In order to become a classic, a style must do more than endure years of fickle fashion. It must relate somehow to the changes in taste, in attitude and in lifestyle that make up each design movement, and yet still remain true to its original aesthetic roots. Some names achieve this effortlessly. Others, like Thomas Chippendale, have evolved almost so completely, many mistake his updated classics as contemporary expressions of design. Using his characteristic diagonal slat motif, our Chippendale Bed is every bit as contemporary as an Asian-influenced platform bed. Yet ours draws on the centuries old cabinetmaker's vision, perfectly updated for today. By layering angle on angle with each individual cross-brace, the head- and footboards play with light, space and geometry in a fresh and engaging way. Careful handfinishing brings out the natural luster of the wood frame.

My favorite book, a clear, bright lamp and hours of uninterrupted pleasure. That's the image I conjure up at the mere mention of the term "wing chair." So you can imagine my reaction to this subtle adaptation of my favorite creature comfort. Exclusively ours, the enviable Elliots Wingman Bed draws on the classic cocooning effect of library wing chairs. Wrapped from head to footboard in toothy Whitney Toast fabric, the Wingman Bed is a clever update of a tried-and-true style. Capped by a single row of hand-set nail heads, the padded, square-set frame creates a surprisingly soft place to land

This is the bed dreams are made of. Constructed of carefully inset, coved molding panels, this modified Proven? panel bed is a perfect bridge between the old world and the new. Carved edge headboard and flared corners give the sturdy frame a surprising wink. Decorative, durable maple hardwood frame is built to serve generations with daily use. A sleeping beauty in deep, ebony-hued Barista, our Maison Panel Bed is available in rich and ruddy Terra or the classically French Panna cream finish.

This is the bed dreams are made of. Constructed of carefully inset, coved molding panels, this modified Proven? panel bed is a perfect bridge between the old world and the new. Carved edge headboard and flared corners give the sturdy frame a surprising wink. Decorative, durable maple hardwood frame is built to serve generations with daily use. A sleeping beauty in deep, ebony-hued Barista, our Maison Panel Bed is available in rich and ruddy Terra or the classically French Panna cream finish.

This is the bed dreams are made of. Constructed of carefully inset, coved molding panels, this modified Proven? panel bed is a perfect bridge between the old world and the new. Carved edge headboard and flared corners give the sturdy frame a surprising wink. Decorative, durable maple hardwood frame is built to serve generations with daily use. A sleeping beauty in deep, ebony-hued Barista, our Maison Panel Bed is available in rich and ruddy Terra or the classically French Panna cream finish.

Grand families often get that way by sharing the wealth of one generation with the next. Borrowing from that philosophy, our Saville Leather Sleigh Bed is a stunning migration of centuries of classic design. A masterful work in aniline-dyed, hand-tufted leather, this solid maple Sleigh Bed is every bit as turned and polished as those that came before. Resting squarely on tapered bun feet, the continuous box frame is designed to envelop even the most luxurious contemporary pillow top mattress. The slightly angled headboard is button stitched in Tufted Harness Chocolate leather, and studded with a trim row of hand-set, antique brass nail heads. Just try staying awake in this one.

Like the sundrenched climate it calls home, the Pasadena School embodies the natural spirit and individuality of southern California. Our Bungalow Bench continues the tradition, with rugged straps, clean lines and no-nonsense details and worthy of any craftsman-style cottage. The hinged chest compartment is intentionally uncluttered, enabling easy storage of bulky blankets and pillows. The roomy interior is linen-lined to cushion delicate belongings and reduce must and dust. When closed, the lid doubles as a seat, softened by a simple, slab-style upholstered leather cushion. With rivet-set leather hand straps and suitcase-clasp brass lock.

People take pictures to remember things--not to see how things look. It's a simple thought, really. And one that inspired us to look beyond the mere notion of a mirror as a way to see yourself, and transform it into a way to see your room. Framed and squared, with intricate detail directly on the glass, our Circle In The Square Mirror plays with the idea of shape and sheen, mirror and matte. In fact, we like to think of this piece not simply as a mirror, but as a work of art--a living light sculpture that changes a room's personality with the passage of time each day. In polished metal and glass for a lifetime of reflection.

Open and airy, yet sturdy and complex, our Continuum End Table is a fusion of many different styles, treatments and motifs. Fashioned out of the finest, sustainably-harvested maple, the End Table has a set of stacked, molding panel drawers for storing guidebooks, sketch pads and whatever else you find yourself reaching for in your favorite rooms. It features an intricate braided molding technique topped with inset glass. The open lower shelf is accessible from all four sides, adding to the airy feeling. And the lower, stacked and carved feet continue the slightly Asian influence to the design. In all, a hardworking conversation starter designed to complement any de or

Leave it to the designers best known for solid wood furniture to reinvent a classic in little more than curved metal and wavy glass. Our stunning Continuum Oval Metal Lamp Table is so authentically Hollywood, it could have been plucked from the soundstage in 1942. Curved at every angle, its cloche shape creates an interesting tension between positive and negative space. Topped with a solid disc of rain glass, the all-metal table is treated with an interlacing criss-cross design, and supported at the center with a solitary wood shelf. A timeless statement worthy of a cocktail party all its own

When the country's first in-town estates were constructed, many called them America's castles. Their intricately carved balustrades, turned leg alcoves and hand-milled construction were not only a testament to the few families who commissioned them - but also to the legions of craftsman, woodworkers and artisans who created them. Our Day's End Leather Bed End Bench would fit right in. Cross braced in elegant, turned maple, the bench pivots easily on four offset brass casters. Tufted Harness Chocolate Leather is enhanced with subtle fat roll marks, "bug bites" and healed scar details. Ringed by a single row of flamed antique brass nail head trim, the Bench is a fitting end to the best day. Richly finished in hand-rubbed, chestnut brown Blair.

Awarded in recognition of loyal, meritorious and uninterrupted service, the honorable Belgian Cross is one of the highest military honors in Europe. Seems a fitting enough mantle for our Belgian Cross Huntboard, which was styled to mimic the pristinely crossed swords forged into the medal itself. Crafted in iron and softened with slats of hand-polished cedar, the Belgian Cross Huntboard is a throwback to centuries-old European craftsmanship. The rugged, yet smooth support braces are studded with stacked disk trim details reminiscent of pieces in the Belgian Royal Military Academy. Double keyhole drawers are deep enough for stashing silver serving platters without feeling stuffy or overscaled. And the asymmetric open shelves make a perfect spot for urns and other large collectibles, or perhaps a family crest.

Drawing admirers as swiftly as a basin of water near a fluttering blue jay, our Chalice Table welcomes advances from the moment it meets your eye. Intricately crafted with a light hand, each twisted metal base is double spun to create a repeated serpentine effect. Extending outward below and again above, the individual prongs reach out to support the mirrored shallow disk base and top, almost as hands holding a serving platter. Scaled to hold a book, a frame or perhaps a martini, this slight, sliver of a table manages effortlessly to captivate the attention of the entire room

Of all the wonders France has given us, none are as universal as the words popularized by Charles Messier, who in the late 1700s became the first astronomer to name the galaxies, supernovas and nebulae. His work, like that of all scientific, cultural and the artistic pioneers, lives on to this day. And, for those intimately familiar with his contribution, the shape of an orb, a comet or astrological object will forever bear his imprint. It's a dreamy notion, for sure, and one in keeping with our alluringly overt Provencal Gardens Bedside Table. Styled to take the place of a traditional night stand, this decorative accent table works equally well as a center hall stand, lamp table or chair side reader. The four-square elevated foot base gives rise to a series of stacked and carved circular forms, including disks, balls, rings and the central, stylized orb. The round-on-round motif is continued in the seamless tabletop, which is hand-finished to bring out the unique Dutch white cedar glow.

Picture a steaming basket of warm, yeasty bread still fresh from the oven, or a glistening platter of roast chicken in full view of the centuries old lavender garden and you'll have a hard time going back to paper plates and Wonder bread. C'est la vie. And, c'est la reason why we created pieces like this. Our Campagne Cabinet could have been plucked from any Proven? home, complete with its bead-front doors and delicately rustic corner details. Although inspired for use in the kitchen, most American homes find our Campagne Cabinet works best as the base of an entertainment unit, either alone or as the support to our companion L'Acrobat Open Air Shelf. Two sets of double doors open out on center to reveal a hidden surge suppressor for all your electronics, along with a moveable shelf. Glass front doors are also available. Upper drawers house remote controls, spare DVDs or well-worn guidebooks of the south of France. Adjustable feet complete the contemporary reimagining of this time-honored classic.

Everything old is new again. Especially when you use our rustic Gathering Room Media Case as an unexpected base for your bedroom's flat panel TV. Built to house up to a 49" base atop the 48" high frame, the Gathering Room Media Case conceals a host of modern electronic needs in a vintage-styled case. The upper most compartment is hinged, and drops down to display a self-contained surge suppressor. Below, two glass-fronted doors offer visual access to DVD, BlueRay, cable, stereo, satellite and network boxes, no matter whether the doors are open or closed. A single adjustable shelf increases flexibility. Along the bottom, a ring-and-rosette studded deep drawer holds sweaters, blankets or spare linens. Flanked on either side by banded, distressed balustrades, the overall look feels as distinctive and one-of-a-kind as a vintage salonnette from a French antiques fair. 

Introducing the first etagere to stand traditional interior decor on its head. Literally. Our L'Acrobat Open Air Shelf is so flexible, it's almost hard to find enough categories to describe it. Standing at a 90 degree angle from the wall, it serves as an elegant, neo-traditional room divider. Position it behind a sofa or under a bank of stairs and you have a European-inspired open shelving unit. Rearrange the six removable shelves and it becomes a contemporary bar-cum-media center. Lift it onto a companion piece, like our perfectly proportioned Campagne Cabinet, and you've got a breezy new twist on the classic entertainment armoire. Or flip the entire unit over--with the "crown" molding along the floor--for a stylish flat-panel television surround. Not bad for one multipurpose unit. Fully finished on all sides for maximum flexibility. In hand-rubbed iron and selectively harvested Dutch white cedar.

The finest homes are defined not so much by where we live, but by where we have traveled along the way. Harkening back to the grand salons of 1930s San Francisco, our Exotic Decorative Mirror reflects a rich heritage of found artifacts. Wrapped in faux alligator hide, the stately maple frame features an overlaid brass cage for added interest, surrounding a beveled edge mirror.