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Working in the retail furniture industry in Northwest Arkansas, Jesse
Smyers was dismayed that area stores had no truly modern pieces, for
which customers had to go to the coasts, Dallas,
or Chicago. He created Lacuna Modern in November
2003 to address that lack.
His
passion for contemporary and classic modern form has led him to seek out
exciting designers in Europe and across the United States, such as (Minotti,
Molteni & C, Moroso, Artemide, Flos, Richard Schultz). In the new
showroom in Fayetteville,
the purest examples from a range of the best designers working in the 20th
and 21st centuries inspire buyers with possibilities for
their homes, and illustrate the art of selection in creating comfortable
and beautiful environments.
More than a furniture store, Lacuna offers visions of a modern
lifestyle, including lighting, art, floor coverings, books, accessories,
closet and kitchen systems, and even models of prefabricated homes. Our
philosophy is based on the ways our surroundings influence not only
where we sit, but also our moods, health, ability to manage time, and
state of mind. Seating that supports the body correctly, kitchens that
work, lighting that soothes, art that inspires, fabrics and surfaces
that reward the touch—these contribute to an environment that functions
for you rather than vice versa.
Many studios we represent are minimalist in that they strip away
superfluous adornment, allowing each piece to perform exactly as it
should. Instead of ornament, they offer purity of line and form. The
designers have thought deeply about what a chair is and should be,
what table height makes work and play optimally functional, how a light
creates a calming mood.
The
new Lacuna is the result of years of planning and intense collaboration
with architect and builder. We have tried to provide an experience
unlike any now available in the multi-state region we serve, so you
might feel the serenity and optimism provided by clean and efficient
design. Unlike many showrooms, Lacuna is open to the public as well as
to the trade. Jesse and staff are available to help plan your space,
research the many catalogs and websites you may choose from, and
install. We hope that your visit to Lacuna will delight, enlighten,
educate, and serve your needs.
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