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2021 Collector Edition Harvey Ellis Console Desk

Harvey Ellis was a unique talent whose impact on American design is not widely recognized. But in the few months he spent in the Craftsman Workshops at the end of his life, he made his mark on Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts movement. It was signature use of decorative inlay that we associate most with Harvey Ellis today. His inlay patterns—including elongated floral abstracts, sailing ships, and woodland scenes crafted from pewter, copper, and tinted woods—added a beautiful dec ....

How Better Furniture Can Make Work From Home Work For You

If you’re among the millions who are new to working from home, you’re probably dealing with some unfamiliar and, perhaps, frustrating feelings. There’s a reason for that. Our brains have a “work” setting and a “home” setting. At work we are conditioned for structure. We are focused on tasks, alert to coworkers and bosses, roles and responsibilities, proper language and behaviors. Home is, well, not that rigid. Our brains aren’t exactly sure how to process the new workplace. Fo ....

Willis Designer Spotlight: Kelly Baumgarten

“Every great design begins with an even better story.” - Lorinda Mamo When I first started brainstorming my ideas for this room, I knew that I wanted to portray my style as well as tell a story. What inspires me is finding peace in the beauty of nature and the fantasy of a good book. The story of this room tells a tale of a quaint cottage in the forest where one can escape in the adventure of a good book, the quietness of the trees, or the magic of the pond that is in a clearing just beyo ....