The High Point Market attracts more than 75,000 buyers every April and October. They come from all over the world to view new products offered by over 2000 exhibitors. The exhibit covers 11.5 million square feet of showspace in 180 buildings.
The show started in 1909 as the Southern Furniture Market and changed names in 1989. Two of the main buildings are the Showplace building and the International Home Furnishings Center.
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| Showplace wikipedia.org |
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| International Home Furnishings Center imcenter.com |
Mid-century aficionados recognize North Carolina as home to such companies as Thayer Coggin and Kent-Coffey.
