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A New Furniture Line Inspired by the Designer’s Father

12.18.15 | By
A New Furniture Line Inspired by the Designer’s Father

This is a truly heartwarming father-daughter relationship. Inspired by her father, Mel Smilow, Judy Smilow launched Smilow Design, a new brand of timeless and classic furniture for current times. It centers around the authentic, mid-century furniture originally designed by her father.

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The collection consists of American-made chairs, sofas, tables, and even a credenza. They come in classic, enduring shapes and are made with sustainable materials. Solid walnut woods feature natural or ebonzied finishes, and are paired with rush or leather fabrics.

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Their latest piece is the Rush Bench, featuring Mel’s iconic design but with a modern day makeover.

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Nanette Wong is a writer and social media marketer with a passion for design, food, and storytelling. Her work explores the intersection of creativity and everyday life, and she shares more of her writing at nanettewong.com.