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Rock(er) & Knoll
Designed by Carlos Riart, the Riart Rocker was created in 1982 specifically for Knoll to celebrate of the 50th anniversary of Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair. The rocker was praised for its simplicity, craftsmanship and distinctive profile. The chair won the 1983 IBD award, the 1983 Roscoe award and the 1987 AFIF AD Award in Barcelona. The Riart Rocker was originally in production from 1982-1988.
Each chair features Carlos Riart’s engraved signature and decorative inlays on the chairs arms and top rail.
Totally Teak!
2. Quad tall boy in teak
4. Luke cocktail table with reclaimed teak top
5. Saarinen side table with teak top
We Heart Walnut
1. Straight chair and Risom dining table in walnut
2. Nana side table in walnut
3. Bathurst cabinet in walnut
5. Hamptons floor lamp with walnut finished base
On sale: Dupont sofa
Our floor sample sale begins tomorrow! Be sure to stop by early in the sale – furniture like this doesn’t go for this little very often and we don’t want you to miss out.
Sale item: Dupont sofa
Dimensions: 72″ W x 33″ D x 31″ H
Description: Queen Velvet ‘Goldenrod’, wooden cradle base
Original price: $2,070
Sale price: $1,500
On sale: Georgetown sofa
Sale item: Georgetown sofa
Dimensions: 72″ W x 32″ D x 27″ H
Description: Ashberry ‘Platinum’ upholstery, Ava full wood base
Original price: $3,140
Sale price: $2,100
On sale: Columbia sofa
We’re so excited about our floor sample sale we can’t contain ourselves! We’ll be sharing a floor sample sale item with you each day between now and the start of the sale on March 23rd. Up first, the Columbia sofa.
The Columbia sofa would be a great addition to any living space, especially a small space. It’s low, clean lines make it the perfect solution for a small room.
Sale item: Columbia Sofa
Dimensions: 72″ L x 30.5″ D x 25″ H
Description: Resort ‘Celery’ upholstery, metal legs
Original Price: $2,270
Sale Price: $1,475
Keepin’ it kid friendly: End tables
If you are in need of some end tables for your living space, and you want to make sure to choose something that stands a chance against your little ones, we have some suggestions. Not to fear – it is possible to have great looking end tables that are kid friendly. Be on the look out for…
- Round tables. Depending on your children and their age, you may want to go for a round table so there won’t be any sharp edges for precious small ones to bump in to.
- Glass top tables. A very easy surface to clean – almost regardless of what gets spilled.
- Coated marble top tables. Marble table tops have a sophisticated look, but when coated are extremely easy to clean. Be sure you’re only looking at coated marble if you’re concerned about ease of cleaning. Uncoated marble is porous, making it more difficult to maintain.
Designer spotlight: Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen, 1910-1961
Birthplace: Finland
Knoll Products: Saarinen dining and low tables, executive chair, executive side chair, Tulip chairs, Womb chair and ottoman
The son of architect and Cranbrook Academy of Art director Eliel Saarinen and his wife, textile artist Loja, Eero Saarinen studied sculpture in Paris and architecture at Yale before working on furniture design with Norman Bel Geddes and practicing architecture with his father. He collaborated on several projects in furniture design with his friend, Cranbrook alumnus Charles Eames, and opened his own practice in Bloomfield Hills in 1950. Among the many buildings for which he is known are the Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, and the TWA Terminal at Kennedy International Airport in New York. He was the recipient of numerous awards and the subject of many exhibitions.
(image and bio via knoll.com)
Vastu’s 10 tips to better design: #8
#8: When more is more
Size matters in interior design and when size is an issue, creating multiple uses for items is the best way to get more out of less. Items that serve more than one purpose can save space and time, but also make good sense. A side table that also serves as storage and is strong enough to be used as seating when necessary is a great way to maximize your design dollar. By designing smaller pull-up chairs in the living space that are also compatible with your dining chairs in size and fabric, you’ll save space and money. Beds with storage underneath are a great way to maximize space, regardless of your budget. In many urban spaces, rooms are open and free-flowing; you need to choose each piece carefully to create a harmonious space where furniture can easily work in different areas. If you need help, just ask!
#1: Simple solutions, #2: Fabric first, #3: Mixed greens, #4: Art matters, #5: Crack a window, #6: Lighten up, #7: Location
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