Thursday, April 29, 2010

Welcome to Chattanooga Vitra...



Chattanooga now has a Vitra retailer! It's Smart Furniture of course. Vitra has manufactured furniture designs by Charles & Ray Eames and George Nelson since 1957. Building on this institution over the years, the company has developed a wide range of furnishings for the home, for the office and for public spaces in a partnership with progressive designers.

Along with adding Vitra we will be adding NEW designs to the showroom floor! Here's a little sneak peek...




Panton Chair
The Panton Chair is timeless classic. Verner Panton created it back in 1960, and with the assistance of Vitra developed a version ready for series production in 1967. It was the very first fully plastic chair made from a single section. The Panton Chair has won various design prizes world wide and graces the collections of numerous renowned museums. Its expressive shape makes it a true 20th-century design icon.




Vegetal Chair
Its plant-like structure made of polyamide dyed plastic, goes to the limits of the technically feasible. This wonderful chair is available in five different colors, emphasizing its link to nature. Vegetal is stackable and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.


Ball Clock
George Nelson's Ball Clock is an iconic example of mid-century modern design.

First shipment to arrive May 7th.

From Herman Miller's Blog Post "The Gifted Eye"



We think of Charles Eames as a great designer but the exhibition that opened February 4th showed us another side to this talented man - that of photographer. Hosted by Smart Furniture in our Chattanooga, TN studio a show of 100 photographs by Charles ran until March 4.



It was a rather cold evening on February 4th but over 200 design enthusiasts showed up to hear Eames Demetrios talk about Charles and Ray’s design philosophy and enjoy the images. Many of the shots covered Charles’ work and his travels and life with Ray. We were very excited to present the collection to the world because it was the first time Charles Eames’ photography had been truly celebrated on its own. These rarely seen photos feature the many facets of Charles and Ray’s life, work and travels.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Celebrate Earth Month

This month marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Join more than one billion people in the commitment to sustainability. Let's build a healthier, prosperous clean energy economy now for our future. You can take action through Education, Recycling, Conservation, Sustainable Development and Green Building. Learn more about LEED Certification – an internationally recognized green building certification system (both residential and commercial) recognizing strategies in energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in these key areas.

You can support the green movement through eco-friendly furniture. Smart Furniture believes in sustainability and we support the efforts of our partners in reducing their carbon footprint – most notably Herman MillerSteelcaseEmecoLoll DesignsMASH studiosGus Design Group and Ecotots.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Night Out on the North Shore, Thursday, April 22

Click to view our newsletter full size. Come see us this Thursday!


Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Take Table Lamp Contest Winner!

Smart Furniture Studio would like to congratulate Richard, from East Brainerd, who recently won this one-of-a-kind industrial table lamp!!

The Take Table Lamp resembles the shape of a traditional lamp but has been revisited by Kartell Technology and Ferruccio Laviani. Viewed from the side, Take appears to have a classical silhouette, but viewed from the front, its true form is revealed. Formed by two symmetric pieces, each a half-lamp and a rectangular plane, this Kartell item's unique form includes an internal pleating that creates a playful combination of light when in use.

Take comes in numerous chromatic tones and is made of transparent or color injected polycarbonate.

Don't forget to visit Smart Furniture Studio and enter to win a 4-Slat Adirondack Chair by Loll Design!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Night Out on the Northshore

April 22, 5p-8p

Smart Furniture Studio will join the North Shore Merchants Collective for a special evening to benefit the Northside Neighborhood House. On Thursday, April 22nd, shops on the Northshore will stay open late and offer food, special promotions, wine, and much more. Join us for a great cause! 10% of all sales between 5-8pm will be donated to The NorthSide Neighborhood House.

Here at the Studio, all accessories will be 10% off and you can enter to win a Loll Adirondack Chair, a $500 value! We will also be serving wine and hors d'oeuvres.

It's a great time to enjoy the warm weather, refresh your space and support the North Shore!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Studio Trends: April

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Monday, April 5, 2010

Smart Furniture Studio - Local Art Collection 2010


Immerse yourself in good design...

Smart Furniture Studio is proud to be
your source for modern. We're also honored to share with you the works of local modern artists, sculptors and craftsmen. You're invited to visit us anytime to review our wide array of modern and contemporary product offerings, and peruse our NEW

Smart Furniture Studio Local Art Collection, 2010:

Brent Sanders - Painter
Sandra Paynter Washburn - Painter
Denice Bizot - Sculptor
Kerrick Johnson - Sculptor
Rondell Crier - Mixed Media Artist
Aaron Cabeen - Craftsman
Stephen Sloan - Craftsman

Sneak Preview:

"Flight"
47.5" w x 47.5" h aluminum wall sculpture
. . .

"Lou"
10" w x 13.5" h Fine Art Print