Richard Wagner, 87
CEDAR GROVE, N.J.—Dick Wagner, the former Vice President & General Manager of the textiles division of Knoll International died April 20, 2024, from complications following a stroke. He was known to his friends as ‘Bucky’. Wagner built… Read more.April 22, 2024
Previous F&FI Publisher Michael Schneider Saves Over 2,500 Animals Since 2015
BROOKLYN, NY—Former Fabrics & Furnishings International Publisher Michael Schneider has saved 2,568 animals from being euthanized—mostly dogs—since he started the 501c3 charity ‘Pilots to the Rescue.’ Michael manages three airplanes… Read more.December 26, 2023
Correction!
In the latest edition of Fabrics & Furnishings International, Winter 2023-24 Page 1 - SIC story, please note the correct spelling is Marius Grosicki. We apologize for the error. Read more.November 27, 2023
Design Icon Raymond Waites Passes, 83
HIGH POINT, NC— Raymond Waites, the recognized leader and founder of The American Country movement in home furnishings in the 80’s and Vintage Home in the 90s passed away here November 7 after a brief illness. Waites was born in Demopolis,… Read more.November 7, 2023
Sechrest Loves Cork
CORNELIUS, N.C.—Steve Sechrest is betting that cork is the next big thing in upholstery fabric at $3.25 per square foot and a substitute for leather. The serial upholstered furniture entrepreneur is the sole cork distributor for Portugalia… Read more.July 6, 2023
Greene Adds Scalamandre Marketing Post
NEW YORK—Beth Greene, a veteran in the decorative furnishings industry has joined Scalamandre as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer (CMBDO). Scalamandre joins Greene’s roster of clients in her newly formed consulting company,… Read more.June 11, 2023
Vicente Aznar, 78
VALENCIA, SP — Vicente Aznar, President of Aznar Textles, passed away on April 15 at the age of 78, Aznar the Company was created in 1881, with more than 142 years in the market and manufacturer of decoration fabrics. Sent. Vicente joined… Read more.April 25, 2023
Henry Striem Lewin, 1939-2023, Built the Largest Home Furnishings Business in Central America
PANAMA CITY—Henry Striem Lewin, the well-known fabric buyer and sole owner of La Importadora Selecta here has passed away at the age of 83. Since he was 24 years old, Striem was a partner and then owner of Grupo Importadora Selecta for nearly… Read more.March 31, 2023
