- Destination by aspenhome
If you’ve ever been intrigued by old Hollywood glamour and the jazz age… that time when Veronica Lake, the silver screen and all things French moderne were shaping our tastes, hair and lifestyles…you’ll probably be just as intrigued by a new art-deco inspired dining room furniture collection (Destination by aspenhome) that’s set to hit retail furniture stores this fall.
If you don’t catch your breath when you see this beauty, check your pulse. This dining room furniture captures what America first loved (and still loves) about French moderne.. that sultry interior design fashion movement that America fondly renamed art deco in the early 20th century.
If you’re already a fan of art deco furniture, you’ll recognize some signature details, including sultry curves, intricate inlays, polished wood finishes and elegant, narrow legs. B
ut this dining room furniture throws in a few other details… just as French, to be sure. Check out the lacey swirl pattern around the corners of the wall mirror, on the brass hardware, rosewood table inlays and removable rosewood panels behind glass on the china cabinet doors. More than a hot new look in the market, this see-through tracery pattern shows traces of art nouveau – a slightly over-the-top, avante-garde French movement that preceded art deco. A few chic classic details are seen in the fluted pedestal table base, sling chairs and brass hardware.
But as glam and red carpet-worthy as this dining room furniture looks, it shows what can happen over a century of real modern living. 
The dining table features two self storing leaves (no more stowing leaves in the hall closet, folks). But I have to say the sideboard / buffet cabinet will make home entertaining so easy you’ll be inviting the in-laws for dinner. With more of us eating buffet style these days the sideboard features a handy, built-in AC outlet for appliances, a coffee maker or a warming tray. The marble countertop is ideal for hot plates (trivets not needed) and wiping up moisture or spills is a snap. Pullout storage shelves provide extra serving room, a removable storage bin for flatware or cutlery lets you set the table quickly and the hanging wine rack lets you store your wine glasses just like a swanky hotel bar.
Being a product of chic style, the Destination dining room will look great with an understated paint color. With the rosewood furniture accents, you could choose a soft, barely-there color such as a champagne hue (Benjamin Moore #1158) or a cameo hue (Benjamin Moore #1172). Or, for a more casual effect, a light cafe au lait hue (Benjamin Moore #1073/74) will simulate those chic, city coffee-shops you never want to leave. Look for art-deco furnishings, such as elegantly simple but glamorous wall sconces and chandeliers, artwork and sculptures with old Hollywood or early 20th century modern art themes.
Aspenhome is an innovative supplier of stylish furniture with a reputation for really clever storage ideas. The Destination is available fall 2009. For retailers in your area carrying the group, contact aspenhome at www.aspenhome.net.
