Vastu’s Annual Floor Sample Sale
It’s that time of year again – Vastu’s Annual Floor Sample Sale is just two weeks away!
What’s the difference?: Steven Anthony cushion construction
Meet the man behind Vastu custom upholstery!
Keepin’ it kid friendly: Coffee tables
Vastu designers are often asked about how to make a child friendly coffee table choice. Some clients have tiny tots, or little ones on the way and they’re concerned about heads bumping into sharp corners. Customers with older children are often more concerned with durability. Here are a couple coffee table suggestions with kids in mind:
Introducing Rebecca…
Rebecca Chair in orange organic wool
…and a few other new items to the Vastu showroom. Be sure to stop by and check out a great selection of modern seating and tables from a new vendor. We’ve got the:
Interview with Peter Sandback
Concrete tables, huh? We adore them, but how did you decide to go into this line of business?I studied sculpture in school and found it a difficult way to make a living. I started by making concrete counters for a client that need cheap counters. I liked the material and soon started to make big heavy tables. My wife and I decided to move from San Francisco to rural New Hampshire to raise a family, so I had to figure out a way to make tables from concrete that could be easily shipped. That is when I worked out this process of casting a veneer of concrete around a lightweight core.
How long have you been doing this?
Almost 15 years
How long does each piece take to make? What is the process like?
I make 5 part molds for each piece. The concrete is poured into the mold and then vibrated. A big piece of foam is then carefully pushed down into the concrete while the whole thing vibrates. After the piece is dry, the mold is removed and the concrete is sanded and washed. It dries again and is then clear coated. If everything goes well it doesn’t take all that long, but it doesn’t always go well.
Vastu Floor Models Must Go!
To make room for a new line, we’ve reduced the prices of our floor sample items. Stop by soon before these gorgeous home furnishings are gone! Recently reduced items include…
Extendable Godiva Dining Table in walnut – Orig. $3,725, Now $1,200
Mixing old and new: Do’s & Don’ts
Tips from Vastu designer, Sarita, on mixing old or vintage furnishings with newer ones…
DO combine modern fabrics and patterns with traditional furniture or vice versa. A vintage or traditional fabric on a modern chair is fresh, hip and unexpected.
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15% off seating offer coming to an end…
Select sofa styles ordered in some of our favorite fabrics are 15% off and ready to deliver in 4 to 5 weeks. This offer is valid through Sunday, September 6th.
Come by between now and Sunday to take advantage of the savings! Ordering your seating isn’t complicated. Just…
Choose a style
Select one of our 7 most popular styles (Dunbar, Bonn, Frankie, Little C, Ramses, Capri and Georgetown)
Choose a size
Your piece can be made as a chair or a 72″, 78″ or 84″ sofa or chaise
Choose a fabric
Make your choice from a select group of our favorite fabrics.
Become a part of our network and enjoy even more savings!
Vastu’s Facebook fans and Twitter followers can leave us a message on our wall or send us a direct message and we will reply with details on how to receive an additional 5% off your purchase. Tell your friends!
Express your s(h)elf
Shelving serves a great function, but don’t be afraid to choose a shelf that expresses your personal style.
If simple, clean-lines are your taste, go for a more traditional shelving unit. Be sure to place a few items on the shelves that reflect a little bit about you – like photos or items you’ve collected during your travels.
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