Disney, Drexel – From Pg. 39 craftsmanship, stylish designs and modern materials. There are four collections: Lumiere, Griffith, Imperial and Script Writer: Lumiere Walt Disney always searched for leading minds in various industries. He insisted on honesty and integrity in the quality and workmanship of his film productions. In the Lumiere collection, emphasis is found in the contrast between light and dark, creating a classic look akin to Disney’s early films. Griffith Disney trivia: Where did Walt Disney get his inspiration to develop his own amusement park? It was while visiting Griffith Park with his family and watching his children ride the carousel there. This line
boasts of a casual Californian aesthetic with clean lines and optimistic colors. Script Writer Disney is renowned for his storytelling in film, art, music and written form. The Script Writer collection is made of teak and seems to invite then envelop us in new world imaginations and aspirations. Imperial Remember “The China Plate” from Disney’s Silly Symphonies where the porcelain dish characters came to life? It had an Asian motif with structural symmetry and refined angles. This animated cartoon was the inspiration for the Imperial line. For more information and a look at some of the furnishings go to www.venemanfurniture.com or www.drexelheritage. com. ∆
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