03 Apr BEST OF THE WEST
Eliza Chair
by Century Furniture from Kibler & Kirch
Each Eliza Chair is made to order by craftsmen at Century Furniture, a family-owned company in Hickory, North Carolina. First created by iconic American designer Thomas O’Brien for the lobby of the 60 Thompson Hotel in New York City, the Eliza Chair is “chameleon-like,” says interior designer Jeremiah Young of Kibler & Kirch, which recently opened a retail and fine art space in downtown Billings, Montana. “We’ve [customized] the Eliza Chair in all manner of fabric and leather combinations,” he says. “You’ll be amazed at the comfort, solidity, and perfect scale of this future classic. Equally stunning as a settee, we consider this one of the greatest furniture pieces designed in over 50 years.”
Starts at $4,400 | kiblerandkirch.com
Libeco Linens
from Architect’s Wife
Libeco is synonymous with luxury. Woven in Belgium by specially trained artisans, the unique linen-blend textiles have been produced from generation to generation for over 150 years. The artisanal product line is manufactured in small quantities and includes bedding, pillows, table linens, and towels — all available at Architect’s Wife in Bozeman, Montana.
$38 – $985 | architectswife.com
Persona Chairs
by Tyrel Johnson
Crafted by Montana sculptor Tyrel Johnson, the Persona series combines fine art and woodworking in a bold and beautiful homage to storytelling. Johnson works directly with each client to produce a piece that captures their unique personality through hand-burnt and hand-dyed leather stretched across a wooden frame. Each artfully designed chair features a series of curves and complex joints. “To me, it needed to feel like a violin, act as half of a bow, and have the presence of a throne,” Johnson says.
Price subject to design | tyreljohnsonfineart.com
Outdoor Sculpture
by Kirsten Kainz
The natural world inspires Bozeman artist Kirsten Kainz. One of her favorite art forms is monument iron sculpture, and she often uses found metal objects to capture each item’s beauty and intrigue. Kainz’s works, which integrate both welding and sculpting, are suitable for any outdoor application, whether it’s a large yard installation intended to make a bold statement or a smaller piece set within the tranquillity of a garden.
Price subject to design | kirstenkainz.net
Wallpaper and Textiles
by RAD Goods
Developed by interior designer Chloe Warner, the newly launched line of RAD Goods wallpaper and textiles is based on the designer’s original paintings, featuring lush florals and crisp geometrics. Originally from Missoula, Montana, Warner is the founder and principal designer of Redmond Aldrich Design, and through her line, she explores the alchemy of vintage and new. Her decorative fabrics and wallpapers provide an elevated backdrop for daily living.
Price subject to design | rad-goods.com
Custom Chest
by Harris Furniture
With over two decades of experience, cabinetmaker Don Harris of Bozeman, Montana-based Harris Furniture crafts bespoke furniture, cabinets, and doors employing traditional woodworking techniques that blend quality and craftsmanship. Harris says the time-honored mortise and tenon joint, renowned for its simplicity and strength, and hand-cut dovetails, known for their snug fit and intricate detailing, are central to his work and part of the critical skillset he learned during a 12-year apprenticeship crafting 18th-century reproduction furniture under master cabinetmaker Ben Hobbs. Throughout his process, Harris consults with his clients on each design element to create functional, custom pieces reflective of their unique preferences and needs.
Chests start at $3,450 | harrisfurniture.net
Ethnicraft’s Jack Outdoor Furniture
From Urbaine Home
A favorite of Bozeman, Montana-based Urbaine Home, Ethnicraft’s Jack outdoor collection boasts modern lines and a universal palette that suit any home’s outdoor living space. Made of teak wood frames and durable Belgian woven upholstery, the collection is built to withstand the toughest of Western winters. With pieces capable of seating up to three people and several fabric colors to choose from, the customizable set can comfortably complete any multi-season hosting space, whether a quaint patio, expansive garden, or private balcony.
$1,229 – $5,896 | urbainehome.com
Kickin’ the Frost Fireplace Screen
by Anne Beard
Artist Anne Beard was raised on a ranch in Washington and has lived in Oregon’s High Desert for the past 20 years. Both experiences deeply influence her work. With a background in fashion, she blends functional craft with contemporary style in her upholstered furnishings, which range from tailored ottomans to nature-inspired armchairs. This fireplace screen is appliquéd and embroidered by hand from wool gabardine to reflect Beard’s love of rodeo culture. It includes vintage hardware, and the opposite side of the screen incorporates a stamped-leather design.
$5,750 | bywesternhands.org
Moedim Dining Table
by Lake Antler Works
After building a desk for his own home, Joe Lake knew he’d found his calling, and he and his wife, Laurel, founded Lake Antler Works soon after. With Joe’s background in welding and fabrication and the couple’s passion for finding naturally shed elk, moose, and deer antlers, the focus became creating eye-catching, functional pieces with sustainably sourced materials. The Moedim Dining Table is made from black walnut, with two slabs bookmatched end to end to create an hourglass shape. The wood’s live edges highlight the tree’s natural aesthetic, adding character — cracks and all — and black resin evens out the surface. The base features three matching sets of naturally shed bull elk antlers.
$19,940 | lakeantlerworks.com
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