Written on January 29, 2010 at 12:07 pm, by BrianH
Risom has summed up his philosophy in these ways: “Good design means that anything good will go well with other equally good things – contemporary or traditional.” “Design is Problem Solving. Good design therefore is a good solution that satisfies many requirements. While furniture must be attractive in appearance, the detailing, materials, execution and craftsmanship [...]
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Written on January 28, 2010 at 8:37 am, by BrianH
Once upon a time people saved for what they wanted, a valid if antiquated concept. Especially for young people just starting out in their home, purchasing a few significant pieces of furniture or a rug and adding to them over time is a good plan. Too often, people are driven by price when selecting items [...]
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Written on January 27, 2010 at 3:51 pm, by LauraS
KNOLL CLASSICS SALE Save 15% on the Knoll Classics Collection February 1st – 7th The Knoll Classics Collection includes products designed by Harry Bertoia, Marcel Breuer, Florence Knoll, Warren Platner, Jens Risom, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen. Think about it. CLASSIC – a good investment.
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Written on January 26, 2010 at 6:20 pm, by JayE
The Tulip Chair was designed in 1957 by the famed architect Eero Saarinen. The same genius that incarnated the Gateway Arch in St. Louis designed this classic modern dining chair. Exclusively produced by Knoll Studio, the Tulip chair has proven the test of time because of its intrinsic beauty and Knoll’s exacting reproduction to Saarinen’s [...]
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Written on January 23, 2010 at 4:49 pm, by JayE
It was a busy day here at the showroom receiving the newly selected pieces from Poltrona Frau, world-renowned for their leather goods and quality of craftsmanship. Maserati, Ferrari, and Bugatti – these are the names most commonly associated with Poltrona Frau leather. Yep, it’s the masters at Poltrona Frau that are responsible for the best [...]
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Written on January 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm, by JayE
Knoll Studio has just introduced this amaaaaazing new chair. One word says it all: flexibility. Now on display at the SR Hughes showroom: the Generation chair. This office chair was designed by Formway with the intent of providing end users with ergonomic support while offering adaptability to both your space (multiple finish and fabric options) [...]
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