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Article: Front runners. (table runners)
- Article from:
- HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
- Article date:
- January 1, 1996
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New York--The mania for heirloom-quality fabrics is making its mark on the dining room. Jacquard tablecloths are in great demand, as are upholstery-weight placemats, chair pads and table toppers.
But the accessory which has gained the most from the woven explosion is the table runner.
"Most retailers re-entered the category with tapestry runners, then got into other things," said Ira Adler, president of Table Trends/Decor, which just introduced a line of engineered tapestry mats and runners. "Tapestry has a high perceived value."
Bess Mfg., which dominates the runner category, serving accounts from Linens `n Things to May Co., has experienced " ...