Charles and Ray Eames

June 17, 2013

This power couple (an American husband-and-wife team) helped to shape twentieth century design from their home studio.  Their collaboration on the Organic Chair (1940; Vitale Armchair) together with fellow American modernist designer Eero Saarinen for the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)  competition ‘Organic Design in Home Furnishings’ in New York was so visionary it took a decade for the chair to be able to be mass-produced. Their Molded Plastic Chairs (1948-1950) were the first plastic chairs to be industrially manufactured, including the Desmond Chair, the Rada Armchair and the Maja Rocking Chair with its uncovered, cup-like seats and iconic wood and wire rocker bases. The eye-catching metal struts of the base design are reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower. The La...

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Perfect Replicas Made Better

January 12, 2013

PERFECT REPLICAS MADE BETTER

There are only a rare few true originals available in the consumer market. Most originals today reside in museums and galleries. Licensed brand holders have also since taken liberties to modify the originals, incorporating the use of modern manufacturing technology and improved materials. Though modern classic designers once held patents, they have expired for decades and thus become accessible for replication.

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The Chicago Collection

January 03, 2013

“Industry” summons more charming thoughts today than those of manufacturing smokestacks in obscure lands. For all its symbolic meaning or not, it has evolved into a reference of style. Those who have a taste for the industrial look are set to be enraptured by Picket & Rail’s new staid and ravishing Chicagocollection.

Chicago is industrial by character, not merely borrowing from the aesthetic. Its material, form and engineering exude heavy duty strength. Every feature celebrates the power of mechanism, of technology and of contraption, reinforcing the collection’s industrial character.

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Modern Classics Leather Swatches

December 21, 2012

Know the Difference    Our leathers are 100% genuine cow hide, treated into the various classes depending on value and types of usage. Please read the article below to find out which leather type suits your lifestyle and gives you the most bang for your buck!     Standard Leather:   Suitable for those who want a soft leather sofa but still want good durability. This leather type has a small amount of pigment or clear matt finish mixed in. Small changes like this allow the natural feel of the leather to come through but also give added stain resistance and longevity. Ideal for most people and environment, offering good durability at very affordable prices.   Deluxe Leather:   This...

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Americana Pictorial

December 09, 2012

Americana The Beautiful. Suitable for every part of the your home.

For Work, for Storage, for Living, for Dining and for Sleep

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