Original Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture Designs to Be Reissued in Seattle.Seattle's McKinnon Furniture Awarded Distribution Rights to Roll out New Collection, with More to Follow SEATTLE -- Fans of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr. (March 30,1890, Oak Park, Illinois – May 31, 1978, Santa Monica, California), commonly known as Lloyd Wright, was an American architect who did most of his work in Southern California. will now be able to own some of the master's signature furnishings. McKinnon Furniture, Seattle's leading designer and manufacturer of heirloom-quality, hand-crafted solid wood furniture, today announced that it has been awarded the Western Washington
Western Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington west of the Cascade Mountains. distribution rights for the Frank Lloyd Wright([R]) Furniture by Copeland. The distribution agreement is offered through Copeland Furniture of Bradford, Vermont Bradford is a town in Orange County, Vermont, United States. Bradford was created under New York Patent on May 3, 1770. The population was 2,619 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 77.4 km² (29.9 mi²). , who is the sole licensee with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to produce pieces based on the late master's designs. Frank Lloyd Wright([R]) Furniture by Copeland debuts at McKinnon's downtown Seattle Downtown is the central business district of Seattle, Washington. It is fairly compact compared to other city centers on the West Coast because of its geographical situation: hemmed in on the north and east by hills, on the west by Elliott Bay, and on the south by reclaimed land retail location on January 26, 2007. Now available to customers for pre-order, McKinnon reports the initial collection will include furniture designed during the architect's Prairie period of 1899-1910. Designs from the Prairie Period are closely related to Mission, Arts and Crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. , and Bungalow bungalow [Indian bangla,=house], dwelling built in a style developed from that of a form of rural house in India. The original bungalow typically has one story, few rooms, and a maximum of cross drafts, with high ceilings, unusually large window and door styles. The initial product introductions include Wright's classic Taliesen Barrel Chair barrel chair n. A large upholstered chair having a high, rounded back resembling a half barrel. , a full dining room, upholstery upholstery, general term for household fittings, hangings, curtains, cushions, and covers. It refers to stuffed, padded, and spring-cushioned furniture, such as chairs and sofas, or to the usually decorative materials and fabrics that cover them. , occasional tables, and a bedroom group - nearly 20 pieces in all, with more expected to follow. "We're thrilled to offer our current and new customers this rare new line of quality wood furniture," stated Sheila McKinnon, founder and president of McKinnon Furniture. "Our decision to expand our own signature furniture collection and represent the new Frank Lloyd Wright([R]) Furniture by Copeland was made for several reasons: the high quality of product, the willingness to expand the furniture selection to include complete collections of furniture, and the ability to achieve price points allowing all generations to own Mr. Wright's furniture designs and to be able to integrate them into their own individual decor." About McKinnon Furniture: www.mckinnonfurniture.com Founded in 1989 by Sheila McKinnon, McKinnon Furniture offers a wide selection of hand-made, signature solid wood, heirloom-quality furniture, custom upholstery, accessories and interior-design services. McKinnon's hardwood furniture is made in their Seattle woodshop, and can be viewed and purchased at McKinnon's 11,000-square-foot showroom, located at 1201 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101; telephone: 206-622-6474. |
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