Posts Tagged ‘reclining chair’

A Brief History of Victorian Designer’s Influence on Modern Contemporary Design

Monday, May 11th, 2009

 Since all movements are contemporary to the time they were began the term Modern furniture may seem confusing, especially when its roots go back over one hundreds. A child spawned from the functional designs and philosophies of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Modern furniture designs was as influenced by the revolution against Victorianism as it [...]

How Politics and Socialism Influenced Furniture Design : A Brief Profile Of William Morris

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

William Morris (1834-1896), has often been attributed as being the inventor of the Morris reclining chair. In fact, the Victorian Morris did produce one version but, although we adopted his name to the chair, he was not the inventor. Morris is also associated with being the father of the English Arts and Crafts movement, which [...]

The Curtains Are Rising On Personal Home Theatre & Media Entertainment Centers (part 2)

Monday, December 29th, 2008

You have wisely selected the perfect Amish built focal point for your new media room or personal home theatre – the entertainment cabinet and now it is time to fill it with quality electronic fun. A well planned personal home theater will deliver years of entertainment for you, your family and friends.
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Men for Christmas or Hanukkah that Women will Love

Monday, November 10th, 2008

From baby cribs to bedroom suites, the gifted Amish woodworkers and Amish artisan designers build custom pieces for the entire family. Although every woman will appreciate their beauty, many of these items make particularly nice and very unique gifts for the men in your life. Whether you are buying a gift for a jet setter, [...]