Menville Traditional Daybed by Manheim-Ruseau

With inspiration from the 19th and 20th century archetypes, designers Jamie Brown and Jeffrey M. Swiggart set out to develop a fine furniture collection for Manheim-Ruseau which borrows from the European movements and encompass styles of Art Deco and intricately carved interpretations of English, French and Italian antiques. One of my favorite pieces from the Revisions collection is the Menville Daybed that features Mahogany with Gilt accents. This day bed looks like one of those

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Elegant Chaise Lounges from Swaim of High Point

When I picture a “chaise lounge” I think about a very uniquely designed piece of furniture that takes on a character all its own which can tastefully be incorporated into a variety of surroundings. Swaim of High Point North Carolina has an extensive collection of specialized upholstery and their F 870 chaise lounge is a perfect example of the visual elegance Swaim is accustomed to. I really like their ability to create up to 50

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The Pasadena Traditional Dining Chair from Thomas Moser

We have featured some of Thomas Moser’s classical and traditional solid wood furniture in previous posts, and here is the Pasadena Dining Chair from their new releases. The elegant hourglass shape of this classical arm or side chair has only one flat plane that otherwise seems carved rather than assembled. Shapely legs are faceted and splayed to provide stability without bulk using the least amount of material needed to comfortably support the sitter. The Pasadena’s

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Traditional Furniture : Old World Quality from Bernard Christianson

bernard christianson traditional furniture chest of drawers

Traditional manufacturer Bernard Christianson makes “furniture designed and scaled for today’s lifestyles.” As you can see scale aside, the look and detailing is exquisite to say the least. Bernard Christianson uses delicate inlaid veneer, old world construction, intricate hand carving, hand rubber finishes, and solid brass hardware for his furniture that is made in small batches with close personal attention. Here are a few of their small chests of drawers that work perfectly in entry

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Durapella Earth Armless Chair from Ashley Furniture

Durapella Earth Armless Chair Ashley Furniture

Ashley Furniture has such a large collection to browse. Of all the occasional chairs, the Earth Armless has to be my favorite. I think this piece is wonderful in how its use of colors create a fun design sure to draw the attention of your guests. The upholstery pattern has style and flair that is not usually found on larger pieces from the collection such as sofas and sectionals. I also like this piece in

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