Established in the 1950s, Cumberland Furniture is practical and elegant. Now headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company blends styles to create a refined and timeless look—“not too trendy, not too modern, and not too traditional.” Cumberland’s focus on quality, attention to detail, and classic materials makes its furniture at home in fine homes and executive offices. In 2005, the company created its Designers Speak program, where leading designers across the United States design products “that speak of an American story, a reinvention, and a fresh start.”
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Alton—
Named after one of Miami Beach’s most famous streets, the Alton bench features an angular seat that “takes its cue from the rooflines and portico details of Miami Modern (MiMO).” The upholstered seat sits on continuous stainless steel legs shaped like a square with an irregular triangle cutout at its top. The streamlined Alton bench, with its tightly sculpted seat and structural emphasis, is ideal for museums, lounges, and lobbies. The slanted seat invites users by “conveying comfort,” while the stainless legs “provide an elegant understructure.” Designed by Yohandel Ruiz of RTKL as part of the Designers Speak Collection, Alton is available in three lengths: 48, 59, or 72 inches (x 18 x 18 inches).
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Cavea—
Designed by Gary L. Lee, Cavea tables feature evenly spaced arced metal ribbons that connect to metal circular or oval rings at the top and bottom. The base, offered in either concave or convex shapes, “allows opposing shapes to create a new type of nesting.” The collection of side and coffee tables comes in multiple sizes and heights, from diameters of 16 to 42 inches and heights of 16 to 24 inches. Choose one Cavea coffee table for a dramatic focal point or group tables in “sculptural clusters.” Bases come in polished or satin stainless or statuary bronze; tops in marble, limestone, granite, or clear glass.
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Moritz—
Designed in the cubist style of the St. Moritz Hotel in Miami, Moritz lounge seating includes upholstered chairs and two- or three-seat sofas. The furniture’s “angular, geometric openings” at either side and in the back create windows of visual interest, offering “a glimpse of contrasting material as well as the structure for the piece.” Moritz furniture rests on a low wooden base with slightly splayed legs. Solid maple with double dowel construction, corner blocked legs and rails, and nylon-glided legs evince Cumberland’s attention to detail. Seats are available in multi-density polyurethane foam or with down-wrapped cushions. Designer Yohandel Ruiz has created a lounge suite that’s bold from every angle.
As part of its commitment to the environment, Cumberland Furniture insists on “making beautiful objects that last.” When furniture is worth keeping, it keeps people from consuming more resources to replace pieces. The company also uses non-toxic and sustainable materials, uses recycled packing materials, consolidates shipments, and reduces waste in its manufacturing process.
