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The Breuer Chair

It was Pecs, Hungary and the year was 1902. The world would receive one of the greatest architects and furniture designers of the 20th century Marcel Breuer. Breuer would grow into a man who’s imagination and natural talent for design would make him and icon. As an adult Breuer first began his studies in Vienna. […]

Bistro Furniture: 7 Things You Never Knew About Bistro Furniture

So you think you know everything about Bistro furniture? Are you a proud bistro owner and you can bet your life on the challenge of a bistro trivia? Did you know that bistro furniture is one of the most flexible products available on market? Here are 7 random facts you never knew about bistro furniture.
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Art and Poetry Even in Your Bar Chairs

When you are designing that great bar or lounge you want to set up, the last thing it should ever be is boring. After all, the reason anyone would want to hang out in your bar or lounge, whether its a public place or your private little hideaway just for friends, is because its a […]

When Furniture is Art

A Chair is a chair. Right? Well not always. A chair a lot more than a chair when is was designed by one of the great artists of modern times. And many of the most popular and inspiring chair designs of the last several decades were designed by accomplished artists who also turned out to […]

The Hidden History of Gold

Gold is a pure metal first found by early man. It is very workable in its naturally occurring pure state and has been used by craftsmen for the past 11,000 years.
Revered for millennia gold is now the material of choice of people across the globe as an expression of love. Let’s look more closely at […]

How to Find a Mexican Food Store

Finding a Mexican food store in your local area may not always be convenient or easy. Depending on the area, you may find an abundance of these cultural grocers or you may be required to search other avenues for your needs. However, finding the appropriate storefront for your needs will improve your cooking and dining […]

Collecting Miniatures

Collecting miniatures isn’t for everybody but to those who enjoy it, it can be a wonderful hobby. Some people choose to collect them because of a game or story affiliated with them while others simply do so for the decorative aspect. It doesn’t matter what your reason is for collecting miniatures, so long as you […]

Don’t Underestimate Our Competitor – China

In my book, RETURN TO THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, the heading of the 7th chapter is: Blending Confucius, Lincoln, and Marx, in which I explain what kind of society that Sun Yatsen, with the assistance of Eugene Chen, tried to create. It would be a harmonious society (Confucian conception summed up in the ancient classic, BOOK […]

Past and Present Nobility

Nobility can be many things including a social and historical concept. This is different from social status or class which is more related to income . Nobility in ancient Roman society was not established simply by birth. It could be maintained and acquired by service in public offices and promotion to senior positions, which were […]

Appreciating a Mexican Christmas

When it comes to the holidays, you will find that few compare to an authentic Mexican Christmas. Taking the holidays seriously starts with celebrating this special time of the year in style. More than a tree and stocking are necessary to appreciate the best holiday season on the planet celebrated in the pure joy by […]