Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Happy 2013 From Madison Seating
On this, the very first day of the new year, we here at Madison Seating would like to take a moment to wish all our customers and readers a happy, healthy and wonderful new year. At Madison Seating we not only specialize in quality furniture items at unbeatable prices, but our absolute top priority is […]
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Madison Seating Salutes The Hiemann-Dilger Iterative “1001” Furniture Piece
Berlin-based design duo Thomas Hiemann and Markus Dilger have created a super-technical piece of furniture that defies categorization. Dubbed the 1001, the piece’s goal is “persistent adaption of the surface to the human body,” according to Hiemann and Dilger’s blog. Hiemann and Dilger adopted various approaches as a means of controlling spatial movements. The aim was […]
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In The World of Furniture, The Future Is Now
I am sure you will agree, that there is a certain something about the sleek and angular lines of the modernistic, futuristic furniture designs, that makes them more than just appealing. So every now and then I like to take a look around and take notice of some of the design concepts out there that […]
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Know Your Furniture: Fauteuil
Pronounced “foe TUR”, a fauteuil is a style of open-arm chair with a primarily exposed wooden frame originating in France in the late 17th century. A fauteuil is made of wood, and frequently with carved relief ornament. It is typically upholstered on the seat, the seat back and on the arms (manchettes). Some fauteuils […]
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The Holiday Sales Continue at Madison Seating
Granted, it may be safe to assume that most of the holiday gift giving has taken place by now. But here at Madison Seating the sale prices and great deals continue! With unbeatable deals on everything from the inimitable Aeron to the full range of office and home furniture, such as dinning room tables, bedroom […]
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A Madison Tale
A nostalgic smile, a far a way look, ’tis somewhat painful to remember, How I was still without any gifts, This time last December. My friends had thought me idle, My colleagues thought me lazy, My kids had thought me suicidal! My wife just called me crazy. But I had searched and searched, I swear! […]
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A Corporate Holiday Gift From Madison Seating
In the spirit of the holidays (and due, in part, to overwhelming feelings of giddiness and relief at our being spared in the recent Mayan apocalypse… not so much…) the sales team here at Madison Seating is making corporations and small businesses around the country an offer so compelling that we cannot even post the […]
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Seasons Greetings From Madison Seating!
Season’s Greeting to all, from your friends here at Madison Seating. Among other things, the holiday season is a time for reflection and some thoughtful introspection. Here at Madison Seating we would like to take a moment to recognize a very special individual, someone who has spent the last few weeks toiling endlessly to find […]
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Furniture Made From…Old Elle Magazines!?
Once again the seemingly parallel worlds of fashion and furniture collide; this time however, the protagonist is not some pretentious designer or actor-turned-fashion-guru (ahem, brad pitt…) rather it is made from, of all things, back issues of ‘Elle’, the worlds largest fashion magazine. While the world of preppy furniture design is by now pretty familiar […]
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Boss Office Furniture at Madison Seating
“I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle My interpretation of his message? When it comes to furniture, choose wisely. (Hey it’s what he said, look at the words; never mind all that metaphorical […]
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Know Your Furniture: Hutch
Etymology A hutch is an American English word usually used to describe a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower unit with a counter and either drawers or cabinets. Hutches are often seen in the form of desks, dining room or kitchen furniture. Frequently referred to by furniture aficionados as […]
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The Classic Foosball Table by Nuevo Living
Hey y’all, Sorry for the brief hiatus. It sure is good to be back. Today I would like to make mention of a lesser know and perhaps somewhat under appreciated kind of table that is now available here at Madison Seating. The Classic Foosball Table by Nuevo Living. Featuringa stone platform, cast iron base, cast […]
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