michael amini

A master showman, Michael Amini, CEO and Founder of AICO/Amini Innovation Corp., has established a reputation as the ever innovative, flamboyant and creative champion of the industry.  The company was founded in 1988 as an occasional table importer and has grown to include case goods, upholstery, home accents and lighting.  The Michael Amini® brand also includes licenses for wall décor, rugs, and textiles.

 Mr. Amini takes a very personal approach to his designs, adding luxury touches which surprise and delight consumers.  He routinely works with factory craftsmen to teach them new finishing techniques and to ensure quality production down to the finest detail. Inspired by his endless world travels and fashion trends, his styles range from contemporary, traditional, and glam to transitional, rustic and casual.  A natural promoter, his brand has explored all avenues of marketing and advertising.

 The AICO showrooms in High Point and Las Vegas feature extravagant visual and audio experiences in the lobbies, which are meticulously and strategically designed to create an inspiring introduction to the brand  before viewing the Michael Amini designs. The World Market Center showroom opened with lines of people waiting to experience the AICO interactive light show tunnel. The High Point Market showroom features a dramatic interpretation of the Trevi Fountain in Rome. It is not unusual for his showrooms to feature the latest in tech light shows and live entertainment.    

Mr. Amini has served as chairman of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors. Other honors include the City of Hope Lifetime Achievement and Spirit of Life awards; the Anti-Defamation League American Heritage Award; the International Home Furnishings Representative Association Pillar of the Industry Award; and the ARTS Academy of Achievement Award. He received an honorary Doctorate Degree from the Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Science at City of Hope.