"When I left Art Center, I thought Modern design would change the world. Now, I no longer have such lofty hopes, but perhaps the world is just a bit better off because of it. In any event, good Modern has already proven to be the most enduring, timeless and classic of all design movements."- Milo Baughman

With great pleasure, the Wasser's were able to attend this festive affair! 

From Thayercoggin.com: FOR 50 YEARS, Thayer Coggin and Milo Baughman collaborated on designs, engineering, and manufacturing techniques that came to define the mid-century modern era of American residential furniture. Today, the design classics of Milo Baughman, Allan Gould and others are still built and crafted according to their original and exacting specifications at Thayer Coggin furniture. All of our mid-century modern classsics are custom made to order and handcrafted in our headquarters in High Point, North Carolina. All Thayer Coggin upholstery is bench-made with the same craftsperson upholstering the entire piece. Our furniture is made with the finest materials available and is fully customizable. Our products are available in a variety of wood, metal and fabric options. Our in-house fabric supply boasts hundreds of fabric choices in a variety of colors, patterns and materials, and we gladly accept client fabrics. Thayer Coggin uses the highest quality cushioning available: all polyurethane foams used in our seat constructions are environmentally-safe and produced without the use of ozone destroying CFC's. These premium cushions are proven in laboratory tests and actual applications to be durable, versatile and very comfortable. Welcome to the world of mid- century modern. "With an ongoing interest in 1950s and 1960s design, a lot of my work has been reintroduced and been very well-received. Increasingly, architects are using these mid-century classics from the pioneer producers of this period."-Milo Baughman On Oct 21st 2013, the Wasser's Furniture family was invited to share in the celebration of Thayer Coggin's 60th anniversary while honoring a true design star in the modern furniture industry Milo Baughman. The Party was decked out with 60's themed decor, drinks, games and even guests and bartenders dressed up for the part! We had the honor of meeting the Coggin/Baughman family that evening. It was a delight meeting Debbie Baughman, daughter of Milo Baugman, who was an absolute pleasure to spend quality time with and get to speak to at this lovely party. Before the party, I fell in love with the scoop chair and purchased it for our showroom. Later that night, I asked Debbie to take a picture in the chair her father designed, so I can place it in my showroom where we will be displaying a Thayer Coggin/Milo Baughman gallery to showcase some the beautiful designs. Her reply was, "I had no idea my father was so famous, but I'd be happy to!" Scoop Chair, designed by Milo Baughman in 1953 Photo op with Milo Baughman's daughter, Debbie  Scoop Chair Poster at Thayer Coggin Showroom, High Point Dot Coggin & Alan Wasser The Wasser's with Dot Coggin Alan Wasser with the staff of Thayer Coggin, it all couldn't be done without their support We could not be more excited for all the new Milo pieces that will be showcased in our showroom and our new gallery that will be set up in just a matter of weeks! Stay tuned...

Enter the Mid-Century Modern Furniture Galleries  NOW AVAILABLE AT WASSER'S EXCLUSIVE FURNITURE.  Items are custom made from order by our craftspeople, choose from our extended line of hand-selected fabrics or supply your own fabric - available through all Thayer Coggin retailers Milo Baughman & Thayer Coggin Biographies  A brief history of two men who changed the landscape of modern, American furniture.

Mission Possible!

Did you ever have the urge to create a one of a kind piece of furniture, let your imagination run wild, come up with concept, design, color for wood finish and all the details only to find your idea cannot come into fruition due to the limitations in the capacity of your freight elevator or door way entrances?

Well... Our crew can make the impossible, possible.


We were recently working with a repeat client of ours who has relied upon us for design assistance, measuring, room plans and color selection for their bar area, living room, sitting area and dining room. 

This client has a large open dining area shared with the living space and wanted a grand dining table to be able to host large dinner parties, family occasions and holiday affairs. After we measured for her, we concluded a 120'' fixed solid wood dining table in exotic ebony would be perfect. We picked out gorgeous matching dining chairs in ebony wood and ivory leather to coordinate with the American Leather Feliz swivel chairs we used in the sitting area in the same open space from the dining room. 

Prior to placing the custom order from Italy, we wanted to make sure we would be able to get this extra large, one piece, 120'' dining table into their high-rise condo.  Our delivery crew inspected the receiving space and found the elevator was exactly 10ft. This left us without an inch to spare for wrapping the table top to protect it from damages in the elevator.  That was not an option.

The next idea... up 8 floors, poolside, through the balcony, into the sliding glass doors off the living room. Could it be done? Well, we had our crane crew and white glove delivery team inspect the territory to make sure we can go from ground up for a safe and secure delivery. Long story short, we were not taking no for an answer. Our client wanted a 10 ft table, we were going to get her a 10 ft table!

Post delivery shot: Nothing like getting a solid 120" dining table up 8 floors, through the balcony, then into the dining room with a crane! We've got you covered with whatever you need!

For the ultimate in luxury.... Toulet all the way!

For the snooker in you.

Let the fun continue in the comfort of your own home with the Toulet BlackLight Billiard table!

Featuring the latest and most sophisticated design and technology, the Toulet BlackLight Billiard table has a harmonizing effect of form, quality and materials. With internal lighting and an integrated jukebox, the Toulet BlackLight Billiard table becomes the ultimate multifunctional luxury table.

Interested? Call 954.454.9500, ask for Josh, to discuss options and details.

This wood-less table also has a jack for your MP3 player, allowing you to listen to the music you want without searching through (and paying for) songs on the jukebox. The internal lighting will also surely make this table look even more fantastic in a dimly-lit room, although it might end up drawing so much attention that you’ll be waiting in line for your chance at it.

Toulet Blacklight Table on display in our Hallandale showroom

For Designers & Architects and the Design Oriented

We suggest to you these incredibly stylish and innovative tables which can be transformed into dining table for any custom project.  All our tables are made to order.  Any specific request can be created thanks to the skilled designer department.

Our tables are no limits customizable, you choose the billiard colour, cloth colour, size of the table, finishing (leather, cow, crocodile..), legs’ shapes…

We guarantee you high quality tables!

Product features:
100% made in France products :

- ground slate (30 -60mm)

- patented iron body-frame

- Simonis cloth

- competition quality rubber cushions

- 100%  custom made to order

- Toulet lifetime warranty…

Information below courtesy of billard-toulet.com

Read on to see how these masterpieces are created...


Toulet is known since 1857 and from that time didn't stop to grow on as a competition table (French and American) manufacturer. The quality of the game of these tables has proved itself, but at the same time, Toulet would like to impose its tables in every living-rooms, becoming an integral part of the living space as tables can be transformed into a dining table.

Can you imagine the masterpiece you can create with all of these options??? 

Fully custom Table & Cloth: 

 

ATAO Sound System:

Lighting:

Accessories:

Table Top:

LED Diods:

 

We are the USA & Canada authorized distributor for Toulet, call for further info 954.454.9500

Seeing is believing.

With the Spring 2013 High Point Furniture Market #HPMKT quickly approaching, I find myself anxious and excited to see what the furniture & design industry has come up with this time around...to impress.

The theme of this coming market is "INSPIRATIONS".  Already, I feel inspired!! 

When the Wasser family goes to market  (my dad has been attending since 1965) for our twice yearly buying trip, we hunt for the most unique, innovative, creative, and quality pieces of contemporary furniture. Keep in mind, contemporary furniture from one person to another can mean very different things. 

As a retailer, I define contemporary furniture as being highly stylized, visually pleasing, and with a light and airy feeling. Contemporary furniture merges fashion, couture design, unique materials, comfort and quality to create a piece of art that you can live with, love and admire.

To me,contemporary furniture, more than any other category, brings newness, innovative technology and futuristic appeal to create an ultimate masterpiece. The lines of a piece of contemporary furniture are simple and clean. Spare me the ungapatched, thanks! 

For us at Wasser’s contemporary takes on a whole new meaning. We meet the needs of educated and savvy clientele. . Our customer is sophisticated, world traveled, fashion- oriented, while quality is always their top priority.  Accent pieces with glitz and glamour, done in a tasteful and upscale manner, are compliments to the simple straight lines of contemporary furniture…Furniture that stands out as stylish conversational pieces, items that aren’t “me too,”, that are constructed with care and quality is what makes our contemporary showroom stand out from other merchants.

Here are some common misconceptions that I always educate and enlighten consumers about regarding contemporary furniture.

Myth 1: Contemporary furniture is excessively overpriced.

Fact: The old saying "You get what you pay for," is still relevant in todays market.  Sure you can purchase "inexpensive" contemporary furniture or you can find your self spending your life savings on contemporary furniture.  However, you could find extreme price points when buying traditional, transitional or antique furniture too. So, the relation to price doesn't only apply in the contemporary realm. Price can be directly attributed to quality.

Find a happy medium. We strive to find the best quality products for the best price. The items we gravitate toward tend to be product made in the USA or Italy.  We work with manufactures who pride themselves on the quality of products and customer service; we can do the same! We won't sell you anything that we wouldn't put in our own home. We also won't sell you anything that you will have a headache with down the road, because ultimately it will become our headache, and as a family business our goal is to avoid problems before they start.

When it comes down to it, good furniture should be considered an investment. It doesn't necessarily mean your are spending your life-time savings on one dining room table.  Remember,  anything that is built to last will have a measurable cost and return your investment several times over.

We find that many of our clients have bought, re-bought, and re-bought disposable and/or purchased from a commissioned salesperson who oversold furniture, before they realize how important understanding the quality of an item is and unfortunately left them being the victim of  being taken by a "quick sale."

Now, I'm not suggesting anyone purchase only high end furniture. Contemporary furniture is attainable for every budget... but remember to ask questions before you purchase your next piece.

Important questions to ask when buying furniture for your home:

1. Where is this item made?
2. For upholstery: What materials are used to build the frame and suspension?
3. For Leather:  Make sure when you are told something is "Leather" it is indeed 100% top grain genuine leather, not bonded, split, regenerated or matched. Ask to see the manufacturers description in their catalog, website or swatch rack.  Don't trust a label on a price tag. 
4. For Casegoods such as dressers, nightstands, buffets: What materials are used to build the cabinet? Is it solid wood, wood veneer, pressboard or MDF (medium-density fiberboard)?

Myth 2: Modern furniture is nice to look at, but uncomfortable and not functional.

Fact: The most common feedback I get when clients are in our showroom is, "Wow, this is much more comfortable then it looks."  We pride ourselves in knowing exactly how everything we sell, sits.  Not every sofa from the same manufacturer sits the same.

The styles we pick for our showroom not only look fantastic, they sit like a dream.

We have items featuring pop-up mechanism headrests for added comfort and neck support, storage components in ottomans and underneath beds, sleeper sofa's that can be put into comfortable sectionals.  The functionality is endless.

Let us know your needs and put us to the test... Chances are... we will exceed your expectations!

Myth 3: Contemporary furniture is not meant for families with children

Fact: Our customers may have babies, young children and teens, or they may be "empty-nesters." They all shop for contemporary furniture.  Most of our items are safe in a room with kids.  Our glass coffee tables will have rounded edges and their glass tops are fused to the bases to prevent tipping or injury.

We offer an extensive selection of quality leathers and fabrics for our seating, that are extremely durable and can withstand commercial wear.  It means that our furniture is good enough for public spaces like hotels, lobbies and restaurants even if it is bought for the home.  In other words, it is almost impossible to wear through the leather or fabric on your new furniture, if you are getting the right materials.

Leather and fabric is even safe for households with pets too! Unless your cat thinks it's a scratching post  or your dog confuses it for a chewing toy, your good to go, and in fact recommended to go with leather as it can be easily wiped down with leather wipes and it is meant to last a lifetime. 

Princess enjoying the evening on her American Leather Malibu sectional.

This little Princess had upgraded herself from using the pet bed to her pet friendly area rug for her daily cat-naps.

The perfect slumber party accessory, the Comfort Sleeper by American Leather.

For more information on any of the information in this post, please feel free to Email Us. We're here to answer any questions you may have, filter through your concerns and assist you with finding the perfect furniture to fit your needs and lifestyle.

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