A Shagadelic Tiki Retreat

As the design-savvy masses descended on the modernist mecca of Palm Springs for the 10th annual and ever-growing Modernism Week, our craftsman were hard at work delivering a showpiece for a very special client. Several months prior, renowned and prolific artist, Shag, stopped by our studio to inquire about getting a custom sofa built for his newly renovated condo in the heart of Palm Springs. We were both excited and humbled that one of our long-time design heroes not only found our company but was compelled enough to visit our warehouse to ask us to collaborate and build his plans for a new centerpiece sectional sofa for the living room of his new condo. Naturally, we said, "Of course!"

Shag’s artwork is ubiquitous and his signature style is unmistakable. Over the span of his career he has created a huge body of work. So much so, that this year he set out to design, build, and open his own retail store on Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of the Design District, just north of downtown. He planned to take the wraps off the store and have his grand opening during Modernism Week. In honor of this new achievement, he was planning to host parties and many guests at his new condo during the week. The only thing he was missing to cap off his remodel was stylish, mid-century seating for the main room. So, after searching online for existing options, he found us and decided to have us build a large custom sectional based loosely on our existing designs. After receiving his design and collaborating on the details, we delivered his custom designed sectional in time for his Modernism Week events.

Some of the design details included a completely custom frame with elevated side arms and an overlapping side table. The custom coffee table actually floats over the cushioned corner sectional piece and can be removed to reveal more seating when necessary (and we’re guessing that was probably necessary.)

Shag made a guest appearance in this shot.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Shag on this one-of-a-kind, multi-functional conversation piece and we wish him all the best on his new store. We’re raising our Mai Tais to new adventures, Cheers!

The Final Piece

Robert relaxing with a 21 year single malt, neat.   Photo courtesy of Pacheco Photography.

Robert Maurer is a professional graphic and interior designer living in Sacramento, CA.  For the past 10 years he has been collecting and restoring mid-century furniture and curating a gorgeous home with a design-forward tasteful and timeless style.  Our Tyler Sofa was the final piece (for now - things are always changing in a designer's home) to complete the vision he had for his living room ahead of a Mad Men party he was throwing for the premiere of its seventh and final season.  The show-stopping sofa was done in a custom fabric chosen by Robert called Omega Doeskin -- a thick grey/beige weave with warm, reflective copper strands running throughout giving the piece a gorgeously subtle, lustrous shimmer.

Photo courtesy of Pacheco Photography.

Robert along with business partner, Glen Warren, operate a design business called Commuter Industries and handle everything including logos, branding, websites, event design, and interior design as well as general marketing strategy and consulting.  In fact, they work closely with Casara Modern and handle all of our graphic design and website needs.  More images of Robert's home are below.

All images are courtesy of the talented Travis Pacheco of Pacheco Photography.

Not Your Average Joseph Eichler

We recently had the wonderful opportunity to stage a newly and exquisitely restored Eichler home in Orange County, California.  We worked closely with Mid-Mod Mogul, Kelly Laule of Eichler SoCal, who is responsible for updating and selling the home.  The layout of the house is phenomenal with floor-to-ceiling glass walls running most of the span of the vaulted atrium. 4 bedrooms flank the left and right wings of the home.  The home is currently entertaining an offer, but is still accepting backup offers. Call Kelly quick!

A huge, open-air atrium patio welcomes everyone as they enter the home. The amount of natural light that floods this home is unreal.

The central atrium livingroom features our Classic Daybed paired with our Classic Sectional.

This home features the quintessential Eichler concept of a seamless merge of indoor / outdoor living.

A well designed open floor plan lets the sleek lines and meticulous craftsmanship of our furniture really shine when the sofas are allowed to float in the center of the room and provide a grounded space for community and entertaining.

This home features a lovely built-in, custom floating credenza and shelving unit at the entry way. Built-ins are a perfect solution for spaces that require something structural, functional, and custom-sized without the heavy price tag and pain of trying to find a perfect vintage piece. Eichler and his architects prove here once again that it can be done with class, taste, and minimal effort.

Many of our vintage pieces populate and harmonize with the space including a cute, compact wall unit, two chairs, and a Modeline floorlamp sidetable.

This home truly embodies all the trademark tenets of Eichler living and we are so proud to have been a part of showcasing it's standout, timeless, and fantastic design.