Warhol + Smilow. Great Minds ...

"The idea is not to live forever, it is to create something that will."

This great quote from Andy Warhol rings true for Smilow Furniture too! Made in America since 1949 our designs remain “enduring, modern, classics.

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Testimonials from Life Long Customers (2nd in a Series)

Soon after the reissue of Smilow Furniture in the fall of 2013 I began to receive heartfelt letters from families who literally grew up with my father’s furniture.

   "My parents bought furniture from the NYC Smilow-Thielle location to furnish their new home (designed by my Dad) in 1955. I even found their original multi-page receipt for all of those items.

   I found it so interesting that my Dad and Mom had ordered furniture for their entire house from your Dad. They moved it with them many times over the years. 

   A number of the pieces remain in my family. Slat benches, rush chairs, ottomans, bedroom dressers - - - are in my brother and sister's homes still today."

Caroline
Salem, Oregon

These testimonials are remarkable not only for the kind and complimentary words that help brighten our days, but speak volumes about the quality and endurance of the furniture and its design. Confirming once again the basic premise and commitment of our brand - Smilow Furniture, creating enduring modern classics.

Below is a copy of the original receipt attached to Caroline's note. (check out the prices in 1955!)

 

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2013 It's A Wrap

We had a fantastic 2013 and we are looking forward to an even more productive and exciting 2014. Here is a round up of Smilow Design and Smilow Furniture’s accomplishments in 2013 and a look forward.

2013 Was Action-Packed!

We Reintroduced Smilow Furniture - including 2 signature collections - the Woven Rush and Railback Collections featuring 10 pieces.
Branded & Launched SmilowDesign.com
Got a lot of great Press - Dwell, Elle Decor, Treehugger, Worth Magazine, Dering Hall & WGSN and received many heartwarming testimonials from legions of lifelong fans of Smilow Furniture.

More Great Things In 2014

Smilow Furniture is proud to announce the next pieces in our expanding furniture offerings with the reissued WLC22 Woven Leather Lounge and WO22 Woven Leather Ottoman originally designed in 1956 and the Classic Pedestal Extension Table PDT48 designed in the late 1950’s.

The furniture continues to be on display and available at reGeneration on Renwick Street, NYC and available online and through select dealers. Inquire for specifics and don't forget about our custom capabilities. Email: info@smilowdesign.com

We have recently become a proud member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council and are part of an invited group of manufacturers in PORTE-COCHÈRE, the members-only online marketplace for interior design firms as well as continuing on 1st Dibs. Online we are also featured on the new website MadeClose.com.

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