All about Furniture: January 2009

Thursday, January 29, 2009

21 Tips for Downsizing!

I want to call your attention to the latest issue of Oregon Home. They have a very interesting article titled 21 Tips for Downsizing. They interviewed "a designer, two real estate brokers, an estate sale organizer and a downsizer for tips to ease the move from living large to living small."

Our friend RayAnn Bogert owner of 12-year-old Bizy Girl Interiors in Lake Oswego,OR. was the designer interviewed. She offered this advice:

1. Fill your new pad with furniture that's properly scaled to it. - Like a Dachshund trying to push a Great Dane-sized doggie bed into its diminutive crate, you can end up with the same old cluttered-to-the-rafters feeling if you don't consider the scale of the furniture that will decorate your new digs.

Others interviewed for the article are Kent Mathews, a real estate broker at The Real Estate Firm, Karen Young Estate Sales and Appraisals in Beaverton, OR, Connie Osborne, Kim Childs, and a real estate broker with Keller Williams Realty in Lake Oswego, OR.

If you're thinking of downsizing check out the 21 suggestions. Our 22nd suggestion: come see us after the move. You might find your old furniture and accessories a little shabby in you sparkling new digs. Come see us. We'll help you brighten things up!

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Own a piece of modern history that isn’t just iconic, but its comfortable too. The husband and wife designer team, Charles and Ray Eames, have joined forces to produce this lounge chair that has been given some of the best furniture reviews and critic commentary this generation. It is so well-loved, in fact, [...]

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Leather-Match Multi-Function Table

Reduce clutter and increase style. Regardless of the size of your living room, you could always do with a little more storage, especially invisible, convenient storage. Whether you want to increase the minimalist appeal or just decrease the scattered look, this Multi-Function Table will come in handy. It features a solid wood [...]

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Fairmont Designs' New Logo Reflects Environmental Awareness

To commemorate its 25 years of producing furniture, Fairmont Designs launched its new logo on January 1, 2009 as an indication of its environmental awareness.

The new logo consists of the company's initials, FD, which forms a unique leaf-like symbol to indicate their green initiatives. A few of their green practices include the usage of wood scraps and sawdust for energy, recycled water for manufacturing, switching to water-based finishes, disallowing certain types of plastics in its offices, and refraining from using rainforest timber or endangered wood species in its furniture production.

The new Fairmont Designs logo also displays the tagline "Furnishing Imagination" which reflects its commitment to provide "creative furnishing solutions" for all its customers including designers, retailers, and end users.

Company Chairman, George Tsai says that this logo will not be a mere image, but will serve as a mirror of their environmentally friendly actions.

"We work together to bring strength to our new brand and this is what distinguishes us from others. The perception of Fairmont Designs must evolve to that of a socially responsible provider of services, rather than just a manufacturer."

The new logo, according to Tsai, will represent their company for the next 25 years.

Fairmont Designs began its environmental campaign by carefully practicing the 3Ps, People, Process, and Product in all its business procedures. They started by making their employees realize the economic and health benefits of achieving environmental goals. Their production process is carefully monitored to generate safer products.

The new company logo now appears on their website, stationery, product catalogs, advertisements, buildings, and warehouses. You can now see the new logo on all products available on the Wholesale Furniture Brokers' website.

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Jaxx Modern Club Chair

Add some laid-back luxury to your living room. If you’re looking for the lounge vibe and want some casual atmosphere in your home, try incorporating these Jaxx Modern Club Chairs. They’re not just for clubs - they’re perfect for an informal setting at home, centered around a TV for gaming or interspersed with [...]

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Log Furniture Has Always Been Green and Sustainable

Montana Woodworks explains how they have been environmentally friendly since they started harvesting timber and producing log furniture in 1991 in the new press release by Wholesale Furniture Brokers.

"Only trees that are standing dead, that is, they have died and not yet fallen, are chosen for our furniture," says Duane, Owner of Montana Woodworks when asked if they have any green or sustainable practices of notability. "Removing the standing dead timber from the forests greatly reduces the damage of catastrophic firestorms that have often devastated our lands."

The timber that Montana Woodworks uses is harvested by hand without the use of heavy machinery. Montana Woodworks' commitment to protecting the renewable resources is what help sets them apart from most manufacturers.

View the Montana Woodworks press release and check out their available log furniture products on the Montana Woodworks page.

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Own a piece of modern history that isn’t just iconic, but its comfortable too. The Eames brothers, Charles and Ray, have joined forces to produce this lounge chair that has been given some of the best furniture reviews and critic commentary this generation. It is so well-loved, in fact, that a chair resides [...]

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[Source: PadStyle | Modern Furniture Blog]

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

WIN a New Recliner - Super Bowl XLIII Recliner Contest at Wholesale Furniture Brokers!

Super Bowl XLIII is going to be exciting! On February 1, 2009, the Pittsburg Steelers will compete against the Arizona Cardinals in Tampa Bay. Who do you think is going to win? Wholesale Furniture Brokers would like to congratulate Kim Rowley again for winning last year's Super Bowl Recliner Contest.

WIN a recliner* if you can guess the final score of Super Bowl XLIII! This contest is open to the US and Canada and anyone able to receive their shipment to a US or Canadian address.

Want to enter? If you would like a chance to win a new recliner from Wholesale Furniture Brokers, write a blog post that includes:
1. The final score of Super Bowl XLIII.
2. In 100 � 200 words, discuss which recliner you would like a chance to win from Wholesale Furniture Brokers.
3. Include a link to http://www.gowfb.com/Living-Room-Furniture-Recliners-c-59_206.php?cPath=59_206 with one of the following words 'Recliner', 'Recliners', 'Leather Recliner', or 'Leather Recliners' as the 'anchor text' on your blog. See below for an example anchor text link.
4. Include an image of the recliner you would like a chance to win or the Wholesale Furniture Brokers logo.

After you have published your blog, send an email to SuperBowlRecliner@GoWFB.com and notify us about your post by February 1, 2009 before the actual game starts.

The blog post should remain in your archive. If you would like to add a link on your website, you must follow the same rules as posting on a blog. Watch the results on the Official Super Bowl XLIII website for the final score on February 1, 2009.

The winner will be the person who is closest to the actual final score. If there is a tie, the winner's name will be randomly drawn. That person will be announced on February 2, 2009. The winner will need to send us a picture of themselves with their new recliner.

Example Anchor Text Link
recliners

*Disclaimer
We will check your blog or website regularly to make sure that you do not break our contest guidelines. The grand prize will be up to $499 USD to apply against any recliner order on our websites. Any additional fees will be paid by the winner before shipment of recliner. We will deliver the prize anywhere in Canada and US as long as you order from the appropriate country website you are in (www.GoWFB.com for US or www.GoWFB.ca for Canada). Anyone outside of Canada / US can also compete for the prize, but you can only have the recliner shipped anywhere in Canada / US. The winner of the Wholesale Furniture Brokers Super Bowl XLIII Recliner Contest must supply our website with a picture of themselves and their new recliner. The official start date is January 25. The end date is scheduled for February 1, 2009.

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Dolmen Floor Lamp

Go green without going flat.The green market is constantly expanding, and as it does, you are no longer faced with bland, lifeless styles that were great for the environment but that wreaked havoc on your interior design. The Dolmen Floor Lamp is a prime example of style and environmentally-friendly attitude contained in a single [...]

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Cicatrices de Luxe

Blow away any expectations as you bend the rules and break conventions by adding this Cicatrices de Luxe pendant lamp to your home or lounge. These lamps push the envelope of modern art fixtures, and would look great in a residential atmosphere with attitude, or a cutting-edge commercial establishment that caters to modern clientele. [...]

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Check out Linon Home Decor's New Living Room and Dining Room Collection!

Linon Home Decor's new living room and dining room furniture are now available to order at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. Create a new living room style with their stylish Trento collection. You can take your pick from their elegant loveseats, accent chairs, and ottomans. Their fabulous counter stools and dining chairs will be perfect to update your bar and dining room collection. These are all offered at very low prices when you shop at Wholesale Furniture Brokers so you will definitely get huge savings! Hurry up and get your Linon Home Decor furniture now!

View the images below for more information.

Trento Slipper Cream Loveseat
$329.00

Trento Slipper Espresso Chair
$199.00

Trento Slipper Cream Chair
$199.00

Trento Espresso Ottoman
$159.00

Trento Cream Ottoman
$159.00

4 PC Folding Wenge Slat Back Dining Chair Set
$549.00

2 PC Monaco Counter Stool Set
$269.00

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Modern Black Leather-Match Set of 6 Dining Chairs

Sit back, feel the support.The blocky shape of these dining room chairs shouldn’t fool you - they are as adaptable and functional as anything you could want for your dining table. The sturdy and stylish backs are what make these chairs truly modern and unique. With a curved line and four square cutouts [...]

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Orbit Glass Coffee Table

Fresh and funky without overwhelming your style. The Orbit Glass Coffee Table will add sparkle without changing the mood of your current living or bed room. It is chic and elegant while retaining some flirty fun in its off-beat design. Constructed from a metallic base, the table uses two-tone glass, both clear [...]

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Gabriella Coffee Table

Delicate and dainty, a coffee table for the discerning designer. This modern coffee table is light and airy, and would look stunning in either a bright or dark living room. Because it is made entirely of glass, it gives the appearance that anything resting on it is floating in mid-air. The center [...]

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City Modern Buffet

Sophisticated, contemporary and a taste of Italian influence. It would make sense for an Italian-inspired piece to be available in the kitchen, the place where so many of our favorite savory dishes comes from. The City Modern Buffet is an embodiment of the sleek styles to come out of Italy, and it is [...]

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Madison Tower Bar

Isn’t it time your kitchen saw some solid style? Storage in the kitchen is often so hard to come by, even with the built-in cabinet space and islands. If you are looking for some modern storage that is sophisticated and fashionably functional, the Madison Tower Bar is a great choice. It features [...]

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Sense Desk

Simple and fresh, the home office just became stylish. Herman Miller introduces this Sense Desk as part of his LifeWork furniture set for the home. It is designed to be the workstation that you feel comfortable enough to send out personal emails from, yet professional enough to pay your bills and do assignments [...]

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Mosh Multi Mirror

Watch as beauty is born from chaos. This multi-faceted mirror is nothing short of stunning. Its many mirrored surfaces will reflect the beauty of whatever room it is mounted in, and the jumbled style will add its own personality. This mirrored cluster of wall hangings is stained a deep, rich espresso, and [...]

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Stylish New Powell Furniture Added at GoWFB.com

Wholesale Furniture Brokers has recently added new furniture designs by Powell Company. Find elegant and functional bedroom, living room, and entryway furniture to create a better home design! The Monster chest and nightstand are perfect to give your kids� an organized and stylish look in their kids bedroom.

Check out the new counter stools, cocktail tables, coat racks, towel racks, and desks by Powell Company below. All Powell furniture will be delivered to your home for FREE! Check out our Powell furniture page for more choices!

Monster Bedroom Nightstand
$279.00
FREE Shipping!

Monster 10 Drawer Chest
$749.00
FREE Shipping!

2 PC Honey Brown Counter Stool Set
$149.00
FREE Shipping!

Carmel Round Drum Cocktail Table
$599.00
FREE Shipping!

Masterpiece Secretary Desk
$789.00
FREE Shipping!

Heirloom Cherry Twist Coat Rack
$59.00
FREE Shipping!

Jamestown Towel Rack
$149.00
FREE Shipping!

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Geneva Bathroom Vanity

The style is in the details. The Geneva Bathroom Vanity is compact and simple - it is perfect for a smaller space and a minimalist air. However, despite the simple constriction and ensemble, the Geneva is anything but simple if you take a step closer. The details that you’ll notice throughout this piece [...]

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Gabriella Coffee Table

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Obama's Choose Michael S Smith For Interior Designer

Meet President-elect Obama's new interior designer for the private quarters. According to the Washington Post, he's Michael S Smith, 44, known for his "stratospheric budgets", his clients include Cindy Crawford, Steven Spielberg, Rupert Murdoch, Dustin Hoffman and Michelle Pfeiffer.

His interiors reflect a well-traveled look that includes the use of fine fabrics and rare antiques and a combination of different time periods, cultures and price points. His designs are known for being comfortable yet sophisticated, classic yet modern, filled with priceless pieces yet inviting and livable.

"He takes classic modern and he makes it usable to people today," says Key Hall, chief executive of the fabric house Cowtan & Tout. "His homes are very inviting and very livable."
[...]
In addition to his interior design business, Smith is involved in a number of commercial ventures, including his furniture and fabric lines called Jasper; a fabric and leather collection with Cowtan & Tout; bath collections with Kohler's Kallista brand; a collection of tile at Ann Sacks; and licensing agreements with Visual Comfort Lighting, the Mansour Modern rug company, Samuel and Sons Passementerie and Agraria Home Fragrances.

We can't wait to see pictures of the finished designs.

Bev & Mike

Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Hot New Sofas and Sectionals by Dynasty Furniture Now Available to Order at GoWFB.com!

Want to update your living room? Check out the latest furniture designs by Dynasty Furniture at GoWFB.com. Select from a collection of sofas, sectional sofas, and leather sofa sets. All items come with no sag spring systems to give you maximum comfort and durability.

Order now at Wholesale Furniture Brokers and get your new living room furniture at very low prices! You don't pay sales tax when you order online GoWFB.com!

Click on the images below for more details on each item.

Nadia Sectional Sofa
$1,959.00

Sara Bella Chocolate Sofa
$759.00

Kaden Sectional Sofa
$1,879.00

Jacob Leather Sofa
$949.00

Sade Sectional Sofa
$2,049.00

Alton Sectional Sofa
$1,589.00

Merlot Sectional Sofa
$1,699.00

Alberta Sectional Sofa
$2,399.00

Daisy Motion Sofa Set
$2,449.00

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Modern Black Leather-Match Set of 6 Dining Chairs

Monday, January 19, 2009

Sienna Architecture Is Closing

The blog Portland Architecture has posted about the closing of Sienna Architecture. The firm has been in business for 58 years.

As recently as last summer, the firm employed 45 people in its local office and 9 more in Seattle.

As I was scrolling through the post, I was struck by the similarity of a wall-hanging in the home (pictured above), of "a West Hills renovation of a small cottage into a dazzling modern residence..." that appeared in the the December 2008 issue of Metropolitan Home magazine.

We hope that some new firms will emerge from the Sienna ashes.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Sense Desk

Friday, January 16, 2009

Check Out Montana Woodworks' New Rustic Living Room Furniture at GoWFB.com

Good news if you are looking for living room or storage furniture. Wholesale Furniture Brokers recently added new rustic log furniture by Montana Woodworks. Get the stylish Carson and Hickory designs to obtain an all-natural ambiance in your living room. Select from their futons, end tables, sofa tables, TV stands, rocking chairs, and file cabinets at very affordable prices!

Wholesale Furniture Brokers guarantees great quality and safety of these wood furniture pieces. Order online now at GoWFB.com and get yours tax free!

Check out the images below.

Carson Rustic Log Futon
$949.00

Carson Rustic Log End Table
$139.00

Carson Rustic Log Coffee Table
$149.00

Carson Rustic Log Sofa Table
$479.00

Carson Rustic Log Rocking Chair
$299.00

Carson Rustic TV Stand
$299.00

Carson Rustic File Cabinet
$649.00

Hickory Log Rocking Chair
$549.00

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Mosh Multi Mirror

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Reclaim Your Rubbish

Many designers for furniture and fashion are very green attempting to recycle our junk instead of dumping it into landfills. I was struck by two items at Planet Pink & Green that are very creative ways to utilize those things we accumulate.

Cheryl Janis attended Junk for Funk 2008, hosted by Portland Mayor Sam Adams and posted about how couture designers are using our rubbish to create high fashion.

Dress for the Queen of Clubs, (shown above) and designed by China Hamilton was created with shopping bags, kitchen drawer lining, automotive pin striping, discarded tubing, old packaging foam and stockings made out of shower puffs.

If you haven�t already guessed, the above is a gorgeous vase. The pages of books have been wrapped around a water-proof glass center for flowers.

If you had to guess you might think the vase is wrapped in feathers.

Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Stanton International Shuts Down Upholstery Furniture Factory

Stanton International shut down its upholstery furniture factory last week due to a sharp decline in sales. The company's CEO, Tom Yow, is currently in sales negotiations with perspective buyers. Stanton International produced upholstered living room furniture including sofas and sectionals that could be customized with a huge list of fabric options.

Stanton International is currently owned by Hancock Park Associates. Barcalounger is also owned by Hancock Park Associated but was unaffected by Stanton closing.

Wholesale Furniture Brokers has discontinued all Stanton International products on GoWFB.com since the upholstery furniture factory has been shut down. You can visit the living room furniture gallery to find a growing selection of sofas and sectionals that are similar to Stanton International.

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Cicatrices de Luxe

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Orien Bed

Nod off to sleep because of comfort (not boredom) with your style. The bedroom is an often overlooked area of the modern home - guests rarely see it, so it is just you and your significant other who usually frequent this room. But that’s no reason to leave it in the stone age, [...]

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Montana Woodworks Rustic Log Dining Room Furniture Now Available at GoWFB.com

Dine with the rustic log furniture designs of Montana Woodworks. The Carson dining room furniture collection is available with pedestal and trestle dining tables. Both designs come with rustic log side chairs to give you the ultimate countryside look and feel. These log dining sets are carefully made with all natural hand-peeled lodgepole pine which will enhance your dining room's rustic charm.

You can order these Montana Woodworks wood furniture dining sets at Wholesale Furniture Brokers at a very low price. Click on the images below for more details.

7 PC Carson Rustic Trestle Dining Room Furniture Set
$1,379.00
Rustic Trestle Dining Table
6 Rustic Side Chairs

7 PC Carson Double Pedestal Dining Room Furniture Set
$1,549.00
Double Pedestal Dining Table
6 Side Chairs

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Linon Home Decor is Now Available at GoWFB.com

Wholesale Furniture Brokers just added stunning dining chairs and bar stools by Linon Home Decor. These are great designs so check them out! Order them at low, wholesale prices to make your dining room and bar room look incredible.

Linon Home Decor is one of the fastest growing companies in the furniture industry. It offers state-of-the-art furniture from Asia, Eastern Europe, Italy, and Brazil. It is well-known for providing fashionable furniture at affordable prices.

Check out the images below for more details.

2 PC Firenze Folding Dining Chair Set
$289.00

2 PC Milano Counter Stool Set
$259.00

2 PC Monaco Counter Stool Set
$269.00

2 PC Window Pane Counter Stool Set
$259.00

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[Source: Furniture Store Updates from GoWFB]

City Modern Buffet

Monday, January 12, 2009

Last Call for Blogging TeleClass

If you haven't registered yet for the "Blogging for Interior Designers," you don't have much time left to decide. This 3-week live TeleClass, developed and taught by Cathy Perkins, The WordPress Wizard, is rapidly approaching capacity enrollment. So the time has come for you to make one of the most important business decisions you will make in 2009.

Cathy Perkins writes,

In emails, I have explained how this class will enable you to brand yourself, create relationships with your readers, find your competitive edge and identify blog-specific income streams.

In this last message, I want to let you know about a very special bonus some registrants will receive. Upon registration, you will have an opportunity to quality for a complimentary 30-minute consultation with Cathy Perkins, The WordPress Wizard, or Gail Doby, founder of Design Success University.

If you are selected to receive one of these free consultations, you can use your access to these experts to discuss creating your blogging strategy or to evaluate your marketing plans. Their brains will be yours to pick for 30 minutes.

Please go to Blogging For Designers to register now, and then
mark your calendars for:

. Tuesday, January 13, 5pm to 8pm Eastern

. Tuesday, January 20, 5pm to 8pm Eastern

. Tuesday, January 27, 5pm to 8pm Eastern

I am really excited about this TeleClass, and the opportunity to learn the techniques for creating and promoting a strong brand identity for ourselves and our services, cultivating strong, loyalty-based relationships with our clients, and developing unique, creative ways to reach out to them.

Please don't miss this opportunity to register at Blogging For Designers to get more details and learn about the special bonuses you'll get by registering and learn how to use blogging as a powerful tool to grow your business.

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[Source: Landfair Furniture (Blog)]

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Thoughts About Equal

When Mike and I first met, we would go out for coffee at Papa Hayden's on 23rd near where I lived on 19th and Hoyt. When the coffee arrived, I would ask for artificial sweetener, "Do you have any fake sugar?"

Invariably the wait staff would bring out a little tub filled with blue packets of Equal. My name at the time was Beverly Ann Equall, pronounced "Ek wall". Mike was so fascinated with me that he would pull out his pen and add an "L" to all the little blue packets in the tub.

I've noticed that the little tubs have changed. No longer do they have Equal, but Splenda. Today, I read the following headline in the New York Times, Maker of Equal Sweetener Files for Bankruptcy.

Merisant Worldwide, the maker of low-calorie tabletop sweetener Equal said "market share had declined in recent years amid competition from Splenda and other sweeteners."

After 16 years, Mike says, "I'm still crazy about you, Babe!" Some things never change!

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[Source: Landfair Furniture (Blog)]

Axess Office Chair

Make your office swish with a chair that does much more than just swivel. There are several factors that you should look for in an office chair: how comfortable it is, how it looks, how it fits with the rest of your decor. The Axess office chair will satisfy your entire check-list and [...]

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Friday, January 9, 2009

New Elegant and Affordable Office Chairs by Zuo Modern

Good news if you work at home or at an office! Wholesale Furniture Brokers just added new office chairs by Zuo Modern to its stylish home office furniture collection. You can order these charming modern leather office chairs at very low, wholesale prices! The Nexos and Fox designs come in charming espresso, white, and black colors. You can choose black or white for the Eco design.

Order now and bring a new level of comfort and sophistication to your home office! Visit our Zuo Modern page for more options.

Check out the lovely designs below.