Sep 21, 2010

Telescope Casual Furniture Wins ICFA Design Excellence Awards

Granville, NY—Telescope Casual Furniture, the leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture, has won two International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) 2010 Design Excellence Awards in the Resin/Fiberglass category for its Brio MGP Sectional and in the Tubular Materials category for its Color Glass Table. It is the only manufacturer to win two awards this year.

The competition recognizes products for their overall design, marketability, product innovation, color, construction and imaginative use of materials.

In announcing its two ICFA Design Excellence Awards, Kathy Juckett, CEO of Telescope Casual Furniture said, “We are very proud to receive these two awards for our innovative designs. For 108 years, Telescope has been making not only long lasting, but stylish outdoor furniture. This industry recognition further validates our corporate mission, vision and industry leadership.”

The Brio MGP Sectional consists of modular pieces for versatile configuration. Made for the outdoors from Marine Grade Polymer, the Brio MGP Sectional is customizable with 4 frame colors and 99 cushion fabrics. It features clean lines, cross strap suspension, and can withstand salt-air environments. Telescope also offers a coordinating Brio Arm Chair.

Telescope’s award winning Color Glass Table is available in 10 frame colors and 4 glass colors in a variety of heights and sizes. It features a vinyl back for color, safety and easy cleaning. A coordinating bar is also available.

Both product lines are available for specialty retail and contract sales and feature a 15 year residential warranty and a 3 year contract warranty.

About the International Casual Furnishings Association
The International Casual Furniture Association (ICFA) is composed of manufacturers/importers, retailers, designers, sales representatives and associate members in the outdoor and casual furniture industries.

About Telescope Casual Furniture
Telescope Casual furniture has been producing quality outdoor furniture in New York for 108 years. The company’s product line includes wicker, tubular aluminum, cast aluminum, and marine grade “recycled plastic” polymer available in a variety of chairs, tables, umbrellas, bar stools, chaises, sofas, and rockers for the residential and commercial markets. Classic wooden director’s chairs, folding aluminum chairs and high quality beach chairs are also available in many colors and sizes.