2012

May 04 · Events, Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · Cast Aluminum, dining chair, furniture design, ICFF, Interior Design, Javits Center, John Houshmand, JOHNHOUSHMAND, low table, Manhattan, wood

For those in the know, ICFF is a time-honored tradition, but for those yet to be acquainted with one of North America’s biggest tradeshows, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, here is a quick play by play!

ICFF annually hosts over 25,000 designers, architects, interior designers, retailers, manufacturers, developers, distributors, and representatives at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year the ICFF is hosting representatives from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and U.S. One part of the U.S. proponent? JOHNHOUSHMAND (for the second year in a row)!

We will be located at booth #1122 & and exhibiting a carefully curated collection of both never before seen pieces as well as timeless JOHNHOUSHMAND classics. Come join us!

Springing Forward

March 15 · Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · far out, furniture design, JOHNHOUSHMAND

With St. Patrick’s day just around the corner we’ve decided to show our Irish spirit by adding a touch of green to our newest dining table, No. 0233.

No. 0233, the two slab bookmatch black walnut square dining table with laquered metal tube legs is JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s first foray into color. The twelve green legs act not only to support this 7′ x 7’ black walnut table top but also accentuate the beautiful tones in the grain.

We’ve shown you our green, now you show us yours.

JOHNHOUSHMAND spotlighted in Design Alive Magazine

March 12 · Features, Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · furniture design, JOHNHOUSHMAND, low table, pine, stump table

JOHNHOUSHMAND was recently featured in the cutting-edge Polish magazine, Design Alive. This first ever issue of Design Alive highlights new trends in design, with an emphasis on uniquely beautiful, singularly made pieces.

The 0173.2 Pine Stump Low Table emulates this ideal perfectly. While more conventional sensibilities might regard a tree stump as a throwaway – as an unusable remnant of the design process – we at JOHNHOUSHMAND know that the gnarled base of a tree, provides endlessly appreciable, aesthetic complexity. Check out other variations here: No. 0173, No. 0173.1, No. 0173.3, and No. 0173.5.

Thinking Outside the Box

March 12 · Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · furniture design, JOHNHOUSHMAND, low table, Microslab, SHAZAM, Spalted Maple

Just in time for spring, JOHNHOUSHMAND has refreshed a design favorite: the No. 0187 Shazam Low Table. Most often seen in Black Walnut, this beautiful glass box has been rejuvenated with a lighter touch – a luminous microslab of Spalted Maple.

While the Black Walnut microslab mimics rich leather, the Spalted Maple resembles fine marble, but no matter what your taste this Shazam Low Table is sure to make a statement.

Smokey and Sleek

March 09 · Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · acrylic, chair, dining chair, furniture design, JOHNHOUSHMAND, new designs, Spalted Maple

What’s black, and white and sleek all over? Sporty and sleek, this No. 0149.36 smokey acrylic dining chair with bleached Spalted Maple legs is a fun, new addition to our family of No. 0149 bent acrylic dining chairs.

Dark but lustrous, the 1/2″ bent acrylic acts as the perfect contrast against the bright white of the bleached Spalted Maple. The dark shade of the acrylic is enhanced by the bright gleams of light that reflect on it, while the bright white of the Spalted Maple is accentuated by the dark lines in the grain.

Bold and simple, this piece is perfectly suited to be the center of attention.

Dark Glamour: JOHNHOUSHMAND for Designlush

February 10 · Furniture Designs · Designlush, dining chair, furniture design, graphite finish, JOHNHOUSHMAND, low table

Introducing the JOHNHOUSHMAND BLAK collection exclusively for Designlush: two distinct pieces with a dark air. The first being the striking No. 0231 stained oak low table with a silver rub, its sidekicks being the No. 0149.34 and No. 0149.35 bent smokey acrylic dining chairs with blackened oak legs.

These dining chairs are the dark horses to our original No. 149 clear acrylic dining chairs. Combining sleek curves with dark glamour, these chairs are sure to make a statement in just about any home.

Designlush is an impeccably curated design showroom located at the New York Design Center – but before you head over there be sure to make an appointment and you won’t be disappointed as these new pieces are sure to become staples of the JOHNHOUSHMAND family.

Out of Sight Out of Mind?

February 02 · Furniture Designs, Tree Travels, Uncategorized · far out, furniture design, JOHNHOUSHMAND, root table

At JOHNHOUSHMAND we are continuously looking for unexpected beauty in trees, glass, and metal. One of our most recent sources of inspiration has come from a surprising place: underground.

The root of a tree is something that most people don’t think twice about, but we sure do. In fact, this Cherry Root Coffee Table (No. 164.1) is only the second root table we’ve ever made. This is a special piece as roots are particularly hard to find intact and in good shape for use as a base for a beautiful coffee table.

We love the dimensionality of the wood as it fuses with the glass from both sides. The ends of the roots have been given a new life as they pierce through the starfire glass to truly create a one-of-a-kind piece. From the ground, to our shop in Hobart, this root has already been on a quite a journey… the next stop? Back down under to a beautiful home in Australia.

JOHNHOUSHMAND launches on Doodle Home

January 26 · Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · Doodle Home, furniture design, John Houshmand, JOHNHOUSHMAND, SALE

Things are constantly in the works at JOHNHOUSHMAND, but most recently we’re excited about our new partnership with Doodle Home!

Doodle Home strives to create a new experience in interior design, but more specifically describes itself as a “web-based interior design destination serving consumers, interior designers and manufacturers of luxury home furnishings”.

We will be offering our most coveted pieces for sale to the general public and are thrilled that Doodle Home has allowed us to make our work more accesible. Also featured on the excellently curated site are David Francis Furniture, Jeffrey Braun Furniture, and Stela Collection. We’re glad to be a part of Doodle Home’s curation of products and now even their blog. Check out the blog post about John and learn about the beauty of “natural variations” here and become a member to see what else Doodle Home has to offer.

The Little Nell Hotel

January 18 · Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · furniture design, JOHNHOUSHMAND, table

The Little Nell Hotel in Aspen, Colorado has gone under a complete transformation in the hands of the acclaimed design firm: Holly Hunt. Just this winter, Holly Hunt Design completed the makeover of the Little Nell’s living room utilizing luxurious leathers, rich woods and custom-made JOHNHOUSHMAND pieces.

Hunt and her design team updated the 22 year old 5-star hotel with an “Aspen Modern” look, thereby preserving the comfortable lodge feeling yet opening up the space with more streamlined design. To this eclectic mix, JOHNHOUSHMAND contributed two matching end tables (No. 0229) and a 3-piece coffee table (No. 0228).

No. 0228, the 3-piece black walnut coffee table, is made from a single slab and blackened steel legs. The center table features an open-frame, rectangular base, perfect for storing and displaying books. The two corresponding end tables include a three-plated, Y-shaped base. The asymmetrical nature of these bases allow for flexibility in placement, with no one face being dominant to the others. The slab selected for the top, which includes two prominent knot holes and a desaturated, live edge was chosen for its unique character and rustic appeal.

The base of No. 0228 is echoed in the contemporary design of No. 0229 – two, glass topped, end tables which are mirror reflections of one another. These bases are also Y-shaped, but being made of black walnut, have narrow live edges and beautiful, streaks of natural color variations.

These pieces were designed especially for a project and a place where nature and cutting edge design meet.

JOHNHOUSHMAND Honored with Interior Design Best of Year Award

December 06 · Events, Furniture Designs · furniture design, Interior Design Magazine, JOHNHOUSHMAND, low table, SHAZAM

Interior Design Magazine celebrated the best projects and products this year with their annual Best of Year Awards on Thursday, December 1st. We are proud to announce that JOHNHOUSHMAND earned the award for Best Furniture: Residential Tables with his No. 0187 glass Low Table from the Shazam collection.

So many impressive designers were honored including Hariri & Hariri – Architecture for their Crystalline collection, Karim Rashid for the Hellraiser range, Herman Miller for the Sayl Chair, Design Within Reach for the System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair, and Yabu Pushelberg for The Modern Honolulu Hotel.

Check out the rest of the honorees online or in the Interior Design Best of Year book.