AMSTERDAM MODERN

Teak and Rosewood Teak and rosewood tend to be the prevalent choices of hardwood in mid-century Danish furniture, and although very different, we love both equally for their ability to be defining design choices in the home. If you've come into our warehouse and wondered at the difference between the two, we can point out a few differences that may cater towards your design sensibility: Teak tends to have a lighter and more yellow toned grain, and is extremely durable in outdoor weather conditions. Because of this, it's often used for outdoor construction (patios, lawn furniture) and produces oils that make it considerably termite resistant. It finishes beautifully, and can most definitely endure child activity while giving off a pop of woodgrain tan in your study or living room. We love teak for its lightness of color yet sense of sturdiness. Danish Modern Teak Partners Desk with Bookcase Tomado Industrial Teak Wall Mount Shelving Unit Rose...

We’re so excited to announce the arrival of a new container! After lots of hard work selecting a few great items in Amsterdam, they’ve finally arrived here in Los Angeles. 

DESIGNERS WE LOVE. what’s so great about midcentury furniture? While updating our “favorites” page, I stumbled across some designers who use modern furniture in very different ways. Here is a cover on some of our faves, and why we love them.   SASHA EMERSON: Sasha Emerson Sasha Emerson shows us that modern design can lie between fun and classic, thus modern and timeless and ultimately, livable. Her attention to detail and color create warm spaces where styles and time periods flow together seamlessly. Her ability to create these crazy-fun yet homely spaces stems from her eccentric taste in the details while pulling modern sophistication from some more demure mid century pieces. After graduating Yale with a degree in theater, we can definitely see how her personality plays out in her flair for the dramatic… FRANCES MERRILL @ Reath: Patterns and upholstery with quiet sophistication. Despite potential misgivings and skepticism from the f...