Stanley Furniture

Fame has its price. For those too accustomed to living life in the public eye, we offer a piece designed for more personal matters. With a bank of drawers artfully tucked away from prying eyes, our Affari Privi Business Table offers a graceful way to manage everything from household correspondence to a casual review of the Sunday paper in relative seclusion. Elaborately detailed ironwork set atop curled acanthus feet breathes both tradition and whimsy into the classic European design. And the diagonal grain top is both individually burnished and judiciously cow tailed to make even the most mundane office work seem important.

When Isak Dinesen abandoned Africa for her native Denmark in 1931, she had little more than her memories to accompany her. Fortunately, her passion for the rugged Kenyan landscape bridged the distance between continents--and inspired her to write one of the greatest love stories of our time. Our Antelope Letter Desk is born of a similar passion. Resting atop four gracefully curved, banded base legs, the slim desktop serves as a stately contrast to the leaping, stag like frame. The desk is richly finished to enhance the natural wood grain. Thoughtful details, like the curved-face pen drawer and tooled leather work surface recall the fine craftsmanship of another era.

There's something about the narrow streets of lower Manhattan to bring out the Victorian in all of us. With crisp, burnished panels and unmistakable city style, our Bleeker Street Telephone Table embodies all the history, distinction and individual style of the street it's named for. Straight, drawer-and-box construction is decorative without being fussy. The upper drawer is large enough to house a traditional phone book, while the lower door and adjustable shelf hide a laptop, bills and other workday necessities. The finish is gently distressed to enhance character.

A formal setting for your formal affairs. Combining the drop panel casing of a traditional barrister's desk with the luxury of drum-lathed legs, our Cavalletto Desk gives new importance to the Sunday crossword. The sizable, solid wood frame is balanced by a continuous lower support, featuring stacked, angle set corner pieces and inset groove trim. The expansive writing surface is equally luxurious with a trim edged, piece-matched inset of rich brown leather. Functional details, like a drop-down keyboard tray and matching pairs of utility drawers, make this elegant piece as practical as it is prized.

Contrary to popular belief, contemporary design doesn't have to be cold. Or poorly made. Or wildly expensive. In fact, we find the best contemporary design to be just the opposite--fresh, inviting, surprisingly detailed and, dare we say, affordable. Our Continuum Accent Chest is a prime example. Crafted of contrast facing drawers on a solid wood frame, our Chest draws attention in a good way. Simple, clean lines are all the ornamentation needed to highlight the three-over-three drawer design. Modern, inset metal pulls manage to feel both retro and cutting edge at once. The outer molding functions like a picture frame, further defining and showcasing the dramatic design. Mitered edges, dovetail joinery and an elevated, footed base complete the look.

o our American eyes, it takes very little to suggest Asian inspiration. The curve of a base, the treatment of a door, even the color of the wood is often enough to transport our minds to the Far East. Fortunately, our Continuum Buffet pays homage to a world of design influence without requiring the world to get it. Our solid wood and braided molding Buffet brings a subtle hint of Asia to our contemporary de or. Standing more than six feet wide, the lattice panel Buffet holds service for 14, plus linens, silver and stemware. The four-door design features two outer doors, each concealing an adjustable shelf. Single doors on the left and right open out from the center, as do the two middle doors, which face each other. The center compartment also contains a tray drawer with a silver liner, with ample room for all your family treasures.

This is the wall unit for people who really don't have the space for a wall unit. Combining drama with practicality, our Continuum Metal Etagere Hutch extends the life of our -16 Continuum Three Drawer Chest to give you the storage flexibility you need with the design aesthetic you demand. Equally spaced and more than a foot deep, each metalframed wood shelf is a perfect home for textbooks, DVDs, storage boxes or even a small TV. Elegant and simple, the solid metal uprights are a surprising twist on old-fashioned Southern design. Intended for use with our -16 Continuum Three Drawer Chest, sold separately.

Establish a new look for yourself with one simple piece. Presenting the entirely unexpected Continuum Three Drawer Chest. Crafted in metal and Chocolate shagreen, the streamlined chest of drawers is versatile enough for any room in the house. Use it as a non-traditional linen cabinet near the master bath, or place it in the dining room for a fresh take on the traditional bar cart. With three equally spaced, double pull front drawers, the Chest manages to conceal as much as it conveys. Faced on the top, sides and front with Chocolate shagreen, with a custom-welded metal frame.

Leave it to the French to truly revel in details. Loosely translated as a "joyful silliness," our Creased Niaiserie Commode is a celebration of the baroque. The matching, scroll-face drawer fronts are accented with not one, but two pin line flutes, creating a decorative creased effect. The corners, sides, feet, top and apron are embellished with heavily carved applique molding to showcase the hardwood frame. Individual, antique brass door hanger pulls dot each segment of the drawer fronts, continuing the vintage French feel. Painstakingly finished, the gentle distressing and hand-rubbed polish suggest years of loving use.

If the grand, wandering estates that masquerade as farm houses throughout the rolling hills of Britain seem old to us now, imagine how unchanging they must be to the generations of Europeans who have never known a landscape without them. Our stately Les Halles Cabinet is a testament to that nobility of purpose. Crafted with future centuries in mind, the large scale upper deck is clean lined to showcase your personal treasures. Deep, open shelving is flanked on either side by exposed hinge, glass-front caches. Below, three drop - claw drawers create a startlingly elegant home for linens, DVDs or office supplies. And oversized stacked-edge molding provides a final crowning touch.

Long before it was acceptable for young women and young men to socialize openly in the same room, wealthy families went to great lengths to separate would-be suitors. One such method was with a Whispering Screen like this one. Designed to visually separate one space from another, the screen served to both define boundaries for the men and offer protection for the women. Undoubtedly intended for a different use today, our screen offers an usually ornamental divider for contemporary spaces. Crafted of three carved panels of solid Burmese wood, the hefty screen creates visual interest on both the vertical and horizontal planes. The repeated diamond motif carries seamlessly from panel to panel, drawing the eye through the space. Excellent for temporarily concealing an unsightly service entrance or redirecting traffic flow during parties.

Drop front work surface with lock, nine drawers, cubbyholes, one cord hole

Drop front work surface with lock, nine drawers, cubbyholes, one cord hole

Wrapped in a jacket of plaid stamped, bonded leather, our New American Chest of Drawers is a fresh face in the world of interior design. Pristine without feeling pretentious, this approachable piece is a sporty interpretation of the classic European dresser. After all, can you think of a better place to stuff your favorite jeans? With four generously sized drawers, the New American Chest stores a week's worth of clothes with ease. The tactile leather panels are designed to soften over time without losing their signature plaid. Straightforward legs reinforce the clean silhouette, while elegant, unfussy circle pulls offer just the right wink. A simple way to update the mood of the entire bedroom.

Elegant, useful tables like these may have wandered from their original function, but not their timeless design. Our Porta Telephone Table is scaled to sit neatly between two club chairs or next to a bed. Featuring a lower cabinet, originally designed to house bulky telephone directories, the functional drawer-over-door design is a clever repository for a laptop or a few bills. The lower compartment houses one adjustable shelf. An upper drawer glides easily, exposing pristine dovetail joinery. A contemporary classic.

Eventually, all wanderers find a home. Our pristinely detailed Sojourn Bachelor's Chest is one such traveler. Combining elements from East, West, North and South, this stately bedside companion is a complex marriage of classical European and traditional American design. The three drawer design is accented with door knocker pulls and keyhole detail. A pleat front motif is repeated in the carved wood top and angled, stacked molding feet. Like any good companion, our Sojourn Bachelor's Chest takes on a different appeal with each new setting--try it in the living room, the office and the sunroom for three completely distinct design statements.

Good looks, meet function. The Fair Park Upholstered Storage Bed will instantly wow you with its use of Blanc Noir, a decadent ivory top-grain leather. But what will seal the deal is the two solid cedar drawers with touch latch drawer guides. Offering an additional storage option, this bed is a stunner. The simplicity of the bed's sleek shape gives a nod to its contemporary leanings, while the use of the leather upholstery softens the style, conveying a sense of warmth and welcome. Overall, a cosmopolitan touch for what will soon become your favorite room in the house