Smart Furniture in 3d

Ever heard of Smart Furniture's Complimentary Design Assistance? It's easy, send us dimensions and a brief description of your space and we'll take care of the rest. Everything is to scale and the rendering helps you visualize the potential of your space. We design condos, retail stores, lofts, homes, offices, restaurants, etc, etc..


This couple wanted to see their new loft in 3d. It was an open floor plan and they needed to know how everything would fit (and look). We think it looks great! Of course, the Eames Lounge Chair and Noguchi Coffee Table always help. Some pieces in this design include: LAX Entertainment Stand, Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, Platner Side Table by Knoll, Timber Table and Jane Sofa by Gus* Designs.

Send us your floor plans and a picture and we'll create your space in 3d!

We Love Photos

It's always great to see Smart Furniture in it's natural environment: our customer's home! We love pictures from happy customers and these come from Smart Furniture Studio's coolest couple. They live downtown in their first home and are creating a style of their own (with our help of course). They discuss, ponder, and purchase one piece at a time. We love the lemongrass in the Gus* Fruit Trough and the Boxer wearing a shirt.





Here's the rundown: Big Animal Sofa by Blu Dot, Madison Media Table by Euro, Custom Shelving Design by Smartshelves, Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller, Metal Fruit Trough by Gus*. Send us your photos of your space, show Smart Furniture some love.

And the Winner is...

And the winner is, drum roll please, . . . Pete C! Congratulations to Pete C. of Atlanta who won last months drawing. He will be sitting pretty (and comfortable) in his Loll Adirondack Chair.

Loll Designs manufactures recycled outdoor furniture for the modern lollygagger. For more cool, outdoor furniture options follow this link.

Become a Fan on Facebook, Follow us @SmartFurniture on Twitter, and stop by the Studio to stay in the know with current events and giveaways.

Introducing Try A Chair for Chattanooga Businesses

Try a Chair is an innovative program that will provide local business professionals with the opportunity to experience the best of ergonomic seating in their own work space. For one week, participants will enjoy the rewards of ergonomic seating. Statistics show these rewards include a decrease in work related injuries, increased productivity, and dramatically enhanced comfort. As an additional benefit, each participating organization will be featured on various media outlets (blogs, social media, etc.) as part of Smart Furniture’s Try a Chair program.

Smart Furniture Studio’s trained professionals will deliver an assortment of ergonomic chairs, provide personalized on-site adjustments, and educate participants about the relationship between ergonomic seating and a productive working environment. Exclusive seating options featured through Try a Chair include the Herman Miller Embody Chair and Aeron Chair, the Steelcase Leap and Amia Chair, the Humanscale Freedom Chair, the Knoll Generation Chair.

Smart Furniture Studio offers a complete portfolio of small business solutions, including ergonomic seating, desks, and office accessories. We focus on great design and superior quality. The Try a Chair program offers community members the opportunity to experience the benefits of our focus.

Please call 423-643-0025 or email tryachair@smartfurniture.com if you would like to participate.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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...

Introducing smART.show at the Studio

smART.show

at

Smart Furniture Studio

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 4^th 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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!