I find the combination between the legs and table top interesting on this midcentury furniture piece designed by Milo Baughman. The table top is clean walnut veneer and appears as though it could adorn many styles of furniture. The metal base creates an entirely different effect than the table top and speaks of the influence of modern design. The tight-nit metal pattern reminds me of architecture as something that may appear as part of a building structure. This occasional table was made by Thayer Coggin who had a long association with Milo Baughman. This would be a wonderful find in a resale shop today in the neighborhood of $1,100-$1,500.
Here is another "small space" convertible sleeper sofa from Gus Design Group that would work well in a loft or modern environment. The James Lounge has removable back cushions that easily transform the sofa to a twin size sleeping surface. The Gus Design Group has a full collection of light modern furniture, lights, and accessories for any modern decor. James Lounge available in fabric or vinyl with stainless steel frame. 76W X 34D X 30H Seat Height 16.5 $1695 from bobbyberkhome.com
Posted by Will, in Sofas.
The state of California has for many years led the way in protecting its residents from dangers associated with out gassing from harmful chemicals used in furniture production. California law requires manufacturers to provide warnings related to the use of materials known to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin and has been found to exist in all sorts of furniture products, including baby cribs and changing tables. To protect your home or office indoor air quality, as well as your children, your employees, and yourself from toxic VOCs, it is of the utmost importance to avoid bringing furniture or other products emitting formaldehyde into your home or office.
Unfortunately, formaldehyde can be found in many furniture products as a component of particle and MDF boards, glues, finishes, stains and paints, and can cause a range of negative health effects, like difficulty in breathing or as trigger of asthma attacks, coughing, nose, eye and throat irritation, fatigue and insomnia. It has been classified as probable human carcinogen by the EPA and the long term effects may not even be fully realized at this time. Recently California's Attorney General sued furniture makers over dangerous formaldehyde levels, and I feel very confident that legislation in other states will follow suit as more attention is paid to this growing health concern. Lately the large insurgence of foreign furniture and household products has aggravated the issue as there is less stress on standards and production requirements in many of these factories. The best defense is to ask questions and be educated of what is out there and the potential dangers. See the details of the lawsuit here.
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Simple does it and the Blythe Ottoman from the Gus Design Group is just that, nice and simple. A timeless combination make up this leather with brushed stainless steel based rectangular or square ottoman that literally won't go out of style. The wide expansive surface also works well as a coffee table for serving trays and of course it will do a good job supporting your feet when relaxing on the sofa. The Blythe Ottoman is available in 36 inch square $1999 or 60x24 $2350, both with 16 in heights. Available from designpublic.com
"Stendy" is a handy bathroom radiator manufactured by Deltacalor of Italy. Rather than just serve one purpose, Stendy was designed to offer more possibilities for its owner. The metal racks of the radiator fold down creating a haven for which to dry wet clothes. The warmth of the bathroom radiator creates a natural fit as a clothes drying rack. A bathroom radiator is designed for colder climates. In those temperatures, it is more likely that you will have clothes that need to dry naturally such as sweaters. Product link: here.
