With nothing Mid Century nor Modern about this “Retro” style, Smart Designs Mid Century Modern embraces a love of clean lines, organic curves, flat surfaces, and tapered shapes, to bring a more lived in look to traditional motifs.
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ACADIA
ACADIA is the union of interlaced cherry wood veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With visual associations drawn from maritime and seafaring surroundings, and similar to Bar Harbor, Acadia is characterized by handwoven wooden strips to create both a braided pattern and upscale look on a period design. Sourced Northwood trees, Acadia stands above.
AUGUSTA
AUGUSTA is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the aerodynamic pattern on a golf ball, which gives it its best of flight characteristics, Augusta impacts a feeling of rhythm and movement even from a complete stand still. Simply yet bold in execution, Augusta is the master of precision and commitment to any course of design.
BACKBONE
BACKBONE is the union of a leading digital imaginary within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. In fact, Smart Designs libraries are filled with hundreds of offerings and thousands of high resolution graphic patterns that can bring focus and clarity to your millions of ideas. From local and global to places and spaces, let Smart Designs be your single len f-stop.
BAR HARBOR
BAR HARBOR is the union of interlaced maple wood veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With visual associations drawn from small maritime communities and a past aesthetics, Bar Harbor features the weaving of wooden strips to create both a braided pattern and an upscale look on a timeless design. Sourced from trees in the Northwoods, Bar Harbor stands tall with designers.
BEDEL
BEDEL is the union of Rosewood veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. As one of the world's most commonly exported and dwindling of wood species, Smart Designs continues to take a lead in the use of rosewood that is plantation grown over forest harvested. High prized by the design and music communities for its reddish tones, straight grains, high strength, and acoustical values, the wood within Bedel also is also known for its distinctive rose-like scent. Have a project that needs the sound turned up, let Bedel play a lead role.
BEEHIVE
BEEHIVE is the union of a leading digital imaginary within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. In fact, Smart Designs libraries are filled with hundreds of offerings and thousands of high resolution graphic patterns that can bring focus and clarity to your millions of ideas. From local and global to places and spaces, let Smart Designs be your single len f-stop.
BERKSHIRES
BERKSHIRES is the union of figured maple wood veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The veneer is spliced from trees found in the northwoods and features tight knots, fine cracks, and impact insects. In fact, as ambrosia beetles bore into the wood they bring in a fungus that results in a highly sought after and characteristic discoloration. Bold and unique, Berkshires delivers.
BLACK HOLE
BLACK HOLE is the union of specialty high pressure laminate, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the graphic and geometric patterns associated with psychedelic art of the 1960's, Black Hole is a visual display of the artistic efforts to depict counterculture, revolutionary ideas, and new insight. Kaleidoscopic in nature, with a node to space race and beyond, Black Hole goes where no other designs have gone before.
BLACK TIE
BLACK TIE is the union of specialty high pressure laminate, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With an appearance that denotes upscale elegance and high end decor, Black Tie demonstrates the possibilities in black on black design for retail, restaurant, and hospitality. Have an upscale and/or urban setting in mind that needs a bit extra, let Black Tie address it.
CANE AND ABLE
CANE AND ABLE is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Similar in appearance to the traditional hand caning weave comprised of a series of large octagons surround by round holes, Cane and Able, like its furniture counterpart, is one of the most durable and long-lasting design patterns over the past several centuries. Easily recognized and often misidentified, Cane and Able is simply good design always at the ready.
CANOPEA
CANOPEA is the union of Walnut Burl veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Popular among both Architects and Interior Designers for its cooperative nature, Walnut with its rich brown coloration puts itself in a class of hardwoods with few equals. Named after the upper zone or crown of mature trees, Canopea features a wood known for its dimensional stability, shock resistance, and good strength albeit minor surface voids. Looking for wood that doesn't trail behind, Canopy can cover any design.
CATERFOIL
CATERFOIL is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Resembling the historic tracery found found throughout European art and architecture, in which ornamental design is comprised of four equal lobes of flower origin, Caterfoil depicts the beauty in symmetrical and overlapping circular shapes. A favorite among luxury today's brands, and a classic symbol of good luck, let Caterfoil be your design's four leaf clover.
CHATKAL
CHATKAL is the union of Walnut Flat Cut veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With a nod to one of the regions of Central Asia that houses the largest walnut forest in the world, its hard to overstate the popularity of Chatkal with the country's leading Architects and Interior Designers. In fact, walnut's cooperative working characteristics, coupled with its rich brown coloration, dimensional stability, and strength, make it a hard nut not to be considered.
CIRCLE TIME
CIRCLE TIME is the union of a leading edge aluminum within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the textures and pattern made possible through the artistic use of a hand grinder on a metal surface, Circle Time remains an integral member of Smart Design's new "Grindesign Series". Mechanical in execution, with a focus on catching the viewer's eye through over lapping circular patterns and holographic effects through reflected light, Circle Time is squarely focus on achieving great designs.
DOWNEAST
DOWNEAST is the union of zebra wood veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the flooring patterns and memories arising from coastal New England and cottage life during the summer, Downeast features the use of contrasting wooden strips braided to form a classic pattern of period lineage. Simple yet bold, Downeast sails its own design course.
DROPLET
DROPLET is the union of a leading digital imaginary within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Through the creative application of oil upon a surface of water, Droplet demonstrates the artistry possible through the application of scientific principles. Vibrant and colorful, Droplet definitely reflects better design through chemistry.
ESMERALDA
ESMERALDA is the union of thin slate veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Resembling the aerial view of Portugal's Faro District, with a wonderful and intrinsic coast line of inlets, pools, and curves, Esmeralda's pattern of dark voids and depressions, over a silver-like metallic landscape of varying grays, depicts the best of nature. Created over thousands of years this metamorphic rock makes Esmeralda a solid design choice.
FERGANA
FERGANA is the union of Walnut Quarter Cut veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With a nod to one of the two regions in Central Asia that houses the largest walnut forest in the world, local stories abound about global use of Fergana in architecture, furniture design, and automobile interiors. Elegant yet understated, enthusiasm for walnut from the silk road is hard to quantify with a nut shell.
FRET
FRET is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the raised metal elements and strings on the neck of a stringed instrument, Fret draws its inspiration from the rectangular shapes and spacing created through the intersection of horizontals and vertical elements of varying thickness. Familiar with numerous design applications, Fret marks where artistry and creativity play.
GALENA
GALENA is the union of thin slate veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the rock faces climbed in one's youth, Galena depicts the beauty to be found within nature and the surprises found in its exposure. Formed from thousands of years of heat and pressure from compression, slate use and applications never cease to amaze. Have a hard decision to make, look no further than Galena.
GEMMA
GEMMA is the union of thin slate veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With a brushed surface of silver tones, that memorize and glisten like the highly prized stones found in one youth, Gemma characterizes the beauty and wonder to be found within nature. Formed from thousand of years compression and recently unearthed, the design application of metallic stones never cease to amaze. Looking for a bright idea for your project, then switch to Gemma.
GIADA
GIADA is the union of thin slate veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. From the early Spanish word for stone, Giada is characterized by its cloud like dark patterns, blend of contrasting neutrals and earth tones, and speckling of rust. Familiar to those within the Pyrenees Mountains, Giada continues to rise in popularity with Architects, Interior Designers, and Graphic Specialists. Need something that cooks, think Giada.
GINKGO IRO
GINKGO KIIRO, from the Japanese word for “yellow”, is the union of flat dried fan shaped yellow ginkgo leaves, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The leaves are harvested from trees on Japan’s main island of Honshu and their distinctive groove placed to achieve harmony and balance throughout. Elegant, simple, and easily recognized, follow the yellow brick road to Ginkgo Kiiro.
GINKGO KIIRO
GINKGO KIIRO, from the Japanese word for “yellow”, is the union of flat dried fan shaped yellow ginkgo leaves, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The leaves are harvested from trees on Japan’s main island of Honshu and their distinctive groove placed to achieve harmony and balance throughout. Elegant, simple, and easily recognized, follow the yellow brick road to Ginkgo Kiiro.
GINKGO KINIRO
GINKGO KINIRO, from the Japanese word for “gold”, is the union of flat dried fan shaped gold ginkgo leaves, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The leaves are harvested from trees on Japan’s main island of Honshu and their distinctive groove placed to achieve harmony and balance throughout. Elegant, simple, and easily recognized, Ginkgo Kiniro takes the gold in design.
GINKGO MIDORI
GINKGO MIDORI, from the Japanese word for “green”, is the union of flat dried fan shaped green ginkgo leaves, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The leaves are harvested from trees on Japan’s main island of Honshu and their distinctive groove placed to achieve harmony and balance throughout. Elegant, simple, and easily recognized, Ginkgo Midori leads in green design.
HARREE
HARREE is the union of Ebony veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Highly valued for its fine texture, polished finish, and depth of color, the dense ornamental wood within Harree remains among the most highly sought after within the design community. Deriving its named from ebony's historic and favored status in the creation of wands, let Harree change an ordinary project into something magical.
HONEY COMB
HONEY COMB is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Similar in design to the mass of hexagonal prismatic wax cells built by honey bees, Honey Comb illustrates the how natural itself forms some of the most elegant and unique patterns and design. Simple, familiar and striking, Honey Comb is always part of the design community buzz.
IBONIA
IBONIA is the union of quartered Zebrawood veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Sharing similarities in numbers of elements, bold attributes, and changes in direction, the wood within Ibonia, like the epic Madagascan poem of similar name, is a timeless reminder of how the oral story of man and nature interwine. Simple yet bold, Ibonia speaks to the design community.
JAMBO
JAMBO is the union of Moabi Quarter Cut veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. From the Swahili word for "Hello", Moabi or Pearwood is harvested from one of the largest trees in equatorial Africa whose immense size ensures large volumes of veneer well suited for architectural and interior design use. Regarded for its shimmering luster that refracts light, the wood within Jambo ranges from pinkish brown to rich red in color with a straight grain and fine even texture.
JETTON
JETTON is the union of thin slate veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the cavern surfaces found deep within the Catskills, that glisten and bounce with just the hint from a light source, Jetton evokes the beauty found in natural formations and wear. From surfaces dusted with metallic grays and black tones, to mica like reflections and refraction that moves as you do, Jetton is always center stage. Looking for a design that is comfortable under the design spotlight, then look no further.
JETTSON
JETTSON is the union of a leading digital image within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the never ending race to space and the potential of the atomic power, Jettson through the use of free-form organic shapes, demonstrates the concept of forward thinking and innovation. Optimistic, with a faith in technology, Jettson redefines space.
KAZE
KAZE, from the Japanese word for “Wind”, Kaze is the union of a leading digital image within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of elegant Kimono, Kaze features the artistry of Japanese printing technics typically associated with and artistry of Chiyogami Yuzen Papers. Simple yet complex, Kaze continues to blow onto the modern design scene.
KENTE
KENTE is the union of Dyed Zebrawood veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Sometimes called Zebrano, the wood remains popular with Architects and Interior Designers for its bold and unique striping that can be combined with various color dyes. In fact, the introduction of navy blue in Kente relates to the story of the Africa cloth of the same name, in which an Ashanti King requested that his new fabric include additional colors, beyond black and white, from the surrounding trees.
KGALAGADI
KGALAGADI is the union of Wenge Quarter Cut veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Infamous for its intricate and interwoven black streaks set upon a reddish brown background, Kgalagadi (pronounced "khal-a-ga-dee") remain a favorite among Architects and Interior Designers for its durability, strength, and toughness. With a name shared with one of one of the continent's largest national parks, Kgalagadi stands out as one of the premier dark woods and is considered a viable substitute for specifics ebonies. Bold and distinctive, Kgalagadi continues to feed the designer's eye.
KHAO
KHAO (pronounced "cow") is the union of Narrow Bamboo veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. While preferred by designers for its unique, down-to-earth, Asian-flair aesthetics, the real story on Bamboo lies in its strength and mechanical properties. In fact, the wood within Khao, of similar name to one of the world's oldest forest, remains a top building material throughout the South Hemisphere even with its narrow period of harvest. Simple and uncomplicated, no hospitality or residential project is truly complete until the Khao comes home.
KILLINGTON
KILLINGTON is the union of spalted maple wood veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The veneer is from trees found deep in the northern woods and features a balanced splat lining, tight knots, fine cracks, and impact from insects. While absent of the taps from sugar harvesting as found in Stowe, Killington also imparts a natural beauty and unmatched link to the great outdoors.
KITAAR
KITAAR is the union of an Ovangkol wood veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Winner of the wood with the most aliases, Ovangkol is a straight grain, moderately durable, and coarse textured African wood well known by designers seeking an alternative to the tonal properties of Rosewood. A favorite among those in the manufacturing of guitars and woodworkers, Kitaar likewise draws its very name from the regional street instrument of similar profile.
KONAN
KONAN is the union of Macassar Ebony veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. As a homage to the Indonesian long house of similar name, with upswept and sandback ends, Konan is comprised of a local wood with straight to interlocking grains, medium texture, good luster, and dramatic stripes. Sourced primary from Sulawesi, Konan proves that no design is an island when it comes to Architects or Interior Designers.
KOOKABURRA
KOOKABURRA is the union of Australian Walnut veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Like the Oceania bird of similar name, the wood within Kookaburra is increasing challenging to acquire and is highly prized for use in discerning interiors and architectural projects. Characterized by dark irregular strips when quarter cut, the heartwood is in fact not part of the walnut family but rather resembles it. Looking for a design that will make your project sing, then Kookaburra might be a good choice.
KRUGER
KRUGER is the union of Recon Charred Plank veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Best known for it’s bold, unique, and irregular stripping, Kruger continues to remain as equally as popular with Architects and Interior Designers as other linear grained veneers . Wavy in appearance and smooth in texture, Kruger derives it name from the national park where related patterns in nature dot the landscape.
MANHATTAN
Manhattan is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Resembling the grid plan of America's largest city, in which streets and avenues run at right angles to each other, Manhattan depicts the beauty of directness of route and the artistry found a simple geometric pattern. Clean and concise, Manhattan bring style and design to being square.
MARITIMES
MARITIMES is the union of interlaced black walnut wood veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Bring back memories of the playful intermingling of woods found in a cacophony of quaint structures on the eastern shore, Maritimes is comprised long wooden strips interlaced to create both a stacked look with horizontal emphasis. Simple and bold, Maritime weaves itself into the best of new designs.
MARRAKESH
MARRAKESH is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. In a world filled with familiar designs, Marrakesh is an answer towards those who favor intricacy of middle eastern design and the striking architecture from riads to souks. Solid with a delicate note, Marrakesh demonstrates the artistry of simple shapes blended within a designer's tagine.
MASADA
MASADA is the union of a leading patterned stainless steel within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Resembling a pattern made famous during the height of metal craftsmanship, Masada is characteristic of beauty and artistry that can be found in the design of functional items. Simple yet bold, Masada has the strength to take on any design challenge or project type.
MASAI
MASAI is the union of a Black Limba wood veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Also known as Afara or Korina, Black Limba used in Masai has a straight grain that is slightly interlocking, of moderate luster and a uniformly coarse texture. From the name of a famous national park and people living a joining, Masai works in similar fashion to bring another variation of Black Limba to the attention of Architects and Interior Designers.
MINARET
MINARET is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the honeycomb grill patterns found within the portholes and windows of historic structures within the subcontinent, Minaret depicts the craftsmanship and artistry typical of eastern designs. Highlighted by its solid yet open feeling, Minaret use in within contemporary design is beyond finial.
NEWPORT
Newport is the union of interlaced veneer, from wenge lumber, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Resembling the rope patterns employed to support the masts and set the sails of the harbor's tall ships, Newport illustrates the simple beauty that can be found in design of functional elements. Unmistakable and mesmerizing, Newport is always on the starboard side of design.
OXIDE
OXIDE is the union of artistic high pressure laminate within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With a nod to the artistry of weathering and human expression, that has turned both low art graffiti and reactionsn nature into high design and in fashion status, Oxides illustrates the creative possibilities in what we view as commonplace and often overlooked. Unique and distinctive, Oxide is a leader in the trend of better design through chemistry.
PICARD
PICARD is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With a surprising similarity to the icons and patterns of the earliest of electronic and arcade games, Picard in fact draws its inspiration from the screen and frieze designs of Aegean art and architecture. Comprised of familiar geometrical shapes in alternating arrangement, Picard boldly wants to go where no other design has gone before.
PIVOT
PIVOT is the union of a leading digital imaginary within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of artwork popularized during a historic period of increasing change and social conscience, Pivot continues that notion of movement in the use of triangles rotated about in various positions, colors and textures. Forward thinking and resolute, Pivot responds to all designs from a single point.
PONTIL RED
PONTIL RED is the union of a leading edge copper laminate within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Illustrative of the beauty found in firing and applied heat to surface materials, Pontil Red like the iron rod used in glass blowing, shows colors and possible effects of a metal under artistic distress. Bold and targeted, Pontil Red never fails to hit the mark with Architects and Interior Designers.
RED ROSES
RED ROSES is the union of preserved freeze-dried red rose petals within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The petals are harvested from family farms dedicated to celebration and special events, and applied in random, yet balanced, arrangement. Elegant, simple, and easily recognized, let Red Roses and its variations be part of your design vocabulary and processional.
ROUGE
ROUGE is the union of Figured Movingui wood veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. As with so many other lustrous woods, Figured Movingui can be quite vibrant with a highly pronounced mottle or ripple figure. Known for its straight to interlocking wavy pattern, fine and even texture, and naturally high luster, the wood within Rouge is becoming as popular with designers as the provincial day of planting 10,000 trees of similar name.
SHINKYO
SHINKYO is the union of Olive Ash Burl veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Resembling the appearance of the rushing and churning waters within Nikko National Park, Shinkyo is a highly sought after ash pattern due to its swirling grains and unique colors. Named for sacred bridge, over these same troubled waters, Shinkyo links the past with modern trends in design.
SLOTS
SLOTS is the union of an architectural stainless steel mesh within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Resembling the reels of a casino gambling machine, that pays out according to the pattern of symbols that appears when a series of rotations is completed, Slots illustrates the intrinsic beauty in offsetting a distinct and repeated shape into a unique pattern. Familiar yet unique, Slots always delivers a jackpot when it comes to design.
SORAYA
SORAYA is the union of thin slate veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. From the Arabic word for gem, and a nod to a space program of similar name that seeks knowledge of other planetary surfaces, Soraya depicts the beauty hidden within metallic stones with rhythmic inclusions. High sought after for its array of copper tones and flushed with strokes of browns, grays, greens, and rusts, Soraya knows how to shine within the design community.
SWIRL
SWIRL is the union of a leading edge aluminum within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the textures and pattern made possible through the artistic use of a hand grinder on a metal surface, Swirl remains an integral member of Smart Design's new Grindesign Series. Mechanical in execution, with a focus on catching the viewer's eye through a continuous pattern of loops, contrasting colors, and holographic effects through reflected light, Swirl is a design that is making the rounds through the design world.
TANGLEWOOD
TANGLEWOOD is the union of interlaced bamboo veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the picnic baskets that lie upon tartan blankets and line great lawn behind the music shed, Tanglewood illustrates the elegance of this classic woven pattern. Easily recognized and familiar to most, Tanglewood is always in concert with any design.
TEMPEST
TEMPEST is the union of a leading digital image within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. In fact, Smart Designs libraries are filled with hundreds of offerings and thousands of high-resolution graphic patterns that can bring focus and clarity to your millions of ideas. From local to global and from places to spaces, let Smart Designs be your len’s single f-stop.
TURBULENCE
TURBULENCE, is the union of a leading digital image within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. A visual depiction of the beauty and complexities of associated with nature, Turbulence illustrates how a color and its variety of shades can make a shape project from rest. Simple, bold and impacting, Turbulence continues to be the right move.
TWIST
TWIST is the union of high pressure specialty laminate, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. With a background pattern of overlapping curved forms, made famous during the mid-century modern and atomic age, Twist demonstrates how simple geometrics and period colors can evoke a feeling of a different time and place. Looking for a return optimism and promise, then let Twist dance with your design.
TWISTED MAPLE
TWISTED MAPLE is the union of a leading digital imaginary within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. In fact, Smart Designs libraries are filled with hundreds of offerings and thousands of high resolution landscape images that can bring focus and clarity to your millions of ideas. From local and global to places and spaces, let Smart Designs be your single len f-stop.
URBANA
URBANA is the union of a leading edge artistic copper laminate within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Reminiscent of the textures and pattern made possible through the artistic use of a hand grinder on a metal surface, Urbana remains an integral member of Smart Design's new Grindesign Series. Mechanical in execution, with a focus on catching the viewer's eye through graffiti patterns, contrasting colors, and holographic effects through reflected light, Urbana is a design that gives new meaning to city rustic.
WORMY WOOD
WORMY WOOD is the union of butternut wood veneer within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. The veneer is salvaged from expired trees found in the northern woods and features tight knots, fine cracks, bark inclusions, as well as trails and tracks made by burrowing beetles. Sliced thin and stitched into panels, when Wormy Wood goes into a project, the design never goes out of style.
ZEN GARDEN
ZEN GARDEN is the union of a leading digital imaginary within transparent surfaces of glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. In fact, Smart Designs libraries are filled with hundreds of offerings and thousands of high resolution landscape images that can bring focus and clarity to your millions of ideas. From local and global to places and spaces, let Smart Designs be your single len f-stop.