New to the Stickley collection of traditional American furniture is this all in one bunk bed / student desk combination. The useful layout works well with "small space" situations and incorporates everything your child could want or use in a fort like layout. This handy combo includes a bookcase, drawer unit, study desk and hutch, with a twin bed and ladder made from solid Oak. I may be a long way past my bunk bed stage but even I know this qualifies as cool. See the entire collection of children's bedroom furniture and desks in a variety of wood finishes from Stickley Furniture.
How about folding chairs that can also be used as wall art? Dror Benshetrit created "Pick" folding chairs that can do just this. We have a lot of readers in small apartments and lofts where space is a huge premium. This design is a great fit for entertaining when you need extra seating and at the same time adding an aesthetic element to a wall when the seating is not required. Via.
Upon first view of these creative bookcase storage units you can tell that designer Vincent Leman has a different take on furniture than most people. These two units are curvy and fun and still manage to do their job as a useful storage space. The first is actually two pieces in painted Baltic birch plywood stacked on top of each other with distressed edges to accentuate the playful shape. 64"H x 26"W x 16"D $2900 The second bookcase simply called "bookcase #7" from David Coddaire offers a twist on the traditional bookcase also made from Baltic birch plywood construction with iron oxide painted finish. 53"H x 30"W x 16"D $1070 plus S+H From
When you need to donate furniture there are many charitable organizations out there that need your support. As a writer for Furniture Fashion, we always talk about new products and create excitement about updating the look of your home. When you decide to get new furniture, what do you do with the old stuff? One of the primary answers is to find a place that accepts furniture donations.
I set out in this article to provide a list of potential charities for you to choose from. You may be able to find one that meets a passion area such as pets, kids, conservation, the homeless, etc. Depending on your city each charity may not operate in that town. It may take a bit of searching on your part, but I am sure that there is a need out there for your old furniture.
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A beautiful cocktail table, or coffee table for you non-drinkers can really be the center focal point for a great looking living room setting. Here are three tables that I think the modern furniture lovers will find interesting. First the "Arc Coffee Table" from Enrico Konig feature rich French Walnut veneers that is balanced on an Ebony base, also available in Zebrano and Macassar Ebony. 15.25"H x 48.75"W x 28.75"D $2775-2975
The Trapezoid Coffee Table by designer Nathan Hunter is reminiscent of the Mid Century design more specifically the Noguchi Table which features a polished wood base and of coarse a trapezoid top. The hand carved base is made from Curly Maple and supports a ½ thick glass top to keep the structure in full view. 16"H x 30"W x 46"L $3250
The Small Toboggan Table may have received its name from the snow sleds that have a similar bent wood shape. This amazing modern coffee table features Blood Wood and Amazaque veneers over laminated birch plywood with a signature by designer Kino Guerin underneath. 13"H x 20"W x 42"L $1750 All of these coffee table are available for mail order shipment here.
