With the blessing of the Historical Natchez Foundation of Mississippi the Henredon furniture company has reinterpreted Mid-19th century Rococo Revival styling to bring the Natchez collection to life. This distinctly southern collection has been updated to work with today's modern homes while retaining its nostalgic appeal. Henredon has been a world class manufacturer of traditional furniture since 1945 and shows it here with intricate carvings, stunning scale, and precise detailing executed in rich mahogany and highly figured ash burl. It is very hard to pick a favorite but I really like the Natchez buffet server with its serpentine front and combination of wood and glass doors. The attention to detail is obvious from first glance, and as an owner of a full Henredon dining set from the 50's I can say the quality is not just surface deep. Finger joints and dove tails are some of the quality features you should expect from America's number one traditional furniture maker. W 76" D 24.5" H 38"
Part of every great looking home is the lighting and how it plays off its surroundings creating a soothing ambiance. When done properly interior lighting can enhance your décor and pay attention to focal areas, dimming corners and less desired spaces. This concept is true for you homes exterior as well. Nothing is more inviting and safe than properly lighting up those potentially dangerous areas. The new AuroRa allows five preprogrammed areas to be activated as you drive up to your home with a remote control, saving electricity and offering safety at the same time. Lutron Electronics Inc. is perfect for total lighting control weather you are remodeling an existing home, or are in the process of building a new home from the ground up. Lutron has some truly amazing systems that allow the person with the magic button to control the lights in every room or from the car with the world's first radio frequency whole home control system. Lutron can also do the same for you business with their commercial line of products.
Ekornes has been the leader in fine Norwegian furniture for the past 70 years, specializing in the Stressless line of home theater seating and recliners since 1972. I have personally been an Ekornes Stressless owner for the past 15 years and can attest to the exceptional value and ergonomic features their furniture offers. Ekornes revealed their newest offering to the American market after a well received debut in Europe this past September at the High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina. The "Jazz" series has a much more glamorous look than the other Stressless recliners with its modern lines and special features. Ekornes added an upholstered leather base on the recliner and ottoman and a height adjustable center post that connects to the bowed chromed supports. Jazz has all of their standard features like a tilt ottoman, sleep and plus mechanism headrest, height adjustable headrest, and self adjusting lower lumbar support. The Jazz comes in two sizes to fit any of its prospective owners, and I can say with all honesty it feels as good as it looks!! Due in stores early 2008 for an estimated $3500.
This chaise lounge from Bonaldo combines the best elements of a chair into one streamlined design. This piece can be used as a rocking chair or as a normal place to sit. The human body often wants to sit still and relax and at other times gently sway in a restorative manner. I find the unique design of the Swing Plus by Jochem Hoffmann refreshing in that he is able to combine both elements into this dynamic chaise lounge. Typically, a chaise offers no movement possibilities at all whereas a recliner, or more conventional chair, often does. Imagine letting that nervous energy slip away after a difficult day of work, and later that weekend settling down for an afternoon nap. Italian furniture manufacturer Bonaldo offers the Swing Plus in fabric or leather models. The frame comes in chromium plated or painted steel accompanied by wooden armrests.
It seems that a lot of furniture companies are getting really creative and making convertible products. For the consumer this is perfect, it's like getting two items for the price of one. The Line from Italian manufacturer Bonaldo easily transitions from a chair to a chaise lounge with a simple movement. I really like the light look that makes a very modern statement with a minimal amount of structure. Designer Stefan Heiliger made the Line to be compatible with the accessory table that slips under the chaise lounge keeping your favorite beverage or book at arms length. Bonaldo has been a cutting edge leader of Italian furniture and design since 1936 and today takes full advantage of the modern materials available. Some of the well known designers who have worked with Bonaldo include Ron Arad and Karim Rashid, Mauro Lipparini, Toshiyuki Kita and Denis Santachiara, D'Urbino and Lomazzi and the list and awesome furniture designs goes on...
