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6 Must-Own Modern Furniture Pieces Made in America
For our annual issue dedicated to domestic design, we surveyed the latest crop of homegrown products. These furniture items, from cribs to pendant lights, will bring local talent to your living spaces.
California
Balise pendant by Atelier de Troupe, $3,450 Taking a cue from French midcentury designer Jean Royère, the Los Angeles–made pendant is crafted from glossy powder-coated steel with opal glass diffusers. It stretches 36 inches wide and has a 40-inch drop height. atelierdetroupe.com
Indiana
Area table by Chris Stuart for LUUR, $3,200 Since coffee tables sit, more often than not, in the center of a room why not make a statement? This looker is made in Indianapolis from laser-cut and bent aluminum and can be powder coated with custom hues. Tiered shelves offer storage to keep your minimalist interior clutter-free.
California
Cruise Collection tea cart, by Ilan Dei for IDV, $1,300 The Venice outfit of Ilan Dei features design, fabrication, and branding services all under one roof—essential to creating succesful products, Dei says. Influenced by Southern California’s hot rod culture of the 1950s and 1960s, the indoor-outdoor cart consists of a powder-coated aluminum frame and Corian wheels. ilandeivenice.com
Connecticut
Campaign crib by ducduc, $1,995 Rest easy knowing your little one is sleeping in a sturdy crib made in Torrington from sustainably harvested hardwoods and finished with low-VOC stains. With four mattress height settings and the flexibility to swap in a toddler rail, this piece will stay in the family until Junior can count sheep on his own.
Indiana
Hayward dresser by Hedge House Furniture, from $1,685 When purchasing a piece of furniture, it’s essential to look under the hood, so to speak. At Hedge House, which builds all pieces to order in Goshen, Indiana, you’ll find interlocking miter joints, dovetailed drawers, and solid wood throughout. With proper care, this dresser will outlast you—and your grandkids.
Alabama
Tall and Small stools by Plenty Design Coop, $175–$275 Birmingham-based designers Andrew Thomson and Jared Fulton placed the stools’ legs at a 10-degree angle to create the sturdiest base for the most efficient use of materials. plentydesigncoop.com
California
Balise pendant by Atelier de Troupe, $3,450 Taking a cue from French midcentury designer Jean Royère, the Los Angeles–made pendant is crafted from glossy powder-coated steel with opal glass diffusers. It stretches 36 inches wide and has a 40-inch drop height. atelierdetroupe.com
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