Inform Interiors

Inform + IIDA

2012-02-17T17:24:00.000-08:00

Check out our facebook page for photos from last night's Apocalypse Bowling IIDA fundraiser with Inform Portland. Whew! We survived.

This Ain't No Fling - 54 years and going strong.

2012-02-16T13:27:00.000-08:00

KEVI is the classic office chair with the hard-wearing principle: The better you sit, the more you get done. The KEVI® Chair, Model 2533, is 54 years old. And if you’re one of the lucky 2.5 million owners that have one from the year 1972 or newer, you can still get spare parts for this hard working chair. That's sustainability – lasting value. Designed by an architect, it is suitable for homes, offices, schools and workplaces where one solution must satisfy many demands. Everything is visible, nothing is superfluous: seat, back, base, and controls designed to functional perfection. A simple well-balanced formula that incorporates aesthetic appeal with freedom of movement plus the flexibility you would expect from a full-service program. If you’re still not familiar with Engelbrechts' KEVI Chair and the many versions available. Give us a call, we'd love to tell you more.

Inform Interiors Washington: 206-622-1608 Oregon: 503-953-1111

De La Espada as seen by Dezeen.

2012-01-20T13:45:00.001-08:00

De La Espada at the Qubique Fair in Berlin last October as seen through Dezeen.

De La Espada at Qubique 2011 from Dezeen on Vimeo.

Sneak Peek at the Cologne Fair

2012-01-18T10:10:00.000-08:00

Allison has been previewing all the new pieces at the Cologne fair in Germany this week. View the slideshow of some our vendors to see what's new!

Happy Holidays from Inform Interiors!!

2011-12-16T15:57:00.000-08:00

Herman Miller Holiday Sale

2011-11-23T14:28:00.001-08:00

Now is the time to get your favourite HermanMiller classic!

15% off Nov 23 - Dec 12

Visit our showroom to see new finishes on the Eames lounge chair and Noguchi table.

Fritz Hansen Promotion

2011-11-23T14:22:00.000-08:00

Purchase a Fritz Hansen Egg Chair and receive a matching footrest at no charge.
Valued at $1,994 - $3,151. Offer ends January 31, 2012.

A Night With Nelson at BAM

2011-11-08T15:41:00.000-08:00

November 17th, join BAM for A Night With Nelson. Bob Cox, workplace strategist with Herman Miller, will present on George Nelson. And you get CEU credits too boot!

5:30 - 8:0 pm, Bellevue Art Museum, $10, RSVP required

George Nelson at BAM

2011-10-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher

Bellevue Arts Museum presents the works of George Nelson. The Vitra Design Museum exhibition begins October 29th and runs through February 12th, 2012. The retrospective features more than 220 objects, including furniture, lamps, clocks, graphic works, architectural models, films, prints, and a full-scale partial reconstruction of the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow. Nelson worked at Herman Miller for over 25 years and in that time designed many classic pieces of modern furniture, including the Marshmellow sofa, the Swag Leg series and the classic L-shaped desk.

EcoSmart Fire Factory Rebate Sale

2011-10-21T15:29:00.000-07:00

EcoSmart Fires are on sale 15% now through November 14th. Stop by the showroom to see them in person and feel the warmth of the modern fires.

Monocle Magazine + Maruni = Cafe

2011-10-21T15:09:00.000-07:00

The British magazine Monocle has teamed up with Maruni to open their first cafe in Tokyo, Japan. The cafe features the Hiroshima and Lightwood chairs by Maruni. Simple and beautiful. And the bites looks delicious. View the Hiroshima chair at Inform Interiors today.

New Castor Tube light at Inform Contract!

2011-10-13T12:14:00.001-07:00

We just hung up the Tube light from Castor, a furniture and lighting design company out of Toronto, at the Contract showroom! Looks great! Made from recycled fluorescent tubes and is available in 3 different sizes. Stop in and check it out! 820 Lenora Street.

Artifort at Inform Interiors and Inform Contract

2011-10-13T11:07:00.000-07:00

Orange Slice

Artifort, derived from the Latin word 'ars' meaning art or knowledge, and 'fortis' meaning strong or powerful. The word 'comfort' is also referenced. The company started in 1890 in Amsterdam by Jules Wagemans as an upholstery company. In 1928 Jules' son, Henricus renamed and re-branded the company into what is was today - making original, unique furniture. They have continued to do so over the years by tapping designers such as Geoffrey Harcourt, Pierre Paulin, Jasper Morrison, Khodi Feiz, and many more.

We are excited to have the Nina chair and stool on the floor, as well as the Orange Slice, and Gap. Please come by to see and sit - they are amazingly comfortable! The name does not lie.

Gap

Nina

Nina barstool

De La Espada + Matthew Hilton at Inform

2011-10-12T16:00:00.000-07:00

Loving this video of Matthew Hilton talking about what inspires him as a designer and about his relationship with De La Espada. We are very excited to have them both represented at Inform Interiors.

Matthew Hilton on design inspiration from De La Espada on Vimeo.

Fall Sales: Cassina + Vitra!

2011-10-06T17:35:00.000-07:00

More Fall sales. 15% off the LC Series from Cassina, October 6 - 18 and 15% off Vitra, October 6 - 14. Come by the showroom to see the collections!

Inform Annual Sale Extension and Slideshow!

2011-09-30T16:30:00.000-07:00

Inform Annual Sale Extended through October 8th! All floor model sales an additional 5% off. Can't make it in? View here! Check out what is on sale now at the showroom!

Inform Interiors Annual Floor Model Sale

2011-09-22T11:50:00.001-07:00

Come and get it! Up to 75% off floor models. New orders 10% off and up. Knoll items are 15% off new orders. Doors open at 10 am Friday, September 23rd and goes through October 1st. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm.

Cassina, Cappellini and Poltrona Frau Sale - 20% off!

2011-09-08T15:16:00.000-07:00

Big time sale - 20% off Cassina, Cappellini and Poltrona Frau. Excluding Le Corbusier pieces. Starts September 9th and runs through the 23rd. Call us at 206-622-1608 or email info@informseattle.com!

Inform Portland + Neocan't!

2011-08-18T17:38:00.000-07:00

We had a terrific time in Portland at this year’s Neocan’t (for designers that couldn't make it to Neocon)! Over 200 designers and architects gathered on a sunny evening at the Jupiter Hotel to sip cocktails and check out displays from a variety of vendors. Inform had a captivating display
with favorites from Tom Dixon – including the Peg collection, Etch lights and the Wingback chair.

The giveaway, a Tom Dixon Fluoro bag and Extremism book, went to Becca Dobosh from Sera. Congratulations Becca!

Check out the facebook page for more photos. Like it so you can stay tuned for next year’s event.

Poliform Summer Sale

2011-08-01T11:14:00.001-07:00

Enjoy 25% off Poliform/ Varenna between August 1st and the 31st. Poliform is exclusively at Inform Interiors in Seattle and Portland.

Arper Nuur wins the 22nd Compasso d’Oro

2011-07-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Arper! The Nuur is wonderful piece and can be seen at Inform Contract now along with many pieces from the Arper collection.

The International Jury of the 22nd Compasso d’Oro Award, presided over by Arturo Dell’Acqua Bellavitis, has awarded the triennial COMPASSO d’ORO prize to Nuur, the table designed by Simon Pengelly. The Compasso d’Oro originated in Milan in 1954 from an idea of Giò Ponti. It is the most important Italian design award for the project, product and research, and is promoted by ADI, the Industrial Design Association.

The Awards Ceremony was held in Rome the 12th July 2011, at MACRO, the Museum of Contemporary Art. There, as of the 30 May, as part of the exhibition 1961/2011 Fifty years of Italian savoir-faire through the ADI Compasso d’Oro Award, all the products chosen by ADI during the three-year period from 2008 to 2010 and published in the ADI Design Index yearbook are on display.

Contemporaneously, as part of the Made in Italy and National Identity exhibition, held at Palazzo delle Esposizioni, it is possible to see the historic collection of the ADI Compasso d’Oro Award, declared “assets of national relevance” in 2004.

The Nuur table will become part of this unique collection of design projects attesting to over 50 years of the history of Italian design.

Both exhibitions, which are part of the event “Unicità d’Italia”, organized by Fondazione Valore Italia on the occasion of the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Italian Unification, will be open until 25th September 2011.

The Nuur table was awarded the Compasso d’Oro prize by the jury for the “exceptional lightness and attention to detail in its design”.

Claudio Feltrin, Arper’s CEO, who was present at the awards ceremony with his father, Luigi, founder and President of the company, and with Simon Pengelly, the designer, declared that “receiving the Compasso d’Oro is a very important goal for Arper and represents an acknowledgement of the company’s production skills and effectiveness. Over the past 10 years, Arper has invested heavily in research, technology, environmental sustainability, communication and its commercial network”.

The Compasso d’Oro adds itself to the list of other international awards obtained in 2010: the Design Guild Mark and the Design Week Awards in the United Kingdom; the Interior Innovation Award and the IF Product Design Award in Germany.

Photo credits: Marco Covi

Artek’s Tapiovaara Collection at Inform

2011-06-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

Artek has a lot to celebrate lately.

In 2010, the Finish company had their 75^th Anniversary and announced an exciting acquisition. Artek broadened their product range by adding the classic furniture by fellow Finnish designer, the renowned Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999). His furniture is based on the same ideological premises of Alvar Aalto, Artek’s founder.

At this year’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), Artek featured the Tapiovaara collection at their booth and received the Editor Award for Best Furniture.

We are excited to have the Tapiovaara furniture on display in our Seattle showroom. Come check it out – you’ll love the clean lines and superb craftsmanship!

Domus lounge chair, $1595

Domus chair, $750

Tee-Tee occasional table, $1395

Trienna occasional table, $895

Pirkka dining set, $1295 table - $695 bench - $695 chair - $595 foot stool - $795 bar stool

Mademoiselle, $950

Inform Interiors Sale - new additions!

2011-06-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

Check out the new sale items added and then view in person at the main showroom!

See new Tom Dixon products first at Inform!

2011-06-17T14:58:00.000-07:00

Inform Interiors is excited to be the first dealer in North America to show off the latest releases from Tom Dixon.

The Peg Series

The Peg table is a solid birch café table inspired by the quietly pared down character of Japanese architecture. A coordinate to the Peg chair, which was just introduced in natural birch. $445/$450 table/ chair

Void Light Mini

A six inch version of the Void pendant light opens up opportunity for creative installations. It’s available in brass, stainless steel, and copper – each with a mirrored finish that reflects from all angles. $450 ea.

Step lights

A concentric pendant light made from copper. It comes in two shapes, Tall and Fat. $460 ea.

Beat lights

Now available in glossy white with the same shapes as the original matte black. We love the new look! $450/$1080 fat, tall, wide/ stout

Tom Dixon Pipe light at AOL

2011-06-09T16:54:00.001-07:00

The Tom Dixon Pipe light (one of my favorites) hangs at the new AOL headquarters in Palo Alto. The space was designed by the San Francisco based firm, O+A.

*images © jasper sanidad

Bocci video - making a 28

2011-06-08T17:40:00.000-07:00

I love the videos from Bocci. Gorgeous!

Making the Bocci 28 Series chandelier from Dezeen on Vimeo.

Slideshows from Milan and ICFF!!

2011-06-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

View more images from Inform's adventures in Milan and NYC for the ICFF! Happy viewing!!

Herman Miller Summer Sale

2011-06-02T17:22:00.000-07:00

Enjoy 15% off MSRP prices for Herman Miller's Summer sale, June 3rd to the 13th. Call the showroom at 206-622-1608 or email at info@informseattle.com.

Sale still going - Additional 10% off ALL sale items!

2011-06-01T17:26:00.000-07:00

View what's on sale here!

Additional 10% off all sale items! Call the showroom for details!

Bocci From Gene Cafe to Milan

2011-04-29T13:03:00.000-07:00

This video takes a 28 Series chandelier from Vancouver to Milano. The different colors that make up the whole are great - blues, mustards, browns.

From Gene Cafe to Milan from Bocci on Vimeo.

Bocci 28 at Rossana Orlandi

2011-04-29T12:57:00.000-07:00

Another video up from Bocci. Showing the installation of their 28 series in Milan for the fair. Is it possible to fall in love with a video?

28 at Rossana Orlandi from Bocci on Vimeo.

19 Series from Bocci

2011-04-29T12:51:00.001-07:00

Bocci has done it again. This video introduces the process of the 19 Series from Omer Arbel and Bocci. In the end he states that the objects are "there for some sort of emotional response." I can attest, they have delivered on that - a gorgeous piece and a gorgeous video. Congrats to the whole team!

19.0 from Bocci on Vimeo.

Weekend Sale Starts Now!

2011-04-22T16:03:00.000-07:00

In order to make room for all of the new pieces from Milan, we need to sell some items off our showroom floor. Stop by now to get the great deals! The slide show gives the percentages off for each piece but call or email for more detailed pricing information. 206-622-1608 and info@informseattle.com. Happy shopping!

Artek 2nd Cycle - A Sense of Sustainability

2011-04-21T17:54:00.000-07:00

Here at Inform we just received our loved and now to be loved again 2nd Cycle Aalto Stool 60. 2nd Cycle is Artek's answer to the ever growing problem of consumption and a way to honor the importance of orginality and authentic design. Since Artek was founded in 1935, some 8 million stools have been sold worldwide. That is a lot! And a few years ago, Artek began to get some those back - from fleamarkets, schools, and those who no longer wanted them. Now the unwanted stools can tell their story again and have a new lease on life with another owner.
"This was a brand new stool sometime in the 30s. Where it's been in the past 70 years, we can only guess by reading tiny clues, like the green paint subtly appearing through the chipped coat of red. Some might think this stool looks old and dodgy. We think its never look more beautiful." - Artek

Stop by the showroom to take a look at our new 2nd Cycle Stool 60.

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Metalarte

2011-04-21T17:05:00.000-07:00

We are all so excited about our new lighting line, Metalarte. It is a wonderful line out of Spain and we are all in love with the gorgeous Jaime Hayon pieces! Looking forward to getting the lights on the floor.

milan_2011_metalarte

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Bocci

2011-04-21T17:01:00.000-07:00

Omer Arbel from Bocci is a supremely talented photo and I love what he's come up with this year! A truly talented company and our neighbor to the North. Vancouver knows how to design!

milan_2011_bocci

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Tom Dixon

2011-04-15T11:38:00.000-07:00

We are huge fans of Tom Dixon here at Inform! And why not, he's brought his own kitchen to Milan - you can't beat that! I love that the Etch series is expanding - the towers are amazing!

milan_2011_tomdixon

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Flos

2011-04-15T11:35:00.000-07:00

Flos never fails to impress me with what they bring to the fair. I love their style and can see this in both retail and commercial spaces.

milan_2011_flos

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Foscarini

2011-04-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

I'm quite smitten with this first light image from Foscarini! I can see it looking great in so many spaces. Where would you hang it?

milan_2011_foscarini

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Art About Town

2011-04-15T11:30:00.000-07:00

All around town there art installations and pop-up design shops during the fair week. It adds to the already incredible and almost overwhelming Mardi Gras vibe that is Milan for iSaloni. Here a few interesting installs.

milan_2011_aroundtown

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Wallpaper party!

2011-04-14T17:06:00.000-07:00

The Wallpaper party was not to be missed this year and quite difficult to get in I hear.... The fair is all about the furniture by day and by night - pop up art is happening all over the city and so much fun to see and be a part of!

milan_2011_wallpaperparty

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Montis

2011-04-14T16:59:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love the pops of color from Montis. And that quilted chair is incredible! Love it!

milan_2011_montis

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Flexform

2011-04-13T17:18:00.000-07:00

Ahh, Flexform. Their booth is always so relaxing, soothing and gorgeous. A beacon at the fair for your tired feet.

milan_2011_flexform

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Giorgetti

2011-04-13T17:14:00.000-07:00

Giorgetti's new chair is gorgeous. I love their attention to detail and style. The company truly has their own voice.

milan_2011_giorgetti

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Ingo Maurer

2011-04-13T17:10:00.000-07:00

As always, Ingo Maurer delights, surprises and inspires at the fair! I find his booth a must stop when Euroluce is going on! Can't wait to see more from Ingo Maurer!

milan_2011_ingomaurer

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Poliform

2011-04-13T16:46:00.000-07:00

I love the color palette of Poliform's booth. The orange piped chairs are so cute and the Kasthall fabrics are gorgeous. What is your favorite piece?

milan_2011_poliform

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Foscarini + Diesel

2011-04-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

I have really been impressed with the line that has come out of the teaming up of Foscarini and Diesel. And I'm all the more impressed now. Can't wait to see more images and catalogs from the pair.

milan_2011_diesel_foscarini

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Cassina

2011-04-11T15:34:00.000-07:00

Fuzzy wuzzy was a ... Tre Pezzi???

milan_2011_cassina

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Cappellini

2011-04-11T15:29:00.000-07:00

A few new fun items from Cappellini. I love the sofa with the red metal back - a new take on the LC series.

milan_2011_cappellini

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Poltrona Frau

2011-04-11T15:24:00.000-07:00

New and old pieces from Poltrona Frau get a new look at the fair! That's Jean-Marie Massaud in the last photo - his work is always gorgeous.

milan_2011_Poltrona Frau

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Established & Sons

2011-04-11T15:07:00.000-07:00

Established & Sons pieces are always a delight to me and those Brits are at it again this year. Here are some great shots from Allison in Milan. I love the pitcher, Pour. What is your favorite from them?

milan_2011_established&sons

Milan iSaloni 2011 - Moooi

2011-04-11T12:24:00.000-07:00

The Milan furniture fair is happening this week and Allison is checking out all that is new and fresh from our dealers. Here is a sneak peak at the pieces from the Moooi collection. Enjoy! And more to come - stay tuned!!!

milan_2011_moooi

Cassina Sale: 20% off

2011-03-11T13:23:00.001-08:00

March 10th - 22nd, 2011. 20% off Cassina products and 15% off Le Corbusier pieces. Stop by the showroom to place your order!

Inform Event - KOS Launch coming up

2011-02-16T17:18:00.000-08:00

Inform Interiors is launching a new bath line - KOS out of Pordenone, Italy. KOS says lifestyle starts with a dream and I couldn't agree more. Inform is here to provide the pieces to furnish and light your lives, but it is your vision that becomes the reality.

The KOS vision is led by Roberto and Ludovica Palomba. It is a line about proportions that balance the relationship between ergonomic design and form, clean lines and care and attention to the details of the finishing. This comes out in all of their pieces. KOS products are designed to energize and enhance the rooms' architecture where they are placed.
"Since KOS entered the Zucchetti group, our company has encountered great new opportunities. Since the outset KOS has distinguished itself, presenting wonderful sculptures, functional items of great impact, acclaimed in recent years by the entire wellbeing sector as veritable icons of style, and receiving multiple awards worldwide. Together with Zucchetti, we now have in Faraway the possibility to express a vision - a mood - of the contemporary bathroom ambience. Not just products. The lifestyle and trends of the years to come," Sergio Venerus, president of KOS.

We invite you to celebrate the launch with us and see KOS in person, including the Faraway Vis-a-Vis and Morphing tubs. It will be held in our main showroom in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, March 2nd from 5:30 to 8 pm. RSVP to info@informseattle or call 206-622-1608.

Inform Interiors
2032 8th Avenue, 98121.

*images from the top, KOS Faraway series, KOS Morphing series

Gervasoni Keeping it Fresh

2011-02-10T10:44:00.000-08:00

I'm in love with this tour of Gervasoni. Gervasoni is an Italian company that we have had the pleasure of carrying in the showroom for about a year now. I love its relaxed comfort, proportioning, the mix of fabrics and colors. Overall, Gervasoni is a cool company that can fit in anywhere - your uptown loft or English countryside getaway. I think this slideshow shows the diversity of this line and their chic and quirky styling. Enjoy!