Geiger Tuxedo Sofa in Arranmore | Dune

Eames Soft Pad Sofa in Marmara | Seamist	Detail

In conjunction with ICFF, Herman Miller has opened a chic pop-up shop in New York City’s Soho. The pop-up will be open for two months and features a carefully curated selection of Herman Miller and Geiger pieces with a cool residential vibe. Place Textiles luxury linen, Arranmore, is featured on the Tuxedo Sofa while Marmara, a Durable Luxury™ fabric gives the Eames Soft Pad sofa a whole new reason to be.

Retablo | Dune is a 100% linen that has been stamped with metallic foil. The result is a luminous surface with soft color peeking through the glowing patina of gold and silver leaf. Retablo is suited for sofa and chair frames, drapery and walls, headboards and pillows.

Havana | Dover is an exceptionally heavy linen that is less inclined to wrinkle due to the quality of the fiber and the weight of the yarn. This linen is ideal for any upholstery application as well as slip covers and luxurious drapery. Havana does not need to be backed.

Clare | Bluff is an ultra soft wool flannel that employs centuries-old finishing techniques, which contribute to its exceptional stability and superior hand. Clare will upholster beautifully on furniture or any surface, including headboards and walls. Clare also makes fabulous drapery.

Santiago | Salt is a 100% cotton, heavy yet supple fabric. Ideal for anywhere that the cool comfort of cotton is desired, Santiago is perfect for slip covers, general upholstery, casual drapery and shades

Oasis | Dover is an inviting texture woven on striaed warps which lend a subtle depth to the overall palette. The resulting nine shades perfectly reflect the desert landscape and provide appealing colors to be used in virtually any interior where the Durable Luxury™ story is important.

Veneto Stripe | Dune owes its sleek complexity to carefully calibrated warps that provide perfect multicolored balance. Veneto Stripe is a true chameleon and will make friends with whatever it is used with. This highly durable fabric is not only versatile but has a timeless look that makes it a classic.

Marmara | Seamist is another of the Place Durable Luxury™ fabrics that is ideal for any situation where wear and tear are an issue. Exceptionally high abrasion results along with all the Durable Luxury™ performance characteristics make Marmara an excellent choice in both residential and hospitality applications of all sorts including dining rooms, great rooms and party areas.

A beautiful chair in which one can sit – in Place – Arranmore | Dune.

As the cold weather sets in, it is nice to remember those lovely places that stay warm while the rest of us are bundling up against ice storms, bitter wind and snow in October. Above is just such a place, nestled in the beautiful Palm Desert of Southern California. This wonderful undulating sofa was designed by renowned Palm Springs designer Christopher Kennedy and features Place Textiles – Veneto Stripe | Rainforest on the backrest.

If you have a little mad money, you can actually rent the Glass & Steel House in Palm Springs and host a warm-weather party of your very own! Please invite me – I would love to come!!!

Kristie Strasen

Beauty in Details

Nothing can make a piece of furniture sing like a beautiful fabric that has been expertly applied by an experienced upholsterer. The beauty is definitely in the details. A seasoned upholsterer prefers a tightly woven fabric with a little bit of give.

Place prides itself in exquisite fabrics with a structural integrity that makes additional backing unnecessary. Place fabrics will follow the curve, upholster like a dream and allow the sculpture of the chair or sofa to shine through.

Witness the examples above – all expertly applied by the craftsmen in the David Sutherland workroom in Dallas. The fabric honors the piece. That is what Place is about.

Photographed above: Veracruz | Retablo | Havana | Blarney

I love summer! It is my favorite season because I am one of those odd ducks – or maybe I should say lizards (!) who love hot weather. This summer, we have all been hammered by extremely hot weather, which brings to mind the wonderful attributes of linen and cotton. When the temperature goes up, linen and cotton are a perfect choice – not only for wearing, but for sitting on! Both are cellulose fibers that have a natural ability to absorb moisture. They are cool to the touch and can be spun and woven in a variety of ways, making them both versatile and very comfortable.

Check out our wonderful linens and cottons and think about warm summer days. You may not love the hot weather as much as I do, but as I heard the other day – “you don’t have to shovel heat!”