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Art Deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history.
All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, Deco was hit hard by the looming Second World War. It was time to pack up the Charleston records, put away glamorous accoutrements and face harsh reality.

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By Mary Cummings

For anyone leaving busy Race Lane behind and entering the hushed interior of Pritam & Eames in East Hampton, there is bound to be a brief moment of disorientation. Inside the showcase for works by what co-owner Bebe Pritam Johnson considers “the most original voices in furniture,” the artist-craftsmen who have created the tables and benches, wall cabinets, chairs and other functional art works speak powerfully, but soundlessly through their work.

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PEOPLE treating themselves to new furniture this Christmas or in the New Year sales are being asked not to throw out their old items.

Somerset Waste Partnership wants people to donate them top a furniture re-use group rather than sending them to landfill.

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By rita st. clair DESIGN LINE rsca@ritastclair.com
We have always wanted a wooden cabin as a weekend getaway. But now that we have one, it feels way too woody. The floor is wood, the walls are wood-paneled and the kitchen cabinets and millwork are stained in the same dark shade. The effect was intended to be rustic, but the interior just looks dark and dreary. My thought had been to paint some of the surfaces – until everyone said that would be a horrible thing to do to a natural material.

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• Shoe polish and felt tip pens work well in hiding small scratches in furniture. Shoe polish applicator bottles work well for furniture touch-ups, when filled with stain.

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Finding and purchasing the furniture for your home is a task that cannot be taken lightly! Once you’ve chosen the perfect pieces to compliment your décor and personal tastes, it is important to care for them properly, ensuring that they will be in top shape for years, or even generations, to come.

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Furniture is a major investment for any homeowner. Our convenient guide is designed to assist you in making one of the most important buying decisions a homeowner will face. Choosing the right piece is simple with tips and advice from the pros!

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There are a number of things that we do not know about the furniture we use. There a number of small problems that crop up every now and then with the furniture that is regularly used. It would be simple if someone gave you a few ideas on small repairs that you can do yourself at home. Given below are a few tips on dealing with simple problems with furniture and answers to some common questions about furniture.

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By Peter Hotton

The Boston Globe

Wood use at High Point Market surveyed

Heath Combs — Furniture Today

HIGH POINT — American cherry was the most popular choice for wood furniture at this fall’s High Point Market, according to a survey by the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc.

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