Brochure - GuildMaster

INTRODUCTION
GuildMaster is a vertically integrated manufacturer of design driven furniture, lighting, wall art
and accessories that is defined by a carefully chosen set of ideals: Design, Quality, Value and
Responsibility. From our passionate in-house design team to our environmental sustainability
program, we are curators of these beliefs.
WE SEE
THE ROAD
AHEAD
ARTISTS
Our award winning design team has trained over 400 master artisans in disciplines ranging from
complex surface texturing to hand painting decorative motifs. This is a thriving cooperative of
trained artists, seamstresses, blacksmiths, glassblowers, wood carvers and painters. By teaching
our master craftsmen these trades, they are able to provide for their families while preserving an
artistic tradition that dates back thousands of years.
ARTISTS
NOT
MACHINES
INSPIRATION & DESIGN
Utilizing a meticulously selected balance of mixed materials, high quality woods, wrought iron,
and leaded glass, we enhance traditional styling with modern configurations and color, often
using furniture, wall décor and unique accessories as the canvas for our hand crafted designs.
INNOVATION
NOT
IMITATION
MANUFACTURER
We are proud to be the builders and operators of our own manufacturing facilities. This vital infrastructure
allows us to move rapidly from concept to market, keeping us on trend, without sacrificing quality or
authenticity at any stage.
MANUFACTURERS
NOT
IMPORTERS
COMMUNITY
We are sincerely committed to protecting and replenishing our natural resources. Among other
GuildMaster uses only the finest natural materials to fashion beautiful,
initiatives, we fight global deforestation through our semi-annual replanting program. Since its
eco-friendly décor options. We’ve trained our factory team members to think
founding, thousands of mahogany trees have been replaced leading to the philosophy of “One
like owners, and they have re-invested in their communities, leading the way
tree down is one tree planted”.
for the support of local orphanages, the introduction of a product line that
contributes profits to breast cancer research, and much more. With a strong
selection of sustainable green products, we continue on the path of social
responsibility and the preservation of our precious natural resources.
WE ARE
GRE EN
GIVING
B AC K
F U R N I T U R E & S E AT I N G
HAND PAINTED FURNITURE
GuildMaster offers vibrant palettes, inspired ideas and couture concepts: Continental-style
bedframes and wing-back chairs; rusticated finials and mirrored mosaic chests; eclectic
hand-painted wall décor and wonderfully ornate mirrors. Each of these collections conveys
their own story yet has range to cross among a variety of design themes.
IRON ACCENT FURNITURE
Classically silhouetted yet on trend, wrought iron is a timeless design element
that conveys quality, authenticity and refined style attributes. Our selection of
uniquely fashioned tables, cabinets and table-top flourishes are adorned with
ironwork to enhance the personality of the design.
PEDESTAL DINING TABLE
The Pedestal Dining Table showcases signature GuildMaster
rustic sophistication. Features include an elegantly scrolled,
vintage noir-finished decorative metal stretcher, an old
wood-stained solid mahogany surface and beautifully carved
trestles.
BANISTER RAIL SIDE TABLE
Fresh designs and finishes represent current lifestyle trends as
well as updated perennial favorites. Our unique Banister Rail
Side Table features a reclaimed wood top, playfully voluted
metalwork, and an eye-catching Distressed Rust finish.
CUSTOM FINISHES
Customize your selection using our expanded suite of exclusively developed stains, richly layered colors, and neutral
finishes. Hand-washed, multi-step processes lend character and dimension to our quality hardwoods, enhancing the
uniquely patterned wood grain; while lightly distressed finishes reveal only the slightest hint of natural wear.
CUSTOM FURNITURE
Our custom designs are original, handcrafted items which are intended to be heirlooms, inviting your family to share in the
legacy of these traditions that can be proudly passed down to future generations.
UPHOLSTERY
The GuildMaster brand is synonymous not just with quality and
enduring beauty, but choice and variety. Our cut and sew fabric
facility allows us to tailor pieces to fit the individual lifestyle and
comfort needs of our customers.
CUSTOM FABRICS
RICH TEXTURES
Choose from an ever-growing range of designer fabrics to enhance the
character of your selection. Together with our rich palette of colors and
hardwood textures, fine fabric can act to soften the hardwood, balancing
the visual weight while enhancing quality attributes.
WA L L D É C O R
HAND PAINTED ARTWORK
Carefully curated, beautifully hand painted, and available in a range of
sizes tailored to your specific requests, GuildMaster wall décor offers a diverse
assemblage of colorful landscapes, bold Impressionist compositions,
provocative modern narratives, and more.
CUSTOM MIRRORS
Select wood framed mirrors can be custom finished to coordinate
perfectly with your décor. Our suite of custom stains, layered colors
and neutral finishes ensures that our mirrors will correspond with
your unique vision.
FINISH
PROCESS
• Washed finishes to feature the rich natural wood grain
• Antiqued finishes to reveal a depth of layered colors
• Lightly distressed finishes to reveal the hint of natural wear
DECORATIVE MIRRORS
PEACOCK FRAME MIRROR
Evocative of the magnificent tail covert of a male peacock, our
Aged Gold with Antique White Metal Frame Mirror showcases
distinctively carved floriated demilunes surrounded by an elaborate
array of elegantly mirrored eyelets.
L I G H T I N G & ACCESSORIES
HAND PAINTED LAMPS
Lighting can prove to be a brilliant addition to your surroundings. Many of our lamp bases and shades are
painted by hand, transforming them into new, stunningly imaginative pieces. From trendy vintage styling to
classically elegant chandeliers, we take pride that every piece is truly one of a kind.
DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
NATURAE GLASS CURIOS
We’re reinventing popular design themes of the past to create eclectic, globally influenced collections.
One kind of “theater of the world,” the tradition of displaying natural specimens behind glass goes
SHARK JAWS
GuildMaster is proud of its reputation for design excellence. We incorporate shape, texture, and
color stories inspired by nature to create sophisticated collections. The product of fastidious molding
techniques, our Dyer Island Great White Jaws Display features shockingly realistic mandibles, teeth
and pigmentation.
back to the 16th century. Our hand crafted Naturae Collection Specimen Curios showcase cleverly
molded anatomical details and realistic texturing.
A U T H E N T I C M AT E R I A L S
WOOD
The natural beauty of wood is a magnificent way to add tone, texture and visual interest to a room
setting. Our skilled craftsmen fashion intricately carved wood pieces, carefully sculpting the bold interlocking
patterns, nature-evocative silhouettes, finely detailed arabesques and gracefully scrolled spindles that
define the signature GuildMaster style.
WOODCARVING
With its rich appearance, naturally unique details and durability, we select fine mahogany hardwood to craft
our pieces. The result is simple, graceful, well-constructed furniture whose excellent function exemplifies
the foundation of our design philosophy.
METAL WORK
CASTLE GATE TABLE
Evocative of a cherished ancestral artifact, our hand crafted Castle Gate Console boasts a handsome solid
mahogany surface with vintage forged accents, elegantly curved black iron bracer and distinctive Antiqued
Brass ring hardware.
Our factories utilize the most up-to-date metallurgical technology, the finest metals and an
extensive variety of manufacturing processes; including castings, hand-applied finishes, gold
leaf, and electroplating. All conceived and implemented to lend a fresh and modern environment
to your surroundings.
CAST HARDWARE
Our expert casters fashion a wide range of unique furniture hardware that can further accentuate and
define the character of your selection.
Casting and welding are age old techniques whereby liquid metal is crafted into solid form using a
detailed mold or shaped by the hands of a skilled GuildMaster artisan, transforming rough metals
into exquisite embellishments and sculptural displays.
TERACOTTA
World renowned for its rich, earthy-Red color story, Terracotta (Italian for “baked earth”) is
an unglazed or glazed ceramic whose clay base is ideal for the creation of fine earthenware
and vessels; providing our artisans with a perfect canvas on which to apply unique finishes
and hand painted details.
NATURAL MATERIALS
GLASS
Glassblowing is an art form requiring years of specialized training before artists
can showcase their imagination by virtue of their abilities. Using both free and
mouth-blown techniques, our progressively trained artisans are able to produce a
variety of superb glass objects by applying a range of elegant techniques to further
refine and distinguish our creations.
OUR SHOWROOMS
HIGH POINT C&D • 1A
ATLANTA America’s Mart • Bldg 1 • 6-D-2
DALLAS Dallas Market Center • WTC • 504
LAS VEGAS WMC • Bldg A • 416
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