At Brighton Furniture we don't just design and make original pieces of furniture, we also restore old and antique furniture. If you live in or around Brighton call Brighton Furniture and see what we can do for you.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
CPSIA Blog-In Is Today!
Bloggers around the world are blogging about Saving Handmade today! Here's a great post....
http://etsybloggers.blogspot.com/2009/01/cpsia-blog-in.html
http://etsybloggers.blogspot.com/2009/01/cpsia-blog-in.html
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Simple, minimal, elegant. Your dining room set makes a step forward
All right we all get it. Running up and down thrift shops on weekends in desperate search of those victorian style chairs to reupholster or that bite size dining table to repaint keep our humor high and let us feel like we can achieve big goals. We can decorate! We can use our knowledge and our own hands to create something, a start from scratch!
The question is this though: would you still be revelling into all that work if you'd get the chance to choose among a rotten four legged piece of wood and a modern design piece created by the mind of a well known Italian master? Mmm not an easy answer. So while you still enjoy your domestic furniture creations why not to have a look at momentoitalia modern dining rooom tables and chairs collection for your next modern minimalistic Italian dining room area?
Momentoitalia presents a wide selection of modern dining tables made in Italy. Each new collection is presented with complete matching chairs and buffets or cabinets for a modern rich dining area. .jpg)
.jpg)
The 2009 dining room collection combine modern dining room tables, dining chairs and buffet in a wide variety of finishes and sizes. The main feature is represented by the soft curved edges and the triangular sectioned legs which reaches out to the tops with sinuous movements. The table collection reaches out to those looking for either a fix or extendible table and the rich finishes make of those modern dining table the perfect choice fore any kind of dining room area..jpg)
.jpg)
You can find more information about momentoitalia modern Italian furniture at http://www.momentoitalia.com/ . Find modern Italian tables, modern Italian dining room chairs, modern sideboards and buffets. Made in Italy..jpg)
.jpg)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Hope Chests?
All this CPSIA got me thinking about some of my older designs that would lend themselves to truly being adult storage solutions. That, and the fact that for every three toy chest orders, someone orders one of my toy chests for their non-kid home. In fact, a lovely woman from NY is requesting a modified Owyn as a hope chest for herself to keep all the wonderful knitted hats, blankets, etc that she creates for her future grandchildren.
I know I have a need for a hope chest...or even just a chest in our living room so we can store blankets and hide really loud, obnoxious kid toys from the children. Pity I can't find a decent carpenter to make one for me. Anyhow, I was wondering if some of you feel the same way about having an additional storage piece in your living room?
Look for some new designs soon that project that "modern organic" look and nicely hide whatever you want to hide from whomever you want to hide it. Think Gracie Toy Box meets Owyn Toy Box. That was so LA of me to say it that way, wasn't it?
I know I have a need for a hope chest...or even just a chest in our living room so we can store blankets and hide really loud, obnoxious kid toys from the children. Pity I can't find a decent carpenter to make one for me. Anyhow, I was wondering if some of you feel the same way about having an additional storage piece in your living room?
Look for some new designs soon that project that "modern organic" look and nicely hide whatever you want to hide from whomever you want to hide it. Think Gracie Toy Box meets Owyn Toy Box. That was so LA of me to say it that way, wasn't it?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
CPSIA Nightmare
I've been wracking my brain as to how I can help (aside from signing petitions, etc) Save Handmade so today, I took my cause to Oprah. Anyone ever written in about a topic or suggestion to be on Oprah? Well, I did!
It seems so unfair that so many of us, who work our tails off building and making non-toxic, eco-friendly goods for kids are about to lose our businesses or face fines of $100K+ for violating the CPSIA ruling because we can't afford the outrageous testing fee. All the while, all along, from day one, we've been using the best, eco-friendly, non-toxic materials. Ironic, eh? I looked into testing for some of my goods and it will cost roughly $2000-$5000 per piece. There's just no way.
So if this law doesn't get amended, look for Mod Mom to be selling storage pieces...for parents and folks older than 12. Wonder what I could make for teens these days? Little wooden boxes for storing things they don't want their parents to see. There's an idea.
All of this just makes me sick to my stomach. Keep your fingers crossed that Oprah's staff takes pity on a woodworker from LA. On second thought, I'll write back and see if she has a show on stuff made for teenagers...so I can start marketing my "my mom would die if she saw what's in this", slow-closing, lockable, mini-wooden chests for teens. Just kidding....
Check out this link....it's brilliant!!
http://blog.buyhandmade.org/
It seems so unfair that so many of us, who work our tails off building and making non-toxic, eco-friendly goods for kids are about to lose our businesses or face fines of $100K+ for violating the CPSIA ruling because we can't afford the outrageous testing fee. All the while, all along, from day one, we've been using the best, eco-friendly, non-toxic materials. Ironic, eh? I looked into testing for some of my goods and it will cost roughly $2000-$5000 per piece. There's just no way.
So if this law doesn't get amended, look for Mod Mom to be selling storage pieces...for parents and folks older than 12. Wonder what I could make for teens these days? Little wooden boxes for storing things they don't want their parents to see. There's an idea.
All of this just makes me sick to my stomach. Keep your fingers crossed that Oprah's staff takes pity on a woodworker from LA. On second thought, I'll write back and see if she has a show on stuff made for teenagers...so I can start marketing my "my mom would die if she saw what's in this", slow-closing, lockable, mini-wooden chests for teens. Just kidding....
Check out this link....it's brilliant!!
http://blog.buyhandmade.org/
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The sofa beds which dresses your house...
A sofa bed for your living room? Yes it is possible. Most sofa beds on the market are bought for studios, spare bedrooms or home office rooms. It is very hard to find a good looking modern sofa bed with high quality standards and sooner or later you end up buying a very commercial piece.
Today we would like to present on of our modern Italian sofa beds. With its clean lines, it represents a simple minimalistic piece which hides a genious opening system. So good looking and so flexible, you can use it in your living room. First thing first, one of the best feature of this sofa bed are its numerous compositions. Different seat elements are combined together to form sectional layouts. Not only you can compose a classic L shape by adding two end element bond together by a corner element, but you can add a chaise lounge which add a touch of modernity and style. If you are not satisfy and need extra footrest space to relax watching your favorite movie, you can add up a large comfortable ottoman on castors, easy to move and with a storage space to store your favourite blanket during winter or your sheets or pillows. What better can you find if you already have a sectional sofa with a side converting to a queen size bed?
But the real deal is the opening system. So light and so effortless ! Because you do not need to remove any cushion or undress your sofabed...everything stays right to its place and while opening, the seat and back cushions follow the opening movement and end up below the bed, safely stored to keep the best shape. But how does the opening system work? By simple grab the back cushions from the top and pulling them toward yourself the sofa bed will unfold in two simple steps. The mattress will pop up in no time !
So you will preserve the seat cushions and keep them in shape because nobody will sleep on them and you will guarantee your guests with maximum comfort on a queen size mattress....and yes we'll guarantee.....NO WOOD SLATS AT ALL....the bedspring is electrowelded and guarantee solidity and firmness.
Another advantage of this product is represented by two hidden pockets which can be used to store pillows and sheets while your guests are gone and you decide to keep the sofabed close.
So you can't go wrong with it and obviously you can choose between a wide array of modern fabric textures and colors and high quality full grain leather.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Welcome to Momentoitalia blog!
Welcome momentoitalia.com
blog, where superior quality meets modern design. Find out about new products, news, trade shows and trends on the modern world of Italian design. Clean, simple pure minimalistic modern bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, sofas and living room furniture.
blog, where superior quality meets modern design. Find out about new products, news, trade shows and trends on the modern world of Italian design. Clean, simple pure minimalistic modern bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, sofas and living room furniture.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Walnut furniture
This piece of furniture was for a flat in Brighton. The client wanted a chunky coffee table that would fit within his new sofa. I came up with this design. It was quite tricky to glue up as you can see! Nice job though.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Brighton Furniture
If you live in the Brighton area and you need any furniture made click here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery but specialise in bespoke furniture.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sycamore Bedside Cabinets
Over Christmas I have been making a pair of Sycamore bedside cabinets for a flat in the centre of Brighton. They have "touch to open" drawers which extend to give full access to the drawer. I had pieces of glass made to protect the top from hot drinks etc. The finish I used was a wax which protects the Sycamore without yellowing the lovely pale white colour of this timber.
