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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Continuing from Monday…
Stickley’s furniture featured rectangular lines and was usually made of oak that was lightly stained to showcase the wood’s grain. Leather and canvas was used instead of heavy tapestry on seat cushions. Stickley took pride in the fact that he never used nails or glue as fasteners in his furniture pieces. Instead he had visible tenon-and-key joints, exposed tenons, and visible dowels as fasteners. Using these intricate techniques dated back to medieval times and made the Stickley Mission furniture extremely unique and in high demand.
Gustav Stickley considered himself a “craftsman” and published his own magazine called “The Craftsman” from 1901 to 1916. In it he promoted his principles of furniture design, mostly that pieces should be comfortable and well made, and practical too. Always supporting the Arts and Crafts movement, he often stressed the importance of choosing furniture that was more cost effective rather than luxurious.
Despite his many successes in furniture design, Stickley’s creations were subjected to unauthorized knock-off’s which eventually helped put him out of business. In 1915, Gustav Stickley filed for bankruptcy and closed his factory for good. The great news is, that despite his demise, the Mission style furniture still lives on today!
At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find a wide selection of Mission style furniture for every room of your home. Stop by today to see the beautiful bedroom sets, dining sets, office furniture, entertainment centers, armoire/TV Console, occasional tables and pub table and chairs that are available. We offer a variety of sizes and colors to choose from so it is easy to create the perfect Mission style room. Stop by our showroom to see what will inspire you with our quality furniture that is made in North Carolina!
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
The Arts and Crafts movement first came to life in Great Britain in the middle of the 19th century. It was during a time when factories began mass production of furniture and goods that true artisans attacked the new ideals of mass production. To those who followed the Arts and Crafts movement, workers who were tied to machines were being robbed of the simple pleasures of their own creativity. It was widely be believed that workers should return to the superior practices of making items by hand, as the beauty of those items was in the irregularity that was created by the individual artisan.
Gustav Stickley is often credited with leading the charge in the Arts and Crafts movement, but it was actually already in full swing by the time he became involved. Stickley was a popular American furniture maker in the early part of the 20th century. His design style was called Mission or Mission Oak and was inspired by the Spanish Missions in California. The furniture name also suited one of Stickley’s core values; that it fulfilled a mission or purpose.
The Stickley furniture was unique in that it celebrated the handmade nature of furniture making, but was still able to be produced via machine. His techniques allowed his furniture designs to be efficiently crafted for less money than his competitors. While other Arts and Craft artisans catered to the wealthy, Stickley tried, and was quite successful, at making his design creations more obtainable to the general public. The Stickley Mission furniture was considered simple, functional, and sturdy, with little attention paid to decorative details.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Continuing from Friday…
Because one of the goals of the Shakers was to create furniture that was inexpensive, the variety of wood that was used for furniture depended on the region where the Shaker craftsmen lived. You could find typical Shaker style furniture made from pine, cherry, walnut, poplar, and maple. When the Shakers needed bent pieces, hickory wood was used, and poplar was often found on pieces for the interior of homes.
Unlike the more elaborate design styles of the Victorian Era, the Shaker style kept their designs simple. You would only find either very simple feet or no feet at all being used in the Shaker design style. Practicality was a main priority for the Shakers as well so they would typically paint or stain their furniture pieces. It was not uncommon to find Shaker furniture that was dark red, green, yellow or even orange being sold because those colors did not show dirt easily.
Many of the Shaker furniture pieces were oversized because they were designed for communal living. Despite their size however, they were remarkably lightweight and portable as the legs unscrewed, and with tables, there were drop leaves. Over time, some Shaker craftsmen did include minor ornate design changes to reflect their individual style.
At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find an amazing selection of furniture that is designed in the Shaker style. Stop by our store to see a beautiful bedroom set which is stained a rich cherry color. You will also find incredible deals on dining room furniture, entertainment centers, and office furniture available. Grand Furniture Gallery has a huge selection of quality North Carolina furniture at fantastically low prices every single day!
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Friday, February 19th, 2010
In 1774 a small group of English emigrants arrived in New York. They were an interesting group with a set of ideals that differed from most folks during that time period. Named for their crazy dances and trances during religious services, the “Shaking Quakers” as people called them, brought an interesting flavor to 19th century America.
This religious sect flourished and membership grew to over 6,000 and spanned in 19 villages from Maine to Indiana. The sect worshiped constantly, practiced celibacy, gave up their worldly pleasures, and worked in a cooperative lifestyle. In this, all property was owned by the community, children lived separately from their parents, and husbands and wives lived apart. It was definitely not your typical American household at the time.
The Shakers first began making furniture for their own communities, but soon found that they could sell their goods to those who lived outside their community. The Shaker furniture followed the contemporary styles of other furniture makers at the time. Their focus was to make durable furniture that was plain and simple. The Shaker style did not focus on intricate carvings or thick veneers, but rather proportion and balance on each piece of furniture.
The Shakers were most famous for their chair making skills. They are credited with being the first to produce the rocking chair on a large scale. They also created the tilting chair which allowed you to tilt backwards without tipping over. These chairs were both very popular in the 1870’s so the Shakers patented them and manufactured them for sales around the world.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Contemporary style designing is also known as modern style design. Choosing this style of design is popular and easily recognizable because of its sleek and clean lines. Contemporary designing is quite different than traditional designs which uses detail carvings, ball and club feet, heavy fabrics, and curved wood. The colors used in contemporary designs typically revolve around blacks, browns, beige, and white, but it is not uncommon to see primary colors used such as a fantastically bright red when designing in the contemporary style.
Contemporary style furniture is not limited to only wood sources. You will often find beautiful furniture pieces made from metal, aluminium, and fiberglass too. Always striking and sophisticated, it is not uncommon to see a contemporary room exhibiting that special flair with furniture pieces that are adorned with mirrors as well.
The Tribecca Queen Cherry Slat Group A, which is available at Grand Furniture Gallery, is a perfect example of a contemporary bedroom set. This sleek and modern set features straight lines and geometric shapes and is sure to enhance the elegance of any room’s décor. Made from hardwood and cherry veneers and accented with a nickel finish, you won’t be disappointed! At Grand Furniture Gallery you will be able to decorate the entire bedroom with the additional furniture pieces that are available. Stop by our store to see the matching nightstands, platform boxes, armoire, accent mirror, corner chest, and bed sizes that we have in stock.
At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find many contemporary style furniture pieces that will look amazing in your home. Stop by today to see our selection of modern furniture that is available for the bedroom, dining room, and home office, and entertainment centers and occasional furniture as well.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
It’s no doubt that the traditional old world style of furniture was designed to impress. Traditional furniture was originally designed for European royalty from the 17th to the 19th century. Luxurious furniture was created by using intricate and formal finishes that were rich and dark. Cherry, walnut, dark oaks, and mahogany were the desired woods that were used. The woods were often stained with medium to dark finishes and you could often find certain pieces adorned with marble. In traditional furniture you can expect to find curved or fluted legs and ball and claw feet as well.
The Campaign and Plantation style of traditional furniture evolved from colonial expeditions and wartime. It differed from the old world styles as furniture pieces often had legs that were able to be removed or folded down entirely. As opposed to the intricate details of the old world style, the Campaign and Plantation style furniture had simple details and cleaner lines. You could often find these pieces with hidden compartments and rich textures or even animal prints too.
The Early American style of traditional furniture held its roots from the traditional old world style, but were scaled down for the more simplified American desires. Early American furniture featured medium to dark finishes on cherry, walnut, oak, mahogany and pine woods. Many furniture pieces were also painted and contained spindles and finials.
All varieties of traditional furniture remain a popular design choice in today’s world. At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find many exquisite furniture pieces, designed in the traditional style that is sure to make your home look absolutely divine. Stop by our store to see our beautiful selection of traditional furniture for the bedroom, dining room, office, entertainment centers and occasional furniture. Grand Furniture Gallery takes pride in the quality name brand furniture that we offer. All of our products come straight from North Carolina and are offered at tremendous discounts everyday.
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
In continuation from Monday…
Heavy draperies tend to block out too much natural light, so consider using light sheer fabrics instead as your window treatments. Sheers that are available in plain, soft floral designs and simple stripes provide ample ways of allowing natural light into living spaces.
When designing a small living room, consider using a larger piece of furniture, such as an armoire, instead of using several small pieces of furniture within the room. Armoires are perfect for storing a wide variety of items and allow you to keep the room clutter to a minimum; which will make the room appear larger and more comfortable.
When choosing a sofa for a small living room, it’s a good idea to avoid large patterns or stripes which can make a room look much smaller than it actually is. At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find the beautiful Marquette Sofa in Seville Amber. Made of hardwood and pecan veneers, this delightful sofa is offered in your choice of two cozy chenille fabrics, a neutral tan or a rich brown. It’s easy to imagine yourself snuggling up on this charming sofa which would be a great addition for a small living room space. Stop by our store to see the matching side chairs, accent chair, loveseat, foyer tree, end table, cocktail table and writing desk to go along with this sofa as well.
Grand Furniture Gallery is dedicated to bringing you the finest furniture available from North Carolina, always at unbelievably low prices. We have everything you will need to decorate a huge home or a cozy intimate living space, whatever you desire. We hope to see you at our store soon.
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
Invented centuries ago, the secretary desk is one of the oldest types of desk that was ever used. A secretary desk is a tall narrow piece of furniture that has a hinged table in the middle which folds down. This table provided ample space for writing or record keeping. Centuries ago, the secretary desk could only be found in homes where home offices were run from. In those days, secretaries were always men who were hired to work alongside their male bosses. Most men who worked out of their home typically owned large estates. They would require many hours of book and ledger entries and the secretary desk proved to be the perfect piece of furniture for the job. The top of the desk featured a hutch where books, ledgers, stationary and other items used in business would be stored. Each night the hutch would be locked to keep prying eyes from peering inside.
When a business became large enough to move into an actual offsite office, the secretary desk was moved as well. They were used for hundreds of years until modern technology changed the needs of desks into the ones we see today. Now it is more common to find executive desks, computer desks, and student desks in a variety of styles and wood choices. The secretary desk continues to grace elegant homes as not only a conversation piece, but a treasured heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation.
The Cherry Grove Secretary Complete would make an exquisite addition to your homes décor. It blends the old and new adaptations from the 18th century and higher end traditional styling. This lovely piece of furniture blends Georgian, Edwardian, Sheraton and Queen Anne styles together making it an elegant addition that you will want to showcase for years to come. Grand Furniture Gallery offers the Cherry Grove Secretary Complete which is crafted from Alder and select hardwoods, Cathedral Cherry Veneers, and has a Classic Antique Cherry finish.
Stop by our store to see the entire Cherry Grove Collection. This brilliant collection has beautiful furniture available for every room of your home!
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Buying a crib for your baby’s nursery can be great fun. There are many choices available and finding one with stellar beauty should not be your only concern. Buying a safe and durable crib that will last for many years should be a top priority.
The Enchantment Antique White Convertible Crib would make a beautiful addition to any nursery. This charming crib is crafted of popular solids, select hardwood solids, and select hardwood veneers. This crib is a good choice because it is designed to grow with your child as he or she does. Once you are done with the crib time period, the bed can easily be converted to a beautiful Toddler Daybed. The conversion kit includes the matching Guard Rail, which many parents find very comforting, especially when their child is first leaving the crib. Because of its unique design, this crib can also be converted to a Full Size Bed as well.
Buying the Enchantment Collection from Grand Furniture Gallery affords your many decorating options. Keeping in mind how active children can be, the entire collection has been designed to withstand years of use. The Enchantment Collection features many beautiful pieces that are sure to provide you with the perfect ensemble for your home. Visit our store to see the crib drawer, dressers, bureau, night stand, chests, bookcase, computer desk and hutch, beds, mirrors, and wardrobe that are available.
Stop by Grand Furniture Gallery to see our extensive collection of beautiful furniture for every room in your home. We have exquisite North Carolina furniture in a variety of styles, colors, and finishes, awaiting you.
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
I must admit, years ago when I had my first child, I was not sold on the idea of owning a changing station. I did not see the real value of such a piece of furniture and thought that it would just take up space in the small room that was due to be used as a nursery. After not owning one with my first child I did decide to purchase one when we moved and were expecting our second daughter. After using the dresser/changing station unit, I discovered that it was the perfect piece of furniture to have in a nursery. The cupboard provided ample storage for all of the baby items that needed stored and the drawers were perfect for the baby clothing. I absolutely loved that I could change and dress the baby in one area, and have all of the essential baby items right at my fingertips!
The Enchantment Antique White Small Door Dresser with Changing Station would serve as an amazing addition to any nursery. This handy addition is crafted of popular solids, select hardwood solids and select hardwood veneers. This beautiful unit has detailed carvings on the corners and bead detail on the door. You can comfortably and safely change your baby with the cushion and child strap that is included in the Changing Station Top. The great news is that after you are done with the baby phase, this sturdy unit will serve as a great dresser for your child for many years to come.
Grand Furniture Gallery offers other North Carolina furniture pieces that go along with this beautiful unit so you can easily decorate the entire room in the Enchantment Antique White style. Check out the matching 8 drawer bureau, 9 drawer dresser, bookcase, computer desk, computer hutch, beds, mirrors, desk chair, trundle, crib drawer, door chest, night stand, and chest that are available.
Take a look at our online store for other great deals on quality North Carolina bedroom furniture for every member of your house.
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