A recent project for the Mid America Club Library on the 80th floor of the Aon Building was featured in last weeks blog. The focal point for this library, was a amazing custom designed console piece. This console was a collaboration between Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group and the skilled craftsmen of The Golden Triangle.

The basis of the design started with two tree trunk bases of Ma Ka wood from Tailand, unique in shape. A custom wood black base was created to not only give a foundation & visual balance but to create a level surface for a black absolute granite top (115" long) to sit on top.

The piece took months to fine tune the design including a custom stain applied to each piece of Ma Ka wood.

It took three men to assemble the piece on-site! Which was executed with precision of the finest craftsmen.

Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, recently completed a project for The Mid America Club on the 80th floor of the Aon Building in downtown Chicago. The Library of this private club is a multi-function room for the members as well as its guests. Events & cocktail parties are held in this room for larger groups. It also serves as a lounge for the members where they can come and play cards on one of the game tables or have a place to work quietly on their laptops.

None of the paint, carpet, wallpaper or wood finishes where changed so furniture was specified that would be in harmony with the existing finishes and be congruent with the furniture with the rest of the club. With so much wood from the fireplace and flanking shelves adding some modern elements to this room kept the design updated & fresh.

Asian artifacts (timeless but one-of a kind)
Chrome accents
Clean-lined furniture in classic designs
Luxurious upholstery with much wear for a hospitality use

A custom console was the centerpiece of this room (which will be the topic of next weeks blog). Please check back to see the process & craftsmanship that went into this magnificent piece.