We’re still flush from our trip to NeoCon in Chicago - forgive us, it was heaven.
The keynote speaker was Yves Behar. He’s Swiss, he works in San Fransisco, and he makes some amazing things. His keynote was pretty special, as well. The topic was Design in the Age 360º.
Essentially, Behar’s point was that new designers had to work between two poles. One pole was personal expression; what you wanted to say, how you wanted to say it, your own taste and decisions. The other was modern technology, the cutting edge of modern design. In a sense, you have to navigate between what you love and what your buyers (clients, users, etc.) need and will find useful.
It’s bold for a designer, especially one as high profile as Behar, to come out even a little bit on the side of the buyer rather than that of the creator, but it’s the right thing to do. We like to think Smart Furniture does it every day. The address was refreshing and apt, and Behar has securely caught our attention as a guy to look out for.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Gus* Modern Summer Sale
What's on Sale you might ask? Too many pieces to mention here, but our favorites include the GT Rocker, Carter Sectional, Rochelle Sofa, Trudeau Sofa, Delano Chair, and James Sleeper Lounge. Which one is your favorite? Stop by our Studio and tell us!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Cool Customers
Here we have another happy couple enjoying some very nice Smart Furniture pieces in their home. As you can see, Bryan and Ame have created a relaxing space by incorporating natural materials, textures, prints, and accessories. They kept it very simple. The Jane Sofa by Gus* Modern and Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair work well together. Did you know visitors can experience other Gus designs such as the Trudeau Sofa, Carter Sectional, or the Return Bench at our store?
Who wouldn't want this office? The Herman Miller Embody Chair and 3 monitors allow Bryan to properly manage his company, Fowler Films. Notice the SmartShelves in the background.
Here's how it works: Go to www.smartfurniture.com, design your favorite item, and then visit our Studio and see it in person! So, anyone reading this from Atlanta, Knoxville, or Nashville, remember that Smart Furniture is less than 90 minutes away. We offer a complete line of customizable, upholstered sofas and chairs.
By the way, we love customer photos, so send us yours at sales@smartfurniture.com.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Kartell Summer Sale 20% off
Summer is here and that can only mean one thing, it's time for Kartell's annual sale! We are excited to announce now through July 18th, Kartell is 20% off. Better yet, discontinued items are marked down 30%. Stop by the Studio for details.
Smart Furniture Studio is Chattanooga's exclusive dealer for Kartell. Looking for Kartell in Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, or Nashville? Smart Furniture is the destination for those seeking modern design in Atlanta, Birmingham, or the surrounding area. Stop by our showroom and try out the Louis Ghost Chair, Mr. Impossible, Bubble Club Chair, or several other Kartell designs.
Collaborating with Kartell are world famous designers including Ron Arad, Ronand and Erwan Bouroullec, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, and Philippe Starck. Kartell tables and chairs, such as the Four Table crafted by Ferruccio Laviani, come in multiple finishes, sizes, and materials, giving shoppers the ability to choose what's just right for them.
If you have questions we're open 7 days a week, so give us a call 423-643-0025 or email us sales@smartfurniture.com. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @SmartFurniture, and "friend us" on Facebook. Can you tell we like to stay in touch?
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Need a Sectional? We have Bisectionals.
We understand that you need options when it comes to your living space. That's why we offer customizable options at Smart Furniture Studio! We have new items available every week, so we encourage you to stop by to see them and let us know what you think. Today we are highlighting a new sofa, very similar to the Gus Jane Bisectional (by the way, Jane is in-stock in Totem Storm). The new Richmond Bisectional offers the same clean lines, a great price and amazing quality. Watch our demo, below, to see how easy it is to change things up a bit!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Show your Dad some Love
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 20th. Show Pop some appreciation with a cool gift from Smart Furniture Studio. The following are three gift ideas for the greatest father in the world:
The High Power Z-Bar Desk Lamp by Koncept, $169
This is the next generation of the award-winning Z-Bar Desk Lamp, a super sleek lamp about as wide as your finger, longer than your arm, and ultra-adjustable. This new version retains the design of the original Z-Bar but consumes less electricity and gives the user a range of brightness to choose from with a 4-setting dimming feature. How long is the lifespan? 40,000 hours!
The Sanctuary is a beautiful, simple solution to a real everyday problem: where to put the multitude of personal items we all carry around so they are easily located again when later needed and, always fully charged.
The simple and compact design conceals a universal charger compatible with over 1500 electronic devices from most major brands and a USB port allowing hundreds more electronic devices to be charged using just The Sanctuary. Users can from now on charge their cell phone, PDA, Blackberry, iPod, MP3 player, and bluetooth headset simultaneously in one location.
The Gents Business Card Holder by Blomus, $15.00
The Blomus Gents Flip Business Card Case protects business cards from damage while adding a smart, contemporary note to business networking events. The Gents Flip Business Card Case features stainless steel construction and classic style. Don't let you Dad carry around a bent business card again!
Stop in and see our one of a kind gift ideas. We're open Friday and Saturday 10a-8p and Sunday 12p-6p. Call us anytime, 423-643-0025 or email sales@smartfurniture.com.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Two Sisters, One Art Show
Smart Furniture Studio hosts the smART.show June 24th from 5p-8p, featuring Tilda Ross and Erika Gerber Halter.
Erika Gerber Halter is a native of Cape Town, South Africa and has lived in the United States for much of her adult life. She comes from a very artistic family. Professionally trained in the United States, Erika’s work is epitomized by unique renderings of African animals and multi-cultural faces. Her work is characterized by a blend of bright colors from her South African heritage combined with contemporary American influences. Much of the inspiration for her work comes from her extensive travels throughout the continent of Africa and her passion for her homeland.
Erika writes, " I enjoy the personalities of animals and the depths of the human mind. The aspect of painting that I find irresistible is when the character of the animal or person appears without warning on the canvas as if the painting truly seems to be painting itself. I enjoy experimenting with colors and shapes to accentuate the personality traits of beings."
Tilda Ross was also born in South Africa, where she married and had 3 children. In 1992 she and her family moved to Chattanooga. Later in her life, Tilda was faced with the "empty-nest syndrome" and decided to go back to school, complete her third degree, and purchase her first canvas.
Tilda writes, "I look at a clean canvas and enjoy the freedom to express myself in any way I please. I am inspired by earthy colors and tactile experiences. I don't plan, but always have materials like fabric, twine, seeds, and tools (some from my kitchen) handy! I take pleasure in the viewer finding in my art what he/she sees or feels (I love when my work is touched), and am inspired by their interpretations."
Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please call the Studio (423) 643-0025 or email sales@smartfurniture.com for more info. See you there!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Herman Miller Sale, June 4th-14th
The Semi Annual Herman Miller Sale starts today! Are you excited? Have you been putting off purchasing the Aeron Chair or the Eames Lounge Chair? Now is the time to act, June 4th-14th all Herman Miller products are 15% off! We at Smart Furniture love Herman Miller and you will too. We're so sure that we offer a 365 day satisfaction guarantee. What other furniture store offers satisfaction guarantee on special order products? Stop in the Studio today to test out the Molded Plywood Eames Lounge Chair or the Mirra Chair. Maybe you need to see a chair or table in your space to see if it fits, no problem. Customers of the Studio can "test" out a chair for 24 hours before they make their decision. Come "test" out your favorite Herman Miller chair today.
Smart Furniture Studio is open Monday-Saturday 10a-8p and Sunday 12p-6p.
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