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A Good Truckload

Nina — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:37:30 +0000

To find our next new obsession, we had to skip across the globe to Japan! What did we find? A fabulous, freshly opened (as of December 2009) design store just waiting for us, Truck Furniture! We may not be able to understand everything written on the website, but the only language we need to know to respond is the language of love, for their pieces! With an influence from spare wood and metal works, and with a bit of a retro feel, Truckload reminds us of ever so classic pieces from the time of the inspirational Eames, and we cannot get enough. They create pieces from everything—from chairs to sofas, dressers, home accessories, and more. The best part is shipping to the US is a snap! So if you see something you like, don’t hesitate to contact them, these unique pieces are needed NOW!

REHAB Vintage

Nina — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:28:47 +0000

We love taking vintage or lost pieces and giving them a second chance at beauty, which is why we got excited when we stumbled upon REHAB. Founded by Peggy and Burke Bynes in the late 70’s as Sonrisa Furniture. Focusing on Latin American Folk Art, it slowly morphed into REHAB Vintage Interiors in 2008. This amazing LA based store “specializes in vintage steel desks and retro office furniture—promoting the industrial style for home and office” and brings old, found pieces back to life. They feature everything from steal desks, bookcases, and steno chairs to home accessories like metal baskets, clock radios, and candle holders, just to name a few. Each piece is cared for with love as they take one of their many pieces of furniture from their inventory and shine it up to give you something that looks brand-new but has the vintage industrial lines and cuts we all love.

Get lost on their site today, and order yourself a few made-over or reappropriated pieces today. You won’t be disappointed!

Bemz – IKEA Slipcover Heaven

Nina — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:13:24 +0000

We love IKEA sofas—from the Ektop to the Klippan and their arm chair counter parts too! However, with most IKEA furniture, each piece arrives dressed in a basic stock colored slipcover, with only a few additional options to choose from. This is fine for the people who don’t like having choices or want their living room to look just like their neighbors, but the majority of us enjoy having options and want to make our space our own. Also, the idea of having a custom slipcover made that will end up costing as much as the couch itself seems pretty impractical.

Luckily, we have stumbled upon Bemz, a company based in Sweden, which sells slipcovers for all our favorite IKEA sofas and chairs! With tons of different fabric options to choose from, you will find something that will fit perfectly in your design scheme. Even if you just want to explore their library of inspiration images they have on file, we suggest you check them out today!

Updating your living room has never been easier!

Bright Ideas

Nina — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:58:24 +0000

Bright colors are exciting and eye catching. Whether it is in our wardrobes or our homes, we love to throw in a hint of color wherever we can. In hopes for a bright and sunny weekend on this lovely Friday, here are some of our favorite vendors with color! They have bright ideas for every home.

Gardenhouse – Bring the outdoors inside with any of the products from Gardenhouse, a Palm Beach based furniture store with a passion for color and re-appropriating old finds to make them bright and fabulous! We love their Vintage Yellow Aluminum Loveseat!

CB2 – We love their Echo Chair in yellow or green. Priced at $79.95 each, they are great for a spring update of a dining room or office.

Smeg Appliances – Bright and functional, these great 50’s inspired refrigerators, laundry machines, and dishwashers are just plain fabulous!

Berlin – Throw these pillows on a couch or a bed to brighten up any room.

Rustic Modern at Viva Terra

Nina — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:47:47 +0000

Debuting their recent spring line, we think Viva Terra has some exciting and affordable pieces available this season! It’s worth the time to go through all of the furniture they have available online, but we are in love with the following pieces:

Vintage Grain Sack Rug – Available in a 3×5’ for $69

Wishbone Chair – this homage to Danish design is perfect for any dining table, with a great price at $329.

Railroad Tie Coffee Table – we think this two-tiered coffee table made by reclaimed teak and pine is the perfect addition to your living room, available for $598.

Convertible Wood Cube – these can function as an end table, coffee table, ottoman or stool for $289.

Loungers for Every Sun Lover

Nina — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:12 +0000

I don’t know about everyone, but when we at CH are out in the sun we love to find an amazing chair to plop ourselves in to soak up as much vitamin D as we can. After being inspired by this perfect weekend we wanted to give you a list of a few of our favorite outdoor loungers that we know you will enjoy.

Britannia Lounger: We can’t get enough of the outdoor furniture from Tectona especially their Britannia. This easy to store lounger is a re-edition of the deck chair steamer used on the Transatlantic General Company ocean liners. This chair is truly vintage, but with the use of a red colored paint and exposed joints this piece can fit into any urban setting.

Indian Lattice Wooden Sun lounger: This great lawn chair found at Andrew Crace is classically made out of wood to be study, strong and last for years outside. The fabulous lattice detail, an adjustable backrest, and movable side tray for a drink, books, or essential accessories this lounger is a great addition to any back yard. Spray paint it with a high sheen lacquer in a bright color and you can give this piece a more modern flair.

Framura by De Padova: We can’t get enough of the Framura  outdoor furniture by De Padova. Found through Architonic this series of hybird furnishings can be used for both outdoor and indoor use. The wheels at the head of the chair make it easy to move the pieces around your pool or deck and the great fabric cushions make for a comfortable place to soak up the rays.

Getting Ziggy For Those Zags

Nina — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:12:39 +0000

Our latest obsession: Zigzags! Whether it is the traditional 2 colors version or a beautiful tonal experiment we can’t get enough of this pattern.

Lee Jofa: The love for zigzags might have started when we fell in love with the Kelly Wearstler fabric Flair from Lee Jofa. This tone on tone woven cotton fabric is absolutely stunning. We suggest taking an old chair or stool and reupholster it using this fabric, trust us you wont regret it!

SuTurno: The simple repetition of a zigzag line can be elegant and beautiful. We love these amazing pillows by the company SuTurno. Available in a variety of black, white a grey tones they are hard to resist. To see them in person check them out at the new store Haus Interior located on 250 Elizabeth Street in New York City.

Vertigo Rug: A softer version of the traditional zigzag pattern can be found at CB2 with their unbelievably affordable Vertigo Rug by textile and fashion designer Liora Manne. Perfect for adding pattern to a kitchen or sprucing up a neutral living room.

Misonni Ambrogina Chair: Finally, we love Missoni and we especially love their Ambrogina easy chair. It is suspended like a kite from an almost invisible frame and covered in an amazing zigzag pattern evoking the signature Missoni look. This chair is perfect for a beach house or to designate as your relaxation chair in your apartment. Available at Utica Home, hurry to their website to check it out today.

Masculine Modern

Nina — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:26:36 +0000

Let’s get down to business! We collected a few items we love from affordable companies which focus on masculine mid-century modern. We’ll start with the iron wire storage from West Elm to store your sharpened pencils or the larger size to store your Economist mags. Ranging from $10 – 49. And why not place that great wire basket next to the Scan Lounge Chair from CB2 dressed in a warm gray flannel for $499, it feels just like a gentleman’s suit.

Complete the look and light your living space while working away on your accounting ledger with the new Enzo Lamp from Anthropologie for $398.

Beef Up Your Space – Cowhide Chair Pads

Nina — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:05 +0000

Cowhide rugs have always felt great on the feet, but thanks to Ikea, cowhide is now easy on the eye! The home furnishings conglomerate has (literally) taken the cowhide concept to new heights with the “Gilbert Chair Pad,” a 100% cowhide pad designed by Maria Vinka.

These mini cushions are a great way to liven up an everyday chair while adding some extra comfort, too. But what good would we be if we couldn’t offer up a few alternative uses for this cowhide creation? Call it whacky, but think it belongs on dining, coffee, and night tables alike! They will give surfaces a rustic appeal and an interesting texture, and they make cool centerpieces as well. At $20, they’re affordable, and with no artificial materials they’re entirely authentic. Don’t put these out to pasture, get yours today!

Blik

Nina — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:54:21 +0000

We know that sometimes there is no avoiding the purchase of that plain white chair (or any solid color for that matter); we have a solution! One word- Blik. Blik generally creates self-adhesive wall decals that transform your plain wall, into a graphic masterpiece.
But, these decals don’t just stick to walls, they stick to many different surfaces, and Blik has now taken advantages of this fact with the “Classic Chair Backs” designed by Wietske Hoogstadt for Studio Jan Habraken.

Each package comes with 6 decals (5 different designs) ranging from a vanity chair back to a Victorian inspired chair back. They also come in many colors. You can choose white, black, or two different 5-color combos. And guess what?- All this for only $30! We think this is a great, cheap fix for a plain set of chairs. If you loved “Classic Chair Backs”, check out these other decals inspired by the Rococo style of the 18th century, another inspired by the great Charles and Ray Eames, and more; We obsess over them!