Egyptian show takes contemporary turn
More companies broaden beyond traditional styling
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, June 22, 2006
CAIRO, Egypt — Exhibitors at the third annual Furnex show here once again illustrated their talents in making handcrafted furniture to buyers from around the world.
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A contemporary room setting from Le Coin features traditional style frames with trendy silver and black finishes and Art Deco-inspired fabrics. |
 A contemporary room setting from Le Coin features traditional style frames with trendy silver and black finishes and Art Deco-inspired fabrics. |
 A bar by Art de Bois has a black finish and a tiger-striped veneer pattern on the front. |
A bar by Art de Bois has a black finish and a tiger-striped veneer pattern on the front. |
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This arched shaped bed is part of the Amani collection by Al Madyafa. Made from beech and pine solids, the five-piece group has a suggested wholesale value of $2,000. |
 This arched shaped bed is part of the Amani collection by Al Madyafa. Made from beech and pine solids, the five-piece group has a suggested wholesale value of $2,000. |
 This sectional, part of the Mars collection by Nadim, has a wood frame with a black wenge finish and stainless steel insets. |
This sectional, part of the Mars collection by Nadim, has a wood frame with a black wenge finish and stainless steel insets. |
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Two side chairs with silver-colored frames by Shadishal feature one of the more popular contemporary design elements at the fair — black and white striped fabric. |
 Two side chairs with silver-colored frames by Shadishal feature one of the more popular contemporary design elements at the fair — black and white striped fabric. |
