Modern Home with Furry Friends
Our Exhibition Bench and Wegner-Style Ox Chair and a Sleepy Artemis
One major allure of living in a modern home is the calming appeal drawn from the clean lines and simple perfection in the absence of ornamentation…. but when that new puppy starts doing a number on the living room furniture, it might seem like either the hopes of a modern home will have to go or the puppy will (and neither of these are acceptable options).
Now there is no need to have to decide between these two loves. Thanks to new technology made available in the decades since the creation of the iconic signature furniture designs, there are substantially more durable and resilient options and we make full use of those materials here at Modern Classics Furniture:
Stainless Steel:
During the age of modernism, furniture designers relied on using mild steel with chrome-plating. Although it was the best option at the time, it could not offer adequate durability needed in high traffic areas of every day use.
This is why we use #304 stainless steel on all our furniture. It offers an unprecedented level of durability without sacrificing style. If in 20 years it needs a bit of refreshing, stainless steel can be sandblasted to restore the original sparkle.
Leather:
Whether its cats or dogs at home, their adorable little paws are bound to leave claw marks on any leather that is susceptible to marks and scratches.
Our top-grain, aniline-dyed leather we import from Italy is equipped to withstand the elements of day-to-day life thanks to a protective coating we use to protect against scratches or stains, so your pets can easily nap on the furniture without a problem.
Boucle Fabric:
If you are the proud owner of a a furry friend who leaves “presents” around the house and digs their sharp baby claws into the furniture once they know they are in trouble, welcome to the club. While most puppy mischief is eventually forgiven, stains and snags on upholstered furniture is a tough one to get past when there’s a daily reminder on your favorite sofa…except if that fabric is stain-resistant and claw-resistant, like our exclusive collection of Modern Boucle Fabrics. Claw mark snags are a thing of the past and, for little puddles, clean up is a cinch (so puppy playtime can resume after the obligatory time-out). We use an eco-friendly stain guard finish so spilled liquids bead up and are easily wiped away without permeating the surface of the fabric (its also UV resistant so colors will not fade if kept by a window…. I know this doesn’t apply so much to pets but, hey, pretty cool).
Come see what we have to offer in our showroom in Bellingham!
