How the Woven Leather Collection From Smilow Design Is Made
Smilow Design walks us through how one of their mid-century design collections is made.
We’ve previously shared (here and here) the work of Smilow Design, a brand launched by Judy Smilow as a way to pay homage to her father Mel Smilow and his American-made, mid-century designs that have been around since 1949. Part of that catalog of designs is the Woven Leather Collection, a series of minimalist chairs, stools, and benches originally designed in 1956 and reintroduced in 2013. The collection pairs stellar craftsmanship and beautiful details noted from every angle that result in classic pieces to last a lifetime. For this month’s Deconstruction, Smilow Design walks us through how the collection is made.
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Archival:
The Woven Leather Dining Chair was designed by Mel Smilow in 1956. It is seen here in one of his showrooms, and in some early product photography.
Sketches:
The Woven Leather Lounge was designed by Mel Smilow in 1956. Seen here in a sketch and product photo, it is and also part of our larger Woven Leather collection. When we go out to re-introduce a piece or collection, we spend a good chunk of time going through old drawings, sketches, blueprints, and photographs. We then take these to Pennsylvania where our pieces are produced and upholstered to work through new drawings and dimensions with our factories.
Process / Furniture Building:
Our Woven Leather Collection is produced in two locations in Pennsylvania, by makers who have been ha...
We’ve previously shared (here and here) the work of Smilow Design, a brand launched by Judy Smilow as a way to pay homage to her father Mel Smilow and his American-made, mid-century designs that have been around since 1949. Part of that catalog of designs is the Woven Leather Collection, a series of minimalist chairs, stools, and benches originally designed in 1956 and reintroduced in 2013. The collection pairs stellar craftsmanship and beautiful details noted from every angle that result in classic pieces to last a lifetime. For this month’s Deconstruction, Smilow Design walks us through how the collection is made.
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Archival:
The Woven Leather Dining Chair was designed by Mel Smilow in 1956. It is seen here in one of his showrooms, and in some early product photography.
Sketches:
The Woven Leather Lounge was designed by Mel Smilow in 1956. Seen here in a sketch and product photo, it is and also part of our larger Woven Leather collection. When we go out to re-introduce a piece or collection, we spend a good chunk of time going through old drawings, sketches, blueprints, and photographs. We then take these to Pennsylvania where our pieces are produced and upholstered to work through new drawings and dimensions with our factories.
Process / Furniture Building:
Our Woven Leather Collection is produced in two locations in Pennsylvania, by makers who have been ha...
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