Tuesday, December 1, 2009

THE NORTH SHORE ART WALK

Thursday, Dec. 5th

5-8p.m.

Get out on the town and be inspired!

"Convergence"
Series Collection
by: Kerrick Johnson

Local Master Glass Sculptor
now showing at Smart Furniture Studio

NINE participating Galleries on Frazier Ave. and Manufacturers Rd., will be featuring works by LOCAL ARTISTS during The North Shore Gallery Walk this Thursday, Dec. 5th from 5-8p.m..

JOIN US
at SMART FURNITURE STUDIO for wine, hors douevres and LOCAL CONTEMPORARY ART! We are honored to feature Kerrick Johnson, local master glass sculptor, and his stunning hand-blown-glass sculptures during The North Shore Art Walk - and thrilled to announce Johnson's exceptional work will become a part of our permanent collection!

Hope to see you there!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Tis the Season

313 Manufacturers Rd, Ste. 107
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423)-643-0025

Sophia Levins, of Sacramento, California,
designs stunning art installations
during her internship at Smart Furniture Studio.

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Our flagship retail store, Smart Furniture Studio, is located in the vibrant North Shore shopping center in downtown Chattanooga. Smart Furniture Studio embodies our philosophy and commitment to promoting personalization through innovative product design, intelligent technology, and a passion for customer service. The Studio offers an interactive and customizable experience for its customers by incorporating our website, multiple kiosk web-based visualization tools and on-site 3D rendering services.

Visitors can experience the modular design of Smart Furniture's signature line of Smart Shelves™ while shopping for home furnishings with a focus on high design and superior quality, from leading design companies such as: Knoll®Herman Miller®Kartell®Blu Dot®BDI®Steelcase®Calligaris®Gus Modern®LAXseries by Mash Studios®Dwell Studio®Cubitec & Smart Cubes.

Keeping with Chattanooga's vibrant and creative community, the Smart Furniture Studio regularly hosts speaking series, presents design forums and displays local modern art. The Smart Furniture Studio is located in the 2 North Shore shopping center, Tennessee's only LEED-certified retail space. Stop by the Studio and work with one of our staff to design your own furniture, or enjoy our selection of modern classics and contemporary furniture.
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SMART FURNITURE STUDIO
EVENT CALENDAR

11.01 - 11.30 Chattanooga Buy Local Month
11.17 - 12.30 10% Off everything in our Holiday Gift Guide
11.27 - 11.28 Holiday Open House
11.27 - 11.28 $150 Gift Card Giveaway
12.01 - 12.3 Northshore Window Display Contest
11.17 - 12.31 Knoll Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Holiday Sale
Smart Furniture Studio
313 Manufacturers Rd., Ste. 107
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423)-643-0025

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Good Design Rain or Shine


An appropriate title given the recent weather! This month, as we move closer to Autumn, is the perfect time to experience Pure Design. We have two new and exclusive lines that exemplify Smart Design, Bluelounge (previous blog post) and Blomus (pictured). Blomus is a innovative German company who creates designs for the Pure Life--Accessories that combine simplicity of function with the beauty of Stainless Steel. Blomus accessories are the perfect gift for the hard to please friend or family member, unique with a great price. Their design philosophy is simple, "to soften the cold and sterile material stainless steel and combine it with other materials without losing sight of our overall aim."

I personally invite you to our Studio this month for a preview of Blomus and Bluelounge accessories. Don't forget, Thursday the 22nd from 6pm-8pm, the Studio will host an Art Show featuring one of Chattanooga's most talented and versatile artists: Linda Kerlin. We call it smART.show. I cannot think of a better way to spend my Thursday evening, sipping wine, discussing abstract art and good design. Did I mention its free?

Friday, October 2, 2009

Bluelounge designs at Smart Furniture Studio



Stop by the Studio in October and check out the functional designs by Bluelounge. Bluelounge was founded by designers Dominic Symons and Melissa Sunjaya as a multidisciplinary design studio. The partnership creates a true synergy of product, graphic, and interactive design, as well as original illustration. Winner of 11 design awards in 2008, Smart Furniture is proud to team up with Bluelounge and offer their innovative products. Products such as the Studio Desk, a traditional workspace with a modern twist. Made from a mix of solid mahogany and laminate, its minimal design is sure to look good in any space.” --Uncrate
Whether your hooking up your iPhone to the sweet charging docks or controlling your nest of wires behind your laptop, Bluelounge accessories are simple, functional, and just plain cool. Stop by the Studio, Chattanooga's exclusive source for Bluelounge designs.

Monday, September 21, 2009

a September to Remember


"Create form out of the nature of our tasks
with the methods of our time."


—Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Nothing is more classic, more timeless, than modern design. Presenting Knoll Space — featuring furniture by Harry Bertoia, Frank Gehry, Maya Lin, Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen, manufactured to the designers' exacting standards.

Smart Furniture Studio is pleased to introduce Knoll! Come browse our catalog of modern classics, available for pre-order. Visit Smart Furniture Studio and join us in a conversation inspired by Knoll
What is Space? Keep your eye out for our "Knoll in Chattanooga" event!


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Bourgie, meet 24 Karat. Baroque, meet Revolutionary.


The revisiting of a classic: the baroque table lamp. Smart Furniture Studio introduces The Bourgie, designed by Ferruccio Laviani, manufactured by Kartell. Infused with a playful sense of irony, the Bourgie merges high-baroque styling and modern materials. On the one hand, it is classical, rich and traditional; on the other, it is innovative and revolutionary. The Bourgie's revolutionary feature is that it is made entirely of transparent or batch-dyed polycarbonate. And in this case, ABS plated with 24 karat gold with galvanic coating. Ba-Da-Bling! The baroque style base is composed of three decorated layers that interconnect, and the large lampshade has a softly pleated texture that creates a myriad play of reflections once the lamp is turned on. Yes, I admit, I'm starry eyed for gold plated plastic. Aren't you?! Come see for yourself, at Smart Furniture Studio!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Keel’s Simple Diary




Philipp Keel, artist and writer brings a new twist on the diary. Guided by the notion that life rushes us by and we are not able to find time to reflect on the days as they pass, Keel came up with a quirky, imaginative and sometimes very humorous way to journal your day to day life. Keel’s diary is more of a multiple choice test than endless blank pages…except unlike a test you are left feeling uplifted and renewed. This Journal is a perfect gift for a friend or loved one. Its incites are endless….Just a small example…


Did I mention they come in great colors. Orange. Brown. Red. Green.

Come browse Smart Furniture Studio’s full selection of Taschen books. Taschen books are always a unique addition to any book collection…not to mention they make for great bed side accessories. Grab one for inspiration or stack 10-15 to make readable side tables. The company is known for their ability to capture the world of art, architecture and design. How could you go wrong with titles like Architecture Now! Green, Classic Cars of the 1950’s, and 1000 Chairs.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Downtown Chattanooga Gallery Hop


It's that time of year again, when art lovers from around the region flock to downtown Chattanooga, exploring our cities wealth of art galleries. Join Smart Furniture Studio, along with 19 other galleries and 10 artists studios, for Chattanooga's annual Gallery Hop. This festive event takes place Saturday, September 12th, 2pm-9pm. Smart Furniture Studio features modern to contemporary works of local and regional artists, sculptors, and craftsmen. We will be serving wine and food throughout the day. We currently have 4 artists on display: Brent Sanders, Sandra Washburn, Linda Kerlin, and Denice Bizot. We also have two hand crafted furniture pieces on display, a beautiful Foyer Table built by Aaron Cabeen and a contemporary Entertainment Stand by Steven Sloan from GT Industrial Design School. We at Smart Furniture are proud to be a part of Chattanooga's thriving art scene. You rock Chattanooga!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Son Of A Bench!


Son Of A Bench...simultaneously: function, sculpture, and colorful conversational interjection. Interlocking loops of hot-rolled steel create an intriguing form of mass and space. A glossy black rubber-dipped skin positively drips with attitude. Repeat after me: Son Of A Bench! Now, you want one.

Come and get it! At Smart Furniture Studio - Shop the BluDot Annual 20/20 Annual Sales Event and save 20% off BluDot's entire selection of home furnishings and accessories until Sept. 8th!

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Alessi. Did you know...?


The name Alessi is synonymous with influential and challenging design. Collaboration between the company and 20th Century star designers and architects has produced an array of classics, from the elegant condiment set of Ettore Sottsass to the anachnoid simplicity of Phillipe Starck's lemon squeezer.

“a true work of design must be able to move people, to convey feelings, to trigger memories, to surprise, to go against the grain... We work on expressive languages and on the expressive potential of the items... From this point of view, design intended... to conjure up images in people's minds, which makes them a bit happier, still has tremendous potential ”. - Alberto Alessi

In our humble Smart Furniture Studio opinion, Alessi = cool. Visit our Studio on Chattanooga's North Shore...

Friday, August 28, 2009

Meet Cobi


Next time you drive by the Studio, take a look in the window and "Meet Cobi." Cobi is the fabulous new desk chair from Steelcase. Beautiful, comfortable, and affordable. This chair is available in a variety of fun colors that will liven up any work space. Stop in the Studio and try one out. Also, checkout Smart Furniture's "3-Minute Cobi" and design your own.

Better yet, Smart Furniture is giving away 5 Cobi Chairs. The 5 most compelling stories submitted will win. We're also giving away an ipod Shuffle with every Cobi Chair purchase. We even have a blog about this chair! Can you tell we like this chair?

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Introducing smART.show at the Studio


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Join us Thursday Aug 27th from 6pm-8pm for Smart Furniture Studio’s inaugural smART.show. Keeping with Chattanooga's vibrant and creative community, Smart Furniture Studio regularly presents speaking series, displays local art, and now hosts a monthly art show .
We are pleased to exhibit the best in modern and contemporary art by local artists. “Chattanooga is a vibrant and creative community, and the Smart Furniture Studio will honor that tradition.” Stop by the Studio every 4th Thursday for Wine, hors d'oeuvres, good friends, and great art.


This month’s Studio Spotlight features local artist Sandra Payne Washburn. Sandra has studied under several nationally noted painters and sculptors in a variety of media. Her works are represented in private and public collections nationally and internationally. She has earned signature memberships in the National Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society and Tennessee Watercolor Society. Furthermore, Sandra is an authority on watermedia and mixed media techniques. Smart Furniture Studio is proud to host its inaugural smART.show


Friday, July 17, 2009

Culture in the Courtyard. Live music every Saturday at 2 North Shore


We are proud to announce a weekly concert series in the courtyard here at 2 North Shore. Every week will feature a new musician. Performances start around 12 and last for a couple of hours. We encourage people to bring their own comfort (chairs, lunch). Although, Smart Furniture will provide some cool outdoor seating. Bring your friends, kids, and pets and make your own atmosphere. This is entertainment for all ages. Stop by the Studio for more information or look for "Culture in the Courtyard" on Facebook.

Last week Smart Furniture's own Joy Devlin performed a beautiful and upbeat set of Jazz standards for spectators. We are proud of our multi talented employees here at Smart Furniture.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Bling Event at Smart Furniture Studio


Last Month Smart Furniture Studio hosted "Bling" which was an exclusive luncheon specifically for Architects and Interior Designers. Guests enjoyed a wonderful light lunch by Foodworks, while previewing the newest products and services available in the industry. The party was a huge success with over 70 guests. Prizes were given away and invitees were introduced to Smart Furniture's Trade Program. Smart Furniture Studio is quickly becoming a destination for local and regional interior designers and architects. We have exclusive lines, services, and designs that no one else comes close to. In addition to our exclusive product lines, we offer the Trade special services such as free delivery or complimentary 3d renderings for their clients. If you know someone who is an architect or interior designer, they should know about this wonderful program courtesy of Smart Furniture.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Smart Furniture Warehouse Sale

Saturday, June 13th at 9am Smart Furniture will have its first ever Warehouse Sale. This is going to be an exciting event and you will not want to miss it. Please come early to our warehouse on the Southside of Chattanooga, located at 1861 Polk St. This is a one day only, first come, first serve event. Items up for sale include floor samples, Smartshelves, classics, clearance items, returns, cubitech, lighting, accessories, etc... We will have most items at or below cost. Imagine: selling online for 8 years + 20,000 sq. ft warehouse= time to have a sale. Come with your truck and an open mind (you never know what you may need). Please call the Studio, 423-643-0025, if you have any questions or need directions. See you there!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Earth Day Festival in Chattanooga


The 2nd annual Earth Day Festival at 2 Northshore Complex was this weekend, had a blast! Groups such as Greener Chattanooga, Scenic City Recycling, Cabeen Orginal woodworking, and several others setup booths and represented. There were earth friendly crafts for kids and games. Of course, you can not use the term festival without an inflatable, carnival-like Moonwalk and Giant Slide. Greenlife also had its children's art contest. There were arts, crafts, and music as well. 2 Northshore is trying to make this annual festival their signature event. I think they are well on their way. It was a beautiful day and this type of event is perfect for such a cool city. You rock Chattanooga!

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Smart Furniture Studio wins Herman Miller display contest


The Studio's Lifework Portfolio display won Herman Miller for the home display contest. Lifework Portfolio is a new line of furniture designed for the home office. There are some beautiful new designs by Blu Dot, Korb + Korb, and Kaiju Studios. Functional and beautiful lines. The Airia Desk is my personal favorite with curved, metal legs and solid walnut construction. This is the desk featured in our display. The secret to such a lovely display: set it up on $2k worth of Light Cubes. Fortunately, I've been given liberty to use whatever is in our warehouse.Consequently, this display is illuminated and raised, two birds with one stone.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Artist Spotlight: Brent Sanders


We're going to be spotlighting some of the artists we currently have on display at Smart Furniture Studio. Brent Sanders is SF Studio's first artist to kindly showcase his work in our space. Brent's works are nothing short of amazing and captivating. Vibrant, colorful, and larger than life; his pieces are a perfect compliment to the modern classics we display. With concrete floors and white walls, his paintings provide a nice pop of color to the Studio. We've had a great response to his paintings. His works are some of the most recognizable in the Chattanooga art scene. Check out Brent Sanders website for more info. Come by our store to see his works of art!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Smart Furniture Studio's Next Exhibit


Smart Furniture Studio's next exhibit is a big one! Feb. 27th-March 18th. Spotlighting the architecture of TVA. This exhibit will Spotlight: "The Tennessee Valley Authority: Design and Persuasion" by Tim Culvahouse. We will display 25 larger than life photographs of TVA by Richard Barnes. This exhibit will travel around the region, starting at Smart Furniture Studio! More info coming soon.

Public Architecture and International Influence: The TVA Legacy"
Curated by Tim Culvahouse, FAIA, editor of The Tennessee Valley
Authority: Design and Persuasion, (New York: Princeton Architectural Press,
2007), the most in-depth scholarly examination of TVA's architectural impact
ever assembled, with essays by experts in the fields of architecture,
landscape architecture, graphic design, industrial design, and the fine
arts, and photographs by Richard Barnes.

To open in Chattanooga late February 2008 in the new design studio
of Smart Furniture Studio at Two North Shore (LEED-certified)
This exhibit will travel to Nashville, Memphis, Alabama, Kentucky and Tri-Cities for 2 to 3 weeks in each city. It will conclude in Knoxville late July 2009 at the AIA Tennessee convention, with a lecture by Tim Culvahouse. Exhibits in each city would be hosted and coordinated by the local AIA chapter, with an accompanying reception and community publicity.

Metropolis, August 2007
The Tennessee Valley Authority is recognized for building the dams and power plants that rehabilitated a large swath of the American South after the Depression, and for being one of the most comprehensive, well organized, and successful of FDR's New Deal programs. But less well known is its role in applying international Modernist ideas to the rural landscape of the South. An influx of European architects and engineers steered the agency toward an ornament-free industrial aesthetic, manifested in everything from the monumental raw-concrete dams to compact, efficient home-appliances. Six essays frame the TVA's output as a surprisingly cohesive body of work.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Introducing Smart Furniture Studio


Smart Furniture recently launched its flagship location in downtown Chattanooga. Here, customers can experience a completely different kind of store. With exclusive product lines unavailable anywhere else, the Studio will also offer a multimedia interactive environment, including video, web-based visualization tools, local modern art, and even the ability to design your own products or spaces. “Chattanooga is a vibrant and creative community, and the Smart Furniture Studio will honor that tradition.”


Introducing Smart Furniture Studio, an exciting new boutique focused on bringing furniture for modern living to Chattanooga. Smart Furniture, Inc. began as a Chattanooga-based online retailer and has emerged as the industry leader in “Design-on-Demand” furniture and interiors. Smart Furniture empowers individuals to transform ordinary rooms into extraordinary spaces— from living rooms to lofts to home offices— quickly and easily. Promoting personalization through innovative product design, smart technology, and a passion for customer service, Chattanooga-based Smart Furniture continues to earn industry-wide acclaim and experience dramatic customer growth.


Smart Furniture Studio’s modern furniture collection features a commitment to high-end design, white-glove customer service and exclusive items. From transitional to contemporary, we offer a selection that no other company in Chattanooga comes close to. We represent some of the leading design companies in the business including: Herman Miller, Kartell, Steelcase, Blu-Dot, Gus* Design Group, and of course our own, signature Smart Furniture line.


We personally invite you to come to our Studio, located at 313 Manufacturers Rd. in the Greenlife Shopping Center, for an individual tour!