Furniture Designs

No. 008.10: Low Table

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Every great designer aspires to create unique pieces that will last a lifetime.  JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s No. 008.10 Low Table has become one of those pieces.

JOHNHOUSHMAND: No. 008.10This elegant low table was commissioned by Interieurs and for good reason not much has been changed since John designed the first No. 008 low table; the piece still retains all the vitality and contemporaneity it had when it was first created.  The smooth slab of elm rests on two 3/4 inch glass legs to create the perfect addition to any home.  Attention grabbing but subdued, this low table is a tried and true JOHNHOUSHMAND classic.

JOHNHOUSHMAND: No. 008.10

JOHNHOUSHMAND featured on That Vegan Blog and DesignSpotter

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JOHNHOUSHMAND is very pleased to have been recently featured on That Vegan Blog for our winning combination of sleek sustainability and attention-grabbing design as well as DesignSpotter with our new take on a modern classic:  the brand new No. 0222 Cast Aluminum Director’s Chair.

JOHNHOUSHMAND: No. 0189 Low Table

Check out both blogs for your daily dose of design inspiration be it for products, books, events, sustainable furniture or interior design.

JOHNHOUSHMAND: No. 0222 Cast Aluminum Director's Chair

JOHNHOUSHMAND in InsideOut Magazine

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Design mavens Cortney and Robert Novogratz of SixxDesign are best known for their effortless combinations of contemporary and classic design. JOHNHOUSHMAND is thrilled to have worked with this design duo on several notable projects including the  The Bungalow Hotel at the Jersey Shore.

JOHNHOUSHMAND: Bungalow HotelIn a recent article by InsideOut magazine about this new venture the Novogratzs explain their aim for the hotel, a theme that is “chilled, comfortable, casual and chic” as well as their almost obsessive attention to detail “from the ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs and fun bar coasters, to the beautiful wood detailing in the lobby and bar – a design collaboration with JOHNHOUSHMAND – the light-hearted vibe complements the surfing/beach concept nicely”.

For more shots of our work for the Bungalow Hotel click here.

JOHNHOUSHMAND: Bungalow Hotel

Now that’s what we call perfect harmony.

No. 0186.3: One of a Kind – Every Time

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JOHNHOUSHMAND is all about custom, one of a kind, luxury. While these self-aggrandizing adjectives might be be a high target for some, we have 10 years of hitting this mark under our tool belts.

No. 0186.3 BLACK WALNUT DINING TABLE WITH CURVED BLACKENED STEEL LEGS

Our new piece: No. 0186.3, a black walnut dining table with curved blackened steel legs, is a perfect example of this. The unique curve of the fish tale slab, the bird’s nest hole set right in the center of the dining area, the highly contrasting marbleization of the wood’s surface – these characteristics would be mighty hard to replicate. Take a look for yourself ….

No. 0186.3 BLACK WALNUT DINING TABLE WITH CURVED BLACKENED STEEL LEGSNo. 0186.3 BLACK WALNUT DINING TABLE WITH CURVED BLACKENED STEEL LEGS

Do you hear that? It’s us tooting our own horn.

New Piece: No. 0221 Acrylic Low Table

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At JOHNHOUSHMAND we’re always trying to push the limits, and with our No. 0221 Acrylic Low Table we’ve done just that.  This addition to the JOHNHOUSHMAND collection was inspired by our ingenious cast aluminum pieces such as the No. 0103.4 Cast Aluminum Low Table and the No. 0048.3 2 Fold Cast Aluminum Desk.

JOHNHOUSHMAND No. 0221

Though the production process used to create this Acrylic Low Table is very similar to its Cast Aluminum counterparts, the translucent quality acts in a very different and dynamic way.  Due to the varied texture of the walnut slab which the table was cast from, it acts as a reflective prism to create a multifaceted facade for this unique piece of furniture.  Where the texture is smooth the light hazily glows through while in the grainy, rough parts the light breaks creating luminous depth.

JOHNHOUSHMAND No. 0221

This new acrylic addition really is the perfect icy alternative to the now classic cast aluminum table.

Fab.com 3 Day Sale Featuring JOHNHOUSHMAND and JH2 onetreehome

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Get ready because the recently launched Fab.com is having a three day blowout sale starting Monday featuring JOHNHOUSHMAND and JH2.
From our No. 0135.1 Black Walnut low table to JH2’s Ursa Dining Table, everything is 30-40% off!

JOHNHOUSHMAND & JH2 onetreehome 3 Day Fab.com Sale

Founded in 2010 by the likes of Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Jason Goldberg, & Ashton Kutcher among others, Fab.com is the leading source for affordable design and daily design inspiration.

Fab.com has featured everything from Kid Robot, to Cassina, to Milton Glaser and we’re excited to add JOHNHOUSHMAND and JH2 to that list.

Hurry over to Fab.com – it’s fab-u-lous.

JOHNHOUSHMAND presents: The One-of-a-Kind Graphite Finish

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Here at JOHNHOUSHMAND we’re always looking for new sources of inspiration.  This time it’s graphite.

Our No. 0186.2, a live edge white oak dining table, was ebonized with a silver grain filler and hand-rubbed until it emulated the beautiful sheen and tone of graphite.

JOHNHOUSHMAND No. 0186.2
This one-of-a-kind handworked rub can also be seen in our No. 0220 high bar which was recently produced for a client with a chic home in Acapulco.

JOHNHOUSHMAND No. 0220
Both pieces were interestingly created just in time for back-to-school: we can smell the sharpened pencils here already!

JOHNHOUSHMAND launches JH2 OneTreeHome at ICFF 2011

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JH2 OneTreeHome, the new sustainable furniture line by luxury designer JOHNHOUSHMAND, will launch at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) 2011, Javits Center, NYC. The new line makes JOHNHOUSHMAND’s handcrafted, urban organic designs available to a larger audience while maintaining the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. Teaming with Jack Donenfeld of Nicaragua’s Simplemente Madera Group®, JH2 OneTreeHome uses only Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified wood. The new collection is named after the One Tree Project, where a single tree was used to teach a Nicaraguan community how to become economically self-sufficient through sustainable woodworking practices, showcasing how global deforestation can be addressed one tree at a time. Likewise, JH2 OneTreeHome makes sustainability a priority in all phases of the furniture making process.

In 2009, John Houshmand was invited to Nicaragua to see first-hand the devastation wrought by Hurricane Felix, a disaster that affected over 3 million acres of rainforest and unsettled the lives of the people living there. Deeply moved, John Houshmand banded together with Jack Donenfeld, a partner in Simplemente Madera Group®, to improve conditions in the area by productively utilizing the trees felled by the hurricane in a way that maintains the integrity of the local ecosystem. JH2 OneTree Home is the culmination of this effort.

Along with offering the unparalleled design for which JOHNHOUSHMAND is well known, JH2 OneTreeHome’s furniture is crafted from exceptional material, including two unique species of Nicaraguan rainforest hardwood: nancitón and cedro macho. Each of these species has a timeless look, an incredible range of coloration, and a vibrant visual character. In addition, their hardness and durability, which surpass even that of traditional American hardwoods, make them ideal choices for this collection.

Because wood used by JH2 OneTreeHome carries FSC’s Controlled Wood Forest Management Certification or FSC’s pure certification, hospitality and commercial projects that include JH2 OneTreeHome furniture may obtain points toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Certification.

This groundbreaking new line will debut at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) Saturday, May 14 – Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Javits Center, NYC: 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY10013 between 11th & 12th Avenue.

Debuting at the ICFF: Black Walnut and Hammered Bronze Dining Table

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There is a flurry of activity happening at our upstate workshop this spring, and many new works will be debuting at the 23rd annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair. (ICFF, Javits Center, NYC: Sunday May 14-Tuesday May 17th)

Here is a sneak peek at one of our brand new works:

The bright No. 0050.4 Hammered Bronze and Roundback Dining Table/Console is the first ever to feature a light polished bronze leg with an undulating curve. The beautifully rich black walnut roundback is set on hand-hammered bronze legs. The deep color of the wood is offset by the luminous curved bronze base, capturing light and shadow effortlessly. Custom designed for a Central Park West apartment with a classic Upper East Side aesthetic, this dining table will be the centerpiece among a contrasting set of plush wing-back chairs after the ICFF is over.

In addition to No. 0050.4, our booth at the ICFF will feature the new (and never before seen) Moon Rise Low Table, related to the No. 0101 Sandblasted Doily Starfire Glass Side Table (above). We will also be bringing back old favorites from our New York City showroom and several pieces on loan from our Los Angeles Showroom at the Pacific Design Center, including No. 0028 Gnawed Beaver Branches Low Table as well as the No. 0176 Topographic Table.

Come see your favorites in person and prepare to be wowed by even more unexpected unveilings!

JOHNHOUSHMAND featured on WOOD Design

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Black Walnut Low Table Bench with Bronze Legs

WOOD Design is a blog highlighting designers from 5 continents making tables, seating, storage, and objects from natural wood.

“At WOOD we aim to define & inform upon a new marketplace in which we bring together wood artists who demonstrate core values in design, sourcing of material, quality & diversity in the objects they produce and people looking to explore beautiful, contemporary, made to last furnishings.”

We are pleased to say that JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s No. 0015.4 Black Walnut Low Table/Bench with 3/4″ Bronze Legs was featured on their blog which is filled with fellow designers who embody a conscientious philosophy and an attentive use of wood. No. 0015.4 promotes the inherent beauty of wood in its natural state, lending a bold statement to any interior space.

“I have spent my entire life making things. When I was a kid growing up in the Philippines, toys from the US were scarce. If you wanted a boat or a toy gun, you made it. And although we westerners are additive in our assemblies, indigenous peoples are subtractive. A machete and a chunk of wood became that boat. Elemental and sincere … Now we make furniture. sculpture. architectural work…we design environments, installations, residential, spa, and even retail spaces. At one end of the spectrum it is functional, at the other end it is dreaming. Bringing the future into the present and insisting that it be beautiful, inspiring, and elemental.”  Read more here.