Architecture Inspired Furniture: Brasilia by Broyhill

I often tout the benefits of designing to the architecture of a building.  Integrating your interiors with your architecture makes for a look that is always right.  This is the best way to avoid a strictly trendy or out-of-place look.For example, if you have a MidCentury ranch style home, honor that and incorporate it with your furniture, cabinets and finishes.   If your choices go with the house they'll never go out of style. Look to the structure for cues.  If you have arched windows then complement them with a few arch details in the kitchen.One style that exemplifies this concept on a grand scale is Brasilia furniture by Broyhill. Contemporary architecture of Brasilia, the capital of Brazil circa 1956-1960, was the inspiration for this style of furniture.  The line was first introduced at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle.  It is easy to see how the city influenced the furniture inspired by it.One place you can find Brasilia furniture today is at Retro Vegas on Main Street in Las Vegas Nevada. Owner Bill Johnson says, "The principal architect of Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer, loved the parabolic arch and used it frequently.In addition, the aerial view of the city was designed to look like a plane or bird from which Broyhill used a bird symbol in some of the tiles and fabrics on their pieces. For more on the latest pieces and prices at Retro Vegas, please visit their website  www.retro-vegas.com