AMSTERDAM MODERN

"The Rock" Two-Seater Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis Leather and Rattan Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis "The Rock" Lounge Chair in Buck Leather by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis Gerard Van Den Berg arguably defined a turning point from classic Mid-Century Dutch furniture design to more contemporary design using different materials, such as rattan and leather. For Montis, a company he started with his brother, his design aesthetic stemmed from concepts of comfort - cushiony seats with a solid and sturdy body. Nevertheless, he maintains a sleek elegance to each piece with his balanced, and often singular, use of warm leather upholstery and carefully placed stitching. ‘ Frame elements are always of a specific gauge, which constrains your design. Taking the upholstery as your starting point gives you much more options. For instance the hammock gave me the idea of making intelligent use of the upholstery to create op...

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...

Now that it's sufficiently warming up outside, we can reveal some of the gems that have been hibernating in the credenzas of our warehouse for the winter... Here a few of our favorites. We had some fun mixing and matching cool cacti with the different textural patterns of West German pottery. Each piece is unique in shape, size, and glaze - even within a few sets. Check out  20 DIY Macrame Plant Hanger Patterns for more Spring planter inspiration.

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THIS SATURDAY DURING LA ARTWALK...GET EXCITED FOR...  To find out more on Morgan Satterfield, check out her site The Brick House As our featured artist this month of March, she will showcasing items from her new line CAMP , with all handcrafted/repurposed pillows from vintage sarapes and military tents as well as super delicate and minimal metal jewelry (to name a few...) We're really jazzed to have her in the family! Her vibe is right on par with what we do here at SHOPCLASS .

We're so excited to be showing a select few of many of our amazing items at the Modernism Show in Palm Springs this year (: Click on the picture for more information.  We will be there for the whole weekend, so stop by if you're around the area!