Keno Bros. new furniture line deemed 'sexy'
- April 19, 2010 12:21
"The designs have so many curves, flared feet and serpentine styling details that they seem downright sexy," writes Hartford Courant blogger Nancy Schoeffer of the Theodore Alexander furniture line designed by twin brothers and antiques experts Leigh and Leslie Keno.
The Keno Bros. collection debuted Saturday at High Point Market, the massive home-furnishings trade show in North Carolina.
Based on early American antiques and vintage modern furniture design, each piece is hand-cut and features fine dovetailing and veneers.
A library table with curved legs, called "The Float," was inspired by New York Federal shield chairs from circa 1795 with flared front feet.
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