PRESS
RELEASE December 17, 2002
Steven
Harsey Textile has been appointed the exclusive distributor
for Christian Fischbacher in Southern California. Fischbacher
is a leading European editor with headquarters in St. Gallen,
Switzerland and world-wide distribution. This marks the first
introduction of their product line under their name in North
America.
The interior
fabrics division of Christian Fischbacher includes a wide
selection of sheers, drapery, and upholstery textiles. The
company, which was founded in 1819 is currently headed by
the 5th generation of Fischbachers, all sharing the
name of the founder, Christian Fischbacher. The exclusive
fabric collections are designed in their Swiss design studio
and many feature large repeats which create dramatic and unique
window treatments. The upholstery range includes plains and
jacquards, most of which are woven in natural fibers. Created
especially for the hospitality line is an extensive Trevira
collection, also exclusively woven for Fischbacher.
Steven
Harsey Textiles is a Placentia, California based distributor
of exclusive decorative fabrics with showrooms in the Pacific
Design Center, Laguna Design Center and in San Diego. Our
customers are always asking for something new, stated
Rosemary Harsey, co-founder, of the 24 year old company. We
now have a story to tell that started over 180 years ago and
features wonderful fabrics for every room in a home or even
a hotel, Harsey added.
Christian
Fischbacher will be in the three showrooms owned by Rosemary
and Steven Harsey in January. They will be the focus of presentations
during the Laguna Spring market and West Week, both in March
2003.