Antiques of the Future: Sustainability, Heirloom Furniture & Why Well-Made Lasts
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Toma Clark Haines interviews Zack Taylor about the future of antiques, focusing on sustainability and craftsmanship in furniture design.
In this episode of The Business of Antiques , host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Zack Taylor, president and co-owner of Wesley Hall, the high-end, 100% North-Carolina-made upholstery house known for its hand-detailed craftsmanship and signature color-changing lacquered doors at High Point Market. Toma and Zack trace his path from English-lit major and textile painter at Valdez Weavers to leading one of America's most beloved furniture brands, and why a personable, transparent, "under-promise and over-deliver" philosophy has become Wesley Hall's calling card. Their conversation ranges from the artistry of custom upholstery and the 15-to-20 suppliers behind a single sofa, to the resurgence of traditional design among younger buyers, the true meaning of sustainability, and how the weight and construction you can't see are what turn a well-made piece into an heirloom — the antique of the future. Along the way they share candid reflections on creativity, failure, the pandemic, and a few unforgettable adventures from Lake Como to Venice. Check out the links from our episode. Zack: wesleyhall.com | Instagram Toma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com |…
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