Maria Yee coined these words to describe her technique of furniture creation. The idea of anything green entices me to follow up and learn more. The Maria Yee furniture line is an inspiration truly worth sharing. 

Adapting ancient Chinese methods of furniture joinery, where pieces are fitted together without any screws or nails (get that!), was a challenge for today's modern manufacturing environment. Additionally, the system for hardwood would have to be modified for bamboo creations. Yet, Maria persevered and for the past 20 years she has been supplying the planet with world-class green furniture! Due to the rapidly renewable quality of bamboo, it has become the material of choice for the environmentally conscious.

Take a look at these gorgeous pieces from the Ventana line, named for the sprawling Ventana Wilderness in California.

I knew you'd like these!

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The British are fortunate to have such a wonderful collection of home furnishings emerge from their culture. Since 2005, a group of designers from around the world have been drawing up a spectacular array of innovative and contemporary products for Established & Sons. The results are astounding and refreshing.

Need inspiration?  Established & Sons is always there!

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MIXED MATERIALS

ONE MESSAGE

WORLD CLASS FURNITURE

Loewenstein, founded by Hank Loewenstein in 1966, continues to delight the eye and soothe the body with top quality furniture. Loewenstein's outstanding gallery features smooth lines and luscious designs. With a goal to be socially responsible, Loewenstein takes pride in its value prices and customer service.

Featured above are the Elia, Karma and Tris chairs from the Wood + Mixed Materials collection. Here you can find the best of intriguing art and durable craftsmanship blend for a feast of furnishings. Take a hint. Take a seat.

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FURNITURE

ATTENDED TO

BY GENERATIONS

OF TENDER LOVING CARE

STYLES

AND FABRICS

TO SATISFY YOUR

EVERY DREAM AND WHIM

THOMASVILLE

NORTH CAROLINA

Thomasville, located in the furniture capital of North Carolina, has been manufacturing furniture since 1904. Through economic ups and downs they have been steady – using their know-how to bring quality and style to American homes. With a presence in Europe, Asia, Canada, Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East – Thomasville Furniture is a global company.

Choose from Casual, Contemporary, Traditional or Worldly styles to achieve the look you want. Customize your own look for the bedroom, living room, dining room or home office and enjoy professional design assistance. Featured above are pieces from assorted collections, such as Wanderlust, Casual Retreat, Sonoma Ridge and Verdana Bay. Thomasville has been there for generations and they can be there for you – today!

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The Honesty of Simplicity

Captivates and Transforms

Balances and Exposes

Winks and Welcomes

YOU!

Antoine Proulx, an Arizona company founded by Marc Desplaines, manufactures fine furnishings for the home such as armoires, desks, end tables and beds. Each piece is crafted with integrity and quality, so it can be handed down for generations.  Antoine Proulx takes great care to leave as little imprint on the environment as possible, using recycled materials when able and leaving over little or no waste. Collections titled Belgium Series, French Series, Czech Series among others, were inspired by legendary artists and designers from these respective countries. Each series has its distinguishable characteristics and are extremely pleasing to the eye.

Antoine Proulx was conceived by a designer looking for something more, furniture that expresses his unique style. What will you discover at Antone Proulx?

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There is something I adore

even more than more,

and if it has a place at home

I'll keep it as my own

Style and class that say – I'm here!

to pamper you I'm able,

Whether it is a birch chair

or a round pedestal table.

Ironies. A name that will surely catch your attention. Ironies. Not a name of a novel but of a special furniture company that knows what iron was made for. The principals, Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntziger, opened Ironies in the late 1980s to fill the gap of furniture pieces for the settings they were seeking as interior decorators.  The unique line of products are elegant, alive and singularly stunning. Each piece has a life of its own, telling its story by simply being there.

Home decor can be complete with Ironies' line of beds, dressers , mirrors, chairs, tables, tabletops and bases and more.  Finished with detail and splendid shades of color, Ironies is a statement more than a product. Enjoy!

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In the beginning…..

Life was simple 

And good.

TUCKER ROBBINS

THE ORIGINS OF HOME

Tucker Robbins is an idealist. He believes in the beautiful, the original, and the art of humanity. Tucker Robbins furniture and designs begin in the tropical jungles of Africa, Guatemala,  the Phillipines and other countries where the natives apply their age-old craft to produce one-of-a-kind products. Tucker Robbins has succeeded to awaken a dormant art by seeking out craftsmen who have not forgotten the practice. Made of recycled wood and other materials, each Tucker Robbins item is hand-made and hand-finished.

Shown is the Inca River Cube handcrafted in Peru, Giant  Wooden Balls  and an Egg Stool/side Table, of the Philippines. Each piece of furniture and decorative object bespeaks tranquility and desire, simplicity and depth. Tucker Robbins – paying tribute to tradition.

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Show your true colors

Direct your destiny

Handpick your home

MacKenzie-Childs

LEGENDARY DESIGN

EVOCATIVE DETAIL

SIT BACK IN TIME

WITH HENREDON

The Windward Collection by Henredon is a graceful recollection of a bygone era – the British colonies of the late 18^th and early 19^th centuries. Styled with definition, the collection spans the living, dining room and bedroom, evoking the furnishings of spirited colonists. The Windward Collection is a combination of formal Georgian style and the native’s informal culture. The result? A delightful furniture collection lending nobility and simplicity to your home.

Henredon Furniture is located in North Carolina, the home furnishings capital of the world. Established 65 years ago, the Henredon name today is synonymous with long-lasting quality and style. Henredon Furniture has realized the furniture lines of world-famous designers such as Barbara Barry and Ralph Lauren. Artistic hand detail work is evident on each piece of Henredon furniture, making them suitable for the finest of homes.

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What is clay furniture – you say – something for a dollhouse?

Well, that depends on your dimensions.

If you live in a world of dreams,

with a spontaneous love of life,

then yes, it's for your dollhouse.

Where you play pretend

and all is well,

and no one bothers you

to tell

nitty gritty stuff

that irks.

In your home

that you designed,

where life breathes from the walls,

CLAY furniture by Maarten Baas

translates your inner calls.

© Michelle Sieger

Maarten Baas, of The Netherlands, has made a statement in the world of art with his unusual and compelling designs for the home. Relying on his intuition, Baas is not content with cookie-cutter, computerized designs. This is clearly evident in his CLAY furniture, where each piece is modeled by hand. Synthetic clay is stretched over a metal frame and surface painted with colored lacquer. Colors in this set include black, brown, blue, red, yellow, orange, green and white.

Baas' works, including the famous Smoke and Hey, Chair…, have taken center stage at exhibitions and museums around the world and are highly sought after. His youthful, personal and present approach keeps him in touch with what "feels right" for his vision and nothing less will do. Maarten Baas is an inspiration for artists and craftsmen worldwide. And he makes great furniture!

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pictures of bench, armchair, upholstered chair, stacking chairs and group photo – courtesy of www.maartenbaas.com