From Mary -
“Let’s start with the name! I’ve always loved walking through the long airy lighted filled passages. There is something magical about the long axes and imagining all the people who have walked the same steps forward and back.
The table has all the components that always hold my attention – a nod back but a big step forward. I love the cloister table because it feels so modern yet has roots in past more traditional designs. I’ve had this table in every home I own and it is the one constant piece I’ve never strayed from.”
The Cloister Pedestal Table
Hepplewhite Sideboard in Ebony
From Ali -
Truth be told, it is so hard to narrow down what I want to say to just one piece. I have at least 10 on my wish list!
However, my current obsession is the Hepplewhite Sideboard, specifically in Weathered Ebony. I mean, COME ON - the beautiful weathered ebony finish, those curved lines, and we cannot not talk about that hardware. I would literally wear that hardware if I could. Simply said, it is traditional and modern all at once. You can’t go wrong with a piece like this; it fits any style, any aesthetic, any time, any place.
From Richard -
To say why a certain piece appeals to one over another is not always easy to define. It is like trying to answer the question: What is occasional furniture the rest of the time?
That said, my favorite HM piece is the Great Scott Highboy in a weathered oak finish. The Highboy is a versatile piece of furniture that can be incorporated in many ways; it works well in a bedroom, drawing room, or living room and has many uses. It is robust while still having a refined and elegant quality.
This piece, along with rest of the McAlpine collection, also represents a fundamental change in what Holland MacRae was doing at the time. To me, this new direction can be summed up perfectly by the phrase “a new twist on tradition.” It was the first time we used outside collaboration in our designs, introduced new finishes, and marks the beginning of our journey in a very exciting new direction.
Great Scott Highboy in Weathered Oak
Estelle Chair
From Betsy -
I am having a hard time picking between my needs and my wants. There are 2 pieces that stand out to me right now.
I love antiques, therefore one of course is the Antique Spanish Trestle Table. The yumminess of the oak and the carved base are such a wow factor to me, and the swan legs are just fantastic. It needs to be in a fabulous entrance welcoming guests, and you need to come into the showroom to see its beauty!
My second obsession is the new Estelle Chair (as shown to the left, previously known as our Channel Wing Chair). It is especially sexy in the mohair. This statement piece speaks for itself and belongs anywhere and everywhere.
From Heather -
This took a lot of thought and internal debate. I love and appreciate all the beautiful things we do but at the end of the day, I have to go with my gut.
As I tend to lean more into the mid-century modern aesthetic, I loved the McDaniel Lounge Chair the moment I laid eyes on it. I mean, just look at this beauty! Even as a fan, I often find that mid-century modern pieces can feel cold and uninviting, no matter how interesting or pleasing to look at. However, this chair combines sleek modernism with warmth and functionality. I love the brush slide and the wide, plush seat.
It’s the perfect place to curl up with a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and a good book (or my phone, or some online shopping). Regardless of what I’m doing, THIS is the chair I want to be doing that in.
The McDaniel Lounge Chair
Sheraton Radial Leaf Dining Table
From Meg -
My most favorite reproduction is the Sheraton Radial Leaf Dining Table. There is nothing better than sitting at a large beautiful round dining table with family and friends.
And as a bonus - it’s also like having 2 tables in one! It’s designed so that you can add radial leaves to make the table bigger, making it the perfect adjustment for when you want to accommodate a larger group of guests.
The banding is so pretty in contrast with the rich medium mahogany finish, and I love the reeded edge and legs. It’s a beauty!
From Susan -
I remember when I first started at Holland, we had one of these beauties on the floor… with a pedestal base like nothing I’ve ever seen!
I appreciate a good mix of formal and informal, and as shown below, this lady has it all! I imagine she could be invited into a variety of settings and fit right into each and every one.
The Cloister Pedestal Table… clearly a crowd favorite!
Ashbourne Wing Chair
From Melaina -
The Ashbourne Wing Chair is one of those special pieces that becomes a family heirloom. It has the presence of a warm inviting hug and the rich leather pleasantly stirs the senses. It brings to mind faint memories of climbing into the lap of a loved one as a child, feeling safe and loved. I especially love it in black paired with the Hoof Foot Round Farm Table. You are never too grown to ask for that pony!
