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Halloween at Furnish Green

Posted on October 16, 2013 at 8:41 pm by Furnish Green / Inspirations

Get Spooky and Strange with Furnish Green this Halloween!

Halloween, the very fun and always strange holiday, is right around the corner, and Furnish Green has some fun and strange products to give you a more thrilling and chilling experience this holiday season! Whether you need some festive decor for your home or you need a last-minute costume for a Halloween party, Furnish Green is your one-stop-shop.

Give your home that eerie Halloween vibe with items like our Thirty-Two Tooth Antique Saw Tooth Rostrum as a wall-hanging and our Hold-em Animal Trap as a decorative piece. Set your table for the annual holiday party with our Dansk Danish Modern Fruitbowl for chips and our Set of Two Brass Candle Holders for a bit of spooky ambiance. And don’t forget to make some Halloween-themed cocktails with the awesome Mason Shaker.

As you contemplate your costume this year, consider items like the Driftwood Walking Stick, for your Gandalf impersonation, and the Vintage Mailman’s Uniform complete with all things Mailman. The Spanish Antique Battle Axe will give you the true Games of Thrones experience (beware of blade).

Just as October 31st is not your average day of the year, Furnish Green is not your average vintage furniture store, so you can count on us this holiday season!

Shop the items listed above, among other festive items, here.

Contest: Photograph Your Space!

Posted on October 14, 2013 at 1:39 pm by Furnish Green / Exciting News

Furnish Green’s Facebook Contest: Photograph Your Space! October 15th – October 25th

What to do:

Take a photo of “your space,” one that encapsulates your sense of style and design. We would love to see what you’ve done with the place! The image can be of anything from an entire room, to your favorite corner, to even smaller detailed spaces. The photo does not have to include Furnish Green furniture but it does have to be taken in your apartment! Post it to your Facebook wall, and tag Furnish Green’s business page (Furnish Green) in the image & the text.

What you’ll win:

$100 Furnish Green Gift Certificate to help make your design dreams an even greater reality! We’ll choose our favorite photo and announce it on Facebook on October 26th. The winning image will also be featured on our website!

slider photograph by irene blazquez

Innovation: Crate Shelving

Posted on October 11, 2013 at 4:16 pm by Furnish Green / Do It Yourself, Product Spotlight

As you probably know, Furnish Green is all about turning old into new. So we’d like to share one of our favorite innovations with you: the Crate Shelf.

This is a really fun and simple way to create custom shelving, storage or decoration for any room in your home. As many of our New York customers know, there’s always a need for extra storage space. This method adds a simple touch of rustic charm. All you need is a vintage wood crate (we always try to have them in stock), a pair of shelf brackets (use decorative brackets for an extra oomph), a drill, plastic anchors and handful of drywall screws.

All you have to do is secure the brackets to your wall with the drywall screws and plastic anchors. Make sure they’re level, of course. Place the crate on its side on top of the brackets. Secure the crate to the brackets with short screws through small pre-drilled holes. If need be, you can add an extra L bracket to the top of the shelf for extra support. That’s it! You can use an assortment of different shapes and sizes to make the perfect arrangement for your space. Place them at different levels or have some that are hung vertically and some horizontally. This will create an awesome shadowbox effect, so we recommend taking a playful approach. The crate shelves are prefect to store your favorite books or showcase your accent pieces and souvenirs. And if you’re feeling extra creative, integrate lighting and flat shelves into the installation, like we did in our showroom.

These new arrivals would make great shelves, with tons of space. $39 apiece!

We’re maybe a little too excited about this, but it’s just so simple and perfect! We hope you give this a try and love it as much as we do. Let us know if you need any more pointers!

Spotlight: Hoosier Cabinet

Posted on October 10, 2013 at 8:30 pm by Furnish Green / Product Spotlight

We’ve recently acquired an unusual and exciting piece; an early 20th Century Hoosier Cabinet!

What is a Hoosier Cabinet, you might be asking? Well, it’s a type of cupboard popular in the first decades of the 20th Century. Originally made by the Hoosier Manufacturing Co. in the early 1900s, they were made to meet the needs of the home cook. Around this time, kitchens were not typically made with built-in cabinets. The need for convenient storage and work space in home kitchens was dire, so the Hoosier Cabinet came to save the day. They were highly sought-after pieces for every home until the 1920s, when houses were constructed with built-in kitchen storage.

The Hoosier Cabinet is also known as a Baker’s Cabinet, as they were made with an extended enamel surface, with several cupboards for storage above and below. They often included baking hardware such as a cooling rack or flour bins, or other accessories to store spices and cooking staples. Ours includes a cooling rack and sliding shelf in the lower cabinet, and plenty of drawers and cupboards for kitchen storage.

This beautiful and hard-to-find piece can be yours for just $482. It’s in very good condition for its age; a little wear and tear, but it’s solidly built and still has a ton of life in it. Come check it out at the Furnish Green Showroom!

Timeless Fall Colors

Posted on October 9, 2013 at 4:54 pm by Furnish Green / Inspirations

The Furnish Green Team loves Fall; the chill in the air, the pumpkin, the colors. The colors! Unfortunately, here in New York it’s quite difficult to get your fill of fall foliage, so why not bring the color palette into your home?

Of course Fall comes with it’s staples. You’ve got your oranges, your reds, your golds and browns. Pumpkin, Marigold, Ochre, Amber, you know the gang. These natural hues never get old and create a welcoming, soothing atmosphere when utilized in the home. Reds and yellows make us feel warm and cozy amidst the dropping temperatures. Browns and dark greens make us feel more in touch with our natural roots. There’s a reason we all love fall. Because it’s Mother Nature’s way of reminding us that colors make us happy. So it’s the perfect time of year to draw inspiration from the world around us. But this season, don’t limit yourself to these beautiful but oft-used colors.

When decorating your home, or yourself this Fall, think about accenting the usual Autumn color story with rich jewel tones and bright statement colors. Fall doesn’t have to be so neutral. Burgundy and maroon add a feeling of richness to anything adorned with this hue. Emerald is a timeless color to add a bit of regality to any room. And if you’re feeling adventurous, chartreuse and turquoise can be exciting and unexpected, if used in moderation. In this city of steel and concrete, grey and black, it can be difficult to satisfy your color craving. But here at Furnish Green, we have a cornucopia (seems fitting for the time of year) of colorful, rare and exciting pieces to add to the palette of your home.

Come check out these colorful items and many more at the Furnish Green showroom. Here are the links to some of these colorful pieces:

Mid Century Marigold Globe Lamp

Quilted Desert Armchair

Pumpkin Spice Tulip Swag Lamp

United Fall Brass Wall Clock

Mid Century Teardrop Wall Art

1970s Mr. Owl

Decorative Stained Glass Window

Design Collaboration

Posted on October 8, 2013 at 4:58 pm by Furnish Green / Exciting News

Furnish Green has partnered up with Krrb and Homepolish in a design project for the men’s clothing company J.Hilburn!

J. Hilburn is launching a pop-up shop on Wednesday, October 9th, that will be open for two weeks on Grand Street in SoHo and we have helped with the design and aesthetic of the store! We donated 9 pieces that will be on display and available for sale. The interesting variety of pieces, furniture as well as accents, will be shown until October 22nd. So, go and take a peek at the Furnish Green products in a totally new and different environment!

As Furnish Green customers, you will still be able to purchase these items through us. However, the pieces will not be physically yours until the 22nd.

We are very excited about the collaboration and the chance to see some of our beloved furniture in a new setting! See you there on the 9th!

Designer Spotlight: Heywood-Wakefield

Posted on October 4, 2013 at 4:14 pm by Furnish Green / Designer Spotlight

The Heywood-Wakefield Furniture Company

Furnish Green carries a fluctuating yet constant supply of furniture pieces by the Heywood-Wakefield furniture company. We value the craftsmanship and quality of their pieces, so if you don’t happen to know the history behind or connotation associated with the Heywood-Wakefield name, we would like to give you a bit of background so you can share in our appreciation of these guys.

Heywood Brothers was established in 1826, while Wakefield Company came about in 1855. Both firms produced wicker and rattan furniture, and as these products became increasingly popular towards the end of the century, they became serious rivals. In 1897 the companies merged as Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company, but this name was changed to Heywood-Wakefield Company in 1921.

During the 1930s and 40s, Heywood-Wakefield began producing furniture using sleek designs based on French Art Deco. However, all of the pieces maintained a decidedly contemporary look and feel. Vintage Heywood-Wakefield furniture works well with many design concepts due to its strong, solid birch wood construction, simple lines and light blond color.

The Heywood-Wakefield Company continues to make furniture out of Massachusetts and North Carolina. They have maintained a similar aesthetic in their furniture while becoming a bit more modern. Their vintage pieces are sought after for their Mid Century Modern style and structure. Because of the style and quality of the pieces Furnish Green tries to bring in as much Heywood-Wakefield as possible. We hope you like it as much as we do!

Check out our current stock of Heywood-Wakefield now!

The Difference Between Veneer, Laminate & Solid Wood

Posted on October 2, 2013 at 6:58 pm by Furnish Green / Uncategorized

When describing the furniture from our shop on our website, we try to remember to tell you, if we can, about the kind of wood that was used to make the piece, as well as a bit of information about the finish. We are often asked whether a particular piece is made with veneer, laminate, or if it is solid wood, and we have found that there are often misconceptions about the differences. Today, we will try to help to define and explain the practical applications of the three.

Veneer is technically a thin layer of hardwood, usually thinner than 1/8 of an inch. Typically, veneer is bonded, or glued with adhesive, to a cheaper surface that is hidden below. A less expensive wood or particle board can often be found underneath. This practice allows furniture makers to design and build beautiful pieces at a lower cost. At Furnish Green, we often find a lot of mid century pieces with dark walnut veneer and Danish modern pieces with teak veneer. Veneer can be sanded along the grain, painted and stained because it is real wood. When working with it though, you must be very careful not to overdo it, remembering that the layer is very thin and can quickly be worn down with a power sander.

Laminate is made with synthetic materials or very thinly sliced pieces of wood. In some cases, it is made to look like wood grain by using a method that is similar to printing. Laminate typically has a shiny finish and is known for being used in low-end furniture and pieces that need very durable surfaces. Of course, laminate is much cheaper than solid wood or veneer to produce and use. At Furnish Green, we try to stay away from carrying many pieces with laminate, but occasionally find a server or console that we think looks great and fits the bill. Laminate pieces are incredibly easy to clean and maintain, great for children’s rooms or any spot where it will get a lot of wear. Although it is not real wood, laminate can be painted by sanding the piece lightly to remove the glossy finish, primed, and then painted with thin layers of your favorite color.

Solid Wood is, well, solid wood. Furniture made with solid wood can be sanded, stained, varnished, treated and painted. Some woods are soft and show wear, such as worn corners and edges, after many years of use. Others are called hardwoods and have a more durable lifespan. Here in our store, we love the look of solid wood pieces, often finding them as rustic, farm style tables, bookshelves and cabinets.

So, next time you are perusing our just-in section, take note of our titles and descriptions to learn a bit more about the piece and the materials that were used to create it. Whether its veneer, laminate or solid wood, we will continue to strive to bring you the nicest, most intersting furniture we can find!

Product Spotlight: Industrial Marble Base Dental Cabinet

Posted on September 30, 2013 at 2:52 pm by Furnish Green / Product Spotlight

This is a truly unique vintage piece! Out of a 1920s dentist’s office comes one cool and storage multi-functional cabinet. It is an industrial style wooden piece with a total of TWENTY-TWO drawers. It contains 16 shallow drawers used for storing tools of various sorts and 6 deeper drawers for storage of larger items. The cabinet also has three easy-access, flip-up storage compartments on top.

This piece provides an expansive variety of interesting storage solutions all within a structurally unique cabinet. Quite heavy and very sturdy, the carcass is made of painted wood while the base is black marble.

While at one time it functioned specifically as a dental cabinet, its uses today are plentiful. This would be a great industrial display piece in a boutique or fixture in an artist’s studio, with storage for both supplies and artwork. It can also be a great organizational piece in a child’s room for toys and trinkets.

Items like these don’t come around too often, so don’t miss your chance to find a new way to utilize this cool vintage dental cabinet.

Dimensions: 40″ wide x 13″ deep x 49.5″ high. Price: $844.00 SHOP NOW!

Furnish Green’s Fall Fun Ideas

Posted on September 28, 2013 at 3:23 pm by Furnish Green / Exciting News

Fall Fun Framed by Furnish Green

Furnish Green instructs you to get outdoors this Fall season! While our rather petite New York City apartments are quaintly furnished to our taste (with Furnish Green pieces), we hope that you’ll take some time during this wonderful season to get acquainted with wood in its natural form, trees, and the joys of nature in general. We’ve got some suggestions for making the best of your outdoor leisure time, because while we hope that you truly love your Mid Century credenza, Victorian style sofa and Danish Modern coffee table, we hope you’ll enjoy these too!

Fall Fun Idea #1

The New York Botanical Garden – Bronx, NY

Haunted Pumpkin Garden

September 21 – October 31

“Experience the thrills and chills of the season with a garden full of intricately carved pumpkin sculptures, bugs, bats, parades, and more. New this year, the Haunted Pumpkin Garden features creepy creature encounters every weekend and the largest Spooky Nighttime Adventures trail ever!”

Fall Fun Idea #2

Central Park – New York, NY

Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Sail: October 27th, 4:00-6:30pm

“Wear your costume and bring a carved jack-o’-lantern before 5:30 pm for spooky music, crafts, live entertainment, a parade, and New York City’s largest pumpkin flotilla at twilight!”

Fall Fun Idea #3

The Cloisters Museum and Gardens – New York, NY

The branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Adult tickets cost $25; fee includes same-day admission to the Main Building and The Cloisters museum and gardens. There is no extra charge for entrance to exhibitions.

Furniture by Abraham and David Roentgen: Now through January 26th

“Three significant loans from the Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin are on view alongside several other masterworks by the Roentgens from the Metropolitan Museum’s collection. The Berlin loans include the famous “Berlin Secretary Cabinet,” likely the most expensive piece of furniture in eighteenth-century Europe, which was made on speculation for King Frederick William II of Prussia and is traveling for the first time since its delivery to the king in 1779.”

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