Bush Furniture Expands kathy ireland Office® Collection at High Point Market

JAMESTOWN, N.Y., April 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bush Furniture, a leading global manufacturer of smart furniture solutions for the home and office, announced today several new additions to the kathy ireland Office® by Bush Furniture line, including a variety of occasional tables to create a complete family work-and-play environment for the home. These products, as well as several additional new items in the kathy ireland Office® by Bush Furniture line, are currently on display April 2 -7, 2011 at the High Point Market (IHFC Building; space W941).

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"We are very excited to be back at High Point Market, showcasing our latest products in the kathy ireland Office collection," said Jim Sherbert, CEO of Bush Industries, Inc. "In working with Kathy Ireland, we learned that many professionals today section off part of their living room or utilize their den or multi-purpose room to create a home office. With this knowledge, we decided to introduce new coordinated office and living furnishings that can be placed in any room in the home, providing a complete work-and-play environment for families to enjoy."

Each of the four kathy ireland Office® by Bush Furniture collections - New York Skyline, Volcano Dusk, Sonnet and Grand Expressions – now includes a cocktail table, end table and sofa table. These versatile cocktail and end tables are designed to complement any home and style. The sofa tables can be used to display home decor items or as a laptop desk. They are equipped with storage for books, coordinated desk accessories and bins, and offer enough leg room for sitting comfortably.

Additional items have been added to the kathy ireland Office® by Bush Furniture line including:

• The New York Skyline Double Pedestal Bowfront Desk in a new Plumeria White finish offers modern style and innovative functionality to create the perfect workspace. Celebrating the iconic architecture of Manhattan, features include silver-jeweled hardware, sleek lines, rounded soft edges and multifunctional features. The frosted glass top shelf is reversible for positioning against a wall or floating in the center of a room. Retail: $499.99.

• The Grand Expressions Secretary Desk is a drop front workstation ideal for any home office in which space is limited. Drawers are accented with decorative antique pewter hardware and provide ample storage. The Warm Molasses wood veneer finish and classic structure symbolize the rich history and cultural diversity of America. Retail: $349.99 - $ 399.99

• The Grand Expressions Armoire opens to form a mini office, complete with ample storage for organizational bins, files and a laptop. When the workday is over, the three-door Armoire closes into a nice piece of decorative furniture complete with a Warm Molasses finish and antique pewter hardware. Combine the Armoire with the Grand Expressions secretary desk or television stand to bring a whole room together.  Retail: $899.99

• The Sonnet Writing Desk features a generous work surface, integrated technology, cable cues for wire management and a ventilated flip-down keyboard drawer. The built-in USB hub can be used for connecting various devices such as an e-reader, printer or mobile phone. Styled with European elegance, the Majestic Umber with shadow edge finish and sophisticated design are representative of the great poetry and rhythmic harmony that completes a home. Retail: $299.99

"Each of the kathy ireland Office collections was created not only to fit perfectly in your home or office, but also within your budget," added Sherbet. "Designing solutions for families has been our priority from the start and this is reflected in every piece of furniture, from the multifunctional features, coordinated accessories and safety elements. We believe our customers will truly recognize and appreciate the 'fashion, quality, value and safety'™ that the products deliver."

Last year, kiWW®, the design and marketing company founded by CEO and Chief Designer, Kathy Ireland, signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Bush Furniture to develop new lines of office and home furnishing solutions. Through the partnership, the kathy ireland Office® by Bush Furniture brand was launched featuring a comprehensive assortment of stylish, practical and high quality pieces.  The collection will be distributed nationally and available at retailers across the country, as well as online, beginning this summer.

Throughout the kathy ireland Office® by Bush Furniture line, Bush has designed and implemented pioneering Quick-to-Assemble (QTA) technology that is proven to be up to five times faster to assemble than traditional RTA furniture. With Bush Furniture QTA™, there are fewer pieces and steps providing an overall easier and more satisfying assembly experience.

Safety also is one of the key components of the kathy ireland Office® by Bush Furniture line. All products have been tested to meet ANSI and UL standards and provide child safety features, such as rounded edges and high durability work surfaces. Additionally, every entertainment stand is equipped with StabiliBar™ - a safety brace patented exclusively to Bush and designed to reduce the risk of flat-panel television tipping accidents. StabiliBar is a must-have for families with small children, pets and even active gamers.  

About Bush Industries, Inc.

Bush Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of casegoods and ready-to-assemble furniture designed for office and home applications. The company operates two North American divisions – BBF and Bush Furniture – along with its Rohr division in Germany and its China operations. With a 50-year legacy built on quality, safety, reliability and durability, Bush Industries is the trusted leader in designing furnishing solutions that meet work and home needs. The company is headquartered in Jamestown, N.Y., with manufacturing and distribution facilities located in western New York, Pennsylvania, China and Germany. For more information, visit www.bushfurniture.com.

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