We Know: All About Contemporary Furniture

What are the characteristics of contemporary furniture?

Contemporary furniture, also known as modern furniture, typically has strong lines, is functional, and has innovative color schemes. It is also creative and can be sleek and sophisticated, or funky and playful.

What furniture items are classified as contemporary furniture?

You can find contemporary furniture in many forms and styles, some of these are

  • Platform beds, which typically have no springs, and consist of a wood base with a mattress
  • Futons, modern sofas that convert into beds
  • Sleek Chaise Lounges, which are long chairs used for lounging:
  • Mixed material tables with glass, stone, metal and/or wood
  • Oversized ottomans which double as coffee tables
  • Sofas and chairs with metal legs
  • Sculptural furniture pieces that look like art and can be used for seating.

What manufacturers make contemporary furniture?

Some of the better-known makers of contemporary furniture are

  • Global furniture: known for reproduction pieces and Asian Imports
  • Euro Style Furniture, importers of furniture from all over the world
  • Innovation USA, famous for sofa and platform beds as well as artistic accessories
  • Lifestyle solutions that incorporates storage into it furniture items
  • Ikea known for reasonably priced Swedish furniture used in smaller spaces

Where can I purchase contemporary furniture?

Furniture by the manufacturers listed above and many more are found at most local furniture stores. They are also available on the internet. Unless the website offers free shipping, it is probably wiser to shop for furniture locally so that you can touch feel and examine your furniture in person.



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