With my upcoming birthday- now that I feel I no longer have any special numbers to look forward to- I find myself embracing things that are no longer considered age appropriate. In a sense, I am now free to choose my mental age. I am as old as I feel, and am falling in love with this whimsical new brand that has recently popped into our Gift Shop.
With growth charts, mobiles, and kid-friendly, shatterproof acrylic in place of glass in framed prints, Petit Collage may be geared toward the smaller customer, but can be enjoyed by any age. With the perfect combination of vintage modern, playful illustration, and colorful collage, these prints are simply endearing.
Each collage is a limited edition of 50. Within each of the 50 pieces there are slight variations in color and vintage paper used, so each work of art is truly unique. The prints are on maple veneer in hardwood maple frames with a no-VOC finish. Made in San Francisco, each detail has been carefully thought out. It’s always a pleasure to find out that the products you love are being consciously and sustainably produced. As I grow older, I’m growing wiser: there’s my glass-half-full approach to my upcoming birthday! Happy shopping!
To see more Petit Collage available on our website:
Jungle Animals Mobile
Animal Tower Print
Camera Girl Print
Owl Love Print
Elephant with Calf Print
We excitedly welcome the new Blue Series of Wishbone chairs, made by Carl Hansen & Son. These cool blue colors are a brand new concept, but the design of the Wishbone chair goes back much further…
This distinctive chair is just one of Danish designer Hans J. Wegner’s five hundred chair designs, and dates back to 1950. The distinct “Y” shape of the back gave this furniture piece its Wishbone name. Although, I have to say the best part of the design is the beautiful curve of the top of the chair. It creates the perfect arm rest during casual conversations.
Carl Hansen & Son places a great emphasis on adhering to Wegner’s original detailed drawings and use of natural materials. All of the wood used comes from renewable and sustainable sources. The hand-woven paper cord seat truly sets this design apart, and it’s quite comfortable too!
The Blue Series introduces new and exciting color options along with a white paper cord seat that makes the blue really pop. Each shade of blue has a unique and vibrant personality. The Caspian Blue is a brilliant teal that makes a bold statement, while the Cayman Blue has a very soft and dreamy look. We’ve chosen to put one of each of the four blues around our table, allowing us to pick our favorite of the day to sit in. And, yes, our favorites do change on a daily basis! Also, check out the new Citrus series, which offers four refreshing shades of green…
“The chair is the thing that is closest to people so it is important that its detailing is in order. I feel details as much as I see them. People touch the furniture, they see with their hands.” -Hans J. Wegner
To see more pics of the Wishbone chairs in our showroom, check out The Century House on facebook.
-Katy
