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Here at Chairish, we understand the deep dedication people have to their pooches. But VERN + VERA owner Eric Silverstrim’s love goes way beyond belly rubs and Milk Bones. He not only named his dream store after them, he can sum up his whole business mission statement with them as the basis!

Eric Silverstrim sits with his dog on a dark orange sofa under black and white paintings

What on earth does that mean, you say? Well, it’s not as literal as you think, but the dogs do have very different personalities, and one is black while the other is white. But it’s more about Eric’s belief that great interior design is about a duality and an opposition between “masculine and feminine, colorful and monochromatic, or sculptural and streamlined. It’s the tension in those contrasts that creates compelling environments.” Hear, hear! He is also a firm believer that  Mid-Century pieces will stand the test of time to not only be stylish and relevant forever, but that their fine craftsmanship makes them destined to hold up for years.

Read on to learn more about Eric’s journey into furniture sales, which is about so much more than a 9-5; it’s his destiny and the only thing he’d ever want to do!

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Abstract horse sculpture and black box on a wood side table

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Midcentury-stile wood credenza and modern black bench with white cushion

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July 14, 2014

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