Betty M Collection, Suite 1684, invites you to view exciting new products from American Leather. Stop in to relax in the new “Clever” recliner with proprietary flex chrome base and matching ottoman. You won’t believe how comfortable this recliner is with its gentle rocking motion. Featuring an array of styles from the ageless appeal of traditional to the striking visual of clean contemporary, the collection also includes fully upholstered leather beds,  sectional and sofa groups, sleepers or an accent chair for the perfect touch. Recently featured in House & Garden’s Designers Best ’07 issue, American Leather was named best for leather media room furniture. Available in 70 plus leathers and more than 90 ultrasuede colors, the beauty of American Leather furniture doesn’t stop on the outside. Part of the allure is the strength, durability and craftsmanship on the inside.
The Mike Bell showroom houses a collection of dramatic 18th and 19th-century European Furniture, but some designers do not know they also carry reproductions and furniture pieces designed by the company’s president, Joann Westwater.
Many types of custom work come out of the Mike Bell showroom. As Westwater explains, some of the items are derivative of former projects or reproduced from a discovered antique, frequently creating custom pieces to suit the specifi c needs of their clients. While most custom work takes place here in Chicago, some wood work carvings, for bed posts or dining tables, must be outsourced to English craftsmen. Westwater will whittle a mock-up out of plaster and send it abroad where each post is hand carved, per direction from her sample. Once the details are complete, the parts are shipped back to the states and the merchandise is built at the Mike Bell Workshop.
Westwater’s interest in sketching and drawing began more than26 years ago. After earning her degree in art, she began producing paintings for Mike Bell. At that time their space on Kinzie Street was no  larger than a two car garage, which has since grown into a 26,000- square-foot workshop, 10 minutes away from The Mart.
More recently Westwater’s designs have kept up with the trends of today, including black accents and sleek lines. Stop in the Mike Bell Showroom and check out her entire collection.
If you’re looking for something new, come see all that Melvin Wolf, Suite 1674, has to offer. The Patrician Collection from Woodland, new introductions from Flat Rock and new introductions from the Portico Collection are now on the floor. The showroom also offers you “Melvin Wolf” Private Label with great prices and quick delivery. While you’re there, view new accessories and lighting from Frederick Cooper and Bradburn, always available from the floor. |
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 de Aurora’s celebration of the Habersham Home continues. Every home needs fi ne art to complement and accessorize. Wall décor manufacturers Big Fish, Art & Frame Source and Trevor James have agreed to offer additional discounts for all items purchased in the month of September. To complement the art sale, additional discounts will be provided for all Habersham orders placed in September, excluding kitchen and bath items.
Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman proudly announces its newest collection and fi rst collaboration with one of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers for 2007—The Roger Thomas Signature Collection. The collection, which is the first co-branded series by EF+LM, is comprised of 26 unique, artistic pieces ranging from a dining table and chairs, console and cabinets, to a cocktail table and mirror.
The collection is available for purchase  and can be viewed on their Web site, www.ef-lm.com. The pieces are scheduled to arrive to the EF+LM Chicago showroom and nationwide early Fall 2007. EF+LM is a recognized leader in the industry on customization and this new collection is no exception. The entire collection is available in a multitude of fi nishes, hardware and custom specifi cations.
As a leader in the fashion world for more than 20 years, Isaac Mizrahi has always approached his designs with an irreverent sense of color, pattern and texture. It was this same bold perspective that was the essence behind his new fabric collection for S. Harris, Suite 6-152.
Mizrahi has left no style or sensibility untouched in this interior fabric collection. Fabrics in classic “Isaac Colors” including shocking pinks, vibrant oranges and electric yellows play alongside classic grays and browns. It is the ultimate juxtaposition of timeless style and whimsical appeal. This luxurious collection is enhanced with bold metallics, giant chintz patterns and signature dots and plaids. Detail and quality are key elements of these rich and wonderfully executed fabrics.
Only the mind of Mizrahi could make this electric-meets-classic vision blend harmoniously. |
