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Selamat Featured In "Ty Pennington At Home" Magazine

Ty Pennington At Home - Volume 2, Number 1, Page 76, 2009

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Selamat Designs Builds on Award-Winning Collections With New Introductions for High Point

April 15, 2009 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end accent furniture and accessories, announced today that it is building on its recent design awards with expansion to existing collections, as well as the addition of two new lines. In the past six months, Selamat Designs’ has won several prestigious design awards: the Pinnacle Award from the American Society of Furniture Designers, the ARTS Award for Outstanding Manufacturer of Accent Furniture, and the ADEX Award for Design Excellence from Design Journal Magazine.

The company’s new design team – which includes Shannon Davis, Randall Shepard, and Anna Watkins Porter– is still less than a year old, but has revitalized the Selamat Designs brand and created a signature look for the company. Though the company still offers a broad range of styles, the focus on the use of rattan pole to create repeated architectural forms in accent furniture is becoming one of Selamat Designs’ signature looks.

“We are pleased to continue offering fresh new designs that appeal to a wide range of tastes and are positioned to be broadly accessible,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs.

Spring 2009 Introductions:

The new pieces being unveiled at High Point include additions to recently introduced collections as well as two new lines. All of the pieces are made of rattan pole and weave, and come in Selamat Designs’ two standard finishes: Nutmeg - a light warm creamy beige finish, and Clove – a dark and rich fruitwood finish. Both finishes are hand applied, with transparent stains carefully wiped and clear coats of satin lacquer polished to show the natural beauty of the rattan grain below with brilliant clarity. The collection draws from diverse international inspiration; some of the highlights include:

The Regeant Collection – a large wall mirror and an elegant étagère for presentation of books and display items has been added to the English garden-inspired Regeant collection.
The Elise Collection - The stunning iconic loop element of the Elise Collection has been repeated in a new étagère.
The Stratus Collection – This award-winning collection of streamlined teak and stainless steel outdoor furniture has been expanded to include four new pieces – a chaise, a dining chair and six seat and eight seat dining tables.
The Barclay Collection – The Barclay accessories collection which features a unique tile design made from wood off-cuts, has been expanded to include three new trays – a drink tray, a square ottoman tray and a centerpiece tray, and three new mirrors – a rectangular wall mirror, a square wall mirror and a leaning wall mirror, and three new boxes – a set of two nesting boxes and a single rectangular box, and an umbrella stand. All pieces come in both pine and mahogany finishes.
The Connoisseur Collection – The Connoisseur accessories collection, which is made of high-gloss polished teak, has been expanded to include a square ottoman tray and three new boxes – a set of two nesting boxes and a single rectangular box.
The Sheridan Wing Chair – An inventive take on the traditional wing chair, the Sheridan Wing Chair is constructed of rattan pole and weave in a distinct vertical pattern. The piece is versatile enough to stand alone or it can be placed in a position of prominence at the head of a dining table.
The Gretta Line – This all-new line currently features a lounge chair and side table. The repetitive diamond form of the Gretta collection adds visual interest to both modern and traditional rooms.
The Riva Line – This all-new line features accessories, as well as the new Riva Bunching Table. Made of rattan pole and weave, the table features a unique woven design. The strong “X” form on three sides provides not only stability but also visual interest.

Materials and Construction Details:

All of the pieces are made with the highest quality rattan poles, joined through sturdy construction and wrapped with leather bindings for additional strength and character. Sturdy wooden frames reinforce decks in seating models, while high quality elastic webbing provides luxurious sitting comfort.

Selamat Designs’ Spring 2009 Collection will be on display from April 25 – April 30 at the High Point Market, at the company’s showroom, Interhall IH508. Photography is available upon request.

About Selamat Designs
Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in 2004. Now headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers sophisticated furnishings of superior quality that are also functional and inventive. A priority for Selamat Designs is stocking their products in their Cincinnati and San Francisco warehouses, enabling immediate delivery to retailers and designers. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak, marrying them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo and onyx to create a diverse array of furniture and accessories. For additional information, see www.selamatdesigns.com

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Selamat Designs’ Stratus Collection Wins Coveted Pinnacle Design Achievement Award
from American Society of Furniture Designers

October 29, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end accent furniture and accessories, announced today that its Stratus Collection of outdoor teak and stainless steel furniture received a Pinnacle Design Achievement Award at this month’s High Point Furniture Market. The Stratus Collection, designed by Australian designer Jarrod Lim, won in the Summer Casual category – which includes furniture designed primarily for outdoor or leisure-time settings such as sun rooms, porches or atriums. The Pinnacle judges described the Stratus Collection as “uncommonly clean and forward thinking, with a nod to mid-century modern.”

The Pinnacle Awards, given out by the American Society of Furniture Designers, are intended to recognize design achievement and promote better design quality in the home furnishings industry. Submissions are judged on the extent to which:

the design represents value to the consumer at its suggested price point by combining visual appearance and function
the design makes the best use of available materials and production technology
the design incorporates the needs of the retail furniture consumer

“We were thrilled to receive this prestigious award – the Stratus Collection represents Selamat Designs’ brand well with its clean lines, solid craftsmanship and unique appeal,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “We thank the American Society of Furniture Designers for recognizing our company.”

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Selamat Designs To Unveil New Rattan Seating and Table Collections at High Point
- Company Accelerates on Momentum of New In-House Design Team -

October 10, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that it will introduce more new furniture pieces at this year’s Fall High Point Market than at any time in the company’s history. More than doubling the typical number of product introductions, the company is delivering on its commitment to bring forth more than 100 new products by year’s end.

“Just a few short months ago, we brought some significant design talent in-house to revitalize our brand,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “The team has really delivered – the new designs both reflect our classic heritage and take us in a fresh new direction. We believe buyers at the market will be pleased with both the quality and the value of our designs.”

Selamat Designs’ creative team is lead by Randall Shepard, Executive Vice President of Product Development and Anna Watkins Porter, Lead Designer. With more than four decades of combined experience from venerable companies including McGuire, Sutherland and Palecek, Shepard and Porter have drawn upon their deep manufacturing knowledge, their materials expertise and their well-honed design aesthetic to deliver the Fall 2008 collection. Shepard describes the collection as “an eclectic grouping of rattan seating and tables with certain silhouettes that give a distinct nod to the past, while others look forward to the future through fresh new forms.”

The Fall 2008 Collection:

The collection being unveiled at High Point includes occasional seating and tables, and introduces new finishing standards for the company. The two new standard finishes are: Nutmeg - a light warm creamy beige finish, and Clove – a dark and rich fruitwood finish. Both finishes are hand applied, with transparent stains carefully wiped and clear coats of satin lacquer polished to show the natural beauty of the rattan grain below with brilliant clarity. The collection draws from diverse international inspiration; some of the highlights include:

The Regeant Collection – inspired by an English garden, this collection includes a Lounge Chair, Sofa, Daybed, Side Table and Coffee Tables featuring repeating architectural decoration. The Elise Collection - The stunning iconic element in the back of the Elise Slipper Chair and the side panels of the coordinating Elise Nesting Tables, will make notable statements in many different rooms within both residential and commercial installations.

Tierta Tables – The elegant hourglass designs incorporated into the base of these side and center tables offer an innovative take on a classic form.

The Taylor Dining Table – The sensuous curves, and pleasing combinations of clustered poles, make up elements of the Taylor Dining Table, which accommodates up to six people and serves a range of smaller dining needs.

Materials and Construction Details:

All of the pieces are made with the highest quality rattan poles, joined through sturdy construction and wrapped with traditional bindings for additional strength and character. Sturdy wooden frames reinforce decks in seating models, while high quality elastic webbing provides luxurious sitting comfort.

Upholstery Information:

Two new distinctive linen weave fabrics are being introduced on pieces featuring cushions and upholstery: Rice – a buttery shade of off-white, and Wheatberry – with the grainy tones of a medium golden brown. Cushions and upholstery can also be ordered in Selamat Designs’ standard base fabric, Cream Herringbone - a neutral color weave of exceptional value. All loose and upholstered seats are made of polyurethane foam cores with fiber wraps. Loose back cushions are filled with top quality fiber.

Selamat Designs’ Fall 2008 Collection will be on display from October 19 – October 26 at the High Point Market, at the company’s showroom, Interhall IH108. To reduce excess paper consumption, Selamat Designs will be providing press materials on USB drives upon request by press. Important note: Photography will be available after the High Point Market.

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Selamat Designs Hires New National Sales Director
- Steve Fahey Brings Experience, Resources to Build Out New Sales Structure -

September 22, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that it has hired Steve Fahey as Vice President, National Sales Director. Fahey is charged with building out the company’s sales force in support of the new and expanded product lines being released this year.

“Our new product development and design team is creating some incredible new pieces at a rapid pace – so we needed a talented Sales Director to help spread the word about our re-invigorated brand to the industry,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “Steve Fahey is an incredible sales resource – results-oriented, focused and driven. We are fortunate to have him at Selamat Designs, and the timing is just right for expanding our sales strategy.”

Fahey has an extensive background in both sales and management. Most recently, he spent eight years as a sales manager with OneCoast, a large wholesale provider of home, gift and collegiate products to US retailers and designers. During his tenure at OneCoast, Fahey managed more than 45 different manufacturers and a team of more than two dozen sales reps, including key accounts. He also established the first contract and hospitality division at the company and expanded it on a national level. Prior to OneCoast, Fahey was the national sales manager for a home fragrance company that sold primarily to major department stores.

In his few short weeks at Selamat Designs, Fahey has significantly expanded and reorganized Selamat Designs’ sales force – creating Hospitality, Key Accounts, General Design and Retail divisions. He has also rebuilt the company’s sales tools – including digital systems to support increased efficiency – and expanded into territories that were not previously covered.

“This is an incredible opportunity for me to leverage my experience to really build a sales force from the ground up,” said Steve Fahey. “And the best part is, our team is truly excited about the beautiful, innovative, high-quality designs we are selling – which makes all the difference. This is a perfect fit for me and I’m thrilled to be on board!”

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Selamat Designs Bolsters In-House Design Team with Experienced Key Hires

July 23, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that it has made two key strategic hires to build out its in-house design and manufacturing resources. With a continued commitment to growth on the heels of its 20th anniversary this year, Selamat Designs is putting a major emphasis on design with plans to release more than 100 new products by year end.

To lead this effort, Randall Shepard has been brought in as Executive Vice President of Product Development. With nearly 30 years of experience in the furniture industry, Shepard brings an unprecedented level of expertise and an invaluable perspective to Selamat Designs.

Shepard built his career at McGuire, where he spent 25 years in product development and helped revitalize the brand – his work ranged from hands-on design of furniture collections to close collaboration with Southeast Asian manufacturers to strategic planning for the company. In addition, Shepard has worked with interior designers to translate their aesthetic into merchandisable furniture collections, such as the Barbara Barry Collection for McGuire. After McGuire, Shepard served as Vice President of Product Development for Sutherland, where he broadened the company’s product range and introduced new offshore manufacturing sources. He also managed the very successful launch of Sutherland’s line with internationally acclaimed designer Philippe Starck. Shepard holds several design patents and one utility patent for his previous work.

“This role represents an ideal opportunity for me,” said Randy Shepard. “Selamat is an established well-run company, that has the potential to become a major player in the furniture industry….I’m here to realize that potential.”

Also on board to help achieve this vision is Anna Watkins Porter, who serves as Lead Designer for Selamat Designs. Porter comes to Selamat from Palecek where, as a designer for six years, she helped set the creative direction and tone through product development and strategic merchandising of furniture and accessories. Porter sourced and developed suppliers for the company overseas. She also designed and managed the company’s most successful licensing launch with National Geographic Home. Several of Porter’s projects at Palecek garnered ARTS and Pinnacle awards. Prior to Palecek, Porter expanded sourcing and developed furniture for key accounts at Four Hands, and also spent time designing furniture for Smith & Hawken. Porter will be leading the design efforts for several key contract manufacturing projects and licensing ventures as well as new furniture and accessories offerings for Selamat.

“I am excited to work with Randy to really drive the look and feel of Selamat’s upcoming products, leveraging the legacy of craftsmanship Selamat has built over the last 20 years,” said Porter, lead designer for Selamat Designs. “My passion for natural materials and my own design aesthetic are a great fit with the company.”

“We are extremely fortunate to have Randy Shepard and Anna Watkins Porter on board,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “In addition to developing unique and beautiful new designs for Selamat, their depth and range of experience will help us build out our manufacturing capabilities as well as our sales and marketing efforts. We are confident that this team will take Selamat Designs to the next level.”

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Selamat Designs Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 20 Days of 20% off Entire Line in July

June 12, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that in recognition of its 20th Anniversary this July, it will offer 20% off of its entire line for twenty days in July. The discount will be valid for twenty business days, starting Tuesday July 1st and running through Monday July 28th, and will apply to all orders from the website and through the trade during that period.

“We are pleased to offer this 20% discount on all our products – both to thank our strong customer base that has kept our business thriving for the past twenty years, and to welcome new customers to experience our unique line of occasional furniture and accessories,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “We look forward to continued growth for the next twenty years and beyond.”

Selamat was founded in 1988, dedicated to leveraging the off-cuts left behind after production of large pieces of furniture to create beautiful home and office accessories. Green before its time, the company continues to work with sustainable, renewable materials for many pieces and also utilizes off-cuts as much as possible. Twenty years after its inception, the company carries more than 350 pieces of occasional furniture and accessories.

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Selamat Designs Continues Green Commitment with New Bamboo
and Pine Off-cut Accessories and Occasional Furniture

March 31, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that it is continuing its longstanding corporate commitment to green practices by introducing new pieces made from bamboo, a sustainable and highly renewable wood resource. Selamat will be showing its popular Classic Woven accessories, now in bamboo, at next week’s High Point Market. Also offered in mahogany, the Classic Woven series includes a hamper, wastebasket, apothecary, amenities tray and tissue box. In addition, Selamat is previewing a new line of occasional chairs and tables featuring bamboo at the market.

Selamat is also introducing the Pine Barclay series at High Point. The accessories (including a hamper, wastebasket, apothecary, amenities tray and tissue box) are made utilizing Indonesian pine wood off-cuts that would otherwise be disposed of or burned for charcoal.

“Selamat Designs was founded twenty years ago based on green principles – to leverage wood offcuts to create beautiful, unique accessories,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “We continue this commitment to green practices today by utilizing sustainable, renewable resources such as bamboo, by leveraging pine off-cuts, and by using plantation-grown – not poached – teak for our furniture and accessories. Our pieces enable customers live a little more green – without sacrificing good design.”

Selamat’s new items, along with their bestselling lines, will be on display in the company’s show room at the High Point Market (International Home Furnishing Center, Interhall IH405) starting April 6. As part of its continued commitment to green living, Selamat is giving away aluminum branded water bottles while supplies last to visitors to their showroom.

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Selamat Designs Expands Online Offerings
– Redesigned Website Provides Sales Tool for Designers and Retailers –

February 20, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that it has completely redesigned its website, www.selamatdesigns.com, to include all of its furniture and accessories online and to offer the option to purchase direct from Selamat. Presenting the complete product line online provides designers and retailers with a sales tool to show their customers additional options to meet a broader range of tastes. In addition, a direct e-commerce channel opens the market to consumers who have not previously had access to Selamat’s product line. Online product pricing reflects average retail prices, so that designers and retailers are still able to provide competitive pricing options to their clients. In addition, the “To the Trade” section of the website is accessible via log-in to designers and retailers seeking wholesale pricing options.

“Our new website better reflects the Selamat Designs’ brand and our philosophy of providing high quality, well-designed furniture and accessories to a range of customers,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “We hope that designers, retailers and consumers can now find the exact right piece they are looking for at www.selamatdesigns.com.”

Selamat’s new site presents products in each of their various collections, and also offers the option to search by product type. So a visitor can see all the items in a single look, such as the Cuban series, or can see all the items of a single category, such as armchairs. This enables customers to easily find what they are looking for to complement any design or product need.

Selamat continues to display their products at the company’s showrooms in Atlanta, GA (America’s Mart, Building 1), High Point, NC (International Home Furnishing Center, Interhall ), and Las Vegas, NV (World Market Center, Building Two).

About Selamat Designs
Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004. Now headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers sophisticated furnishings of superior quality that are also functional and inventive. A priority for Selamat Designs is stocking their products in their Cincinnati and San Francisco warehouses, enabling immediate delivery to retailers and designers. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak, marrying them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo and onyx to create a diverse array of furniture and accessories. For additional information, see www.selamatdesigns.com

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Selamat Designs Reports Record Growth in Furniture Sales in 2007
- Company sees 25% Sales Increase over 2006 -

January 28, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that sales for 2007 increased 25% over 2006, previously the company’s record sales year. Though 2007 was perceived to be a down year for the furniture industry, Selamat Designs sales increases were due to strong contract sales to leading four- and five-star hotels worldwide, increased private label manufacturing for large retailers and mail order companies, and greater awareness and acceptance from domestic retailers and interior designers.

“We attribute this dramatic sales increase to Selamat’s unique, high-quality furniture designs,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “Our product stands out from the ‘cookie- cutter’ designs that come out of big box stores, and customers apparently like what they see from us.”

Selamat’s furniture and accessories designs appeal to a broad range of tastes, from the traditional to the contemporary. In addition to its flagship accessories and occasional furniture business, Selamat has expanded its offerings in recent months to include a new premium line of fabrics for its products, as well as a new line of outdoor furnishings -- both of which are being well-received in the marketplace.

“We’re extremely pleased with the acceptance of our product in 2007, and we look forward to continuing to introduce appealing, functional, high-quality pieces in the coming year,” added Davis.
Selamat Designs furniture is on display in a newly designed showroom at this week’s Las Vegas Market (World Market Center, Building Two, Suite B150). In addition, the company has showrooms in Atlanta, GA (America’s Mart, Building 1), High Point, NC (International Home Furnishing Center, Interhall ) and Seattle, WA (Pacific Market Center, Skavaril & Associates).

About Selamat Designs
Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004. Now headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers sophisticated furnishings of superior quality that are also functional and inventive. A priority for Selamat Designs is stocking their products in their Cincinnati and San Francisco warehouses, enabling immediate delivery to retailers and designers. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak, marrying them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo and onyx to create a diverse array of furniture and accessories. For additional information, see www.selamatdesigns.com

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Selamat Designs Takes It Outside With New
Outdoor Furniture Lines Featuring Plantation-Grown Teak

December 12, 2007 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that it is offering its first line of outdoor furnishings to the trade. Selamat has produced outdoor furniture as a contract manufacturer under private label for the past ten years, and is now leveraging that experience to produce its own line. True to Selamat’s spirit of appealing to both traditional and modern tastes, the outdoor options range from the contemporary Stratus line and Cuban chair to the more traditional Thomas Jefferson-designed Campeachy Chair.

“Our new outdoor designs address what we have seen as a very strong demand for high-quality, unique outdoor furnishings,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “We are eager to see our customers’ interpretations and uses of the pieces – they are attractive and versatile enough to be used indoors as well as out.”

The Stratus line is the flagship series of outdoor furnishings for Selamat. Designed by an Australian designer, the slatted teak and stainless steel pieces have a museum-quality elegance, yet provide comfortable and durable seating for the elements. The Stratus line features a chair, bench, end table and coffee table.

Other outdoor occasional pieces include the Cuban and Campeachy chairs. Selamat’s signature Cuban chair and ottoman has been completely reworked in teak, featuring an outdoor, mold resistant foam cushion covered in Sunbrella fabric for years of outdoor use. Selamat also offers a COM (“Customers Own Material”) service for this piece, for customers seeking a more personalized look. The Campeachy chair is a Thomas Jefferson design, licensed from the Monticello Foundation. The chair is actually an outdoor version inspired by President Jefferson’s Campeachy “Hammock” Chair that he designed to alleviate the chronic back pain from which he suffered.

All of the outdoor pieces offered by Selamat are made with plantation-grown teak, from government managed farms in Indonesia. Selamat makes every effort to utilize as much of the wood as possible – using offcuts for smaller accessories. The outdoor furnishings are quality-tested and suitable for both commercial and residential purposes.

Selamat Designs’ outdoor furnishings are featured in its current catalog as well as online. Customers can contact Selamat Designs customer service at 800.492.1776 or go to www.selamatdesigns.com for more information. The Stratus line, Cuban Chair and Campeachy Chair are also on display at the company’s showrooms in Atlanta, GA (America’s Mart, Building 1), High Point, NC (International Home Furnishing Center, Interhall ), Seattle, WA (Pacific Market Center, Skavaril & Associates) and Las Vegas, NV (World Market Center, Building Two).

About Selamat Designs
Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004. Now headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers sophisticated furnishings of superior quality that are also functional and inventive. A priority for Selamat Designs is stocking their products in their Cincinnati and San Francisco warehouses, enabling immediate delivery to retailers and designers. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak, marrying them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo and onyx to create a diverse array of furniture and accessories. For additional information, see www.selamatdesigns.com

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Selamat Designs Launches New Fabric Line and COM Service
Enabling Customization of Occasional Furniture

November 19, 2007 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs, a designer and manufacturer of high-end occasional furniture and accessories, announced today that it is offering a new line of fabrics for five of its furniture lines which feature removable cushions. Previously stocked in a single color, the cushions now come in 21 different fabrics in four different hues – green, blue, red and natural. [Click here to view a PDF file of the swatches] The fabric patterns range from traditional toile designs to more contemporary stripes that are suited for Selamat’s variety of furniture offerings. Coordinating throw pillows and floor cushions are also available.

In addition to this new stocked fabric offering, Selamat Designs is also launching its first-ever COM (“Customers Own Material”) service, which allows for endless customization with virtually any material on the market. Through this service, the customer sends the required yardage of their own material to Selamat Designs’ Cincinnati warehouse, and the piece is upholstered and delivered within three weeks.

“As we expand our furniture lines to appeal to customers with both traditional and modern tastes, we wanted to provide fabric options with broad appeal as well,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “Customers should be able to create the exact look they want for their space with these new offerings.”

To view fabric swatches and order samples, customers can contact Selamat Designs customer service at 800.492.1776 or go to www.selamatdesigns.com. Fabrics are also available at the company’s showrooms in Atlanta, GA (America’s Mart, Building 1), High Point, NC (International Home Furnishing Center, Interhall ), Seattle, WA (Pacific Market Center, Skavaril & Associates) and Las Vegas, NV (World Market Center, Building Two).

About Selamat Designs
Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004. Now headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers sophisticated furnishings of superior quality that are also functional and inventive. A priority for Selamat Designs is stocking their products in their Cincinnati and San Francisco warehouses, enabling immediate delivery to retailers and designers. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak, marrying them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo and onyx to create a diverse array of furniture and accessories. For additional information, see www.selamatdesigns.com

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Selamat Designs Donates to Local Creative Arts School

February 13, 2007 – Cincinnati, OH – Selamat Designs has donated over $20,000 to the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) through a sample sale held at SCPA and on the school's web site. The sale, which took place during the student's sold-out winter production of Aida, was completely run by the students, including transportation of the items from Selamat Designs warehouse. The money donated through the sale of the discontinued and overstocked items will go directly to the students of the Technical Theater Department who can use the donation for: college application fees, ACT and SAT fees, and their annual field trip to New York.

SCPA is a full college preparatory school for grades 4 – 12 and includes challenging work in language arts, foreign language, mathematics, science and social studies where nearly 100% of the students continue onto colleges and universities each year. Their mission includes being recognized as the premier pre-professional arts training and college preparatory program in the nation. All students must audition and tuition is free to those within the Cincinnati Public School District. Those outside including the school's national and international students pay tuition or receive tuition assistance via funds raised through events such as this. Graduates of distinction include Sarah Jessica Parker, Nick and Drew Lachey and Carmen Electra.

"We are lucky to have such a prestigious school in the city that is our company's home," said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. "The level of education that these students receive is first class and as a company we are pleased to be able to donate to such a worthy institution – one that should be emulated throughout the country," Davis added.

Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004. The company offers sophisticated furnishings of superior quality that are also functional and inventive. A priority for Selamat Designs is stocking their products in their Cincinnati and San Francisco warehouses, enabling immediate delivery to retailers and designers. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak, marrying them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo and onyx to create a diverse array of furniture and accessories.

For additional information on SCPA, www.scpa.org and www.scpa.org/sale and on Selamat Designs, www.selamatdesigns.com

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Selamat Designs Announces Clay Rammage Design Challenge Winner

February 12, 2007 – Cincinnati, OH – The 1st Annual "Create a Classic" Design Challenge is complete and Selamat Designs President, Thatcher Davis is pleased to announce Clay Rammage of Delano, MN and his Urban Tribal Chair the winner. Selamat Designs made the call out and designers from around the country took the challenge. Hundreds of talented designers – from students to design professionals – sent in their best ideas to create the "next great chair" with the winning entry becoming part of the company's spring 2007 collection.

In the last leg of this challenge, the top three designs were on display during the Las Vegas Market where buyers in attendance had the opportunity to vote for the chair they would most like to see added to the company's collection. "The voting was extremely tight throughout the week, but in the end Clay's chair claimed victory and we couldn't be more pleased," said Davis. He added, "Many of the buyers in attendance were already asking when they could place orders and we anticipate a great demand." The Urban Tribal chair will be available to order during the March 2007 High Point Market.

Rammage of Delano, MN is an accountant for an insurance company by trade whose passion for furniture and design has led him to dabble in a part time upholstery business in his community. He primarily refurbishes and re-assembles but has been sketching his own designs for years. Upon winning Rammage said, "I can't believe this has just happened to me, it's unbelievable. I have never seen any of my designs actually made to scale so this is very emotional to me." Rammage found inspiration for his design from the 1930's Art Deco era utilizing mahogany and ultra suede in his urban Tribal chair complete with bowed arms and jointed feet.

With the success of this first year of the Design Challenge, Selamat Designs will be launching the 2nd Annual "Create a Classic" Design Challenge during the March 2007 High Point Market with a whole new set of challenges for the designers. Entry information will be available during the show and also on the company's web site.

For more information on the design challenge or Clay Rammage, karen@kjmarketing-design.com and to view the current Selamat Designs collection, visit the company's High Point showroom located in InterHall, H107 in the IHFC Building or online at www.selamatdesigns.com.

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Selamat Designs Moves to InterHall and Launches Updated Identity

February 7, 2006 – Cincinnati, OH – Selamat Designs will open its new showroom located in InterHall, H133 in the IHFC Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10:00am, Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the International Home Furnishings Market. In conjunction with the High Point relocation, Selamat is refreshing the look of their identity; including a logo redesign, a new catalog and advertising campaign – representing four areas of design inspiration including urban, beachside, alpine and country living.

“The move to Interhall places us center-stage during market, enabling us to showcase the launch of our new identity, while highlighting the quality product that our customers have counted on for the past 18 years,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “It is also the perfect venue to continue the growth of our more recent furniture collections,” he added.

Selamat Designs will be hosting a cocktail party open to customers, members of the media and market attendees on Thursday, April 27th at 3:30pm to celebrate the grand-opening of the showroom and the launch of their new identity. “I encourage everyone to stop by to view our new showroom and collections, and of course, enjoy a drink with us,” said Davis.

Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004. The company offers sophisticated furnishings of superior quality that are also functional and inventive. A priority for Selamat Designs is stocking most of their products in their Cincinnati warehouse, enabling immediate delivery to retailers and designers. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak, marrying them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo and onyx to create a diverse array of furniture and accessories.

For more information: www.selamatdesigns.com

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SELAMAT DESIGNS GROWS WITH NEW WEST COAST SALES FORCE

January 12, 2005 – San Francisco, CA – Selamat Designs is growing in the West Coast with the additions of Bottino and Associates representing Southern California, Arizona and Nevada and Bunches, based in Seattle with a sales force representing Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

“Historically our sales organization was run solely in house but with the growth of the company and expansion of our product line to include additional accent furniture we have added select representatives in key territories of the country,” said Thatcher Davis, President of Selamat Designs. “Our dealers deserve the added attention that local sales representatives provide and we know that both of these groups have strong relationships in their regions and will add that extra level of service needed to continue to grow the brand,” added Davis.

Jeanne Beerman, owner of Bunches said, “I have loved the line for a long time and have been relentless in pursuing it for my group as I’m sure Thatcher can attest to. All of our sales reps are thrilled to have such a strong line and we have customers lined up to see it.” David Bottino who owns Bottino & Associates added, “Selamat Designs is very different from other lines that we carry and they have such a great reputation for their quality, unique designs, customer service and shipping.”

Selamat Designs, a Dillon Davis Company was founded in 1988 and acquired by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004. The company offers sophisticated furnishings that are functional, inventive and of consistent superior quality. Selamat employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak and marries them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo, coconut shell and onyx.

For more information: www.selamatdesigns.com

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ENTERTAIN IN STYLE WITH SELAMAT DESIGNS

October 20, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH – Fall is the optimum time to prepare for the busy holiday entertaining season. Selamat Designs makes it easy with their stylish and functional accent furniture and decorative accessories.

Serve cocktails from their sophisticated console bar. Solid mahogany hand finished to a dark rich patina, the console bar is equipped with an accessory drawer, wine storage and access from the front or the rear of the cabinet. The bar top is solid marble. The guests will feel like they have visited Harry’s Bar.

The wine is chilled to perfection, the guests are relaxed. Beautiful handcrafted serving pieces like Selamat’s solid mahogany wine display box and Monticello Ice Bucket add casual elegance to any gathering.

Selamat Designs, San Francisco, was one of the first home furnishings companies to recognize the power of marrying sleek, modern design with the exotic beauty of island furniture. The Island Style leader began business in 1988 by sourcing furniture made of Indonesian mahogany, acacia and other tropical hardwoods.

Superior quality and inventive use of materials are the hallmarks of Selamat Designs. Their craftsmen use only select timbers of mahogany and teak together with rattan, leather, bamboo and other exotic materials to create handsome furniture and accessories that reflect a confluence of cultures and global appeal.

See Selamat Designs during the 2005 High Point Market in Suites at Market Square – G-740.

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About Selamat Designs, a Dillon Davis Company……. Founded in 1988 and purchased by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in June 2004, Selamat Designs offers sophisticated furnishings that are functional, inventive and of consistent superior quality. Dillon Davis employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak and marries them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo, coconut shell and onyx. For information on Selamat products, please visit our website at www.selamatdesigns.com, call 800-492-1776 or email us at info@selamatdesigns.com .

Fall 2005 – Product Features

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Console Bar

Wine Box

Monticello Ice Bucket

Serving Cart

The Selamat Design Group of Dillon Davis, Inc.

Selamat Designs was founded in 1988 by San Francisco designer, Vera Brown. While touring a furniture factory in Indonesia, Mrs. Brown discovered that the production of large pieces of furniture left behind an amazing quantity of scrap wood. Having no use for this wood, the factory would burn it in their kilns. Jim Tenbrink, a supervisor at the factory, challenged the designer to come up with more productive uses for these off-cuts. The result was a stylish group of office and home accessories that launched Selamat Designs into national prominence.

Over the years, customers impressed with the quality of the smaller accessories, began demanding larger and larger pieces. As a result, Selamat Designs was able to expand into the production of occasional furniture, such as tables, dining sets, chairs and deep-seating. Selamat also began integrating the use of new exotic materials such as rattan, bamboo, leather, marble, onyx and a selection of other tropical hardwoods into their product line.

Upon her retirement in June 2004, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Tenbrink sold Selamat Designs to Thatcher and Shannon Davis, an entrepreneurial couple who saw the potential to take the company to the next level of success. While continuing to work with Mr. Tenbrink, the Davis’ have leveraged their backgrounds in finance and operations to build on Selamat Designs’ quality and design strengths.

Selamat Designs will continue to offer an array of traditional British West Indies designs while complementing their product mix with groups of more contemporary furnishings. The new lines will make use of the same traditional materials and quality finishing for which Selamat Designs is known.

The Selamat Design Group of Dillon Davis, Inc. currently distributes to furniture, home accent specialty and gift stores. Future plans include further expansion into the private label and contract markets.

The company ships from their warehouse and office facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Selamat Designs is shown in High Point, Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Chicago and a growing number of other regional shows. For more information, please visit www.selamatdesigns.com or call 800-492-1776.

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ARTS Awards finalists named
Winners will be named Jan. 21

Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team have announced the finalists for the 17th Annual ARTS Awards.

The ARTS Awards, presented at a gala event each January during the Dallas International Gift and Home Accessories Market, is the premier awards program for the home decorative accessories industry. Winners will be announced Academy Awards-style at the next ARTS Awards gala in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, held in the Great Hall of 2300 Stemmons (formerly the International Apparel Mart).

“We work together with the Accessories Resource Team to recognize the industry’s best and to inspire excellence,” said Bill Winsor, Dallas Market Center president and CEO. “We look forward to bringing the industry together for an evening of special honors and fun.”

The finalists will submit a detailed portfolio to the panel of judges. The portfolios will consist of information such as company history, philosophy, product development, marketing, merchandising and customer relations.

In November, the panel of judges will convene in Dallas for two days to individually review each company’s submission. Once judging is completed, a designated accounting firm will tabulate the sealed ballots.

The 17th Annual ARTS Awards are co-sponsored by: Lyon Credit Services, Home Accents Today, Gifts & Decorative Accessories and other industry trade magazines.

Tickets to the ARTS Awards dinner are $125 per person and $95 for Accessories Resource Team members. For more information contact Daniella Giglio at 214-672-8420.

17th ARTS Awards Finalists

Manufacturers

Accent Furniture
Interlude Home
K. Grace
Palecek
Raquel’s Collection
Selamat Designs

Area Rugs
Capel
Feizy Rugs
Loloi Rugs
Shaw Living

Decorative Accessories
Austin
CNI Design Products
Clay Metal & Stone
Global Views
The Phillips Collection

Home Textiles
Corona Décor Co.
Davenport Home Furnishings
English Home
Mystic Valley Traders
Sweet Dreams

Lighting Fixtures
Currey & Co.
Fine Art Lamps
Kichler
Schonbek Worldwide Lighting

Permanent Floral
Natural Decorations Inc.
FloralArt
Lux-Art Silks
Fosters Point

Portable Lamps
Arteriors Home
Barbara Cosgrove Lamps
Gallery Designs
Old World Designs
Willow Green

Tabletop
Arte Italica
Franz Collection
Vietri
Waterford

Wall Decor
Decorative Arts
Kinder-Harris
Mixed Media
Paragon

Retailers
National
Havertys Furniture, Atlanta
Storehouse, Atlanta
Wickes Furniture

East/Atlantic Region
Furniture Store
Greenbaum Interiors, Paterson, N.J.
Matteo & Co., Princeton, N.J.
Savanna at Home, Bronxville, N.Y.

Home Accent Specialty Store
Accessories, Etc. Bethlehem, Pa.
Posh! Inc., Vienna, Va.
The Scarlet Tassel, Atlanta, Ga.

Lighting Showroom
Elements Distinctive Lighting & Home Furnishings, Carle Place, N.Y.
Shades of Light, Richmond, Va.
Wilson Lighting, Naples, Fla.

Midwest/Southwest Region

Furniture Store
D’Hierro, Plano, Texas
HW Home, Denver, Colo.
Kacey Fine Furniture, Denver, Colo.

Home Accent Specialty Store
A Classic Design, Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Back Home Furniture, Austin, Texas
Homefest, Ft. Collins, Colo.

Lighting Showroom
The Gallery of Lighting, Boerne, Texas
Rensen House of Lights, Lenexa, Kansas

West Region

Furniture Store
Homescapes Carmel, Carmel, Calif.
Sunrise Home, San Rafael, Calif.
Three French Hens, Maple Valley, Wash.

Home Accent Specialty Store
Bella Casa, Portland, Ore.
Moses at Home, Albuquerque, N.M.
Stratford Court, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Lighting Showroom
Alexander Lighting, Seattle, Wash.
De Light Ville, Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif.
Phillips Lighting & Home, Modesto, Calif.

Product Designer
Stephen Blackman, American Fluorescent, Waukegan, Ill.
Jeffrey Merriman, Old World Designs, Dallas
Karyl Pierce Paxton, Pierce Paxton Design Studio, New Orleans
Steven Yarbrough, Global Views, Dallas

Rising Star
Bella Cosa Home Furnishings, Frisco, Texas
Sans Souci, Beaumont, Texas
The Treasury, Austin, Texas

Sales Representative

East/Atlantic Region
Alexander Fraser
Maura McCobe Orchard
Freda Pollack

Midwest/Southwest Region
B.J. Ferber
Eric & Leslie Horry
Dorann Prachyl

West Region
Max Awad John Deal
Judy Feinstein

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Contact:
Shannon Davis
sdavis@thecoastalgroup.com
704-376-4278

About Selamat Designs : Selamat Designs (www.selamatdesigns.com), a division of Dillon Davis, Inc., was founded in 1988 by San Francisco designer Vera Brown and purchased by Thatcher and Shannon Davis in 2004. Selamat Designs offers sophisticated furnishings that are functional, inventive and of consistent superior quality. Dillon Davis employs only the highest skilled craftsmen who use select timbers of mahogany and teak and marries them with exotic materials such as rattan, leather, bamboo, marble and onyx. The corporate offices are located at 3494 Beckman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45223 and can be reached at 800-492-1776, www.selamatdesigns.com.

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