Ancient world Early beds were little more than piles of straw or some other natural material (e.g. a heap of palm leaves, animal skins or dried bracken). An important change was raising them off the ground, to avoid drafts, dirt, and ...
At any given time, half the world's awake and half the world's asleep. Sounds like a planet fit for a daybed. Throughout history, the daybed's unique day-or-night versatility has made it the centerpiece not only of bedrooms, but also of ...
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A Valencia, Spain based lighting company, Aromas intrigued us on simple design and a budget conscience collection featuring soft woods, metal painted finishes and linen fabrics. The Teo collection featured a functional wood design with ...
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A mix of materials and finishes continues to drive the accent furniture category at the High Point Market. Thus far this week, metals like iron and glass-top tables that make rooms appear bigger have done well. Many suppliers are ...
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Natural materials Directly "burning" images on wood were some of the first uses of engraving lasers. The laser power required here is often less than 10 watts depending on the laser being used as most are different. Hardwoods like walnut, ...
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If you have small children, you should not have to choose between having kid-friendly furniture and having attractive furniture. Today you can find furniture that's beautiful and family-friendly. There are many choices available, so look ...
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Daybeds are offered in a many styles and finishes; it is very simple to find the perfect daybed for your home. Once you've read the daybed style guide below, you will be on your way to selecting the perfect daybed to fit your needs. ...
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PETA intends to monitor American hunters with drones. Be careful what you wish for. PETA has announced plans to film U.S. hunters with drones, declaring it "will soon have some impressive new weapons at its disposal to combat those who ...
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Chindex Medical and Medvio have entered into a collaboration agreement with an advanced imaging and radiation therapy technologies provider iCAD. Under the agreement, Chindex will distribute iCAD's Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy ...
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Woods popularly used for Chinese Ming and Qing furniture l. Zitan wood--Pterocarpus santalinus This is one of the most precious hardwoods in the world, coming mainly from the tropical islands of the South Pacific Ocean. It grows in some ...
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Ming Furniture Representing the zenith of Chinese furniture, Ming furniture is treasured for its precious wood, comfortable design, simple decoration and superb craftsmanship. Background Ming furniture dates from the end of the Ming ...
At the first major championship of the season, Nike Golf athletes will unveil new styles from its Spring 2013 Collection. Each athlete in the field will be “scripted” in new designs that incorporate key technologies such as ...
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Just as spring comes along every year, so, predictably, do new additions to certain sports video-games franchises, including baseball and golf games. This genre is great for the whole sports-loving family to play. Here's our take on several ...
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Highest luxury, lowest impact While you're choosing outdoor furniture that will last, why not help the outdoors last longer too? There's a blossoming industry dedicated to Earth-friendly furniture materials and practices, and nowhere does ...