You Need to Place an Office Sofa in the Correct Place

December 21, 2011 by bunda  
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These dynamics may not only affect the perception of customers and future customers, but on the staff as well. These dynamics are further complemented when the office sofa is situated in specific areas.

Just as location is important in real estate so is the location of where an office sofa will be situated. Some of the typical locations for a sofa would be the CEO’s office, the lobby or in the staff lounge.
CEO’s Office

The CEO’s office is the hub where critical decisions are made that affect the current status of the company and future successes. That is why an office sofa located within the CEO’s office should be one that represents authority, durability, classic stylishness and yet warmth.

Such an example of a CEO’s couch would be an office sofa that is constructed of leather. A leather couch, both practically and symbolically, represents durability, classic designs, warmth and the feel of authority.

When existing or new customers enter into an office that is furnished with an office sofa made of leather, the perception will be one of meeting with a successful business person. In addition, formal meetings held in the bosses’ office with staff may enhance the team’s synergy and yet maintain a professional decorum which is required to conduct a successful business.
The Lobby

Another critical area of the company that may benefit from the location of an office sofa is the lobby. The lobby is the focal point of any business in which customers, business associates, staff, shareholders, etc. receive their first impression of the business.

There are a number of styles of office sofas that can be placed in the lobby to reflect the attitude and thinking of the progressive business. For example, if the company wishes to reflect their foreword and cutting edge philosophy, then the placing of a modern contemporary office sofa in the lobby may be indicated. Or, if the company wishes to reflect their conservative and successful history, then perhaps the choice of a leather office sofa may contribute to that image effectively.
Staff Lounge

The success of any business is contingent on a dedicated, experienced, knowledgeable and hard-working staff. Therefore, the business may wish to provide amenities to the staff. These amenities may practically demonstrate the company’s appreciation and acknowledge the staff’s value.

One of these amenities could be the placing of an office sofa in the staff lounge. This particular office sofa could provide a comfortable resting place for personnel to put their feet up and relax.

Suggestions for this type of sofa could be one that is not too soft or too firm. Also, an office sofa that is easy on the eyes and is made of a fabric that is very durable and resists stains.

Lee Milne

There are Several Characteristics of a Quality Victorian Sofa

December 19, 2011 by bunda  
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Another graceful and elegant style of furnishing that is popular is from the Victorian age. The Victorian age represents the British Empire at the height of their power and reflects the years from 1837 to 1901 during Queen Victoria’s reign.

One of the important pieces of furniture associated with this timeless era was the Victorian sofa. The Victorian sofa is characterized by its beautiful frame and floral patterns.

Why Victorian Furniture

There are many reasons why individuals choose to purchase a Victorian sofa. Some individuals choose the finely crafted sofa because it is a representation of a gentler and simpler era. Others simply choose to furnish their home with Victorian style furnishings because of the elegance that the furnishings exude.

Also, there are some individuals who choose this decorative theme as it brings back childhood memories. Perhaps a grandparent or parent is remembered fondly when the individual is seated on a Victorian sofa.
Beautiful Frame

The wooden frame of the Victorian sofa can be constructed from a variety of woods. Some of the more popular types of woods include mahogany, oak and beechwood. Typically the wood used to construct the Victorian sofa is characterized by detailed symbols crafted into the wooden frame. These symbols can be reflections of nature such as nuts, fruits, foliage or flowers.

Interestingly, the flowers that adorned the Victorian sofas had special significance. Each of the various flowers that were depicted on the original sofas had specific meanings that served to communicate specific messages to others.

In addition, the legs of the Victorian sofa are also detailed with various representations. Typically, the legs of the sofa are elegantly curved and take on the appearance of an S.

Probably the most distinctive feature of the Victorian couch is the medallion back. This unique characteristic of the Victorian sofa is central to the construction of the Victorian sofa.

Fabric

The Victorian sofa is a fluid combination of a finely crafted wood frame and fabric. In keeping with the Victorian theme, there are many cloths that can be used to manufacture the Victorian sofa. Examples of these materials include tapestries, velvets or a raised silky fabric that depicts various patterns.

This fabric is placed over padding that will provide seating comfort. Generally, a broad variety of fabric colors are available.

Lee Milne

Liquid Leather Pro Leather and Vinyl Repair Kit

November 27, 2011 by bunda  
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Liquid Leather Pro Leather and Vinyl Repair KitGet the kit the Pros Use! Heat Tool Included!
Professionals make fast, easy repairs to leather, vinyl and naugahyde because of the special heat tool in their kit. This same tool is now available to you in your Liquid Leather repair kit. You can repair holes, rips, tears and burns in minutes.

The repair compound colors mix to all popular shades. The colored repair compound is applied into the damaged spot, covered with a grain texture paper, and the paper is heated with the special electric heat tool in your kit. When cool, the grain paper is peeled off, and the repair is finished.

Heat causes the repair compound to turn into a leather like material…the grain paper puts the texture in the repair compound. You can repair auto and boat seats, car tops, luggage, dashboards, office furniture, leather jackets… anything made from genuine leather, vinyl, naugahyde and plastic.

Note: The repair is made without removing the leather or vinyl ..it is done right in place.

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Vintage Seed Sack Handbag- Pfister Seed Corn- Cooper Messenger Bag- Denim, Cotton, Leather

April 10, 2011 by bunda  
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Vintage Seed Sack Handbag- Pfister Seed Corn- Cooper Messenger Bag- Denim, Cotton, LeatherPfister Seed Corn, El Paso, Illinois- great graphics, some fading, some markings- 40s-50s- vintage seed sack handbag. Perfect for daily use, shopping or traveling- Unique OOAK piece of wearable art! Made from a vintage Americana seed sack on the front panel of the tote- this is very sturdy and well made. The inside is lined with lightweight durable demin multiple inner pockets. I’ve embellished the bags with long lasting brass hardware and handles are trimmed with soft distressed authentic leather strips to ensure this one of a kind tote will only get better with age. Seed sacks are an important part of rural Americana that was originally manufactured by seed companies- these were designed to be reused as tablecloths, aprons and other crafting projects. These are durable bags- proper solid construction and interfacing on the insides- bags have proper structure and will not lose shape after a few wears.100% cotton outer fabric, 100% cotton lightweight blue denim- NOT scratchy burlap that would mess up your clothes. Bag is fully lined/ slight padding, Handles have upholstery weight webbing with some distressed leather trim, brass stud embellishments Top metal zipper, 1 small zipper pocket on inside, smaller pockets for cell phone etc. 12″H x 18″W x 6.5″depth with 4″ handle drop with additional shoulder straps. Dry clean only- handles have some leather trim, and vintage print will fade significantly in wash About me: I have over 12 years of handbag making experience, and I like to focus mainly on vintage fabrics- previous bag fabrics used are vintage Japanese wedding gowns & vintage upholstery fabrics. The inspiration for this line came from digging through my husband’s family midwest barn and I came across a stash of these bags. The graphics on these fabrics were just so uniquely Americana that I had to try them out! Hope you like them as much as I do :)

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