Shiawassee District Library
The Shiawassee District Library ordered 38 custom Arts and Crafts style wooden chairs by Eustis Chair for the renovation of their adult space.
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2022 Design Trends Wrapped
2022 was a unique year in the design world. We saw influences from the pandemic linger, while aesthetic revivals and new fads emerged throughout the year. While some trends are sure to stay, others may soon disappear, burning out as quickly as they had sparked interest.
Reproduction Furniture
What is Reproduction Furniture? Reproduction furniture mimics an antique design to produce new furniture with a historical flare. This can be useful for lots of reasons. You might need to match existing furniture from the past. Or perhaps you simply enjoy an antique aesthetic.
Why is chair joinery important?
The strength of a chair directly correlates to the strength of the joint. Long ago, chairs were actually made by joiners before chair-making became a profession in the 1800s. Along with doors, tables, and stairs, these craftsmen used their knowledge of joints to make
Why are chairs so important to architects and architecture?
Importance of Chairs to Architects Why are chairs so important to architecture? Even most large-scale building designers have produced chair models. This tradition is explained by art historian Agata Toromanoff in 2016. In her book Chairs by Architects, Toromanoff says that architects often turn
Harvard Style Seating
Eustis Chair is honored to have worked several times with Harvard University. Are you looking for the elegance and sophistication of Harvard style seating? Here are some of the chairs we’ve provided for them.
New York City Furniture: Featured Projects
Eustis Chair has partnered with respected institutions all over the country. We are always proud to share the projects we’ve worked on. Here is a look at some of the New York city furniture projects we’ve been a part of. Library Projects Eustis
The University Club
The University Club chair is a Chippendale-inspired construction. In fact, it is both palatial and stackable. Its woodworking composition blends Chippendale-era style with Renaissance- and Rococo-era ideals. Design elemants include harmonious decoration, represented best in the rear rail via rolling arcs and chiseled touches. These details preserve sloping carving detail, drawing the eye to the diamond near the top of the crowning slat.
What is a table apron?
Table aprons are pieces of wood that jut downward underneath the top surface, sometimes called the “skirt” or “skirting.” This vertical piece of wood beneath the table top is there to provide beam support and hide any braces, corner blocks, or other mechanical pieces on
What does it mean to be green?
Terms like “green living,” “eco-friendly” and “sustainability” are often thrown around in discussions about furniture. But what do they actually mean? Let’s break it down At their root, the above phrases can be used interchangeably to mean being kind to the planet. To
Featured Project: The Acorn Club
Eustis Chair recently provided The Acorn Club with 120 Louis 10-60 stacking chairs. We worked directly with the General Manager, Jennifer Gallagher, and the Food & Beverage Manager, Lauren Randall. Their member/designer, Barbara Eberlein of Eberlein Design Consultants, selected the chair upholstery and finish color.
What to Look for in Country Club Dining Chairs
Country clubs need the best for their dining room chairs. There are so many things to consider when choosing dining chairs for a club. There are endless options. What specific qualities are important?
Flexibility: The New Shift in Library Furniture
Now more than ever, movability and stackability are essential factors when purchasing library furniture. Circumstances have demanded many rapid shifts in regard to furniture and interior design in public spaces.
Wedding Chairs
When your institution hosts a wedding, seating arrangements are an important task. Often discussed is the issue of deciding who should sit where. But there should also be plenty of attention given to the actual seats themselves. Wedding chairs must serve several functions.
More Than Chairs: PDR Interiors
For this edition of More Than Chairs, we interviewed Liz Toombs from PDR Interiors. We discussed her introduction to the design world, favorite projects, creative inspiration, and more.
Featured Project: Gillioz Theatre
Eustis Chair recently manufactured 20 chairs for the Gillioz Theatre. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this historic theater wanted new seats for its box seating area. With new stackable wood chairs from Eustis Chair, the Gillioz will be able to put out the exact number of chairs needed for patrons to sit during each performance.
The Country Club of Orlando: Featured Project
The Country Club of Orlando is one of Florida’s largest and oldest country clubs. Chartered in 1911, with the clubhouse opening in 1912, this family-orientated Florida club has been a social center for Orlando for over a hundred years. With an impressive campus spanning 166 acres, the Club of Orlando has an 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross, twelve tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a fully-equipped fitness center.
5 Ways to Keep Chairs Looking Great
The best way to keep chairs looking great is to invest in quality. Not all furniture is created equal. While cheap chairs saturate the market, they ultimately will cost you more time and money in the long run.