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OVERALL RATING: 10 of 10 The Eames Molded Plastic Armchair is one of the most famous creations in the history of modern design. You’ve no doubt seen countless copies of the Side Chair version (it looks a bit like an egg) in elementary schools, auditoriums and lobbies throughout the country. The more adult, more sophisticated Armchair version brings to the table exactly what the name…
The Eames Molded Plastic Chairs are icons of modern design. They are an organic continuance of the themes explored in the Eames Plywood Lounge Chair, using contemporary material and forms to express similar ideas about how furniture should look, and how it should work in the typical American life. They come in many different styles, including the armchair version, the side chair version, and…
Because of our continuing curiosity about what it’s like to use the great chairs we sell, we here at Smart Furniture have prevailed upon two of our fine employees to test the Steelcase Think Chair. Mark Rico (our resident rendering specialist) and Cyndi Brackett (our accountant extraordinaire), have graciously accepted the opportunity to share the Think for one week and write about their experience. Mark, in…
If you haven’t heard of MASHstudios before, you’re missing out. Designers for some of the biggest companies in Silicon Valley, MASHstudios custom fabricates some of the coolest office furniture in the world. Bernard Brucha, MASHstudios’ lead furniture designer, was kind enough to answer some questions that we at Smart Furniture had about some of his amazing office designs. From Uber to Google, MASHstudios has…
Chances are, you’ve heard of Herman Miller. They manufacture some of the most famous pieces of furniture ever made. Between their illustrious selection of office products and their unparalleled collection of designer items, they’re a true titan in the furniture world. But here’s something you may not have known: Herman Miller manufactures almost all of their products domestically in the United States. Located in…
The coolest, most contemporary office in Chattanooga might live on the corner of Market and 8th Street. Modern furniture, a unique layout, and innovative ideas fill this 21st century space. “We’re a tourist attraction,” Rachel Hanson, Director of Operations, lightheartedly quips as I walk into Lamp Post Group’s headquarters. “People love seeing our space, and we love showing it off.” After stepping out of…
Knoll is committed to three major environmental platforms: Climate change, third-party certification, and environmentally responsible products. Knoll has taken steps to ensure these goals are met, and worked hard to stay ahead of the curve and stand as the most sustainable furniture company in the business. The first and most important step is the contract Knoll has made with themselves, called the Environmental, Health & Safety…