A region-by-region roundup of some of our favorite U.S.-made furniture and accessories, all new for 2018 (plus a spotlighted look at some iconic pieces from history).
Composed of brass and powder-coated steel tubes that range in size from three to 18 inches, the Acis No. 7.1 hanging light system can be arranged in almost endless configurations on a 60-inch-long mount.
Taking its cue from the sweeping curves of medieval flying buttresses, the O&G Ames floor lamp features a cast base in brushed or burnished brass and is topped with a linen shade in white or black.
Nestled in an ultra thin steel frame with the help of sturdy jute webbing, the Leather Sierra chair’s seat is decidedly cushy. Like every piece made by Croft House, the lounge chair has many customizable options.
Designed in 1819, the Jacob Bromwell cheese grater set the standard for all successors. The boxy stainless steel body includes three grating surfaces, plus a slicer. The company, which manufactures in multiple states‚ estimates that one in four American households owns a Bromwell grater.
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Wisconsin manufacturer Wooda maintains an open call for designers to submit ideas that put a new spin on their namesake material, like Alvaro Uribe's Small Elemental top.
In a nod to Danish midcentury design, the Seb credenza features a rounded-edge profile and mortise-and-tenon joinery. Handmade from sustainably harvested hardwoods, it has a hole in the back to help with cord management.
The sheltering high back of Blu Dot’s Bloke Velvet lounge chair forms a comfortable nook. Part of a collection that also includes a sectional, the seat rests on a hardwood frame and powder-coated steel legs.
More than half the Airstreams built since Wally Byam designed the first travel trailer‚ in 1929‚ are still taking to the road. Like all Airstreams‚ the iconic Bambi‚ introduced in 1961‚ has an aerodynamic shape and lightweight aluminum construction that makes it a breeze to tow. Elements of its design live on in current models.
Constructed of etched walnut and brushed brass, the elemental Ada pendant features a pivoting arm that can be adjusted into a slanted or perpendicular position from a drop of 16 to 48 inches.
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While its warm rust color makes the Utah line of dinnerware perfect for display, the collection is also strong enough for everyday use. The hand-glazed pieces are made from regional materials and are dishwasher-safe.
In 1917‚ anticipating the impact of mechanical tractors on his business producing cotton ends for plow lines‚ A. Leon Capel shifted gears. Instead of making rope for mule reins‚ he braided the cotton into oval rugs. They were picked up by Sears Roebuck and JC Penney‚ and the now 100-year-old brand took off.
Ceramicist Jennie Johnsrud likes to finish her handmade wheel-thrown pottery with a simple clear glaze, and her teapot is no exception. It comes with a built-in strainer, a loop under the lid for hanging a tea ball, and a sturdy oak handle.
A “regal” midcentury-inspired firepit, the Royalfire measures 30 inches in diameter, with an interior channel that can be filled with decorative rocks or fire glass.
Because Igloo began as a metal shop‚ its first beverage coolers‚ introduced in the 1950s‚ looked less like plastic carryalls and more like insulated steel drums. It wasn’t until 1971 that the company hit on its signature item: the personal-size‚ swivel-lid Playmate. It’s been a picnic fixture ever since‚ often in red.
A collaboration between the lighting studio Allied Maker and ceramic artist Michele Quan, the MQuan Circle sconce pairs simple hardware with hand-painted stoneware backplates that resemble celestial bodies. Photo Courtesy of Allied Maker...
The newest version of the
Module 6/6 stacking salt and spice cellar is made from a patented concrete mix that’s impervious to water and oil and resistant to chipping and scratching. ...
Part of the Woodbury collection, which includes pitchers, glasses, and coasters, the cocktail carafe has a slim, angular profile, its silhouette broken only by an elegant spout and an indentation that takes the place of a handle. ...
The slight upward curve of the nesting Modern Wooden dishes, handmade in white oak or walnut, makes them ideal for serving appetizers, salads, and pastas.
Inspired by the colors and textures of the Southwest, the Overlapping Dashes pillow is made of fabric block-printed in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a once-thriving textile hub that Caroline Z Hurley is helping to revitalize. ...
Designed to withstand salt air and extreme conditions‚ the virtually indestructible 1006 Navy chair was first built in 1944 for use on U.S. submarines. To this day‚ the astonishingly light aluminum chair is molded through a 77-step process that takes up to 14 artisans several days to complete. The result is a chair so tough it has a 150-year guarantee.
