Congrats on the opening of Maglianero!

Check out Maglianero - around the back at 47 Maple Street (JDK building)! 

and also on facebook.  GO!

 

 

"Through Maglianero we’re creating an experience with both local prominence and global relevance. In our hometown of Burlington, Vermont, USA, we are developing, testing, and sharing the ideas that serve the continuum of needs of the Modern Mobility Movement: Farm-direct, hand-crafted coffees-the fuel for the ride. A café/collaborative space/commuter hub-the center of community interaction, education, and creativity. A responsibly-sourced, durably crafted and built, commuter-centric cycling apparel brand-stylish, functional, year round protection from the elements."

Herman Miller Sale June 3-13 Even More Classics

Just a few more ideas to inspire - the Herman Miller Sale begins this week, let us know how we can assist you with decisions.  We are happy to help you plan for now, or down the line and truly appreciate you  supporting local independent business here in Burlington.  Don't forget - we ship anywhere in the continental US! All images courtesy of Herman Miller.

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Noguchi Table

Detail of Noguchi Table

Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Eames Wire Chair with Leather Seat

Eames Compact Sofa

Eames Molded Plywood Chair

Eames Molded Plastic Rocker

Eames Elliptical Table

Eames Wire Base Tables

Capelli Stool

This is a puppy.

Puppy Love. Courtesy of photographer extraordinaire, Shayne Lynn.

Egg Press & Angela Adams!

We are looking forward to the new line of Egg Press cards incoming this week.  Their new collection features an exciting collaboration with Maine Designer Angela Adams! What could be better! 

Herman Miller Sale June 3-13 More Classics

The Nelson Coconut Chair

Eames Molded Plywood Coffee Table

Eames Storage Units

Nelson Marshmellow Sofa, Eames Plastic Side Chairs & Eames Hang It All

Herman Miller Sale June 3-13

Heads up! It's the Herman Miller Annual Sale! 15% off June 3-13. Come in and get your order set up so we can get you in the front of the cue for processing. All the classics you've been thinking about - NOW IS THE TIME!!!  Here are some classic pieces that we may not have in our showroom yet - but you can still custom order them through us and take advantage of the sale pricing!

Goetz Sofa with Noguchi Table

Nelson Bench

Incoming - tomorrow

Areaware's plush family expands at Weller tomorrow

A new litter of lovely fauna - pillows, play things or whatever you want them to be.  Decorative or snuggle ready -  designed by Ross Menuez of organic cotton, graphics based on the first mass produced images from 19th century illustrations.

Perfect Day for a Geo-Birdhouse

Geo Birdhouse designed by Kelly Lamb

Happy Spring! We have two of these lovely birdhouses in stock - 8x8x8 inches, ceramic.  Inspired by the geodesic dome popularized by architect Buckminster Fuller.  Its rounded shape makes an ideal nesting place for wrens, finches, swallows, warblers and other small birds.  An easy access door allows for simple cleaning so you can freshen the house at the start of each season.  A wonderful mother's day gift! 

Bulls, Books and Spring

Several references to bulls, Spain and Pamplona in the last few days, or perhaps I'm just catching them because of Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises is on the nightstand. Anyone who's visited Weller knows we have a penchant for a good graphic children's book of a certain era (Paul Rand, Bruno Munari etc).  But one that rings distinctly in my head (though we don't carry it in the shop as yet) is The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf with drawings by Robert Lawson originally published in 1936.  I saw a stencil of Ferdinand recently... and must say that it's nice to see him pop up again after so many years... 

 

While we may not have Ferdinand in stock, we do have a monograph, The Design Legacy of George Salter - Classic Book Jackets by Thomas S. Hansen which you might enjoy... 

Getting to Re-Purpose

 

Cardboard - yes, we recycle it everyday.  But the scale of cardboard boxes that came along with our Herman Miller shipment seemed too inspiring to simply haul it off to the bin.  These are the kind of boxes you want to share with kids and build imaginary worlds... let them explore creativity within structures...

It came as a relief when Sara found the perfect match for our stash of cardboard caverns... and local artist/illustrator Pete Talbot came and picked them up to re-purpose them for a children's theater production.  (Check out Pete's etsy shop!)

Not everyone knows about Herman Miller's extraordinary commitment to environmental advocacy - but take a look at a company who sets the bar high - and starts considering impact from design conception while walking the walk with a goal for a zero footprint.   So it goes with further satisfaction, that our showroom packaging gets hauled off for a good round of re-purposing and play before its next life.  Thanks Pete!

Herman Miller, A Sweeter Solution

http://www.hermanmiller.com/About-Us/A-Better-World-Report/Environmental-Advocacy

Learn how Herman Miller products can contribute to your environmental goals

  

H Keith Wagner Partnership

Hilltop Residence, Richmond Vermont

Within Vermont's springtime, there exist just a few precious weeks between snow melt and bloom.  During this period we experience a renewed visual vocabulary, so welcome after the long winter.  We bear witness to a seemingly endless spectrum of greens in the natural world -  a single frame of landscape possesses a metrically staged drama, as rapid and alive as the bands of clouds moving overhead - change visible within the course of a day's light.   


A talented landscape architect sculpts the play of time, light, material and palette around our living environments - often providing us with an enhanced emotional response to the beauty that is literally alive and changing both independently and concurrently from our human conditions.  

Smith Point Residence, Shelburne Vermont

Which brings us to the Burlington based partnership of H. Keith Wagner  Landscape Architects whose award winning executions grace both the private and public domain and exercise the full expression of possibilities within landscape architecture.  Enjoy these snapshots of their work and explore more on their website. 

Hilltop Residence, Richmond Vermont

Smith Point Residence, Shelburne Vermon t

POKETO!

  We are excited about the arrival of Poketo next week!  Poketo is a designer of limited edition art products, accessories, apparel, and decor. Founded by Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo promotes the work of top international artists by showcasing original artwork through their fun and accessible wares. Poketo takes art off of gallery walls and makes them a part of your everyday life.  Wallets (just $20) and Mugs ($15) are first on our list...  and are so happy to have them as part of the Weller offerings!

Hanako Clulow Wallet 1

Tim Biskup Wallet

Anke Weckmann Wallet

Treeson Mug (designed by Bubi Au Yeung)

Sidney Pink's Octopus Raygun Mug