| Like
a stark southwestern landscape, the Santa Fe Collection derives
its beauty from its simplicity. With clean lines and
rich,
natural colors, the Santa Fe Collection is designed to create an
environment that integrates both art and function.
The Santa Fe Collection is inspired by the work of William Morris,
founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Morris was
not only a designer, but also a poet, a typographer, and a political
thinker. It is only fitting that furniture inspired by his
work
is now finding its way into top libraries and universities.
Like furniture created during the Arts and Crafts Movement, the
Santa Fe Collection is almost architectural in structure, combining
form, function, and beauty. And, like furniture of the period,
the Santa Fe Collection also places great
emphasis
on skilled craftsmanship. It is in this area that Blanton
& Moore excels.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was not just a decorative style, but
an entire philosophy. William Morris' ultimate goal
was
to make good design available to the masses. He was, in fact,
promoting the democracy of design. Furniture with
such
a philosophical basis cannot help but enhance the mood for quiet
contemplation. |