Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Oscars… of The Furniture World!?
The Oscars have come a long way since the first ceremony at a private hotel banquet in 1929 when just 270 people attended, guests had to pay only $5 and all the winners were known ahead of time. More and more people are tuning in every year around this time to watch as Hollywood crowns…
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Freaky Furniture Friday Part II
TGIF people! And in keeping with the (newly made-up) Madison Seating Blog tradition, it’s time to get freeeeeeeaky! Check out these freakish furniture creations, and, to help set the mood, go ahead and picture yourself waking up in the middle of the night to answer a call of nature, and stumbling around in Victorian…
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Madison Seating Featured Product: Ergon 3 by Herman Miller
This product is really a perfect example of what the new Madison Seating mega clearance page is all about. The Ergon 3, by renowned furniture manufacturing masters Herman Miller, is being offered at an incerdible 83% off MSRP! I mean, there are deals, and then there are steals, this one certainly qualifies as the latter.…
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Mercedes Benz Furniture
Super-stars of the auto industry for well over a century, Mercedes-Benz has become the symbol for excellence and superiority in it’s field. The manufacturing giant has apparently expanded it’s considerable sphere of influence to include furniture design as well. A curious choice if you ask me, but Mercedes has proven nothing if not that when…
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Madison Seating Announces Mega Clearance Section!
Huge Sales! Ridiculously Low Prices! Unbeatable Deals! Ok, I know what your thinking, “Oh no, here we go again… another chest thumping retailer spouting off about incredible deals, huge sales, lowest prices ever, yada yada yada…” Honestly, I can’t say that I blame you. In today’s culture of over the-top-marketing and gimmicky advertising schemes, it…
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Presidents Day and Our American Heritage
Happy Presidents day to all, and while the exact nature of this holiday still confuses me a little, one thing is certain, this day is about American history, American pride and of course, American heritage. Could there be a more appropriate day than this, to make mention of the American Heritage Furniture company, makers of…
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Madison Seating Unveils New Line of Fireplaces
Madison Seating is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting new product line, Fireplaces. Found under the Living Room category on the madisonseating.com home page, the new fireplace product line offers a broad range of modern, state-of-the-art gas and electric fireplaces, perfect for any home or office setting. The very symbol of warmth and…
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Furniture for Valentines?…Yes Indeed!
THE ISSUE On February 14, men and women around the country will find themselves exchanging romantic Valentine’s Day presents, typically an assortment of baubles and gifts, many of which, unfortunately, simply won’t last long in their partners possession and consequently, in their hearts . Chocolates are gone quickly, and we often regret devouring them in…
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The Mirra Chair, by Herman Miller
When we think of the iconic executive chair manufacturer Herman Miller, we generally tend to think of the Aeron™ and rightly so. The Aeron™ has certainly cemented it’s place at the very top of the ergonomic totem pole, with it’s unparalleled ergonomic design and standard of comfort. However, the Mirra, also by Herman Miller, may…
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Space Saving Furniture Ideas
From bunk beds to futons, space saving furniture has long been a sought after commodity by those looking to maximize the utility of their living space. Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. Whether it was in your college dorm room, your first apartment in the city, or your small childhood bedroom shared with four…
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Hervé Van der Straeten, Art or Furniture?
So often the line between furniture and art, the very thinnest of lines to begin with, can become so thin as to disappear altogether. Through the annals of history, great furniture designs and designers have been lauded more as art and artist, than mere craft and craftsman. The same holds true today, even as the…
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Madison Seating Featured Product: Love in Paris Office Desk
TGIF, am I right? This weeks Madison Seating Featured Product is an inimitable and truly one of a kind desk. It certainly doesn’t get more original than this eye catching and truly unique piece. Needless to say, the particular design theme of this desk makes it quite the appropriate Valentine’s day gift, while it’s…
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