Design on Demand

Introducing Copeland Furniture!

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:50:00 +0000

Smart Furniture is proud to be adding products from Copeland Furniture to our online store! If you’re not familiar with Copeland, let us introduce you. Copeland Furniture has made their name producing gorgeous wood designs for the bedroom, living room, and dining room. Their dressers, tables, and especially beds have made a real splash in the furniture world with their classic American style and peerless craftsmanship. Recently Copeland was able to secure the rights to produce the furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, the great architect and designer from Wisconsin who became world-renowned for his one-of-a-kind houses, buildings, and furniture. We'll be featuring those soon. Take a look at our Copeland Furniture page to get an idea of what they can do. Simple, elegant, natural, and functional, Copeland's pieces merge the classical and modern into a richly appointed combination.

Now Playing - The Steelcase Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Going on now and running through the 23rd (the perfect gift-buying window, hint hint) we’re having a 10% off sale on everything Steelcase (including Steelcase, Coalesse, Details, and Turnstone brands)! Best of all, many of Steelcase’s most popular products (including office chairs) will arrive in time for Christmas, so act now to take advantage of the discount right away! Steelcase is one of most accomplished furniture brands around, and their furniture has been a mainstay of well-appointed homes and office for years. From office chairs to tables, desks, and office storage, Steelcase has the modern office furniture you want, and we’re giving it away at a price you’ll love. Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!

Day 11 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:18:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Eleven of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Mark Hanford; He has won his own Eames Dowel Leg Side Chair!

A landmark design from Charles and Ray Eames, the molded plastic chairs consist of clean, simple forms sculpted to cradle the body. The Eameses adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to produce this classic design - the first industrially manufactured plastic chairs.

Today's chairs are true to the originals, with updated, eco-friendly materials. Their enduring forms and quality construction make them comfortable, durable performers.

Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! Our GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced tomorrow, for the iconic Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman!

Day 10 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:08:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Ten of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Heather Redderson; she's won her own Eames Dot Print Pillow!

Charles and Ray Eames worked in architecture, film, mathematics, astronomy, as well as furniture design. They began their association with Herman Miller in 1946, the same year in which the Museum of Modern Art gave an unprecedented showing of their design work. The following year, Dot Pattern was included in the Museum's Competition for Printed Fabrics.

Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce the winner for Day Eleven at around 5 P.M. on December 11th.

Don't forget - the grand prize on Day Twelve (coming up on Monday) is the iconic Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman!

Day 9 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:12:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Nine of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Katie Mikulich; she's won her own Eames Dot Pattern Card Case!

This business card holder has a cover taken from a pattern by Charles and Ray Eames, developed - but not produced - in connection with a textile competition at MOMA in 1947. In the year 2000, the Dot Pattern was produced for the first time by the Eames Office with Maharam, the textile manufacturer.

Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce the winner for Day Ten at around 5 P.M. on December 10th.

Don't forget - the grand prize on Day Twelve (coming up in just a few days!) is the iconic Eames Lounge Chair!

Day 8 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:34:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Eight of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Olga Diaz; she's won her own Eames Hang-It-All!

Charles and Ray Eames brought a sense of play to all their work, including the Hang-It-All. It took the everyday coat rack to a new place that was inventive and fun. More than just a conversation piece, the Hang-It-All holds anything that slips over its colorful hooks.

Send us a photo of yourself with your Eames Hang-It-All, Olga! We'd love to show off how awesome it looks on your wall.

Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce the winner for Day Nine at around 5 P.M. on December 9th.

Don't forget - the grand prize on Day Twelve is the iconic Eames Lounge Chair!

Day 7 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:23:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Seven of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Sue Barney; she's won her own Eames House Blocks!

The 36 screen-printed wood cubes are made by the type foundry House Industries; its new font, Eames Century Modern, graces the sides. When assembled, they form models of the iconic Case Study No. 8 buildings by Charles and Ray Eames. Send us a photo of yourself with your fun Eames House Blocks, Sue!

Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce the winner for Day Eight at around 5 P.M. on December 8th.

Don't forget - the grand prize on Day Twelve is the iconic Eames Lounge Chair!

Day 6 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:53:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Six of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Lori Chin; she's won her own Eames House Bird. Charles and Ray Eames augmented the interior collage of the Eames House with numerous objects brought back from their extensive travels. The figure of a black wooden bird - evidently one of their most prized objects of American folk art - has stood in the center of their living room for over fifty years. Send us a photo of yourself with your beautiful Eames House Bird, Lori! It's always been one of our favorite accessories, and we'd love to see how it looks in your home. Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce Day Seven's winner around 5 P.M. on December 7th. Don't forget - the grand prize on Day Twelve is the iconic Eames Lounge Chair!

Day 5 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:27:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Five of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Katherine MacLennan; she's won her own Eames Wire Base Table!

In the early 1940s, Charles and his wife, Ray, experimented with wood-molding techniques that would have profound effects on the design world. After their experimentation with plywood, they turned their attention to what Charles called the "fantastic things being made of wire." From welded wire rods, they created a number of furniture items, including the Wire Base Table. One of the many uses the Eameses had for this compact table in their own home was the chanoyu, or traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Send us a photo of yourself with your

new mid-century marvel, Katherine! We'd love to see how you're using the table in your home. Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce Day Sixes winner around 5 P.M. on December 6th.

Day 4 Winner of the Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:29:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Four of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Megan Brown from Colorado; she's won her own Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair!

In the early 1940s, Charles and his wife, Ray, experimented with wood-molding techniques that would have profound effects on the design world. Their discoveries led to a commission from the U.S. Navy in 1942 to develop plywood splints, stretchers, and glider shells molded under heat and pressure. After World War II, they adapted the technology to create inexpensive, high-quality chairs that could be mass-produced. The process eliminated the extraneous wood needed to connect the seat with the back, which reduced the weight and visual profile of the chair and established a basis for modern furniture design. The chair is in the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art.

Send us a photo of yourself with your new beautiful chair, Megan! We'd love to see how perfect it looks in your home.. Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce Day Five's winner around 5 P.M. on December 5th.

Winner! Day 3 of Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:52:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Three of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner!

Our congratulations to Brett Manfrey. He is the lucky winner of the Eames Elephant! Charles and Ray Eames were fascinated by elephants. Many images of these gentle giants are found in Charles' photographic documentations of Indian culture and the circus world. The Eames Elephant was designed as a toy for children, but also as a striking sculptural object that makes a statement in any environment with its vigorous curves and delightful character. There is a playful charm in the way that the Eames' used juvenile motifs to create a vibrant, cheerful idiom that appeals to adults as well as children.Please send us a picture of yourself with this wonderful, playful piece, Brett. We'd love to see where you place it in your home. Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce Day Three's winner around 5 P.M. on December 4th!

We Have a Winner: 2nd Day of Eames

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0000

All the entries for Day Two of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Emily Sontag from Savannah, Georgia; she's won her own Eames House of Cards set! Send us a picture of yourself with the awesome structures you build, Emily - it'll be fun to see how creative you can be with the House of Cards. Remember: enter once per day, folks - you'll have a chance to win any prize from the remaining days of the giveaway! We'll announce Day Three's winner around 5 P.M. on December 3rd.

We Have a Winner: 1st Day of Eames

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:19:00 +0000

All the entries for Day One of the 12 Days of Eames have been counted, and we have a winner! Our congratulations to Christine Socwell from Cincinnati, Ohio; she's won the classic Eames Molded Plastic Rocker in whatever color she chooses. Send us a picture of yourself with your new rocking chair, Christine! We'd love to see how awesome it looks in your home. Remember: enter once per day, folks - you could be the next winner! We'll announce Day Two's winner around 5 P.M. on December 2nd.

The 1st Day of Eames is Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Today, sometime around 5 P.M. (ET), we'll be announcing the winner of the Eames Molded Plastic Rocker on our 12 Days of Eames Giveaway Page! One lucky, talented, smart, and downright likeable person is going to be enjoying Christmas from the comfort of their very own modern classic from Smart Furniture.

When Charles and Ray Eames designed the Molded Plastic Rocker, they had no idea that it would become as iconic as it has - or that it would come to be associated with the first day of Christmas.

Enter now for your chance to win the Rocker, while there's still time!

Remember, there are still 11 more days of Eames gifts to go, and you can enter once each day for a shot at any of the gifts after your entry. The more you enter, the more shots you have at the grand prize Eames Lounge and Ottoman on the final day.

SmartFurniture.com 12 Days of Eames Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:36:00 +0000

Announcing the Smart Furniture 12 Days of Eames giveaway spectacular! Starting on December 1st, we will be giving away one item designed by or inspired by legendary designers Charles and Ray Eames. The grand prize will be the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman – truly the most celebrated chair design of all time (and that's not hyperbole).

To win, all you have to do is sign up on our registration page or make a purchase online at SmartFurniture.com. You are eligible to register beginning Wednesday, November 16th, 2011. Every new customer is automatically entered in the contest (though, of course, you can enter without making a purchase). The 12 Days of Eames starts December 1st, and we can't wait! Register now.»

Room for Color

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Hello, all you wonderful people! From now until November 23rd, we're partnering with Apartment Therapy by sponsoring their awesome design competition. The way it works is that people who have beautiful, unique, and colorful interiors, send in their best pictures, and users will vote on who used color the very best. It's called Room for Color, and it's a great opportunity for rooms of all kinds to see and be seen. So snap a few pictures of your snappiest interior space, or just head on over to Apartment Therapy to take a gander at your fellow color-lovers. You won't regret it — there are some simply beautiful rooms on display. The grand prize winner will receive two gorgeous Eames Molded Plastic Chairs from Smart Furniture (you know, the ones with the sweet dowel-leg base), and divisional winners will receive $1,000 in gift certificates to fine paint and wallpaper manufacturer, Farrow & Ball, our generous co-sponsor. The contest ends November 23rd, so don't delay!

The Blu Dot Sale Is Coming

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:52:00 +0000

Starting on October 20th (it approaches!) we’ll be offering another in our long line of unbelievable sales. This time we’re giving huge discounts on anything and everything Blu Dot - 20% off to be specific.

Blu Dot has made their mark on the world of modern furniture by producing austere, simple (but not simplistic) furniture with a clean modern edge. Desks, chairs, storage - you name it, they make it, and they make it very well.

Get style and substance at 20% off, beginning October 20th! You can also preview all Blu Dot products, here.

The Dining Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:18:00 +0000

Starting today we have a brand new sale going on at Smart Furniture - the Dining Sale! From now until October 17th, all of our Skovby, Emeco, and Cherner dining room products and accessories will be 15% off the listed price. Click on this link to the Dining Sale page if you don't believe us! Get a jump start on your holiday plans by making sure you have a great dining table to entertain, some storage for your dining room, and the best chairs out there - all for the best price possible. Go to Smart Furniture today and outfit your dining room or kitchen for less!

Announcing Magis!

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Here's our official announcement of a brand new product line from Italy and Herman Miller: Magis. We know you're going to love it as much as we do. Magis furniture is architectural, elegant, and unexpected. At the same time it's simple and straightforward in terms of material and purpose. Their stools are some of the most attractive to come along in a while, and all of their products really breathe with a fresh sense of space and form. Take Chair One and Stool One for instance: Unexpected, unconventional, but elegant and simple all the same. We're very excited to welcome pieces from Magis into our Smart Furniture online store, and proud to offer them to customers. Take some time and browse the Magis collection today - you're sure to find something you love.

The Steelcase Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:29:00 +0000

We thought you might want to know that from now until October 2nd every piece of Steelcase merchandise on our site will be sold to you at 15% off. Yeah, no big deal. Just some of the finest furniture being made in America today, designed by some of the most accomplished in-house designers anywhere. That's all. 15% off. AND free shipping. No biggie. If you want to take advantage of this once-in-a-year opportunity you should, you know, act quickly. Sorry, we just couldn't contain our excitement much longer. The Steelcase Sale ends October 2nd, so don't waste time getting these awesome products at a great price!

Elemental Living

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:44:00 +0000

We want to let our readers know about a fantastic new product line. It's beautiful, durable, sustainable, personal, and authentic. It's called Elemental Living, and it's available to purchase now online. Elemental Living is all about the creation of environmentally friendly furniture. And that doesn't just mean clean manufacturing or recyclable products. It also means selecting natural materials and letting them speak for themselves - and show off their natural strength. The furniture you buy from Elemental Living will be long-lasting, beautiful, and honest in terms of material and form. You can't ask for much more from contemporary furniture, but you'll get more anyway - the pieces are also completely customizable, with a huge range of color choices to make each piece unique and uniquely your own. Stop by Smart Furniture today and take a look at a furniture series we think is going to take the design world by storm: Elemental Living.

The Nelson Tray Table

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:33:00 +0000

George Nelson is one of our favorite designers here at Smart Furniture. The things he made are timeless not only because they're beautiful, but also because they're useful and necessary even in today's hectic offices and homes. Take, for instance, the Nelson Tray Table, a limited edition product we're proud to offer for as long as it lasts (they're only going to make a short production run of them, so they'll sell out quick)! It's a two-in-one piece, being a simple tray for parties and displays (but don't you dare use it as a cutting board!) as well as a table top when combined with its special brushed steel base. Also, it's gorgeous. Just look at it:It's almost a shame to put anything on top of it. It's a tray, it's a table, it's mid-century design suited for 21st century use! Get yours today at Smart Furniture.

Amia Chair Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:09:00 +0000

From now until August 28th, you can buy the famous Steelcase Amia Chair at $100 off! The Amia Chair is one of the finest office chairs in our stable. It’s supportive, ergonomically advanced, very comfortable, and it looks beautiful and modern. The chair is available in a range or colors and with a bunch of cool options like leather, fabric, and types of frame and finish. Customize yours today, at the lowest price in years!

MILKwall by Jaime Derringer

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:33:00 +0000

One of our favorite products at Smart Furniture is LOFTwall. It’s a one size fits all dividing solution for the home and office (in terms of size) and a multi-colored, highly expressive personal statement for each buyer (you choose your own colors and materials at checkout!). Essentially the LOFTwall is a practical palette on which to express a fanciful (or reserved, or bright, or classic, or most important, matching) color and design scheme. Naturally, this has enabled Jaime Derringer, the founder of the indispensable Design Milk blog, to take a shot at creating her own unique look. Check out Jaime’s unique MILKwall creation, below. "This custom LOFTwall was inspired by the Small Dot pattern designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1947. I wanted to create a mid-century meets modern day design that would complement either a home or an office. I am so pleased with the result — I was going for something that reflected my own personal style, a style around which I’ve built the Design Milk brand." – Jaime Derringer

Beautiful, classy, and a perfect fit for almost any home, loft or apartment. Lucky for us, and even luckier for you, LOFTwall has actually put this model into production, and is available now. There is even a sliding door kit available if you want to purchase instead as a sliding door. While you can always design your own, this pre-fab version is a beautiful, special-edition way to start your LOFTwall collection.

Office Spotlight: Melanie Silva

noreply@blogger.com (Smart Furniture) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:35:00 +0000

This month we're taking a look at the office of one of our greatest salespeople at Smart Furniture: Melanie Silva.

Melanie is an offensive force that walked in off the farm in Hawaii - she sells for average and power, and plays great defense when she has to. She's also got tons of Smart Furniture Swag, on an around which she works her sales-y magic. Here she is, #10 in your Cowbell programs and #1 in your Smart Furniture hearts:

Why Yes, that is a Steelcase Tour Desk she's working on! So glad you noticed. The Tour, with its 120 degree angle, makes all the different things Melanie has to work with easy to reach and accessible. The square legs are a feature not many desks have, but they go with the overall spartan look of the Tour.

And behind Melanie's desk we have a custom piece of original Smart Shelving (the food on the ledges is for Mel's dog, Kona, who is frequently a jovial presence in the office).

Just one more unique Smart Furniture employee in a unique Smart Furniture space. By the way, Mel is killing it on my fantasy sales team this season.