Bassett King of Prussia.

Bassett King of Prussia is having a Treat Yourself Weekend, this weekend. October 27, 2023 - October 30, 2023 All furniture, with the exception of our "Every Day Value" Items will be on sale for 30% Off of Retail pricing. We will also have 12 Month Interest Free Financing for orders over $1200.00 ( before delivery fees and sales tax .) Bring in measurements and inspiration pics, or paint color, etc and let's design and save together. Jim Clarey JPClarey@BassettFurniture.Com 610-337-1249

On this day in 1953, Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel "Farenheit 451" was published. If you take a thin piece of paper and attempt to burn it, it will start to smoulder and then flame at 451 degrees. Ironically, this novel is on a hit list of books that have currently been banned in some places. Another aspect of irony is that, when books are banned, it usually "ignites" peoples interest in reading something that they perhaps never would have read prior to being told that they couldn't. (irony...a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.) Now, let's play irony in Interior design. Many think that if you have a big space you need to cover every square inch. Or in the reverse, a smaller space needs few items. But it's really fine to design a large space in a sparse manner, and crowd a smaller footprint to create a coze sense of excitement. Isn't that ironic? How about keeping t...

Thanksgiving has been an official holiday since the days of George Washington, who, in 1789, issued the first proclamation of Thanksgiving to honor the new national constitution. During the early 19th century, numerous states began to observe Thanksgiving on their own, setting different dates state by state. In the 1860s, Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, mounted a vigorous campaign for a national Thanksgiving Day to be on the same date each year, coast to coast. ( Leave it to a woman for sense and sensibilities.) This gained presidential attention, and subsequently, on October 3 of 1863, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a National Day of Thanksgiving. We celebrated the official holiday together as a nation on November 26, 1863. For the next seventy years, each U.S. President issued his own proclamation confirming the date. Then, in 1939, finally Franklin D. Roosevelt re-set the day as November’s third Thursday. And then in 1941, a resolution...

The first day of fall 2023 is on Saturday, September 23, in the Northern Hemisphere. Known as the autumnal equinox, this is the day of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length all over the world. The fall season is a time of change and transition, as the leaves change color and fall from the trees, the days get shorter, and the air gets cooler and hallmark Channel starts teasing with Holiday ads. It is also a time of harvest, as farmers gather the fruits and vegetables that they have grown throughout the summer. Fall is a popular time for people to enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, apple picking, collecting cattails and arranging squash in decorative settings. My personal tradition on the first day of Autumn is to remove all Spring/Summer slipcovers and bring them to the dry cleaner. I also change out area rugs and bedding. People are also more inclined toward indoor activities like reading, watching movies, and baking. Oh, and eating. Hal...

We are calling it the The Founders Event. The sale runs from September 14, 2023 - October 1, 2023' Here is the Promotional Overview: Save 30% On Motion (Fabric + Leather)​ Save 30% On Leather Stationary Sofas​ Save 30% on Chairs + Recliners (Leather and Fabric)​​ Save 25% on Furniture Excludes Everyday Value because they are already priced to fit most everyones budget. Call or email me to set up an in store appointment and make sure to bring your measurements. Rough ones will suffice. Jim Clarey JPClarey@BassettFurniture.com 610-337-1249

On this day in 1993, The sitcom Frasier—a spin-off of Cheers, starring Kelsey Grammer, debuted on NBC television and became one of the most popular American television shows of the late 20th century. For those of us who watch (ed) this show, you cannot un-see the iconic striped chair belonging to the Dad, that sat among Fraziers classicly styled Seattle flat. For those who never saw the show, I have included a picture. Margaret Wolfe Hungerford is credited with introducing the classic quote " Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." It's true. Although some design decisions are agreed on en masse i.e. Sherwin Williams popular paint color Agreeable Grey, some choices are left to be enjoyed by one's own eyes. Bassett Furniture, established well over 100 years ago has grown in both popularity and design asthetic as more and more transitional frames and fabrics are added to our library on a more than just seasonal basis. Stop in, or better yet, make an appointment to discu...

Here is a fun (?) fact. Ask any Historian and he/she will tell you that the ancient Greeks were the first to designate a specific area for feasting. Back then only men were allowed access to the wood or stone benches where honey cakes and nuts were served, while women stood and young men found a spot on the ground. My, how times have changed. For a while, a more relaxed living style seemed to take away the need for a true Dining Room as people gravitated to kitchen islands and sitting comfortably in the Family or Great room, eating while watching television. Today, dining rooms are making a resurgence in interior design as homeowners seek to create an inviting atmosphere for their friends and family. Please know that Bassett is right with you. Mostly solid woods, performance fabrics and leathers and newly styled upholstered chairs with casters for easy movement will make your design experience easy, attractive and functional. Bring in your room size and a few inspiratio...