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JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0087.9

With open plan architecture gaining in popularity we decided to design something with it in mind.  A console designed for open plan living – the No. 0087.9 Console Cabinet with ebonized and gray wash on Black Walnut microslab doors!

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0087.9Functional, yet unobtrusive, this console’s cabinet doors open from both sides to allow easy access to things like dishware in a modern dining room setting.  At only 32 inches high, this console is perfect for entertaining guests without obstructing view – especially in this spectacular Hamptons summer house.  We’re thrilled that this console has added a special touch to such a beautiful space.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0087.9

Two is Company…

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In July we introduced you to JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s first dresser, the No. 0237.  But since one is the loneliest number we decided to create a beautiful companion piece, the No. 0237.1, a darkened Black Walnut dresser with six drawers and a light Black Walnut microslab.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0237.1

We believe that balance is important in design as with anything.  The fluid shape of the microslab brings a nice tenderness to the rigidity in the grid of drawers.  Both polished and practical, No. 0237.1 will keep your clothes tidy and out of the way.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0237.1

The New Black

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Introducing a seamless fusion of form and function, the No. 0237, JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s first dresser, with ebonized oak and a bleached spalted maple microslab.

Organization is key in any home, be it a tiny New York apartment or a beautiful home in Colorado (which, coincidentally, is where this creation is headed), and so we thought we could help with an elegant storage solution.  At 54 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 32 inches high and with six drawers this dresser keeps clothes organized and within easy reach. Along with these spacious drawers we fabricated custom made hardware for this stunning dresser. Cut to precision out of blackened steel, these specifically designed pull handles add elegant detail and ensure smooth gliding when drawers are in use.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0237

With two distinct finishes and six drawers, this dresser is sure to be a welcome addition to any bedroom.

Specially Made

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When we say custom we really mean it.  Slab selection is a unique process at JOHNHOUSHMAND in order to give our customers truly one-of-a-kind pieces.

Slab Selection - No. 0187

It begins after the client picks one of the over 200 pieces in our product portfolio.  One of our awesome salespeople then discusses specifics such as wood species and dimensions for the piece.  Once the salesperson receives the client’s specs he/she then talks to Jim, our production manager at our 950-acre facility.  Jim will then go to our abundant library of slabs searching for the top four slabs that best match the client’s criteria.  The client chooses from these four slabs and we can begin producing a distinctive piece suited just for them.  Here are some photos of slab selection process for one of our No. 0187.1 Shazam low tables for a client.

Slab Selection - No. 0187

Visitors are welcome to come by the shop to take a look around anytime. It is quite the operation and allows us to control each detail of a project. Plus, it gives our clients the opportunity to be creative and conjure up work that is like no other in our style. If by chance you find yourself in upstate New York one day, just let us know and we will give you a tour!

Thinking Outside the Box

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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.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0187.6 Spalted Maple Shazam Low Table 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.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0187.6 Spalted Maple Shazam Low Table

wham bam… SHAZAM

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At the end of last year, JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s No. 0187 Shazam low table gained acclaim in the design community earning the esteemed Interior Design Magazine’s Best of the Year, residential furnishings award. And now, another Shazam low table has found its way into a beautiful Aspen home.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0187

This striking table is the perfect blend of fluidity and structure, femininity and masculinity. The cutting edge design works well in numerous settings while still very much remaining a focal, conversation piece. The striking rings and grains of the rich black walnut microslab are highlighted against the sleek starfire glass box.

JOHNHOUSHMAND - No. 0187

We’re excited to see where the Shazam table ends up next!

JOHNHOUSHMAND & Sixx Design present: the HARVEST BASKET

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This week JOHNHOUSHMAND & Sixx Design put their creativity together to exponential effect in creating a MICROSLAB HARVEST BASKET. This functional sculpture was specifically envisioned for a Sixx Design segment on an upcoming Rachael Ray Show Thanksgiving Special and is perfect for playtime and adult entertaining alike.

JOHNHOUSHMAND was first approached by our friends in design, Cortney and Robert Novogratz of Sixx Design, with an open proposition: create a structure on their elegant Manhattan patio that would celebrate the coming Thanksgiving festivities. Taking into account the West Street Townhouse’s narrow front entrance, this was no simple task, as the materials would have to be snaked in through the front door and up the stairs.

JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s solution to the dilemma was to use an assortment of flexible Spalted Maple Microslab panels and good old packing twine to “engineer” an intersecting basket / hut. The first piece was a pure sine wave that arced under the basket and over the hut… pure geometry heading towards pure artisanship.

With the help of Sixx Design’s seven energetic children and a Japanese hand saw, we created a final product that can be enjoyed best by those with that rarest of qualities: an active imagination.

To fuel your own creative bug we recommend Sixx Design’s BRAVO show 9 by Design with clips available on Hulu.com, and their fantastic website – make sure to check out their Projects Page HERE.