With the trend moving to cheaper and faster, it is nice to see real quality at a reasonable price. The Modern line made right here in the good old USA, is a very well made product with an outstanding, clean look. The constantly growing line specializes in mostly heavy gauge steel with wood accents, both of which are available in several finishes. You can see the products currently in production at My personal favorite is the Tangent dining series which can fill most size requirement and color schemes. The table is available in round, square and rectangular. There are several chair options which can also be matched with height adjustable barstools and occasional table groups for a complete look.They even offer a bench for a unique dining look. Other accent items like buffet tables and a great line of bars will add a modern look that will be timeless, not trendy.

On the construction side, the products are heavy welded steel for ultimate durability. Combined with a selection of cleanable micro fibers the Elite Modern line is virtually care free and a great value. Compared to some costly modern Italia designs, I highly recommend their entire line of furniture. They can even help you find a dealer near you.

Optimal versatility, with straightforward style and cushioned comfort. An assortment of fabric options suits any setting.

• Durable hardwood/wood construction.

• Solid birch wood legs, stained to complement fabric.

• Assembly required.

• Spot clean.

• Imported.

• Select items are online/catalog only.

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Side Chair: 17.5″w x 21″d x 33.5″h; 18.5″h seat.

Armchair: 23″w x 22″d x 33.5″h; 18.5″h seat.

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Sometimes, a single long table really is the best option for a particular room. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with matching chairs.

“In one dining room we did,” says New York-based interior designer Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz . “the owner had a very long dining table. Having 14 chairs around it made the room too busy with legs. Our solution was to select four high back chairs that divide the table in two sections, and then to design a banquette that was repeated four times. The host and hostess sit in the middle chairs, so that they have access to all guests.”

If you’d like to re-create this look on a modest budget, you needn’t have benches and chairs custom made. Many furniture stores sell settees that could work quite nicely at a table; just make sure you select pieces that coordinate well with the upholstered chairs so the arrangement looks thought-out, not thrown-together.

If you have a screened-in porch or sunroom, consider using it for casual dining. To make this windowed room meal-ready, designer April Sheldon placed antique Chinese scholar benches on either side of a table made from an ironwood platform from India. The backless benches are surprisingly comfortable, she says — and they are easier to get in and out of than benches with high backs. And because there is no upholstery, spills are never a concern.

You could create a similar feeling in an indoor dining room, too, says Sheldon; just make sure the furniture is not only beautiful, but comfortable, as well. “People really like to linger at the table,” she says. “It’s all about feeling good, relaxing and enjoying good food.”

Close your eyes and picture a Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving: Grandpa carving the turkey at one end of the long wooden table, Grandma at the other end, seated on one of 10 matching chairs. For a long time, that set-up was synonymous with “dining room.” But the American family has changed since Rockwell last put down his paintbrush — and American dining rooms are changing, too. “People are entertaining in a much more informal and creative way today,” says San Francisco-based designer April Sheldon. “They’re mixing different patterns in their dishes and putting branches and shells on their dining tables. The traditional mahogany table just isn’t working with that lifestyle.”

So, what is working in today’s dining rooms? Mixable, matchable furniture in unusual materials and unexpected finishes, making a style statement by breaking all the rules.

Like many busy people today, designer Raji Radhakrishnan and her family usually eat dinner in the kitchen. “I almost never use my dining room for sit-down meals,” says Radhakrishnan, owner of Raji RM Design  in Brambleton, Virginia. “We’re much more likely to use our dining room for high tea or cocktail parties, so I have set the space up for that. The table is fairly small, and has a sofa behind it, with two antique Bergeres with caned seats facing it. There are some small end tables and I bring in other small tables when I want to.”

While wooden tables are still the most readily available, tables in more unusual materials are increasingly popular — and can really set the tone for a dramatic dining space. For this dining room in Woodstock, New York, designer April Sheldon  set a round Calacatta Oro marble tabletop on a base of bleached, rift-cut white oak. The table is surrounded by clear, modern chairs by Philippe Starck — for a look that’s fresh and sexy.

“The key to this kind of look,” says Sheldon, “is to start with a great table and then find the chairs that play off the material or attitude of the table.” And once you’ve spent the time to select a table in an unusual material, be sure to show it off: “There are so many beautiful place mats available today,” Sheldon says. “And you can also place the dishes right down on the table. There’s no reason to cover a beautiful table with a tablecloth.”

Furniture (probably from the French ‘fournir’ — to provide) is the mass noun for the movable objects (‘mobile’ in Latin languages) intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping in beds, to hold objects at a convenient height for work using horizontal surfaces above the ground, or to store things. Storage furniture such as a nightstand often makes use of doors, drawers, shelves and locks to contain, organize or secure smaller objects such as clothes, tools, books, and household goods.

Furniture can be a product of design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to furniture’s functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic furniture works to create, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, comfortable and convenient interior spaces. Furniture can be made from many materials, including metal, plastic, and wood. Furniture can be made using a variety of woodworking joints which often reflect the local culture.

Hand crafted from solid acacia wood with a beautiful warm, ruddy sheen the Kubus Dining Collection features fly through jointing and cracked beam legs producing a striking dining experience. The Kubus Storage Collection comprises delightful statement pieces with subtle Asian influence and styling. This collection offers practical modern day storage solutions. As with all hand crafted, solid timber furniture, sizes can vary slightly, and some movement should be allowed for; this should not be seen as a fault.

This style of the dining room feels more luxury!

Wood dining table that looks fantastic in dining room. You picture a dining table fashioned from gleaming wood with sturdy legs and an expansive surface and fold out leaves if necessary to add more guests to your setting. You envision a large hutch against the wall, filled with your best china, crystal, silver and linens to set exactly the right mood for your meal. Your dining chairs are both comfortable and solid, giving your guests the ability to relax a little longer in their seats as you talk the night away over dessert.Cool and unique perfectly describes the hand crafted Bowery X-leg dining table. Bold Indonesian oak construction base and smooth, expansive table-top offer seating for six with chairs, more with benches. Perfect for a dining room with limited space. Features rich dark wood frame with thick sturdy legs – the Bowery is always stable, never wobbly. Available in wenge wood finish. Indonesian oak construction.

The large Hudson square table provides a perfect blend of modern style and simple living. The Hudson features thick table top, with routed edge and matching thick legs in a wenge finish. Table measures an impressive 59 in. L x 59 in. W x 30 in. H, comfortably seating eight people – a perfect table for an intimate dinner party. Handcrafted, solid Malaysian oak construction. Simple assembly. Imported.

Dining furniture is sometime take for granted by some people because they are more focused on the furniture for their living room. Well this time around, I guess people can�t afford to take for granted this contemporary dining chair created by Vicente Soto for Paco Capell, Spain. Borrowing the design elements of the past, Soto has evolve this 18th century chair into a modern one with a curved oval back which stands in contrast with the angular seat and arms. This contemporary chair is approximately 20 inches wide and deep, and it has metal legs and is available with or without arms.

There were first conceived as a chair for both domestic living areas as well as public spaces where visual restraint is of prime importance, such as museums. Discussion with architects, dealers and other users, however, revealed many other additional uses. They can be stacked inconspicuously and quite naturally in an office, ready for an improvised meeting, and many architects now see them as a comfortable alternative to the classics for use in cafes, halls or waiting areas.

The designer has always produced creations of exemplary purity and clarity, and in partnership with a manufacturer for the first time, he was able to combine this style with a multitude of factors, including ergonomics, safety, and the heavy demands of the public. The moment you sit down 0n, you realise the technical refinement. The rigidly designed shell ‘gives’ comfortably in the seat and back areas, and moulds the contours of the body. When you lean backwards, the top part of the back section yields to match your body, and the built-in spring mechanism provides counter-pressure, allowing the backrest to return to the original position. With its apparently simple design and styling, this chair is the epitome of the “less is more” concept.

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     Since productivity requires efficiency and organization, home offices should be well-lit; should facilitate the use of computers, faxes, and printing machines; should be stocked with storage; and should be comfortable. Use the volume of work you handle to help calculate how complex a room you need.

An antique table beside a bedroom window will provide a part-time office. Dress it up with pretty pencil and writing paper holders that match the drapes or pillows. Office armoires are another simple solution. Available in styles ranging from classic to Far Eastern, these helpers combine convenience and function. Most feature a keyboard shelf, file drawers, and adjustable shelving. When your tasks are completed, close the doors and the muss disappears.

In this article, you’ll learn about decorating styles for home offices, including:

Home Library
Create a library-office in your home that provides a productive atmosphere for work or a restive place to hide away and read.

Traditional Home Office
Combining the elements of a traditional home office will help you create an industrious atmosphere for your work-at-home needs.

Using Natural Light
Bring natural light into the office to enhance it’s look as well as its effect on your mood.

Building and Using a Custom Home Office
Planning a home office that’s tailored to your unique needs can make even the most basic office task an enjoyable prospect. Find tips to make your home office work for you.

Finding Your Style
Taking the time to figure out your personal office needs will increase both your enjoyment and efficiency in work. Learn tricks to incorporate your style into your home office design.

As you begin planning for your new home office space, keep the following in mind:

Wall-mounted shelves holding art objects and photographs help soften the “office” look, while a series of pieces in the same style and finish such as birch veneer afford a more regimented, corporate look.

Happily, many of today’s furnishings have casters for mobility: Roll your desk beside the window when the roses are blooming, and move it closer toward the fire in winter.

Rooms that spend a great deal of time empty, such as dining rooms, make natural offices. Claim the table as work central. When guests are due, tuck paperwork and files in baskets, in a closet, or behind cabinet doors.

Designating one wall to hold gear frees up the rest of the space for other furnishings like chairs and a table for late-night dinners.

Window treatments can be wood shutters, mini-blinds, fabric shades, or drapes. Start a collection according to your theme, and use posters, mechanical drawings, or prints of your interests to decorate the walls. Because you’re the boss, your office can have any combination of intriguing materials, furnishings, and colors.

In this article, we’ll give you tips for designing a home office library, a traditional home office, and an office that takes full advantage of natural lighting. Let’s start with the library. Continue to the next section for helpful decorating ideas.