Night Out on the North Shore, Thursday, April 22

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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!

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!

Studio Trends: April

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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

Earth Day's 40th Anniversary!

Can you believe Earth Day was founded in 1970, by Senator Gaylord Nelson? So that makes April 22, 2010 Earth Day's 40th Anniversary! 2 North Shore's 3rd annual Earth Day Celebration's goal is to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. This year, the Chattanooga Zoo will join in by teaching people ways to help protect endangered species.
Children are invited to share their creativity by interpreting the contest topic and drawing their ideas on a 100% recycled brown paper shopping bag. From the contest one grand prize winner, as well as first and second prize winners will be chosen.

Smart Furniture Studio will join in 2 North Shore's Earth Day celebration by giving away Silly Bandz Zoo Animal Rubber Bands to all the children. So, parents, bring your kids to color with us at Smart Furniture Studio - enjoy a glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation about our wide array of green products while your kids are having fun!

Old vs. new - timesfreepress.com

Old vs. new - timesfreepress.com

Smart Furniture Studio mixes Old and New

By: Anne Braly, Times Free Press

Furniture trends change with the generations, so what do you do with your grandparents' treasures when they pass down to you? Antiques are not only valuable; they carry memories. But what if your taste runs more toward modern designs, such as straight lines versus fanciful details.

Incorporating the two can offer rooms a dynamic look, said Karen Liwanpo, creative director at Smart Furniture on the North Shore.

"The two really work well together," she said, provided there's some coordination between the two.

Joy Devlin, manager at Smart Furniture, explained that "modern" furniture appeared in the 1920s with the Art Deco movement. By the 1940s and 1950s, it became mainstream alongside traditional pieces. The designs remain popular and continue to be used by many of today's furniture designers.

And, Ms. Liwanpo added, the modern furnishings from the early and mid-20th century now are considered antiques of great value.

If you prefer furnishings with a modern edge, use your antique pieces as an accent. Or visa versa.

"Balance the two," Ms. Liwanpo said. "Don't just mash them together. It would look like a Bohemian dorm room."

The focus should be on unifying the elements.

"It's a good marriage of fashion and function that allows you to hang on to your roots but give your home a more modern look," Ms. Devlin said.

Here are their tips for fusing the two.

* Match colors and textures. Put modern cushions on an old sofa using your accent colors. Or add throw pillows to highlight accents.

* Try different arrangements. Move pieces around to create symmetry.

* Strive for balance. If you have an older, traditional table, you can add a clear, polypropylene chair that will add no visual weight.

* Don't be afraid to experiment. To try out the look, place a contemporary lamp on your heirloom table. Like it? This is a good place to begin outfitting your home or office with a new look.

Announcing the Winners of Smart Furniture Studio's "The Gifted Eye of Charles Eames" Drawing

"The Gifted Eye of Charles Eames" - A Portfolio of 100 Images - Opening Reception Feb. 4, 2010, brought to you by Smart Furniture at our Studio on Chattanooga's North Shore. A BIG thanks to Eames Demetrios, Charles Eames' gifted eye, Smart Furniture Studio, Greenlife Grocery for the wonderful hors d'oeuvres, and for all our guests who came to the event. We had a great time!

Smart Furniture Studio is proud to announce the winners of "The Gifted Eye of Charles Eames" Grand Prize Drawing:

Jesse Watlington, a manager at Greenlife Chattanooga, grand prize winner of the Eames Hang It All from Smart Furniture Studio. Congratulations, Jesse!

Local student of Interior Design, Evonne Connally, grand prize winner of the Herman Miller Walnut Spinning Tops from Smart Furniture Studio. Congratulations, Evonne!

The Gifted Eye of Charles Eames: A portfolio of 100 images

Monday, January 11, 2010 CHATTANOOGA, TN – SmartFurniture.com® is proud to announce that it will host The Gifted Eye of Charles Eames, a traveling exhibition of Charles Eames’ personal photography, published by the Eames Office and commissioned by Herman Miller to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The Gifted Eye of Charles Eames Exhibit will open at the Smart Furniture Studio in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 4th. Smart Furniture will host a reception for the exhibit which will feature a presentation by Eames Demetrios, principal of the Eames Office and grandson of Charles and Ray Eames. Charles Eames, together with his wife and design partner, Ray Eames, are among the most influential American designers of the 20th Century. They are best known for their groundbreaking contributions to furniture design, architecture, industrial design and manufacturing, textiles, and the photographic arts. For the Eameses, and particularly Charles, photography was not merely a way to record things; it was a part of the process of design. Charles had an incredible eye for detail and this is evident in his photography. This exhibition represents the first time Charles Eames’ photography has been truly celebrated on its own. These rarely seen photos feature the many facets of Charles and Ray’s life, work and travels. To choose a mere 100 images from such a massive body of work was a daunting task. All are archival images; most have not been published. In combination, each gives a taste of all: furniture, house, projects, travel, and people. What: The Gifted Eye of Charles Eames: A Portfolio of 100 Images When: Beginning February 4th at 6pm (EST) Where: Smart Furniture Studio, 313 Manufacturers Road, Suite 107, Chattanooga, TN 37405 More Information: Contact Karen Liwanpo (423) 822-2266

About Smart Furniture, Inc. Smart Furniture® brings custom design to a whole new market -- everyone. As the industry leader in “Design-on-Demand®” furniture and interiors, Smart Furniture empowers customers to customize furniture and spaces, quickly and easily. Promoting personalization through product design, technology, and a passion for customer service, Smart Furniture continues to earn industry-wide acclaim and dramatic customer growth. For product or showroom information, call 888-GO-SMART or visit www.SmartFurniture.com. Contacts Smart Furniture, Inc. Karen Liwanpo, (423) 822-2266 marketing@smartfurniture.com