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A Purist Impulse
Monterey by Bernhardt: An Open Air, Uncluttered Look In Misty Silvery Wood and Dove White Paint
Monterey Canopy Bead
Monterey Drum
Cocktail Table
Monterey Buffet
April 17, 2010 - LENOIR, NC - There’s a new look in wood: natural, light, relaxed, tinted. There’s also a current yearning for design purity, peacefulness, a visual silence. Both leading-edge decor trends are to be accessible at retail via Bernhardt’s new collection, Monterey.
Above all, Monterey is about the power of understatement. Strong transitional forms, repeating patterns and minimal ornamentation provides a peacefulness that is worlds apart from our busy daily lives.
The 40-piece whole home collection is offered in either or both of two ethereal finishes, and both make full use of Bernhardt’s extensive woodworking and finishing capabilities.
A soft and romantic Dove white paint finish works wonders for the transitional shapes. There’s a subtle wow effect to the pieces as light is absorbed, shifts, and is reflected in discrete lines of brushed nickel accents.
On a different note, many of Monterey’s rhythmic designs are offered in quartered white oak veneer with a light Silver Oak finish. These misty and silvery veneers are wrapped around cabinet fronts and sides for a high-end consistency in woodgrain flow. Minimal pulls and knobs are offered in a soft antique nickel finish. The contemporary wood and finish treatment imparts an elemental, natural feel much like that found in California andWestern artisanal woodworks.
Repeated design elements include geometric curved diamond grids, soft s-curve fluting and starburst cream colored leather with quilted stitching and nailhead trim.
Featured pieces shown:
Monterey Canopy Bed 321-HFR39W - A place to withdraw
from the demands and clutter of everyday life. An understated shape, large scale
curved-X grid headboard, interesting concave square posts, minimal canopy. Discrete
slices of brushed nickel. All showcasing the gentle and romantic Dove white finish.
Scale + light = soothing comfort, uncompromised purity. W82.5 D86 H90 with canopy. This bed can be converted to a Low Post.
Monterey Drum Cocktail Table 321-015 - A strong, elemental design statement. Soft s-curve fluting and quartered oak veneers wrap the cabinet in a calm rhythm. The soft pearlescent Silver Oak wood finish amplifies the ethereal quality. A beautifully spare top surface provides maximum useful space, or if left bare, a prime meditation moment. A swivel mechanism allows the table to easily shift to a new position. Dia38.25 H18.
Monterey Buf fet with Stone Top 321-133/134 - Minimalist and refined. Quartered oak veneers in a soft misty tint. Enriched by a full slab of creamy Saltillo travertine on the top. The cabinet is softly shaped on front and sides. Framed outline, fluted door fronts, subtle antiqued nickel pulls. Inside: wine bottle storage (8), tray with silver inset, adjustable shelving.When designs are this calming, the main focus really becomes the people in the room - fabulous.W79.5 D23.25 H38. This buffet is available with an alternate fancyface quartered white oak top.
Monterey by Bernhardt will be available to consumers in Fall 2010.
The Bernhardt family has been crafting fine furniture since 1889. Located in Western North Carolina, the company produces a broad line of upholstered furniture in both contemporary and traditional styles, as well as quality wood furniture for the dining room, bedroom, living room and home office – all at unmatched value in the marketplace.