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Records by the Foot

Posted on August 16, 2017 at 1:23 pm by Furnish Green / A Record Blog, Product Spotlight

Whether you’re a professional set decorator or prop stylist who needs to build a record collection from scratch or just a record buyer who likes cheap surprises, check out our Foot of Records. We offer a grab bag of assorted records measured by the foot, or approximately 75 per foot. Think of all the things you could do with 75 records that you paid only $22 for! Arts and crafts types can find infinite uses for both records and their sleeves, from coasters to tote bags to bookends. DJs may find gold to sample when presented with a broad mix of unexpected options.

Please note: Condition of records varies; some may contain scratches and flaws, and sleeves typically show some overall wear.

Showroom Exclusive: Vintage Clothing

Posted on August 11, 2017 at 2:52 pm by Furnish Green / Product Spotlight

We hope we’re already your first stop for vintage furniture and housewares, but did you know we sell vintage clothing too? We have a well-curated selection of women’s and men’s apparel and accessories at prices so low (all under $30!), they’re only available to purchase in-store. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind dress to wear to a summer wedding, a hip t-shirt, or that special jacket for autumn, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a sneak peek, and keep an eye on our Instagram for the next great addition to your closet.

Furniture Fact #26: Industrial Furniture

Posted on July 7, 2017 at 11:25 am by Furnish Green / Fun Furniture Fact

Very few weekdays pass when we don’t get a new piece of industrial furniture in our showroom. The popularity of these pieces seems to grow by the second as furniture lovers have begun mixing more into their spaces.

When choosing furniture for government buildings, buyers needed two simple elements: function and durability. Furnishings in a work or public space were expected to be used often, and thus required the durability to withstand decades of use. The style organically born of these two needs was Industrial.

Industrial furniture was never meant for any particular taste, leading to practical shapes with clean lines formed from common materials: Tin, Steel, Aluminum, Iron, etc.

Industrial Furniture in the Modern Home:

Industrial furniture pieces can be some of the most difficult pieces to identify because most were never named to begin with. This mystery gives industrial furniture its timeless appeal. Most people have seen hundreds of industrial pieces in public or work spaces throughout their lives. So to see the style mixed into the modern living space gives a sense of nostalgia.

Check out our ever growing collection of industrial furniture and accent pieces while they’re still available!

Listen, I Like Industrial Style But I Also Like Wood:

Consider Arts & Crafts/Mission furniture with its similar clean lines and unpretentious designs. Hey, that rhymes!

Fun Furniture Fact #25: Stanley Olé Collection

Posted on June 23, 2017 at 4:05 pm by Furnish Green / Fun Furniture Fact

We are always trying to discover new fun facts about the pieces that come into our showroom. This week we are digging a little deeper into our Stanley Furniture collection.

In 1924, after quitting his job as an executive at Basset Furniture Company, Thomas Bahnson Stanley decided to start his own furniture business. At the young age of 33, he bought a plot of land in Virginia and turned it into Stanleytown. A factory was built, streets were laid, and homes were constructed for his workers to live in. His factory became one of the leading furniture manufacturers in the country, producing quality furniture that impressed the markets in Grand Rapids, Chicago and New York. Even through The Great Depression, they remained a strong business because Stanley took such pride in keeping his workers and his customers happy.

Stanley has remained a high-end name in furniture throughout the decades. In the late mid-century, they produced a fun line of bedroom furniture called the Olé Collection. It came in several colors with red and yellow being the most popular. It was probably the most colorful furniture at that time and was featured in several magazines with the slogan “We made Olé because little girls never stay little”. It was a dream come true for many girls around the nation.

We just got a nearly complete set of the Olé Yellow Collection in our Manhattan showroom. It includes a twin-sized bed, a desk with a matching chair, and a tall bookcase cabinet. The best thing about this collection is that you don’t have to be a little girl to enjoy it. This energetic, retro furniture was designed to be appealing to both children and adults. It features a bright green trim and orange flowers around the hardware. It has a very whimsical vibe and is perfect for any space in need of some color!

You can check it all out here.

Fun Furniture #24: Heywood-Wakefield

Posted on June 14, 2017 at 6:49 pm by Furnish Green / Designer Spotlight, Fun Furniture Fact

After recently receiving some beautiful new Heywood Wakefield Modern pieces in our Manhattan showroom, we found ourselves fondly looking back at how this series of early American modern furniture came to be.

When the five Heywood brothers started crafting furniture in their family’s barn, they probably never guessed that their pieces would lead to a turning point in American furniture.

Following the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Heywood-Wakefield brand stood strong, but on the merit of the furniture designs crafted before the turn of the century. In other words, the furniture they made looked dated.

Heywood Wakefield took note, and in (the mid-1930s) released the Heywood-Wakefield Modern series. The Modern series popped with it’s bright, solid Northern Yellow Birch. Pieces forwent ornamentation for smooth, rounded edges; steaming and bending the wood achieved this look. Modern industrial designers, including Gilbert Rohde, Russel Wright, W. Joseph Carr, among others, were brought in to help streamline production of the modern series throughout the 40s and 50s.

Check out our current Heywood Wakefield selection here, or stop by our Manhattan showroom at 1261 Broadway, Suite 309!

Gift Certificates

Posted on May 16, 2017 at 1:45 pm by Furnish Green / Product Spotlight

Finding the perfect gift can sometimes be a struggle. Here at Furnish Green, we want to help make your life a little easier. That is why we offer gift certificates! It’s all the fun of shopping in our showroom fit neatly in your pocket. You can purchase them for any denomination and we will even mail them out to wherever you need them to go. With the option to choose from three lovely designs to suit your style. Furnish Green gift certificates are perfect for just about every occasion. Whether your best friend just moved to a new apartment or you’re trying to decide what to get Mom for mother’s day, we have you covered!

Gift certificates can be purchased here or if you need a custom amount you can call and purchase over the phone.

Happy Shopping!

Spring Sticker Sale, 5/13: up to 60% off everything!

Posted on May 9, 2017 at 1:54 pm by Furnish Green / Epic Sale

PLEASE NOTE: This is a past event, but if you’d like to be notified about sales like this in the future, sign up for our Newsletter! (You can do this in the bottom right corner of any page on our site.)

When: Saturday, May 13th, 10am-6pm
Where: Our Midtown showroom, 1261 Broadway, Suite 309
What: Up to 60% off everything in store! Includes online-only warehouse items.
Why: Our inventory is growing daily and we need space!

We’re ready to do some spring cleaning to clear some space in the showroom and make room for new inventory.

The Spring Sticker Sale is happening on Saturday, May 13th; it’s a 1-day in-store only event so come on down and visit us in our Midtown Manhattan showroom! ALL INVENTORY WILL BE ON SALE (including online-only warehouse items), and discounts range from 12%-60%. Items will be stickered to show discount amount.

You can shop our current inventory here! But keep in mind that we’ll be getting plenty of new items every weekday leading up to the sale!

** Sticker sale discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.

**Please Note: The sale will last from 10am to 6pm (showroom hours). If you plan to take furniture (anything that can’t fit in a shopping bag) out with you, it will have to be done before 2pm as our freight elevator closes early.

Fun Furniture Fact #23: Furniture City

Posted on April 18, 2017 at 3:43 pm by Furnish Green / Fun Furniture Fact

Have you ever wondered where your furniture comes from? It can have a huge effect on the price and quality of your piece. One of the places to look out for is Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michigan has a rich history of furniture manufacturing. Grand Rapids alone is home to over 60 furniture manufacturing companies including American Seating, Grand Rapids Chair Company, Haworth, Herman Miller, Leland International, Steelcase, and Vanerum Stelter, to name a few. It is often referred to as “Furniture City”.

If your furniture is marked with a “made in Grand Rapids” sticker then it is sure to be a quality crafted piece of furniture. It took a few lawsuits and a lot of money for the Grand Rapids Furniture Association to claim the name as a trademark, but it prevented other inferior furniture companies from putting the name Grand Rapids on their products and selling it for a higher price. Obtaining the trademark has helped Grand Rapids furniture establish its high-quality reputation that it maintains today.

Back in 1876, when Berkey & Gay Co. sold its furniture to the Eastern merchants in New York, Grand Rapids officially became a nationwide furniture provider. Since then, Grand Rapids has become the “Furniture Capital of the World”, selling their one-of-a kind, high-quality furniture all over the country.

So when you are mulling over your next furniture purchase, take a minute to see where it came from. You might be surprised at what you discover.

Fun Furniture Fact: Splayed Legs

Posted on April 14, 2017 at 3:31 pm by Furnish Green / Fun Furniture Fact

When shopping with Furnish Green, we make sure to note how special or unique a piece is. This is simply to inform and graciously prepare you with some wonderful talking points for your next get-together! It can be anything from a turn-of-the-century piece with hand-cut dovetail joints to a creative use of material, a luscious color or perhaps a unique modular feature.

Currently, there is a great assortment of vintage and antique pieces with splayed legs.

You may be asking yourself, what are splayed legs? That is a wonderful question. Kudos to you sharp Furnish Greeners, always willing to learn!

Splayed legs (or saber legs) flare out in a concave shape. At times, they can be round or squared and often gradually tapered. These are usually found on a chair, stool, table or sofa. Fine splayed legs date back to the early 19th century with designers such as Thomas Sheraton and thrived in Empire, Regency and Federal furniture styles.

So now, it is time for us to stop teasing and show a little Mid Century, Atomic and Danish Modern leg.