Walter E. Smithe Debuts Cynthia Rowley's New Home Furnishings Line
Furniture World News Desk on
6/5/2016
Walter E. Smithe recently announced that they will showcase a new line of Hooker Furniture designed by fashion icon Cynthia Rowley. Rowley aficionados will delight to see her signature bold prints, and fun and spirited aesthetic, translated to home décor. Pieces will be available at all 11 Chicago area Walter E. Smithe showrooms and on smithe.com.
“We are honored to welcome Cynthia back home to Chicago, and proud to feature her unparalleled point of view,” says Walter E. Smithe, president . The renowned designer is a Barrington, Illinois native who attended the School of the Art Institute where she initially intended to become a painter. “We will feature a her collection of her inspired furnishings—living, dining, bed, office, accessories, and more.”
Rowley’s collection represents three distinct personas. Sporty: Life in the Fast Lane pieces are bold, clean, and vibrant, boasting stripes and exotic woods. Pretty: A Charmed Life features timeless, delicate opulence—Mother-of-Pearl inlays, tassel drawer pulls, and a soft color palette. Curious: An Invitation to the Imagination is inspired by travel and adventure. Pieces are exotic with elements like gold and silver leaf, jade onyx, and Rowley’s signature black floral prints.
“Interiors and furniture have been a passion of mine ever since I can remember,” says Rowley. “Fashion and style reach beyond clothes.... It’s the art of living. I want to create furniture that will brighten your space and make your home a happy place! Beautiful fabrics and interesting materials combine in furniture classics with a twist.”
Walter E. Smithe’s team of on-site designers work one-on-one with customers to incorporate Rowley’s pieces into an affordable, custom look that complements their existing décor.
Customers are invited to a special event to debut the new Cynthia Rowley line. The evening, which includes a Q&A session with the famed designer, takes place June 2, 5-7 p.m. at Smithe’s Lincoln Park showroom, 2009 N. Clybourn.
More about Walter E. Smithe: Walter E. Smithe is dedicated to providing discerning customers with exceptional furniture that precisely matches their design vision. The company is unparalleled in its friendly and helpful customer guidance. Unique to Chicago home furnishing retailers, customers may choose to be matched with a wide selection of designers who make shopping fun—assisting with the selection of furniture, accessories, fabrics, and finishes that precisely align with the customer’s unique aesthetic and budget.
A Chicago icon, the beloved retailer debuted as “Tone Appliances and Furniture” in 1945 on the city’s northwest side. Walter E. Smithe, Jr. pioneered the concept of custom-order upholstery in the area, a specialty in which the company continues to spur innovation. The warmest Midwestern memories of home include furnishings by Walter E. Smithe. Eleven showrooms are conveniently located across Chicagoland.