Archive for September, 2009

Artek to Launch Fragrance Inspired by ‘Second-Cycle’ Furniture Exhibition

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

HELSINKI.- In October 2009 Artek and Comme des Garçons will launch their joint creation, the STANDARD fragrance. The name derives from Artek’s standard thinking, based on Alvar Aalto’s original idea of systems and standards in furniture design.

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Historic Nakashima Exhibit at Philadelphia’s Moderne Gallery

Monday, September 28th, 2009

PHILADELPHIA, PA.- Early Furniture by George Nakashima, 1936-1956 – The Architect Designs, the much-anticipated historic exhibit of early works by legendary furniture craftsman George Nakashima (1905-1990), opens Friday, October 9 and continues through December 24, 2009 at Moderne Gallery. The Early Nakashima Furniture exhibit is a featured presentation of the annual DesignPhiladelphia celebration.

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Shropshire revamps service to recycle old furniture

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Source: Shropshire Council Posted on: 27th September 2009

An improved service that will make it easier for Shropshire residents to recycle furniture and household items is now available.

The local furniture recycling schemes within the Shropshire Council area are now working together across the former district council boundaries to collect unwanted furniture from households in Shropshire.

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Artisan Cat Furniture, Reasonably Priced, At Cat Above

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Original designs in cat furniture are rare and generally expensive. But by purchasing cat products from the Cat Above, you get reasonably-priced distinctive artisan designs made by true cat lovers, and you help support an inventor, a small business, and your favorite animal shelter.

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HCM City holds furniture, timber expo

Friday, September 25th, 2009

HCM CITY — A two-in-one international exhibition opening today in HCM City will present the best offerings of wood processing and furniture making industries.

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FURNITURE TRADE SHOW: In with the New

Friday, September 25th, 2009

It’s a new day at World Market Center Las Vegas. A new date, new products, a new campaign to engage consumers and renewed enthusiasm highlighted the inaugural fall market held last week at the downtown facility.

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Wholesale Furniture Brokers Introduces Baby Furniture by Storkcraft

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Wholesale Furniture Brokers is now offering value-priced and design-safe baby furniture and accessories including baby cribs, changing tables, chests, and gliders from Storkcraft to give customers affordable and reliable newborn essentials. Families who are expecting new members can now order the products online at the Wholesale Furniture Brokers’ USA and Canada websites.

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Furniture resale shop could fill vacant downtown business

Friday, September 25th, 2009
By David Heitz, dheitz@mysuburbanlife.com

Westmont, IL -

Westmont officials voted unanimously to allow a second-hand furniture store to move into a longtime-vacant location in downtown.

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Rick Owens delves into furniture design

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Edgy Paris-based designer Rick Owens, who started his fashion career in Los Angeles, is now dipping his leather-clad toe into furniture design. WWD reports that the designer has launched a limited-edition furniture collection, which is shown and sold separately from his ready-to-wear.

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Does Fake-Wood Furniture Sit Well With the Planet?

Friday, September 18th, 2009

By Nina Shen Rastogi

Q I just moved to a new city so I could go back to school. Now I’ve got to furnish an apartment on a graduate student’s budget. Tell me, just how bad for the environment is a fake-wood bureau or bookcase?

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