Click Here to learn more about Thayer Coggin and the Roxy Chair, or visit your local showroom.
Welcome Burton James to Scottsdale
C.A.I. Designs is proud to represent Burton James in our Scottsdale Showroom. The Burton James line is now represented in all FOUR locations.
Burton James was formed in 1983, with a mission to provide hand-crafted upholstered furniture with the premium on customer interaction and service. It’s three founding principals, all industry veterans, each brought their own specific talents to the company.
The company’s commitment to quality product and superior service has stayed true to its founding mission. 30 years later, Burton James has one of the most loyal customer bases in the industry.
THURSDAY, NOVERMBER 30th
as we welcome
Mark Landres, Creative Director of Burton James together with Philip Chavez, Buyer/Merchandiser of C.A.I. Designs as they present a panel discussion
TRENDS IN THE MARKETPLACE
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm
Presentation will follow at 1:00pm
Dana’s Favorite Thing
Char’s Favorite Thing
Denver May Launch
Thank you to all who attended this years May Launch at the Denver Design District. It was a packed house as Jeff Lindquist of Hubbardton Forge gave an educational CEU on sustainability. Hubbardton Forge also raffled off a modern table lamp!

With anticipation for Springs arrival, floral arrangements were custom created and displayed throughout the showrooms. Some of the arrangements were raffled off. Congratulations to our winners!

The evening continued with cocktails & hors d’oeuvres to end the days events. Thank you to all the guests who stayed throughout the day to make our evening a successful and relaxing end of the night!
Click Here to view all photos from the day’s event. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Amanda’s Favorite Thing
Visit your local C.A.I. Designs Showroom, or meet Amanda in person in our Chicago Showroom to answer any questions you have.
The New Year is looking BRIGHT

Look on the bright side in 2017 – Hubbardton Forge introduces the Celesse Pendant. With adjustable rings hung from two steel cables, the Celesse constellation can be personalized with soft gold or vintage platinum for the rings, and standard steel finish or the new gloss white for the core. What a beauty!
Not only do we think that this pendant is amazing, but so does the Architect & Design Community who voted for this product in the Interior Design’s Best of Year Award…AND WON IT!
The Interior Design’s Best of Year is the design industry’s premiere design awards, honoring the most significant work of the year as well as recognizing designers, architects and manufacturers from around the globe. Now celebrating its 11th year, Interior Design’s Best of Year (affectionately known as BoY) has become the ultimate measure of excellence, showcasing what’s happening today in every category of design while simultaneously setting the design bar even higher for the future.
Holiday Inspirations with Candice Olson
Thank you to all who attended the annual “Holiday Inspirations” at the Arlington Design Center featuring renowned designer and TV personality, Candice Olson.


Over 200 guests enjoyed a special presentation in the C.A.I. Designs warehouse, where guests entered through a specially designed vignette featuring some of Candice Olsons fabrics and wallcoverings. The evening continued with an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres and carving station from Elegante Catering.
The concept of Holiday inspirations was not only created to thank our clients for a great year, but also to inspire guests with creative ideas that you use for entertaining during the holidays in your own home. Below is the vignette in the C.A.I. Designs Showrooms, created by the showroom staff.
A Red Carpet step and repeat banner stood in the center for guests to share the special event.
We thank our clients for a great year and look forward to a prosperous and Happy New Year! Cheers!
And the Winner is….
Throughout the month of October, you voted for your favorite MADE IN AMERICA product. See below for the winners of Decision 2016!
Made In America Winner:
LEATHERCRAFT EMILE CHAIR
Submitted by:
MARTA DOBRZYCKI
Arlington Heights Showroom
Click here for more information on the Emile Chair, or contact your local showroom.

Made In America Runner Up:
HUBBARDTON FORGE THETA LIGHT
Submitted by:
WENDY CONVERY
Denver Showroom
Click here for more information on the Theta Fixture, or contact your local showroom.
Thank you to all the participants of Decision 2016. Click here to view photos of all the nominees.
Old Biscayne Lunch & Learn
Thank you to all who attended Our Old Biscayne Luncheon –
It was all about CUSTOMIZATION….
Gretchen Gabrielli, President of Old Biscayne Design did a beautiful job in explaining details. All pieces on their website are pieces that we can build from or order “as is” in a finish selected.
The finishes are stunning …layers of washes and painting techniques.
This manufacturer has its own foundry and fabricates beautiful Iron Beds and Iron bases for dining tables as well as different applications of finishes on all of the iron pieces.
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