“Rockwood Furniture, the oldest name in Sugar House, has just become the newest, most up-to-date furniture concern in the Intermountain West.” - Sugar House Bulletin, December 1954. When Marian Rockwood Johnson was born, Sugar House was struggling through the Depression of 1920-21; Bamberger Coal Company was operating from the old sugar mill; Hyland Theatre (known later as th … [Read more...]
Bohem: Global Bridges Support Artists Abroad and at Home
When you enter Bohem, you have arrived at both a destination and an origin. At first glance, the State Street store may appear to be a straightforward, sophisticated boutique. In addition to offering unique, internationally-made artisan goods, Bohem is also the beginning of Adam and Chelsea James’ intent to create community connection. The cosmopolitan couple has created a s … [Read more...]
The Ivory Bill Workshop
Okay, so maybe I rarely look at a piece of furniture as a work of art or a work of art as a piece of furniture, but after walking into Clayton Thompsons’ Ivory Bill Workshop, I became aware it is possible. Smooth curves, rich hues and woodsy aromas could easily describe either a painting, a sculpture or a handcrafted chair or table, so what is it really? Art or furniture? A … [Read more...]