fine mahogany solids and swirl mahogany veneers is being previewed at the fall 2004 International Home Furnishings Market, October 14-20, at the Sligh showroom at 310 North Hamilton St., High Point, North Carolina, USA. “This distinctive collection of executive office furniture is designed especially for people who appreciate the clean, transitional styling found frequently in today’s more contemporary d?cors,” said Jeff Pulver, Sligh’s manager of product development. “Sligh’s 125th anniversary group is made of beautiful mahogany solids and vintage swirl mahogany veneers, and finished in a relaxing brown-blond antique finish that features light distressing. The Kent finish has a smooth, buttery feel that superbly accentuates the furniture’s natural mahogany grain. The styling deftly combines 1880s tradition with a sophisticated, clean look designed to create broad appeal among today’s consumers. All pieces are handsomely accented with solid brass cast hardware. Each desk in the group features a commemorative 125th anniversary limited edition brass plate.” Sligh’s 125th anniversary executive office furniture collection Individual pieces in Sligh’s impressive 125th anniversary executive office furniture group include a pedestal desk, serpentine leg desk with ball and claw legs and kidney-shaped desk, along with Sligh’s trademark office grouping of credenza, deck, bookcase and two-drawer lateral file. A new addition is the optional file cabinet secretary, a contemporary storage console accessorized with small drawers and a recharging outlet for personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital cameras and mobile phones. Desk – Special desk features include distinctive, generous pencil trays with elegant brass plaques featuring Sligh’s special 125th anniversary mark as well as handsome antique brown leather tops ringed with a blind tooled perimeter. The right side of the pedestal desk features a secret, felt-lined drawer and a pull-out leather writing surface that provides unexpected access to the lower storage drawer. The left side reveals a special bank of simulated ink wells with tops for storing small office supplies. The classic kidney-shaped desk is encircled by swirl mahogany veneers and framed-panel styling. Raised bead molding elegantly edges the box and file drawers. The 8010-1-KE pedestal desk is 72 inches wide, 36 inches deep and 30 inches high; estimated retail price of $3,695. The 8011-1-KE serpentine leg desk is 72 inches wide, 36 inches deep and 30 inches high; estimated retail price of $2,895. The 8012-1-KE kidney desk is 64 inches wide, 32 inches deep and 30 inches high; estimated retail price of $3,595. Computer credenza and storage deck – The credenza includes wire management access and heat escapement ventilation openings. The right side pedestal includes a lockable hinged door with a simulated drawer appearance that conceals a storage area with adjustable height shelf and pullout printer tray. The left side pedestal includes a lockable hinged door with simulated drawer appearance, three pullout CD storage drawers and a vertical CPU storage area with removable shelf. The storage deck features one adjustable shelf behind each set of hinged doors, recessed light above the work area and cord management capabilities. A handsome, long swirl mahogany-faced door frames a center glass door, concealing a framed glass display shelf illuminated by overhead lights. The credenza, deck file and pedestal desk are distinguished by 45-degree angled canted corners. The 3010-1-KE computer credenza is 77 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 30 inches high; estimated retail price of $3,295. The 4010-1-KE storage deck is 81 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 52 inches high; estimated retail price of $3,195. Bookcase – Sligh’s stately 125th anniversary bookcase features two wood mullion front doors that open to three adjustable shelves, two deep storage drawers below, and glass-framed side panels that reveal the case contents when the entire interior is lighted. This piece can double as a bookcase or a curio cabinet for display. The 1310-1-KE bookcase is 52 inches wide, 17 inches deep and 64 inches high; estimated retail price of $2,595. File cabinet with optional secretary – Sligh’s central-locking two-drawer lateral file accommodates letter and legal size files. Complete with a charming secret money storage drawer, the optional file cabinet secretary offers a bowed inset top with three storage drawers, hinged right and left side doors and a plug-in power port for recharging personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital cameras and mobile phones. The 2510-1-KE two-drawer lateral file is 42 inches wide, 22 inches deep and 30? inches high; estimated retail price of $2,095. The 2511-1-KE file cabinet secretary is 42 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 14 inches high; estimated retail price of $1,195.