Coming Soon: The Knoll Classics Sale
Starting Monday, February 27th, you’ll be able to take 15% off classic designs from Knoll.
This includes pieces designed by:
- Harry Bertoia
- Marcel Breuer
- Florence Knoll
- Warren Platner
- Jens Risom
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- Eero Saarinen
The Classics
What:
15% Off with The Knoll Classics Sale
When:
Monday, February 27th – Sunday, March 4th, 2012
Where:
Vastu
1829 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
www.VastuDC.com / 202.234.8344
Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm / Sunday, 12-5pm
New Art Exhibit Featuring Allen Russ: “City of Trees: The Natural Monuments of Washington DC”
Over the weekend we had a new art exhibit go up called “City of Trees: The Natural Monuments of Washington DC” from DC-based photographer Allen Russ.
Allen Russ on the series:
“This is an ongoing book project of landscape photography focusing on the trees of Washington DC. I am working on this project in conjunction with the Trust for the National Mall. For the next several years, I will be adding photographs as I create them.”
As you may recall, Allen has exhibited at Vastu before back in 2010 as part of a $500 or Less art show and was even interviewed, at the time, by Cecile Oreste from Borderstan.
About his work:
“I would characterize my work as equal parts science and art. Often when I conceive of a photograph, so much of my intent is to capture some biological, chemical and physical symptom of the effects of time on my subject as well as the geometry of the subject and the scene of which it is a part.
It is often the case that I manufacture or manipulate my subject over weeks and months. Treating it chemically or simply leaving it to be affected by weathering. Although, many of my subjects are man-made relics of the industrial era, I am primarily photographing nature.
I am trying to capture not just the symptoms of time, but the actual passage of it. This means that I spend the time around many of my photographs under long exposure conditions trying to contain 30+ minutes on a single piece of film.”
"Mulberry 1, Monument"
What:
Allen Russ exhibit, “City of Trees: The Natural Monuments of Washington DC”
Where:
Vastu
1829 14th St. NW / Washington, DC 20009
When:
January 30, 2012 – March 25, 2012
Design Services Page Re-Design!
If you’ve checked out our web page for Vastu Design Services you may have noticed that things look a little different now.
To better showcase what our interior design consultations can achieve we’ve added a simple slideshow of Before & Afters from past client projects.
The best part of this re-design is that you can go from a before & after slide to the actual project within our Portfolio, see the pieces our designers used in the space and then head to product page to get dimensions, pricing and other information!
If you haven’t visited our website in awhile, be sure to check our new Design Services page today.
(And if you have any friends or family who have recently moved or are looking to redecorate, send ‘em our way!)
New to the Showroom: Ottomans, Tables and Rugs (Oh My!)
We’ve received some brand new things for the Vastu showroom in the past week and we think you’re going to like them!
First up is the Risom Amoeba Table from Knoll in Light Walnut.
Next we have the new Henry Storage Ottoman from Gus* Modern. Available in black or white leather, the ottoman features a soft-closing lid and enough room for blankets, throw pillows or anything else you’d like to hide away.
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Also from Gus* Modern is the Ossington Coffee Table. How great is that lower shelf? Perfect for stashing your TV remote.
New Hours at Vastu!
Our supporters, clients, neighbors, and friends have been speaking and we listened! To better serve you all, we’ll now be open on Mondays from 11AM to 7PM.
Starting this Monday, January 9th, 2012, you’ll be able to stop by to shop our selection of classic designer furniture as well as hard-to-find custom and personalized pieces for your home.
Vastu Store Hours:
- Monday – Saturday, 11AM to 7PM
- Sunday, 12PM to 5PM
In the Old Days…
Well, not really old. We’re talking 2011 here. But here are some interesting stats from last year…
Vastu’s Top 10 Best Selling Product Types
- Chairs (side, dining, desk, etc)
- Pillows (custom throw pillows of various sizes)
- Dining Tables
- Side Tables
- Stools (counter-height, bar-height and adjustable)
- Sofas
- Coffee and Cocktail Tables
- Table Lamps
- Vases
- Sectionals
And as you may know, a lot of the custom upholstered furniture we make and carry comes from Steven Anthony out in LA.
Here are his Top 10 Best Selling Styles:
- Athens Dining Chair
- Case Study Sofa
- Georgetown Sofa
- Capri Sofa
- Ramses Sectional
- Dupont Sofa
- Frankie Sectional
- Astro Chair
- Little C Sofa
- It’s a tie between the Ramses Sofa and the Finland Sectional
We’re very excited to see what becomes popular with you, our customers and supporters, in 2012. Here’s to another great year!
Vastu Top 10 of 2011
There are just a few more days left in the year and we just want to say thank you. Thank you for supporting a small and local business and for reading our blog and continuing to grow
In case you’re new to the Design Clique family, here are our top 10 most read posts of 2011…
Vastu Holiday Hours
For those of you still in town for the coming holidays, here are our store hours:
- Friday, December 23rd | 11:00AM – 7:00PM
- Saturday, December 24th | 11:00AM – 5:00PM
- Sunday, December 25th | CLOSED
- Monday, December 26th | CLOSED
- Tuesday, December 27th | 11:00AM – 7:00PM
And remember, you have until December 31st to “Like” us on Facebook and get 20% off your new Steven Anthony sofa or sectional order.
Vastu Gift Guide: Last Minute Dash
We’re quickly approaching Christmas and I understand that some gifts can get forgotten until the last minute. Trust me, last minute shopping is no fun.
But Vastu is here to help! If you’re finishing up your shopping in MidCity in the next couple of days then why not stop by and get some great gifts for the home?
And don’t forget to check out our 14th Street neighbors for more great gift ideas:
Facebook Fan Appreciation Event
We love social media. We love the way it can bring people together and how it can broaden your horizons to a world full of culture and design. That’s why we hope you follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook (and hopefully read this blog regularly).
Until the end of the year, we’ll be offering our Facebook fans the opportunity to take 20% off any new Steven Anthony sofa and/or sectional order.
To take advantage of this first-ever promotion, simply “Like” Vastu on Facebook and send a quick email saying you’ve done so to facebook@vastudc.com at which point you’ll receive a secret code. Print out the code and bring it into the store when you come to purchase your new sofa and/or sectional!
That’s 20% off just for liking us on Facebook! Easy as that!
Be sure to let your friends and family know so they can join in the savings and get some really great custom furniture.
The Facebook Fan Appreciation Event will run from today December 15th through the end of the year (close of business, Saturday December 31st, 2011). You must “Like” Vastu on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Vastu and email us at facebook@vastudc.com to receive your special 20% code.
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