Caracole

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Welcome to a new experience in high style, high value furnishings! Caracole is a portfolio of unique items that work in harmony to furnish your entire house. Every piece represents high design and independent thinking, with more than fifty finishes and materials: exotic woods, mixed elements and hand-applied finishes. Each piece stands alone...and speaks for itself. For example, a closed storage item might say "bedroom dresser" to you while serving as a "dining room sideboard" for your neighbor. It's OK! So, as you browse through the three distinct and carefully edited portfolios; throw the rules out the window and allow your subliminal preferences and unconditioned reflexes to make the call. And above all, have fun utilizing Caracole's fresh originality to make your home...YOUR home.

- Jeff Young, CEO; Melanie Dunn, Creative Director; Kristine Capra, Director of Upholstery Merchandising

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Classic Contemporary New Traditional Naturally Casual Upholstery

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Q&A with Jeff Young Product Lineup

Wood Finishes

Classic CONTEMP C

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A. OH HENRY, con-sidtab-001 B. SOCIAL BUTTERFLY, uph-chalou-02A C. SMOKE AND MIRRORS, con-closto-001 D. NICE LEGS, con-closto-002 E. RIVE GAUCHE, con-closto-011 F. HIDE AND SEEK, uph-ottsto-03B

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A. MOOD RING con-mirror-001 B. DRESSED TO A T con-closto-008 C. LOOP-DE-LU con-dintab-001 D. BARREL OF FUN con-uphcha-001 A

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LOOP-DE-LU WHAT A BARREL OF FUN Graceful and curvaceous with a self-assured elegance, Classic Contemporary is highly tactile with a multiplicity of textures and finishes.

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CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY

When Caracole goes contemporary, it goes a little crazy.

But in a good way! It’s a little bit retro, a little bit French, a little bit Hollywood… and totally glamorous! Welcome to a lifestyle that’s eclectic and elegant, with a look that’s stunningly refined (notice the classic touches and details) and – thanks to all those curves – decidedly feminine.

For instance, the Loop-De-Lu table is very dimensional – almost sculptural – with shapely legs and see-through carvings. It’s art for the dining room! Pull up a pair of Barrel Of Fun chairs and you’ll sit down in perfect style. Dressed to a T is a great storage solution for beautiful table linens, and the shimmering mood ring mirror lets you accessorize your view. Dinner at eight, reservations for two. Beautiful!

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A. STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT, con-kinbed-001 B. GLAM, con-closto-005 C. BEAUTY QUEEN, uph-chalou-13A D. TICKLE MY FANCY, uph-chawoo-01A E. IT'S A WRAP, con-closto-003 F. LOVE KNOTS, con-mirror-003 G. WRAPPED UP WITH RIBBON, con-closto-010 H. THE PARTY CHAIR, con-sidcha-001 8 l www.caracolehome.com

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A conversation piece? Yes. Pillow talk? Absolutely! The Star Light, Star Bright bed combines a trellis design with soft, champagne velvet to complement your favorite colors. Glam it up with a nicely-scaled table that features a creamy parchment front against a rosewood frame. Open the drawer and there’s a jewelry tray for the earrings you almost forgot to take off. And since every Beauty Queen needs her chair, this one has an hourglass figure and hips that swivel.

Classic Contemporary transcends style and era in an expertly edited presentation And… cut! It’s a Wrap! And while it’s perfect as closed storage for the bedroom, its curved metal front and classic details make it ideal for a starring role in the hall or living room. And speaking of versatility, there’s nothing like the comfort of Tickle My Fancy for edgy seating in any space.

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Need big space for function or storage? We’ll twist your armoire with Wrapped up with Ribbon. We’ve replaced boring, flat door fronts with deep, flowing curves… plus room inside for a TV, stereo, bar… even clothes! www.caracolehome.com l 9

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A. THE GOLD STANDARD, tra-closto-002 B. IF LOOKS COULD KILL, uph-sofcav-07A C. STAND AND CHARGE, tra-opnsto-001 D. ARMED FOR COMFORT, tra-uphcha-001 E. BY MY SIDE, tra-acctab-002 F. IN THE BLACK, tra-closto-006 G. IT’S GOT LEGS, tra-dintab-001 10 l www.caracolehome.com

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NEW TRADITIONAL

PARDON

MY FRENCH

BUT I BELIEVE WE JUST MET Traditional designs are typically thought of as formal furniture. Au contraire! New Traditional adds a delicious dimension that’s warm and relaxed. In this category, Caracole takes familiar forms and gives them a comfortable new attitude. These are pieces that put the past in a new context, with fabulous results!

Consider Pardon my French: a graciously scaled chest of drawers that’s très versatile. It’s at home in the bedroom, hallway or as an eclectic end table for a spectacular sofa. It also functions brilliantly as a bar, since the inset marble top doesn’t mind being over served. In New Traditional, pristine is out, personality is in. Viva la révolution!

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A. TAKE COMFORT uph-chalou-06A B. PARDON MY FRENCH tra-closto-005

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Imagine waking up On Cloud Nine, rested and refreshed.

This space-thrifty sleigh bed includes a tailored headboard in metallic copper leather. The fluted side rails beg to be seen rather than skirted.

Feeling lonely? By My Side is the ultimate companion piece.

Place it beside a sofa, near the bed, next to the bathtub. The shape is totally traditional. But its versatility makes it fresh and new.

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For those who cherish tradition

but don’t want their parents’ hand-me-downs.

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A. TAILOR-MADE, uph-sofski-06A B. TAILOR-MADE, uph-chalou-09A C. BY MY SIDE, tra-acctab-002 D. ON CLOUD NINE, tra-quebed-005, THE GOLD STANDARD, tra-closto-002

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CASUAL C

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A. BUTTONED UP,uph-chalou-03A B. BOOK IT, cas-coctab-001 C. OPEN AND CLOSED CASE, cas-closto-002 D. CUT OUT FOR YOU, uph-settee-01A E. BENCH MARK, uph-ottben-02A www.caracolehome.com l 17

A. MORE IS MORE cas-opnsto-002 B. HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST uph-chalou-04A

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NATURALLY CASUAL

MORE

IS MORE

Think SoHo, Tribecca or San Francisco. Or your home, wherever it may be. Caracole’s Naturally Casual collection offers a lighter feel that moves easily from upscale urban to coastal casual. And along the way, it rewards your design confidence with a breezy elegance that’s fresh and fashion forward.

Now, think BIG. More is More, with its stand-alone stature, makes an impressive style statement. Sure, it could own the room. But it’s also quite content to mix and mingle with other pieces of smaller scale. Oodles of open and closed storage now share a beautiful, rustic finish in a sage green tint. The casual ambiance comes naturally, thanks to a Napa Valley practicality that says bookcase, hutch, china or display case.

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A. TABLE IT, cas-dintab-001 B. SIT TIGHT, cas-sidcha-001 C. HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST, uph-chalou-04A D. BIG DADDY,cas-closto-001 E. LARGE AS LIFE, cas-kinbed-001, BEDROCK, cas-closto-003 F. MORE IS MORE, cas-opnsto-002 20 l www.caracolehome.com

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Naturally Casual appeals to those attracted to the beauty of the great outdoors While the look here is light, the scale is heavier… and so is the durability. Naturally Casual pays homage to Ironwood – a wood so rugged it once covered ship decks. Here, cracks and imperfections are cherished and celebrated, reflecting a natural honesty that makes the finish warm and rich.

Table It, and enjoy an endless feast of time-honored craftsmanship! Then, Sit Tight and enjoy the graceful, open elegance of seating that’s perfect for any occasion.

It may once have been the stately wooden gate to a Moroccan palace. Today, Large As Life brings that hand-carved inspiration to the headboard of your bed. The wood finish is deeper and darker, setting a tone that contrasts beautifully with other pieces in the room. For closed storage, we suggest Bedrock, with its oil-bronzed hardware finish. Perfect for your modern, Stone Age family!

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UPHOLSTERY Caracole upholstery is the softness in the home, in shapes and silhouettes that reflect the very latest fashion trends. It is upholstery that comes fully to life when surrounded by your favorite tables, storage and display furnishings. Here, the style category is whatever you want it to be. Which gives you the freedom to make choices based simply on whatever brings a smile to your face and a quickness to your pulse!

Say it out loud: Ooh La La! This two-piece sectional is a statement: spectacular in its scale, style and sheer presence.

A wave motion sweeps across the back in a rich, velvety merlot. The carved legs are painted matte silver to match the metal and glass sparkle of nearby tables and mirrors.

And the pillows! Olive and gold tones…leafy prints…plus metallic snakeskin filament yarns. Comfortably completing a look that is dressy, dreamy…and just a tiny bit dramatic.

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A. OOH-LA-LA, uph-soflaf-01A-uph-sofraf-01A B. BUBBLES, con-sidtab-002 C. MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL, con-mirror-006

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Sofas, settees and chairs, oh my! Caracole upholstery combines fine quality, great fabrics – and lots of luxury – in pieces that blend beautifully in your home. And since each piece honors what’s going on in Caracole’s three style categories, you can mix and match to your heart’s delight. Look closely and you’ll see trends and details inspired by a little reality show called “life.”

Contemporary fashion. Jewelry. Antiques and automobiles. Caracole upholstery is your world, expressed fabric-on-frame, creating a soft sculpture for all to enjoy.

Tuft Luck is an excellent example of your good fortune. Inspired by an antique settee, it’s an upholstery accent piece that’s traditional – all the way from its button tufting to its cabriole legs. Use it to finish a room. Or put a pair in the foyer for an elegant entrance. Add a few pillows from a flea market and you’re done. Well done!

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A. ON THE RIGHT TRACK, uph-softra-03B B. TUFT LUCK, uph-settee-02A C. PRIM AND PROPER, uph-sofwoo-01A, ROUNDABOUT, con-coctab-001 24 l www.caracolehome.com

A. JUST WING IT uph-chalou-08A B. ON THE BALL tra-sidtab-002

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A Q& The word “eclectic” makes some people uneasy. Yet Caracole is wonderfully eclectic—some might even say eccentric—without being intimidating. In fact, it’s a collection that’s highly enjoyable and rewarding to work with. We asked Jeff Young, CEO of Schnadig International, to share his thoughts on what makes Caracole so special and how it came to life…

Q: WHAT INSPIRED THE CARACOLE PORTFOLIO? A: Caracole came out of an opportunity to create a product that was rich in both style and value. One contributing factor was the recession, which helped make budget-conscious spending fashionable again. We knew the time was right for a collection like Caracole with its easily affordable price points.

Q: WHAT HAS EXCITED YOU MOST ABOUT THE CARACOLE PROJECT? A: It was thrilling for our team to have total access to the resources available from our parent company – Markor – and to engage those resources in a fresh, new way. A true world class manufacturer, replete with unprecedented resources and experience, our parent company afforded our US team a rare opportunity to shatter existing paradigms within this industry.

Q: WHAT MAKES CARACOLE SO EASY FOR CONSUMERS TO EMBRACE? A: Visually, Caracole is very straightforward. The three categories are generic rather than rigidly defined, so consumers can make their own interpretations and choices based on what they see and like. Constraints like “formal” and “casual” don’t apply, since there’s often a bit of both in each piece. So consumers have a lot of freedom, which makes shopping and designing more fun. Even the names of the pieces are fun!

Q: WHAT WILL CONSUMERS AND DESIGNERS FIND MOST APPEALING? A: First, they will continue to discover that our prices are extremely attractive. Caracole will give both designers and consumers products that will allow them to stretch their home furnishings budget without compromising their creative intensity.

Secondly, once a consumer receives a basic overview of Caracole from their designer or qualified store sales associate, they’ll be surprised how easy it is to mix the three general portfolios to create a very avant-garde look in their home.

And finally, I think Caracole may actually be the first portfolio of designs in our industry that is truly capable of finding its way into multiple environments across a wide range of geographic locations. Every manufacturer likes to tout their collection as being perfect for use in multiple environments, but how many actually are? Caracole’s hidden genius lies in its excellent editing, individuality of designs, non-wood material applications and wide assortment of hand-hewn finishes.

This combination provides a multitude of choices for a multitude of interior environments.

Q: DESCRIBE THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF THE CARACOLE PORTFOLIO. A: In terms of breadth – and by anyone’s characterization – Caracole represents an unusually broad portfolio, particularly for a start-up brand. As for depth, since the migration of furniture manufacturing to Asia, larger companies have been rewarded for nurturing manufacturing redundancy.

This “over-utilization” of a few key design elements, while favorable for manufacturers, has spun a “surplus” of highly commercial, homogenized designs. I think this rush to off-shore manufacturing has left the marketplace void of creativity and imagination. Caracole’s introduction of a healthy assortment of today’s most popular, designeroriented, “natural elemental materials” – coupled with a full array of labor-intensive, hand-hewn woodworking techniques – makes the breadth and depth of the line very compelling!

Q: HAVE TO ASK: WHAT DOES “CARACOLE” MEAN? A: The word basically refers to a slow, turning movement.

In dressage, it’s a graceful half turn executed by a horse and rider. It also refers to a spiral shell or winding staircase. To us, Caracole means “a beautiful turn in a new direction” for our industry at large. To our customers, we hope it makes the process of fulfilling their home furnishing dreams easier, more affordable and – most of all – fun!

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R and R

TICKLE MY FANCY

SOCIAL BUTTERFLY

uph-chalaf-01A, uph-charaf-01A 67W x 32.5D x 33H

uph-chawoo-01A 32W x 35.25D x 41H

uph-chalou-02A, uph-chalou-02B 28.25W x 38.5D x 34H

BUTTONED UP

HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST

TAKE COMFORT

JUST WING IT

uph-chalou-03A 35W x 34.5D x 36.75H

uph-chalou-04A 27.5W x 36.5D x 44.75H

uph-chalou-06A 31.5W x 40.75D x 34.75H

uph-chalou-08A 32.5W x 37D x 40H

TAILOR-MADE

BEAUTY QUEEN

HI HO CHEERIO

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

uph-chalou-09A 30W x 36D x 40H

uph-chalou-13A 26W x 28D x 31H

uph-chalou-14A 27W x 34D x 40.5H

uph-chalou-17B 40W x 42D x 33H

DREAMS COME TRUE

BENCH MARK

HIDE AND SEEK

PILLOW FIGHT

uph-chalou-18A 38W x 43D x 40H

uph-ottben-02A 46.5W x 21D x 20H

uph-ottsto-03B 15W x 15D x 21.25H

uph-sofski-01A 87.75W x 43D x 35.25H

TAILOR-MADE

DREAMS COME TRUE

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

TUFT LUCK

uph-sofski-06A 78.5W x 36.25D x 36.5H

uph-sofski-08A 89W x 42D x 40H

uph-softra-03B 89W x 42D x 27.75H

uph-settee-02A 61W x 37D x 36H

OOH-LA-LA

IF LOOKS COULD KILL

CUT OUT FOR YOU

PRIM AND PROPER

uph-soflaf-01A-uph-sofraf-01A 126W x 41.5D x 36.75H

uph-sofcav-07A, uph-sofcav-07B 77.5W x 39.5D x 42.75H

uph-settee-01A 58W x 26.5D x 32.75H

uph-sofwoo-01A 90.5W x 37.5D x 36H

UPHOLSTERY

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SMOKE AND MIRRORS

NICE LEGS

IT’S A WRAP

con-closto-001 74W x 18D x 37H

con-closto-002 36.25W x 19D x 77.5H

con-closto-003 46W x 15D x 40H

MIXED MEDIA

GLAM

TAKING SHAPE

NITE, NITE

con-closto-004 80W x 18D x 23H

con-closto-005 32W x 18D x 30H

con-closto-006 28W x 18D x 30H

con-closto-007 36W x 18D x 30H

DRESSED TO A T

TOP DRAWER

WRAPPED UP WITH RIBBON

RIVE GAUCHE

con-closto-008 72W x 23.5D x 38H

con-closto-009 43W x 19D x 60H

con-closto-010 54W x 21D x 69.25H

con-closto-011 78W x 20D x 36H

TWINKLE TWINKLE

IT’S AN 11

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT

MOOD RING

con-closto-013 22.5W x 16.5D x 52H

con-opnsto-001 44W x 18D x 82H

con-kinbed-001 81.5W x 85.5D x 70H

con-mirror-001 42W x 2D x 42H

CHAMPAGNE BUBBLES

LOVE KNOTS

LOOKING GLASS

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL

con-mirror-002 49.75W x 2.75D x 34.75H

con-mirror-003 44.25W x 2D x 44H

con-mirror-005 38W x 2.75D x 38H

con-mirror-006 42.5W x 2.75D x 79.5H

TRES CHIC

ROUNDABOUT

OH HENRY

BUBBLES

con-acctab-002 22W x 22D x 27H

con-coctab-001 46W x dia x 19H

con-sidtab-001 27.75W x 20.5D x 28H

con-sidtab-002 22W x dia x 24H

CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY

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PRIVATE SCREENING

PUSHING THE ENVELOPE

LOOP-DE-LU

THE PARTY CHAIR

con-screen-002 72W x 1.5D x 81.5H

con-contab-001 54W x 22D x 30H

con-dintab-001 80-120W x 42D x 30H

con-sidcha-001 20.5W x 23.25D x 35.5H

CUTE AS A BUTTON

BY MY SIDE

tra-acctab-001 16W x dia x 26H

tra-acctab-002 24W x 16D x 26H

BARREL OF FUN

NEW TRADITIONAL con-uphcha-001 24.5W x 26.75D x 41.5H

CIAO

PINE-ING FOR YOU

PINE-ING FOR YOU

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

tra-coctab-001 60W x 30D x 17.5H

tra-coctab-002 58W x 32D x 20H

tra-coctab-003 58W x 22D x 20H

tra-contab-001 74W x 19D x 33H

CUTE CURVES

MOD-URN

ON THE BALL

THE BOTTOM LINE

tra-contab-003 70W x 14D x 31H

tra-sidtab-001 36W x dia x 28H

tra-sidtab-002 34W x dia x 27.5H

tra-sidtab-003 30W x 24D x 27H

X MARKS THE SPOT

STAND AND CHARGE

IT’S GOT LEGS

HOT SEAT

tra-sidtab-004 28.5W x 22D x 28.5H

tra-opnsto-001 19W x dia x 50H

tra-dintab-001 68-108W x 52D x 30H

tra-armcha-001, tra-sidcha-001 24W x 23.75D x 37.25H

FIRST PLAY CHAIR

TAKE A SEAT

ARMED FOR COMFORT

CRACKED UP

tra-armcha-002, tra-sidcha-002 24W x 24.25D x 36.5H

tra-armcha-003, tra-sidcha-003 24W x 23D x 38H

tra-uphcha-001 24.5W x 25D x 40H

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THIN IS IN

ON CLOUD NINE

ON CLOUD NINE

BENCH WARMER

tra-kinbed-001 95W x 93D x 56H

tra-quebed-004 69W x 91.5D x 60H

* also available in king and cal king

tra-quebed-005 69W x 91.5D x 60H

* also available in king and cal king

tra-uphben-001 56W x 20D x 30H

THE GOLD STANDARD

SPACE FOR 2

FE, FI, FAUX

PARDON MY FRENCH

tra-closto-002 33W x 18D x 28H

tra-closto-003 34W x 17D x 28H

tra-closto-004 43.5W x 20D x 35.5H

tra-closto-005 54.25W x 20.5D x 37.5H

BIG DADDY

OPEN AND CLOSED CASE

cas-closto-001 82W x 22D x 42H

cas-closto-002 68W x 20.25D x 40H

* also available in queen and cal king

IN THE BLACK

NATURALLY CASUAL tra-closto-006 60W x 21D x 38H

BEDROCK

MORE IS MORE

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

TABLE IT

cas-closto-003 38W x 18D x 28H

cas-opnsto-002 92.25W x 18.75D x 103H

cas-contab-001 48W x 24D x 30H

cas-dintab-001 96-132W x 38D x 30H

SIT TIGHT

BOOK IT

DOUBLE VISION

YOU’VE GOT FLAIR

cas-sidcha-001 24W x 24.25D x 39H

cas-coctab-001 48W x 48D x 20H

cas-coctab-002 52W x 38D x 18H

cas-coctab-003 26W x 24D x 20H

I’VE GOT A SECRET

FEATHER YOUR NEST

LARGE AS LIFE

LARGE AS LIFE

cas-sidtab-001 24W x 28D x 25H

cas-sidtab-003 26W x 24D x 30H

cas-kinbed-001 83W x 83D x 75H

cas-kinbed-002 83W x 83D x 75H

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* also available in queen and cal king

* also available in queen and cal king

WOOD & MATERIAL FINISHES CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY

Almost Black

Amaretto

Chardonnay

Glint

Mandalay

Mink

Oracle (Silver Leaf)

Panache

Cork

Frost

Tundra

Gilt (Gold Leaf)

Light Ale

Pepper

Dried Sage

Natural Two-Tone

Cordovan

Ebony

Pecan

Platinum

NEW TRADITIONAL

Bridle

Caviar

Russet

Sumi

NATURALLY CASUAL

Dark Lager

UPHOLSTERY

Chrome

Pompeii

FIND ALL OF YOUR FAVORITES AND MORE AT CARACOLEHOME.COM

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