57st. design is a contemporary furniture brand based out of Chicago. We design, manufacture, and retail (through our e-commerce site) all of our work in-house, and all from the Southside of Chicago. We believe in functional, straightforward design. We’re particular about solid hardwoods and hand-rubbed finishes, not just because they look good (though they definitely look good), but because they allow us to make furniture that can be easily repaired—that is, furniture that’s more likely to last. Our work draws from various design traditions, from American Shaker furniture to Scandinavian modernism to traditional Japanese woodworking.