Facebook – innovative, on the leading edge, taking the world by storm. So what do they sit on at the Facebook offices in Palo Alto? Viesso. A recent Wall Street Journal article profiled Facebook’s Chris Cox, Vice President of Product and “Social Chief”. Photographed in Viesso’s Mota Armchair upholstered in Kvadrat’s Happy fabric.
Viesso, the Los Angeles based furniture showroom that specializes in modern technology to create customized modern design worked directly with Facebook to furnish several spaces. Modular pieces in bold prints furnish lounges, interview rooms and informal meeting spaces.
Yin and Yang, Hot and Cold, Black and White… contrast is interesting, it demands our attention. In these upholstery options from Fabricseen, bold contrast is acheived in three entirely different ways: a weave, an organic floral and a pattern in pattern graphic. The black and white palatte, more than any other, draws a common thread through otherwise unrelated design motifs @ Fabricseen
Hand printed on linen, Nasca Pillow was inspired by designer Suki Cheema’s travels through India. The themes are drawn from Indian landscapes, city streets, buildings and the people. The smaller version of the pillow features hand embroidered details.
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Check out www.FabricSeen.com a new site for discount designer fabrics. And when we say discount, we mean it. Take this 100% Belgian linen sheer drapery fabric at 75% off the original price. These are fabrics you would see in design centers. Just email for a free sample.
How about that Google – featuring the work of Swedish Designer Josef Frank. Almost 50 years old when he fled Nazism in Austria for Sweden, where he became one of that nation’s most important designers. As a young man he was part of the modernism movement in Vienna. However, his brand of modernism was not in line with the likes of Le Corbusier. He favored a freer artistic aesthetic. Frank began working at Svenskt Tenn in 1934 and went on to produce over 2,000 furniture sketches and 160 textile designs.
This sale is only through March 18th 2010, so visit Amenity Home now!
Amenity Home’s Willow pattern is no longer in production – so get it while you can! Through March 11 2010, the duvet cover is being offered at $150. At this point, only Queen sizes are left.
While you are there, check out Amenity’s Muir Collection which includes the Muir Bed (shown here), side table, dresser and Mirror in natural or walnut.
Decorative Pillows that have broken the mold – designs with themes that are edgey. Mean Street by Lovegrove & Repucchi is more of an artwork, an observation. While Green Octopus Boudoir Pillow by Ige Design features a nature-inspired theme, the execution in materials that are in stark contrast to the subject give it that extra edge – after all, who expects an octopus to be rendered in rich velvet and gold embossing? Jonathan Adler also hits us with the unexpected by pairing buttons and tassels with a handgun in Collage 22 Pillow – that one caught me a little off guard. I love the idea of using these pillows with their more traditional cousins. Check out a great selection of pillows from many designers and showrooms.
Not the bright graphic usually associated with marimekko, but Samovaari is an elegant twist on the theme. I was curious about the design inspiration for Samovaari – the translation from Finnish to English is Samovar.
A Samovar is a Russian container used to heat water. But they are no tea kettle, they are quite elegant. Following is a detail from a Samovar.
Sample Sale at the Amenity Studio:
453 S. Spring Street – Studio 918
Downtown Los Angeles
November 13th 10am-5pm
November 14th 10am-6pm (4pm-6pm Studio Party)
November 15th 10am-2pm
Can’t Make the Sale?
Visit us at www.amenityhome.com and enjoy sample sale pricing on selected organic cotton duvet covers. Special pricing available for 3 days only November 13th – 15th.
Queen Duvet Cover: Retail Price $325 Sale Price $169
King Duvet Cover: Retail Price $385 Sale Price $234