Cathal Curran, Marketing Manager at Annaghmore, shares an insight into the business and recent product developments, as well as celebrating a double award win.
Starting with the latter, Annaghmore, one of Ireland’s leading furniture importer and wholesalers, was recently named as ‘Best Overseas Furniture Supplier’ in the Big Furniture Awards, as voted by the furnishing industry, with more success to follow some short time later. The business also won the ‘Best Cabinet Collection’ award at the Irish Furniture & Homewares Show, which took place in Dublin during July, for its Carrington range.
“We are absolutely delighted to receive the award of Best Overseas Furniture Supplier,” Conor McKeown, Managing Director at Annaghmore, said. “A big Thank You to BFG for hosting the awards and a bigger Thank You to our Customers for voting for us. The whole team at Annaghmore work really hard to ensure that we deliver a positive customer experience in every way possible and it is fantastic for us all to receive recognition of our efforts through this award.”
Annaghmore were delighted to add a further award to their portfolio by winning the Best Cabinet Collection for their Carrington Oak Collection. “Exclusively designed for Annaghmore, Carrington offers exquisite craftsmanship and boasts a very modern, sleek design that has the durability to last the test of time,” said Cathal Curran, Marketing Manager at Annaghmore.
“Having worked and collaborated with one of the UK’s prominent furniture designers, we are delighted to have won this award knowing the quality of competition we were up against. To win two awards is a fantastic achievement and we’re really proud of everyone here at Annaghmore.”
Annaghmore are an Irish owned family company, established by Terence McKeown back in 1977, and distribute throughout Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. Based just outside Portadown, Co Armagh, Cathal says that their customer driven ethos consistently helps the company strive to deliver market leading products that are “innovative, creative and above all competitively priced”.
Now in their 46th year of business, and edging towards another milestone anniversary, Annaghmore, which sources products from leading furniture manufacturers across the world, carry an extensive product portfolio. These include dining, living and occasional furniture through to bedroom furniture. They continue to stock over 2,000 product lines at its state of the art 200,000sqft purpose-built warehouse, enabling delivery within 15 working days or less throughout Ireland and the UK.
“We are fortunate to have a very loyal and supportive customer base both in Ireland and throughout the UK, and we understand that our customers look to us to offer innovate, high quality, great value for money product,” Cathal said.
Having come through a very turbulent period over the last few years with the Covid pandemic and understanding the current strain of cost-of-living crises, Annaghmore have recently embarked on an aggressive new product development campaign. Driven by the need to offer that little bit of a difference and combining both high quality products with very competitive price points, the buying team at Annaghmore have been working tirelessly to offer some new innovate designs right across their product portfolio of dining, occasional, upholstery and bedroom.
Such designs include the Carrington Oak Range, which was the winner of the Irish award as mentioned earlier. Other ranges include Soho Contemporary, Tribeca Contemporary, Evoque Lounge Chairs and the Lisbon Fireside Chair. “We are beginning to see the fruits of our labour as some of our new and exciting product launches begin to arrive into stock,” Cathal revealed. “We are very excited about introducing these to our valued customer base over the next few weeks and we look forward to seeing them being placed onto retail floors on the run up to the busy Christmas buying period.”
New Product Innovations
Carrington Oak Range (Best Cabinet Range, IFHS Show, Dublin 2023)
Beauty, simplicity and functionality are the core values that our new Modern Oak collection, exclusively designed for Annaghmore can offer. Carrington offers exquisite craftsmanship and boasts a very modern, sleek design that has the durability to last the test of time. A 140cm butterfly extension ding table is complements by a 120cm foxed round and a 180cm fixed table, matched with beautifully designed dining chairs and carvers in a white clean oak finish. Carrington screams sleek modern luxury with a price point that won’t break the bank.
Soho Contemporary Range
Experience the perfect fusion of contemporary design, sleek metals, seductive smoked glass, and the rich warmth of dark walnut with our exquisite Soho Furniture collection. Our exclusive range not only boasts exquisite design but also offers practical functionality. From sleek coffee tables and lamp tables to an elegant dining set, each piece is thoughtfully designed to enhance your everyday living experience. Embrace Soho with its captivating beauty of smoked glass and let it become the focal point of your home.
Tribeca Contemporary Range
Elevate your Living Spaces: Transform your home into a haven of contemporary elegance with our exquisite Sintered Stone and Metal Contemporary Furniture. Tribeca offers the perfect harmony of refined craftsmanship, sleek design and superior materials. The sintered stone surface offers exceptional resistance to scratches, stains and heat, while the metal provides strength and stability. A 160cm fixed dining table is matched beautifully with a unique collection of occasional furniture. Tribeca will withstand the test of time and retains its impeccable appearance for years to come.
Evoque Lounge Chairs
Introducing the epitome of relaxation and style: Evoque Swivel Lounge Chairs with Dual Motor offer the ultimate in comfort. With independent controls for both the backrest and footrest, you have complete control over your seating arrangement. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these lounge chairs exude luxury and sophistication. The plush cushioning provides exceptional support, while the premium upholstery adds a touch of elegance to any room. Available in three on-trend colours, Amber, Ocean Blue and Grey, with a 360-degree rotation.
Lisbon Fireside Chair
Experience the perfect blend of timeless design and modern functionality. Our Lisbon fireside armchairs feature a sturdy frame, ensuring durability for years to come. The deep seat and high back provide exceptional support. In addition, with their compact size, they seamlessly fit into any space, whether it’s a cozy nook, a study corner, or a grand sitting area. Transform any room into your personal sanctuary.
