Winter White
In the spirit of the Herman Miller Holiday Sale, which is going on now and ends December 11th, and the dropping temperatures that indicate the imminent change in seasons, I rounded up some wonderful products that come in white finishes, fabrics and leathers.
1. Eames Soft Pad Side Chair – A cousin of the Aluminum Group Chairs, this simple yet classic design comes with or without arms and has three frame/base finishes.
2. Setu Chair – Designed by Studio 7.5, this chair is beautiful to look at and comfortable to sit in due to its suspension material and lightweight frame.
3. Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman – A classic known the world over, this lounge chair and ottoman declares luxury. Even more so with its new white ash shell and premium MCL leather in ‘Pearl’.
4. Nelson Swag Leg Chair – Retro and modern at the same time, this chair designed by George Nelson looks right at home in both contemporary and traditional spaces.
5. Noguchi Table – Designed by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, this table achieves the perfect balance between form and function, art and furniture.
Coming Soon: Herman Miller Holiday Sale
From the manufacturer that Fast Company included in its list of Thirty Companies That Get It for “furniture that inspires and solves problems”, Herman Miller will be offering 15% off from November 23rd to December 11th.
Been eyeing the Eames(R) Lounge Chair and Ottoman in its new white ash finish? Then this holiday sale is definitely the time to get them!
Mix It Up…
…with a new rug from Vastu!
This “Mixer” rug is 5′ x 7.5′, is made of grey and black Indian Wool with Viscose Accents and was hand-tufted in India.
It was originally $1650, but can be yours today for only $750!
Floor Models on Sale!
In time for the Dog Days weekend, we have various floor models that have been priced to move! Take a look below.
Was: $6,019 – Now: $4,500
Cream Leather
Santos Palisander Shell
(More Pieces On Sale Below) Read more
HOW TO: Buy Steven Anthony Furniture During Dog Days
In anticipation for the weekend, we thought we’d put together a short how-to for buying Steven Anthony furniture so you can get your 20% discount during the MidCity Dog Days sale!
Step 1: Choose a style.
Steven Anthony builds custom sofas, sectionals, chairs, dining chairs, benches, ottomans and beds. Within these different categories are several styles and variations.
Step 2: Indicate a size and/or dimensions.
All sofas and sectionals are available in any length in 6 inch increments (e.g. 60″, 66″, 72″, etc). Benches, ottomans, and upholstered beds are fully customizable to any dimension (think length, width, and height).
Step 3: Select a fabric or leather and color.
If you’ve ever stopped by the Vastu showroom, than chances are pretty high that you’ve noticed the two very large walls full of fabric samples. Steven Anthony pieces can be done in fabric or in any leather. All you have to do is choose one that fits within your space.
Step 4: Decide on finishing details.
When we say our Steven Anthony pieces are fully customizable, we mean it. You can choose between metal or wood legs, the color stain used on wood, the height of your legs, the number of seat and back cushions on your sofa or sectional, whether or not they’re tufted, the firmness (or softness) of your cushions, and finally the seams! All of these variables can instantly change the look of the final product.
Step 5: Pay and get your 20% Off Dog Days sale discount!
To receive your Dog Days discount, you do have to place your order during this weekend. With 20% off, you could be saving hundreds off a one-of-a-kind piece of custom furniture!
If you still need help narrowing down all your choices during the Dog Days weekend, just find a Vastu staff member and we’ll be happy to provide any advice or assistance you may need.
For other MidCity businesses and their Dog Days sale, check out the full list here.
Getting Ready for Dog Days!
MidCity’s Dog Days, one of the biggest neighborhood-wide sales of the year, is only a few days away!
As a reminder, here’s what we have going on at Vastu…
20% Off All New Steven Anthony Custom Upholstered Furniture Orders!
This includes sleek sofas like the Dupont, charming chairs like the Astro, and beautiful benches like the Lowell (among various other styles of sofas, sectionals, chairs, benches and ottomans).
Buy your tickets before they’re gone! Tickets are $100 and ONLY 30 are available.
One lucky grand-prize winner will receive a Hugo sleeper sofa designed and built by Steven Anthony (valued at $3,500). Also, every entry into the Dog Days Raffle comes with a beautiful throw pillow (valued at $150).
Need not be present at store to win. Raffle winner will be chosen at random and notified the week of August 8, 2011.
To see the full list of participating businesses in the area and their offers, head over to the MidCity website.
Vastu’s Dog Days Sale
Ever year, the stores and restaurants around the MidCity district hold great sales and offer fantastic discounts for one short weekend. It’s called the MidCity Dog Days Sale and this year it falls on the 6th and 7th of August!
During this weekend, Vastu will be offering 20% off all new Steven Anthony custom upholstered furniture orders! You could save hundreds of dollars off the sofa, chair or bed of your dreams!
So mark your calendars, and start counting down*!
To find out what other great discounts you can find during that weekend, head over to MidCity’s website for a full list of local participants.
(*That’s 22 days left…)
Saarinen Dining Table on Sale
Coinciding with the start of a new season, our floor model of the Saarinen Dining Table is now on sale!
Standing at 28.25″ H and 35.75″ round, this table has a white coated cast aluminum base and an Arabescato Coated Marble top. A Knoll® authorized product made to Eero Saarinen’s specifications, you can take this beautiful table home today!
Stop by the showroom to see it in person, and hurry…it might not be here tomorrow!
Round Up: Vastu’s Herman Miller Favorites
We’re down to the last few days of the Herman Miller Sale here at Vastu and all this week, we’ve shared some of our favorite Herman Miller pieces. I think we can all agree that Herman Miller’s designers are all extremely talented and many of their designs will truly stand the test of time as stylish, iconic pieces.
To wrap up the week, here are Vastu’s Herman Miller Favorites:
From Ray, the Eames Aluminum Group chairs:
“Sleek, sophisticated, comfortable, instantly recognizable and absolutely timeless.”
From Eric, the Noguchi Table:
“…it is still considered a modern icon of design despite having been created over 60 years ago…”
From Sarita, the Eames Molded Plastic chair:
“You can create so many different looks, it’s wonderful!”
From Jason, the Nelson Basic Cabinet series:
“In urban interior design, I love when pieces are multi-functional.”
If you haven’t done so yet, stop by the showroom this weekend and say hi. We’d love to show you what we have from Herman Miller.
Vastu’s Herman Miller Favorites – The Eames Aluminum Group Chairs
Today’s Herman Miller Favorite is brought to you by Vastu designer, Ray Nguyen.
His pick is the Eames Aluminum Group chairs. What started out as a design challenge, the Aluminum Group chairs represented a departure from the concept of the chair as a solid shell when Charles and Ray Eames designed the chair with a cast aluminum frame that was meant to support a stretched synthetic mesh. Today, the chair can be upholstered with many choices of fabrics.
Here’s what Ray had to say:
“Sleek, sophisticated, comfortable, instantly recognizable and absolutely timeless. This iconic group of chairs by Charles and Ray Eames is utilized in commercial and residential applications all over the world. The broad range of upholstery materials and trim levels allows the chair to be customized to each interior. Gorgeous, supple leathers in several grades, technical, easy care meshes and contract quality fabrics are all available. This chair says “I am smart. I am successful. I am stylish.” And it does it for less than ten sessions with your shrink. Not bad for a chair designed in 1958.”
The Eames Aluminum Group chair comes in various office styles as well as a in a lounge and ottoman.
For more information on these pieces, or the Herman Miller sale going on at Vastu, give us a call or stop by the showroom!
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