Archive for the ‘Furniture’ Category

21
Feb
179203018 092a07d3fc m Replica Furniture

There is certainly an upsurge in popularity of antique styles of furniture but, unless you have plenty of money available, it would cost a fortune to furnish a whole home totally with original antiques nowadays. This has led the way for top-of-the-range replica furniture: beautifully designed and manufactured, with close attention to detail, following closely designs that were associated with specific eras and furniture designers of their day such as Sheraton or Chippendale, amongst others. Many designers attract continual attention, with replica furniture based on the original designs by international names such as Isamu Noguchi, Le Corbusier and Eileen Grey.

Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier Basculant Sling Chair, Le Corbusier Chaise Lounge and the Grand Comfort Soft Lounge Chair all inspire replica furniture manufactures to reproduce these pieces, adhering faithfully to the original designs.

Le Corbusier’s designs continue to be very popular, keeping the furniture company, Cassina, based in Milan, busy producing Le Corbusier products. Cassina has been licensed as the producer of all things Corbusier.

Isamu Noguchi

Isamu Noguchi was renowned for a wide range of interests, aside from being a designer of furniture that continues to be popular enough to have attracted the replica furniture market today. Aside from popularizing the Akari Lamp that is iconic of the 1970s, Isamu Noguchi is particularly well known for his sculptures such as the Play Mountain, the Glass Pyramid, and the Tetra Mound. Contemporary furniture designs that incorporate Noguchi concepts abound in the Cyclone dining table, or the Noguchi table, as well as some delightful replica furniture creations inspired by Noguchi such as the Tribeca Table, the Yin Yang Coffee Table or the Sable Dining Table.

18
Feb
3911964685 3e5d131b14 m Retro Furniture

Back in the 50s and 60s, modern furniture was cool. Now people are rediscovering furniture from this period and shopping on eBay for it or buying reproductions of design classics from the past.

The modern style became popular in the UK after the Festival of Britain in 1951. The Festival gave the best of British designers a chance to show off exciting new designs to a public that was hungry for change. In the 50s, people completely reversed their tastes from preferring traditional style to wanting modern design.

Today what was considered cutting edge modern in the 50s and 60s is retro. Retro style is a way to make your home look distinctive, something different from the DIY superstore look that everyone else has.

Re-issues of classic 50s and 60s designs are available at many stores. Habitat, for example, make a number of Robin Day’s classics, such as the Forum leather sofa from 1964.

Fritz Hansen still manufacture Arne Jacobsen’s beautifully organic Egg Chair from 1958.

If you don’t want to pay designer prices, then original designs from the 50s and 60s are still readily available on eBay. Be your own judge of what is good design; not every piece made with a contemporary style in the 50s and 60s was.

14
Feb
179211037 30c368dce9 m Furniture Logos

You can gossip over coffee table, cuddle in a loveseat, solve a crossword puzzle sinking in a recliner or even sign multi-million deals on an office table. Furniture is an inseparable part of our home and office lives. There are many brands offering comforts and luxury. But some stand out better than others. You got it; their names are well written! The furniture logos help the brands make their mark and establish an emotional connect with the consumer. Some make you desire a luxury, some get you hooked to the comfort aspect and some make you go for style. Lazboy, one of America’s most popular furniture brands says, ‘Comfort. It’s what we do’; their logo couldn’t be more perfect. A serif font implying luxury is used with a good amount of space between the letters to denote comfort. The letter ‘Z’ is contained in an oblong shape at an angle to reflect relaxation and coziness.

Inexperienced designers mainly rely on common images and symbols associated with furniture.

Thus they are unable to create the furniture logo with a difference. Before designing it, a study into the latest trends and the industry in general can be helpful. Proper research facilitates the designing of the most appropriate brand identity and makes a client satisfied. After all, a logo cannot be designed annually. Like the company it has to be long lasting. In comparison, an experienced artist can make the same image images and icons look inspiring. An outdated identity can make the furniture business go flat. If the furniture logo is any way remotely similar or a shadow of the rival, it can be looked as a sign of weakness and poor skills and values. A strong symbol assures good and continuous business. The furniture logos are used aggressively and extended by brands to highlight their USPs, be it style, status, luxury, comfort or utility. They give the brand its face and value and keep competition at bay.

13
Feb
4390272700 e5fb57d57d m Furniture Industry

Furniture is the mass noun for the movable objects (‘mobile’ in Latin languages) intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping in beds, to hold objects at a convenient height for work using horizontal surfaces above the ground, or to store things. Storage furniture such as a nightstand often makes use of doors, drawers, shelves and locks to contain organize or secure smaller objects such as clothes, tools, books, and household goods.

Furniture can be a product of design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to furniture’s functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic furniture works to create, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, comfortable and convenient interior spaces. Furniture can be made from many materials, including metal, plastic, and wood. Furniture can be made using a variety of woodworking joints which often reflect the local culture.

06
Feb
179211037 30c368dce9 m Mahogany furniture

Mahogany, a tropical type of hardwood is a durable hardwood will be used to make fine furniture. This wood is essential for its beautiful grain, reddish-brown color, and quality of craftsmanship. In addition, responds well to the hand or power tool, the craftsman or artisan wood easy to work with.

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Basically mahogany fine material such as furniture, deck and acoustic musical instruments, like drums and guitar work. Apart from that, there is a floor covering or Railroad construction material. And now, on this hard wood of the people as indoor furniture or looking to fill any room.

time is often made of mahogany furniture in classic traditional style, but these pieces can complement any décor. Today, mahogany-suits with modern, contemporary style of furniture. Adding a few pieces of mahogany accent on the living room to create another beauty of elegance and sophistication atmosphere. Last

such as furniture, chairs, tables, cabinets and other furniture made of mahogany in the coming years and should be considered an investment.

But since the massive exploitation for a century or more, the natural rain forest of mahogany decreased. In South America or Asia, it is with the harvesting of plantation mahogany replaced to keep the supply of wood for furniture.

Later, many manufacturers decided to change their furniture from solid mahogany to sell particle board or veneers. There are many reasons that many of them have taken this step. One thing is for preservation of natural and plantation mahogany, of course, to the preservation of human kind and the good