A Richard Schultz History
Richard Schultz
We’re entering the final few days of the Spring Richard Schultz sale from Knoll and time has almost run out to take advantage of 15% savings. In celebration of the awesome line of outdoor pieces included in the sale, here’s some interesting history on Richard Schultz and his relationship with Knoll (from Knoll.com).
“Richard Schultz has long been an integral part of the Knoll story. After studying mechanical engineering and design at Iowa State University and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Schultz joined Knoll in 1951. His first assignment was to assist Harry Bertoia on the development and production of the Bertoia Wire Collection. This led to an 18-month assignment in Europe, establishing and supervising production of the Bertoia designs for Knoll subsidiaries and licensees. After returning to the U.S., he joined the Design Development Group at the Knoll factory in East Greenville, PA.
Schultz is best known for his outdoor furniture designs. His graceful Petal Table, introduced in 1960, received the design award from Industrial Design magazine. The steel wire-formed 715 Chaise Lounge, which was introduced the following year to complement the Bertoia collection, was selected in 1963 by the Museum of Modern Art for its permanent collection of contemporary furniture. After Florence Knoll moved to a seaside home in Florida, she started sending the design team rusty pieces of furniture, asking them to develope something that could perform in the salty climate. Schultz responded with the aluminum Leisure Collection in 1966.
After leaving Knoll, Schultz continued to have a successful career designing outdoor collections for his own studio. Knoll acquired Richard Schultz Design in 2012, enabling the re-release many of Schultz’s classic Knoll designs.”
1966 Lounge Chairs & Petal Tables
Pieces in the Richard Schultz collection of outdoor furniture are 15% off through Friday, May 24th.
The 2013 Richard Schultz Sale
In a surprise announcement, Knoll delivered details of its first sale on the entire Richard Schultz line of outdoor collections since its acquisition in March 2012.
Through May 24th, you can take advantage of 15% OFF on Richard Schultz outdoor designs including 1966®, Petal®, Topiary®, Swell® and Fresh Air Collections. Click here to see Vastu’s Richard Schultz online catalog.
What:
Richard Schultz Sale
Where:
Vastu
1829 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
When:
May 10-May 24
Knoll Classics Sale – Platner Easy Chair + Ottoman
Anybody familiar with the Platner collection from Knoll can probably appreciate the way Warren Platner made comfortable, sculptural and beautiful furniture from something as simple as bent wire. Reintroduced in August 2012, the Platner Easy Chair + Ottoman follow this same design aesthetic at a much larger scale.
From Knoll:
“Since the mid-sixties, Warren Platner’s collection of seating and tables using nickel-plated bent wire as a structural and decorative element has captivated furniture enthusiasts. While many Platner Collection pieces have been in continuous production, the Easy Chair and Ottoman were produced between 1966 and 1988.
The hand manufactured Easy Chair, a popular sculptural icon paring geometry and color, is the epitome of curvy comfort; it is available with or without the Ottoman, which can also be used independently.”
Knoll Classics Sale – Saarinen Pedestal Collection
The Saarinen pedestal table is another oft-counterfeited design that’s been around since 1956. Created by Eero Saarinen (designer of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and Dulles International Airport among other things), these tables feature tops available in laminate, coated and natural marble and natural granite top finishes, in a wide range of colors. The bases are constructed from molded, cast aluminum strap polished and coated in tough, abrasion-resistant rilsan finish.
Available as a dining table, side table or cocktail table with various shapes, sizes, heights and finish options this highly customizable design fits in spaces that range from traditional single family homes in the suburbs to modern loft penthouses in the city.
*For orders over $500 being delivered to the DC Metro Area.
Last Chance: The Herman Miller Holiday Sale
It’s the last weekend of the Herman Miller Holiday Sale and nearly your last chance to save 15% of new Herman Miller orders.
Whether you’re looking for pieces for Living & Lounge, Dining & Meeting, Working & Storage or even Outdoor Herman Miller (and the Herman Miller Collection) has something for everyone.
During the last days of the sale we’re open Saturday, 11am-7pm | Sunday, 12pm-5pm | Monday 11am-7pm.
Elegant Versatility: The Nelson Pedestal Stool
Designed in the mid-1950s by George Nelson, the Nelson Pedestal Stool is the perfect example of elegant versatility. With a beautiful sculptural base and upholstered seat, this small (it’s only 15″ diameter and 19.5″ high) yet functional stool work well in casual living spaces where you may need multiple seats as well as smaller spaces such as foyers or walk-in closets.
With four base finishes and a large selection of upholstery options, you can customize this stool to match your personality and design aesthetic.
The Nelson Pedestal Stool is part of the Herman Miller Holiday Sale and qualifies for 15% off through December 10th.
Classic Style, New Idea
(from HermanMiller.com)
One of the more popular “lines” from the Herman Miller Collection is Ray and Charles Eames’s Molded Plywood Chairs. They come with a great story of creativity, innovation and what great teamwork can really bring to the world of furniture design. Well, Herman Miller has taken their beautiful designs and updated them with the option of upholstery.
Molder Plywood Dining Chair w/ Wood Legs, Walnut, Bento 'Truffle' Upholstery
That’s right, starting on November 5th as part of the Herman Miller Collection you could and can order the Molded Plywood Dining Chairs and the Molded Plywood Lounge Chairs with an upholstered seat and back. They’ve started with a varied offering of upholstery that give you even more personalization options (on top of wood veneer choices, and leg options).
Molded Plywood Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Metal Legs, White Ash, Divina Upholstery
All configurations of the Eames Molded Plywood Chairs are included in the Herman Miller Holiday Sale and qualify for 15% off through December 10th, 2012.
The Herman Miller Holiday Sale | November 19 – December 10
Click the image above to see the fantastic Herman Miller products you can order with a 15% discount, November 19th through December 10th!
On top of the 15% off, Herman Miller orders being delivered to the DC Metro Area that total over $500 qualify for FREE in-home white glove delivery!
Vastu
1829 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202.234.8344
The 2012 Herman Miller Holiday Sale
Starting November 19h, (that’s one week!) Vastu is hosting the 2012 Herman Miller Holiday Sale. This is your chance to take 15% off all new orders of Herman Miller seating, desks, storage systems, dining tables, coffee and side tables and outdoor furniture. Vastu also includes Free in-home white glove delivery for orders over $500 being delivered to the DC Metro Area.
Along with and including the collection of Herman Miller Small & Medium Business solutions, this sale really has something for everyone.
So go check out our online catalog, visit the showroom and see the pieces and finishes up close and think about filling your home with the beautiful, functional and iconic pieces from Herman Miller.
What: Herman Miller Holiday Sale – 15% All New Orders
When: November 19th – December 10th
Where: Vastu
1829 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-234-8344
Final Day of the Herman Miller Summer Sale
If you’ve been thinking about that perfect Herman Miller piece to bring into your home, today is the last day to do it for 15% off.
That’s right, we’ve come to the end of the semi-annual Herman Miller Sale and we would like to give a big thanks to everyone who’s already stopped by and taken advantage of the savings here at Vastu. As this was a national sale, with prices set the same no matter where you go, we really appreciate the way our customers chose to support a local and independently owned store in our neighborhood instead of ordering something online or buying it from a big-box retailer.
And if you’d like to be notified via email of the next big sale we have, or even new product news and store info, head to our homepage and subscribe to our mailing list (look for the light green bar towards the bottom of the page).
Again, thanks!
(And if you still would like to participate in the sale you have about 6 hours to place your order in store or over the phone!)
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