Coleman Woodsman Chair
Coleman Woodsman Chair Review: I backpack a lot, and i have owned 2 of these chairs now. The first one wore out after about 10 weeks in the backcountry, which is a pretty good amount of time for the rough use that it saw. This is a very lightweight chair, weighing just under 2 lbs, [...]
Pilot creates furniture from plane parts
A love of history and airplanes is the driving force behind Kurt Eldrup’s business, Phighter Images. Eldrup’s business focuses on creating furniture from old or damaged airline parts. He also makes novelty items as well as strollers and swings designed to look like airplanes. He operates the business from his home on Rand Road in [...]
Port City furniture store aims for hip image
Taken from the 1960s, it means hip, cool and fun. Store owner Deb Orlando saw a ’60s movie and got the name from a dictionary of slang.
“This store is just ‘phly,’” said Orlando. “It’s modern and retro, and very mid-century, with a little bit of art deco thrown in.”
Her background is varied, having been a [...]
Creating Cool Furniture From Recycled Trash
My tastes in furniture run to the eclectic. From retro in one area to more modern in another room, I decorate in a style that probably would confuse most interior designers. If I can combine a creative use with a greener sensibility in my rooms, I’m even more excited about it.
Designers have been doing some [...]