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Show It The Salt 1 Lae Tribune, i:L i f is'! lL . ., "9 i . Is W vV MS tuw hfoaIt TVtte A w6 . . ' -- - . m, , n 5 "''a , " , I jr lp J os . 2f h? fc Hu, r - 1 AtaeM3tj, - ' t V ture Association are '$' ; -- . 4 r ' n association became During the week, stores dur-n- will be opened regular hours, g said Mr Watson Climax of the week will be an awards dinner at Snowbird basic component of any great society, and Whereas, a well ordered, tastefully furnished home is conducive to the development of a strong and happy family life: Now, therefore, I Calvin L. Rampton, governor of the state of Utah, do here by declare the week of September 1976, as 19-2- UTAH HOME FURNISHINGS WEEK and encourage all citizens of the state of Utah to look at their homes with a view to Improving the harmony and beauty thereof wherever possible, g and and thus contributing to the happiness of those who dwell therein well-bein- Today's homemaker can Proper care express own personality essential Todays homemaker has more opportunity than ever before to express her own personality and that of her familys in decorating the home. In todays decorating Utah the afterward of the associa- tion was modified to permemmit bers of the home furnishings industry to enlov full non-retail- membership. The groups name was then changed a third time to the present Utah Furniture Association. John . . . K. Watson anything as long as it reflects the owners likes, needs, wants and dreams. Gone are the days of matched living room suites and twin boasting duplicate lamps. Gone, too, are all the old decor rules and decorating taboos. end-tabl- Today, the membership rolls of the associa- retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, factory rep unscrupulous against Charles S. Sefe-Warehouse Sales, Henry E Neal, Barwick and Co ; Gary D Peterson, Accent Decor Interiors, Lewis G Strong, Granite Furniture Co ; and Keith firms who are trying to bilk the public W In addition to Mr Wat & Fixtures Utah is the finest furniture market In the United States Thats the opinion of Richard Madsen, secretary and one of the owners of Madsen Furniture Galleries. Mr. Madsen is also a member of the prestigious Interior Design Society of the National Home Furnishings Association, headquartered in Chicago. A higher percentage of a persons income is spent on furniture in our market area than in anywhere else in the country, Mr Madsen affirmed. He said this wa3 due to the tremendous emphasis In Utah on family life and on the home. . As to the period designs of furniture sold In Utah, Mr. Madsen said the state was not a strong market for American traditional, Colonial, or Early American. That market is strong in New England, he said. Nor are we strong in the contemporary market, either, he continued. The East and West coasts are generally strong in this said, womens clothing influences colors and fabrics as much as anything. Its the women who buy both clothing Mr. Cohen said. What and furniture, appeals to them in one area appeals to them in the other. If theyre big on flowers and plaids in their clothing, this will reflwt in the furniture they buy. He said dual purpose sleep sofas are becoming stronger and stronger each year And, he went on, they are being purchased more and more for the living room, rather than the family room or den. As to styling of upholstered furniture, Mr. Cohen said that most styles in Utah are influenced by West Coast fashion designs. Utah has always been a leader in tlie furniture market. It wasnt long after the Mormon pioneers settled in the Great Sait Lake Valley that the first furniture store was opened. signs, bu not Spanish. This again, Mr. Madsen said, Is due to the emphasis on family life in the state, which lends Itself to a traditional feeling Mr. Madsen said trends in Utah are a mixture of styles of furniture, rather than a single style period. The only rule, he said, is that style periods must correlate. You dont see as many pairs of lamps or end tables in a home; now you may see two individually styled lamps, he said. This gives complete freedom of style and if done in good taste can be exciting, Mr. Madsen said. . As to upholstery furniture in the state, Alan Cohen, vice president of Lntermoun-tai- n Furniture & Manufacturing Co , said Traditional design is the bes seller, followed by Transitional, Contemporary and Colonial. His firm sells about 14,000 units a year, including sofas, chairs and sleep sofas. Mr. Cohen said several factors influence the color and types of fabrics of upholstered furniture, such as the season of the year, wearability and eye appeal. However, he area. He said Utah is a strong market for French, Italian and Mediterranean de Today, there are scores of furniture both large and small. stores in the state Granite Furniture Co. in Sugar House is reported to be the largest volume furniture store in the Intermountain West. The following hints on furniture care may be helpful according to the today chooses her furnishings for both function and esthetic charm, with the result reflecting her likes rather and desires than the duplication of a department store window display. American Furniture Mart. Pre-tes- Instant sewing center can go into any room. The modular wall units take only as much space as a small desk. new t and polishes cleaning materials on an inconspicuous part of the furniture before apply ing to more exposed surfaces r-- Never use nail polish on furniture If ill soften the finish remover 1 Nf k v 4 W 'When dusting, fI v 4- - t 5 or ing ji.hu yi'-i- --m. making w 1th s- m. th East is a familiar site for several furniture firms in business. companies. When this 1928 photo was taken, there were already some The corner of 21 st South and 1 1 Check the durability of furniture As in most things, theres more to a piece of furniture than what meets the eye. Although you can easily determine the style and good design qualities of a chest, table or buffet on sight, a quick look will hardly tell you anything about how well a piece of furniture is made. Or how durable it is. lint-fre- Dust leather, never wax it for that will seal the surface and make it hard should never be cleaned with a solvent Use warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and wipe dry. t Convertibility is the hidden bonus of this Sofa bed and accent pieces give beauty, charm to room. living-bediw- mine the grain of the e Dust with a absorbent cloth Plactics S wS&r- - w ax- repairs, always work wood Mm HI A And these factors large investment are important Furniture and not something is a you buy everyday. ACCENT DECOR INTERIORS Fine Furniture . . . A Good Investment Holt Witmer Interiors ' Distinctly 486-416- 3 Decorators Carpets IWTFfO O&GN CAfPST fd Acasscsa 39 West 500 South ftowntifel, Utah Phone PH. The Complete Line of Drsxel & Hentage Furniture Designs For Every Room In Your Home Draperies We still O Interior Design ASID IDS Professional Lf STSOAliSTS can accommodate you with expert counsel in Interior Design. STORE CUSTOM DRAPERIES After 35 years in our old location, weve moved to better serve our customers. 295-940- 3 Furniture O Carpet O Draperies 0 Lamps O Artistic Accessories & Lamps Roor Coverings & Chandeliers Decorat, ve Accessories Let Us Help You With Your Interior Decorating . Professional Services At No Obligation To You . Eldredge PPP UtiU Furniture 4730 S interior A FULL 'SERVICE FURNITURE CUSTOM FURNITURE HAS MOVED o Williams, Cabinets ufacturer. The smart homemaker Ife-OSO.STAib Co., McDonald, The association also wages a continuing battle president tion Includes Stephen M Holt, lloIU Witmer Intenors Inc of Bountiful ; Earl . F Hughes, factory representative, Thomas F Laitm, William Volker Over the years, the association has been involved in such diverse activities as freight rates and routings, freight weight billings, legislative measures, employe training programs, etc Known as the Retail Furniture Association of Soon The board of dirwtQfs are James D. Holmes, factory representative; it looking fresh and new, even after years of use Always keep the instructions you receive when you buy new furniture and read them well when cleaning or attempting minor repairs. If you are in doubt about caring for a piece of furniture, always consult a professional refmisher, your local retailer or write directly to the man- schemes, V te se Proper care of furniture is important to keep goes r-- Five years later, during the Depression, the organization was modified to exclude the firms and the o 'Finest furniture market' s a special week -- Inter-mounta- in structure son, other officers of the association this year a Alan Cohen of Inter-mu n t a i n Furnitu.lt Manufacturing Co lnr first vice president, Darnel A Pentelute Of Carpetowne, second vice pres'dnt; and Ronald S Harris, iso ter s Home Furnishings, secretary-treasure- r de- In state of Utah Rampton proclaims Utah Homo Furnishings Week during ceremony in State Capitol. Watching are Daniel A. Pentelute, left, Ronald S. Harris, John K. Watson and Henry E. Neal. L. Tiie week of Sept 19 through Sept 25 has been proclaimed by Gov Calvin L Rampton as Utah Home Furnishings Week. In a brief ceremony in the State Capitol on Sept 15, Gov. Rampton signed an official proclamation, declaring the week, and asked Utahns to improve and beautify their homes. Officials of the Utah Furniture Association participated in the ceremony. They were John K. Watson, president, Daniel A. Pentelute, second vice president, Ronald S. Harris, secretary treasurer; and Henry E Neal, a member of the board of directors The proclamation stated Whereas, the family unit as an essential where each resentatives and corators This year, under Mr W atson s leaoetsmp, die association has been concerned with efforts to reduce government regulation of the industry, a fuller and more complete insurance program for members, the enactment of furniture week and the beginning of what is hoped will be an annual event, the awards dinner. formance. Consumers can easily identify members of the Utah Furniture Association by the associations seal, emphasizing integrity, reliability and quality, and a poster m the window CTW VLL morn lwr irtnre will honor an employe for top per- The Utah Furniture Association is an outgrowth of a tnree-stat- e Retail Furniture Association, founded in 1928. stores Gov. Calvin A all out to make consumers more aware of the home furnishings industry John K. Watson of Carriage House, president of the association, said the week will be highlighted by specials at all participating merchants going ? &$?& tA Week m Utah, and mem-ho-- s of the Utah Furni- - fcvisr' Htrivvrv .j- - $ ? f ,V .4 ''s W -- I :r4- t or a ire 19. 1976 Sunday, SeptemUr 9Hi EAST - ENTER OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS FROM 9th EAST UNT'L 9 P M Drcxel Da Heritage |
