CIRCA WHO: Broyhill Furniture

CIRCA WHO: Broyhill Furniture

Broyhill, the iconic, American designed and manufactured furniture legacy known for its mid century modern Brasilia, sculptura, and magna collections and our personal favorite here at Circa who, the faux bamboo collection they briefly produced. Hailing from the...
CIRCA WHAT: The Peacock Chair

CIRCA WHAT: The Peacock Chair

Origin of The Peacock Chair As early as the 1600s, European colonists began bringing back beautifully woven products and furniture made of rattan from locations in Southeast Asia. Although the origins of the Peacock Chair have been widely debated, most accounts trace...
Circa WHAT :Tole (Chandelier)

Circa WHAT :Tole (Chandelier)

The word tole refers to painted tinplate. Tole painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. Tole chandeliers are light fixtures made of metal and painted with enamel paint or lacquer. Vintage tole chandeliers trace...
CIRCA WHO: Buri Rattan

CIRCA WHO: Buri Rattan

CIRCA WHAT: Buri is a type of palm tree that grows in abundance in the arid regions of the world. The dried leaves are removed and used for other products such as hats and fans. The hard rib is split with a sharp knife. The ribbon makes a strong, flexible fiber...