New Wood Stains from Steven Anthony
Just one more choice to think about when designing your custom furniture from Vastu! We just received these new wood stain samples direct from Steven himself out in LA.
The colors/stains include (clockwise from top left):
- Whitewash
- Whitewash Antique
- Dove Antique
- Driftwood Antique
- Charcoal
- Driftwood Grey
- Dove
- Powder White
Vastu co-owner Eric says “these new wood stains are a great option for when wood is a big part of the piece we’re creating. Like if a sofa has full wood trim or a chair has a highly visible wood base. I probably wouldn’t choose these stains for, say, a bed where the legs are recessed and hidden under it.”
For example, the Dupont’s cradle base:
Dupont Sofa's Cradle Base
And the best part is that these stains are still neutral enough to work with most color schemes while still making a statement (if that’s what you’re looking for). Stop by the store soon to check ‘em out!
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.
Stark White
Lonny Blog recently shared their ideas on stark white style. Here’s our round-up of furnishings that fit this trend…
5. Axa chair
Flickr finds: Red, white and blue
With the holiday just around the corner, we’re feeling a little patriotic. Here’s our July 4th inspired round-up of red, white and blue interiors. Have a fun and safe weekend everyone!
Milan: The 4 W’s and a P
Vastu co-owners, Jason Claire and Eric Kole, recently returned from the annual Milan Furniture Show and touted that they could sum up the show with 4 W’s and a P - white and walnut, wallpaper, wall systems, and purple. Vendors from all over the world were showing off furniture in white lacquer (high gloss, matte and even textured lacquer), walnut and purple finishes. A number of booth installations included wallpaper with large patterns and bold colors and/or wall-mounted shelving and storage systems.
Here’s a look at these trends in action!
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