Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts

Monday, November 1, 2010

Celebrate 10 Years with Smart Furniture

If you didn’t already know (and why wouldn’t you?) this month marks Smart Furniture's 10-year anniversary. That’s right, it was ten years ago that a young Stanford Law student by the name of Stephen Culp was hit with the inspiration for our flagship product: Smart Shelves. The idea behind Smart Shelves was to make furniture that put design into the hands of the customer, a concept we called Design On Demand. We wanted to break down the barrier between the company and the customer, and designer and the consumer. Ten years later, we’ve accomplished those goals, and established some new ones. From a single storage facility in California to a warehouse, studio and corporate office in Chattanooga, we’ve come a long way. When we thought about how we wanted to celebrate our big milestone, our thoughts turned to the people who got us where we are, and the people we started this company to serve: You. Our customers took Design On Demand and ran with it, and our customers helped turn us into one of the premier online furniture sellers in the country. Our customers made our partnerships with dealers like Herman Miller and Steelcase successful, and our customers are the reason we opened a studio to sell our products directly. When we think back over ten great years, years that made this company what it is today, we think about how we began, and who we relied on. We began with a revolutionary idea for shelving, and we relied on the intelligence and creativity of our customers. That’s why we want to celebrate both by announcing, beginning November 1st, a 25% off sale on all of our Smart Shelves, still the flagship product of our company. We figure this will give folks who already have the shelves a good opportunity to get a few more, and newbies the chance to get their first set. One more thing, for the people who’ve been with us for ten years: Thank You.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Express Checkout is Here!

Making shopping at Smart Furniture even easier, our new Express Checkout is now available for customers wanting to make a quick purchase without registering for an account. And with our new 365-day return policy that includes free return shipping, making a purchase at Smart Furniture has never been more simple hassle-free.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Now On Sale: Trilogy and Pyramid Shelves

Two of Smart Furniture's most unique shelving designs, the Trilogy and Pyramid bookshelves, are now on sale for a limited time! Check them out and see what else is on sale today at Smart Furniture.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Press Release: SmartFurniture.com Embody Chair Launch

SmartFurniture.com announced today the launch of the "3 Minute Embody®", a groundbreaking online feature that empowers customers to design and order their own custom Herman Miller Embody Chair in 3 minutes at http://www.smartfurniture.com/embody.
The launch of the 3 Minute Embody coincides with the global retail launch of the Herman Miller Embody Chair on March 2 to select retailers including SmartFurniture.com. This revolutionary design in office chairs took nearly seven years for Herman Miller to develop. The Herman Miller Embody Chair incorporates the research of dozens of physicians, ergonomic, biomechanical, vision, and physical therapy experts who assisted internationally renowned designers Jeff Weber and the late Bill Stumpf in the development of the first ever "health-positive chair".
"The Herman Miller Embody Chair is a remarkable innovation. We are pleased to introduce our new Smart Designer "3-Minute" technology simultaneously with the retail launch of the Embody Chair," said T. J. Gentle, President and CEO of SmartFurniture.com. "When Herman Miller first told us about the Embody Chair months ago, we immediately saw the opportunity to adapt our Smart Designer technology in a way that would empower our customers to design an Embody Chair on the web quickly and easily. We've kept it simple and fast, allowing anyone to design and order on the spot.""The Embody Chair offers groundbreaking features and utterly unique benefits in comfort and health, and SmartFurniture.com is proud to make it even more accessible to customers," added Stephen Culp, Smart Furniture Founder and Chairman. "The release of our online '3-Minute Embody' goes straight to what makes SmartFurniture.com different: Design on Demand, which allows SmartFurniture.com to bring custom design to a whole new market-- everyone."

Friday, February 27, 2009

The Embody Chair by Herman Miller

You point. You click. You fixate on your screen. And you sit still for yours - mesmerized. Your body screams 'MOVE!' -- unless you're seated in Embody. Only available through select retailers, Smart Furniture presents the Embody Chair -- Herman Miller's newest seating creation for those looking for an office chair with unwavering comfort and supportive ergonomics. And, Smart Furniture is the only retailer to let you customize your own Embody Chair using the Smart Designer® tool. Now that's Design on Demand®.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Coming Soon...

E = (health & harmony) + (form & function). Feed your curiosity.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Airia Collection Earns GOOD DESIGN Award

Herman Miller Airia As part of Herman Miller's Lifework™ Portfolio of home office furniture, the Airia™ Desk and Media Cabinet has been honored by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Design and Architecture with a GOOD DESIGN™ award in the furniture category. Hundreds of the world's leading corporations and designers assembled in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles to compete for the prestigious award. "Founded in Chicago in 1950 by architects Eero Saarinen, Charles & Ray Eames and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr., GOOD DESIGN bestows international recognition upon the world's most prominent designers and manufacturers for advancing new, visionary and innovative product concepts, invention and originality, and for stretching the envelope beyond what is considered basic product and consumer design... The latest advances for design and innovation, sustainability, creativity, branding, ecologically-responsible design, human factors, materials, technology, graphic arts, packaging and universal design were submitted by a staggering number of the best industrial design and graphic design firms on behalf of their clients representing the world's leading FORTUNE 500 companies." For a closer look at the Airia™ Desk and Media Cabinet, or for more information on Herman Miller's Lifework™ Portfolio, visit us today at www.SmartFurniture.com.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Smart Furniture's New 2009 Residential Catalog Preview

Smart Furniture is pleased to announce the new, upcoming 2009 Residential Catalog, filled with world-class furniture items, home decor and accessories from Herman Miller®, Blu Dot®, Kartell®, Steelcase®, BDI® and Chattanooga's very own Smart Furniture®.
Visit www.SmartFurniture.com to shop now, and request a catalog to be put on our mailing list and to download an interactive PDF preview of our new catalog.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Smart Cubes & Cubitec Original Designs

Smart Furniture is now the sole US retailer of the original Smart Cubes (also known as Cubits) and Cubitec designs by Doron Laschisch. The injection-molded polypropylene of Cubits and Cubitec gives them remarkable strengtch in a lightweight package. both designs can be built vertically or horizontally, easily adapting to the needs of your space. Optional doors and backs can be added to Cubits for a concealed storage solution. A new Cubitec design has recently been introduced and sold at Design Within Reach (DWR). While this product carries on the strengths of the original design, they are no longer compatible and will not allow customers who purchased the previous design to add on to their current kits. Smart Furniture is committed to carrying the original designs and supporting customers regardless of where the original purchase was made. Our offering - with the sharp, square corners of Cubitec and the angled corners of Cubits - gives you a choice to the style that best suits your personal style and space. For additional information on Cubits and Cubitec shelving, call us at 888-467-6278 or visit www.SmartFurniture.com.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Smart Furniture Opens Studio Location at Two North Shore

Smart Furniture has opened the doors to the new location of the Smart Furniture Studio at the Two North Shore shopping center in downtown Chattanooga. Building on a vibrant group of upscale retailers such as Greenlife Grocery and Rock Creek Outfitters, Smart Furniture aims to be the leader in Design on Demand® home furnishings not only in the online marketplace but also the local community surrounding the new Studio.

For more information, visit www.SmartFurniture.com, stop by the new Smart Furniture Studio location at 313 Manufacturers Road, Suite 107 in Chattanooga, TN or contact the studio directly by calling 423-643-0025.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Smart Furniture Introduces Steelcase to Product Offering

Smart Furniture is pleased to offer Steelcase home and office furnishings as part of its already-unique product line, with innovative items such as the Leap® and Think® chairs, along with accent pieces and office accessories from the Turnstone and Details brand lines.
For more information or to view our Steelcase product offering, visit us at www.SmartFurniture.com or call 888-GO-SMART.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Culp Promotes T. J. Gentle to President and CEO of Smart Furniture

Stephen Culp, Founder and Chairman of Smart Furniture, Inc, the leader in Design on Demand® interiors, announced that he has promoted T. J. Gentle to President and CEO of the company. “T. J. is an immensely talented executive, strategist and leader,” Culp stated. “I have been fortunate to work closely with him through a period of strong growth and innovation,” he added, “and am pleased and proud to promote T. J. to a position he has earned through rock-solid performance, innovative leadership, and unwavering commitment to our company, team, and customers.” “As Smart Furniture looks forward to our second decade, our team is strong, our growth is solid, and our customers are well-served— as is our focus on constant innovation, internally and externally,” Culp added. “With T. J.’s leadership, talent, and understanding of our culture and mission, he is the right man to lead our company through our next phase of strategic innovation, world-class service to our customers, and strong growth for our shareholders.” Gentle, accepting the promotion to CEO, stated, “I originally joined Smart Furniture because I believed Stephen’s vision for the company would transform the furniture and fixtures industry. After years of working with Stephen to develop the products, technology and infrastructure to realize his vision, I am honored that he has chosen me to lead Smart Furniture. The industry is changing rapidly, and because of Stephen’s foresight, Smart Furniture is poised to become a leader in an emerging market which combines technology and innovative products to provide consumers with custom furniture and fixture solutions.” Chattanooga-based Smart Furniture® brings custom interior design to a whole new market— everyone. As the industry leader in "Design-on-Demand" furniture and interiors, Smart Furniture empowers individuals to transform ordinary rooms into extraordinary spaces— from living rooms to lofts to home offices—quickly and easily. Smart Furniture continues to earn dramatic customer growth and industry-wide acclaim and for its Design on Demand model which provides consumer focused product personalization through smart technology and innovative product design, including its own Smart Shelves® and products from Herman Miller (MLHR), Steelcase (SCS), and Blu Dot. For more information visit us at www.SmartFurniture.com or call 888-GO-SMART.

Monday, September 15, 2008

New at Smart Furniture: Wall Shelves

Wall shelves are an efficient and stylish way to maximize your floor space and add some flare to unused real estate on your wall. Smart Furniture has expanded its product line to include a wide variety of wall shelves for books, accessories and other types of decor for any room. Additional wall shelves are being added so check back often! Visit SmartFurniture.com to view our current collection of wall shelves for the home.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Smart Furniture® Selected as Early Distributor of Herman Miller® Lifework™ Portfolio of Exclusive Home Office Products

SmartFurniture.com, a leader in Design on Demand® furniture and interiors, announced today that they are one among a few national retailers selected to distribute the much anticipated Lifework™ Portfolio by Herman Miller. Since its debut at the 2008 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), The Lifework Portfolio has received critical acclaim, including the ICFF Editors' Award for Body of Work. The Lifework™ Portfolio includes five signature desks and multiple storage units designed by four award-winning design firms--Blu Dot, Industrial Facility, Kaiju Studios, and Korb+Korb. The Eames desk and Nelson swag leg desk also are included in the collection. "Technology is blurring the lines between 'work' and 'home.'" said T. J. Gentle, President & CEO of SmartFurniture.com. "The vision behind Smart Furniture, Design on Demand®, is built on the idea that furniture and workspaces should be personalized to fit each customer's lifestyle, instead of the other way around. We are excited to be among a very limited group of retailers chosen to launch the distribution of the Lifework™ Portfolio because we see it as an opportunity to provide our customers with new home office products that are well researched, intelligently designed around today's lifestyles, and represent the very best in modern design," added Gentle. Herman Miller's Lifework™ Portfolio of desks, storage, seating and accessories helps orchestrate it all in comfort and style. By combining design that complements the home with practical function and ergonomic support, the Lifework products work together to keep home offices running beautifully. Cord management, dual surfaces, storage, and room to organize are characteristics of the Lifework Portfolio that adapt to the ways people work and live. Products from the portfolio carry trim, versatile dimensions, including natural materials and finishes, which complement an array of living spaces and aesthetics. The complete line of the Lifework™ Portfolio is available at http://www.smartfurniture.com/lifework Smart Furniture is currently accepting pre-orders for the Lifework™ Portfolio which will be available for delivery in mid-September. Smart Furniture's Design Team will provide complimentary Home Office Design Assistance to its customers interested in Lifework™ products. Smart Furniture® brings custom interior design to a whole new market— everyone. As the industry leader in "Design-on-Demand" furniture and interiors, Smart Furniture, Inc. empowers individuals to transform ordinary rooms into extraordinary spaces— from living rooms to lofts to home offices— quickly and easily. Promoting personalization through innovative product design, smart technology, and a passion for customer service, Chattanooga-based Smart Furniture continues to earn industry-wide acclaim and dramatic customer growth. Visit www.SmartFurniture.com for more information or call 888 467 6278.

Smart Furniture Studio™ Ribbon Cutting August 22

Chattanooga, TN— Smart Furniture Studio®, a retail location for Smart Furniture, Inc., the leader in Design on Demand® furniture and interiors, will celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting on August 22. The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is making arrangements for the event which will take place at the studio, located at 430 Market Street, beginning at 11 a.m. “Customers can experience a completely different kind of store,” says Smart Furniture Founder and Chairman Stephen Culp. “With exclusive product lines unavailable anywhere else, the Studio™ will also offer a multimedia interactive environment, including video, web-based visualization tools, local modern art, and even the ability to design your own products or spaces. Chattanooga is a vibrant and creative community, and the Smart Furniture Studio will honor that tradition.” Among the products available at the Studio are the Herman Miller Aeron® Chair, Eames® Lounge, and Noguchi® Table, Blu Dot®, and Chattanooga’s own patented Smart Furniture®. “To provide a complete portfolio of modern and contemporary furniture products, we have carefully selected supplier partners who share many of our values, including a focus manufacturing in the United States, great quality, and a strong emphasis on good design,” said Smart Furniture CEO T.J. Gentle. During its grand opening period ending August 31st, the Smart Furniture Studio will also offer the “Chattanooga Discount”—10% off its regular pricing on all items purchased in Chattanooga at the Studio. “We design, manufacture, warehouse and ship the Smart Furniture flagship product in Chattanooga and the surrounding area,” Culp says, “and we’d like to show our appreciation to this community by offering everyone in it an across-the-board discount, available only in our Chattanooga Studio.” Chattanooga-based Smart Furniture brings custom interior design to a whole new market— everyone. As the industry leader in “Design-on-Demand” furniture and interiors, Smart Furniture, Inc. empowers individuals to transform ordinary rooms into extraordinary spaces— from living rooms to lofts to home offices— quickly and easily. Promoting personalization through innovative product design, smart technology, and a passion for customer service, Smart Furniture continues to earn industry-wide acclaim and dramatic customer growth. Studio hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information visit www.SmartFurniture.com, call 423-267-7007 or email sales@martfurniture.com.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Smart Furniture Welcomes Blu Dot® Furniture

Smart Furniture is pleased to offer the complete product line from Blu Dot®, whose furniture and accessories have the goal of bringing good design to as many people as possible while creating products that are useful, affordable and desirable. From tables and chairs to beds and dressers, Blu Dot® products provide a wide variety of choices to furnish every part of your home. As an added bonus, you can even customize select items such as those from the Modu-licious product line, with doors and drawers that are available in seven distinct colors to mix and match according to your unique style.

To shop the entire Blu Dot® product line, call 888.467.6278 to speak with a representative or visit www.SmartFurniture.com today.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Smart Furniture Introduces Herman Miller's Lifework™ Portfolio

Smart Furniture is proud to be chosen as one of the first retailers to offer the new Lifework™ Portfolio by Herman Miller. This stylish product line is composed of five innovative desk designs, companion storage pieces, select seating options and a variety of accessories that combine design with practical function to complement your home office.

Select pieces can now be pre-ordered and will be available for shipment mid/late August. To view the Lifework™ Portfolio, visit Smart Furniture and choose from a variety of products to fit your unique lifestyle.


Thursday, June 26, 2008

Smart Furniture Introduces Cubitec Shelving Line

In addition to the popular SmartCubes™ shelving lineup, Smart Furniture now also carries Cubitec shelving which features the same durable polypropylene construction with an edgier, lower-profile 6-cube design. For a limited time, Cubitec will be on sale for $208.00 per kit, a savings of $37.00 from their original retail price!

Equally suited for both residential and retail environments, Cubitec is easily configurable to your needs, and additional kits can be purchased and assembled together** to create a customized storage solution. And, they're both stylish and eco-friendly being 100% recyclable.

**Please note that Cubitec shelving cannot be assembled with any of the SmartCubes™ product line.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Grand Opening of the Smart Furniture Studio

Smart Furniture is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Smart Furniture Studio, with a small private gathering the evening of June 20, 2008 and the opening of its doors to the public on June 21st thru 22nd. As an added bonus, the Smart Furniture Studio will be offering what it calls the 'Chattanooga Discount' -- 10% off regular retail prices for any product(s) purchased at the studio during the grand opening period.

For more information, read the press release or stop by and visit the Studio to see designer furniture from Herman Miller®, Blu Dot® and Chattanooga's own Smart Furniture®.

Smart Furniture Studio
430 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423.267.7007


Sunday, May 4, 2008

New Smart Furniture Catalog featuring Herman Miller

Smart Furniture has a new catalog available featuring Herman Miller for the Home produts.

Smart Furniture will offer the entire selection of Herman Miller products including home office products such as the Aeron® Chair, the Mirra® Chair, the Eames® Desk Unit, and lifestyle furniture, such as the Eames® Lounge and Ottoman, the Nelson™ Marshmallow Sofa, and the Goetz™ Sofa. To see the full line of Smart Furniture’s Herman Miller for the Home products, visit www.SmarFurniture.com or come to the Smart Furniture Showroom at 430 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN.

To request a free catalog, visit: http://www.smartfurniture.com/shop/catalog_hm.html