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Winner of the PETA Vegan Homeware Award

The award for Innovation, Gus Modern’s exclusive Vegan AppleSkin™ Vegan Leather is a bio – based upholstery material that offers a quality alternative to leather. Using discarded fruit fiber a durable ...

Aug 21, 2021 - Interesting / news

The Collective on 4th

Contemporary Downtown Living Hip is thrilled every time a new option appears for Portlanders to create a personalized living experience catering to their own modern style. The Collective on 4th is a new project opening t...

Apr 17, 2019 - news

Closed July 4

In honor of Independence day, Hip will be closed Wednesday, July 4 Thank you and Happy Holiday!...

Jul 02, 2018 - news

Limited Release: Pink Bink by BDI

For a limited time, the go-anywhere, do everything mobile media table takes on a fresh pink color in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds from each Pink Bink will benefit the cancer research efforts of...

Sep 17, 2017 - Interesting / news / promotion

Design Advice: Blending Leather vs. Fabric

One of the most common design questions I get asked is a selection of the following: “Can I mix Leather with Leather?” “Can I mix Fabric with Fabric?” “Can I mix Leather with Fabric?” First off, the answer is...

Dec 29, 2016 - culture / furniture / Interesting / news

Farewell Hillary!!

We could spend hours raving about our fantastic customer base or the spectacular brands we get to collaborate with, but right now we’d like to highlight a passionate, outgoing individual that has always gone the extr...

Aug 08, 2016 - Interesting / news

The Loft Series by Gus Modern

We’ve been asked a lot of questions in our showroom but one that we hear frequently is ‘what pieces do you suggest for my smaller space?’ This is when we like to share the Loft series by Gus Modern. The Loft se...

Jul 13, 2016 - culture / furniture / Interesting / news

Cleaning for Spring: Reasons for now, not later

It’s been a long, rewarding winter and finally we’re beginning to awkwardly flirt with that big orange thing in the sky which shows up every now and then. It’s here — Spring, primavera, rebirth! With all the ...

Mar 09, 2016 - culture / furniture / Interesting / news

Reaching Performance Status with the Re-vive Recliner

Performance is a unique word. Not only is it defined as a presentation or an accomplishment but it can be tacked on to anything which fulfills and surpasses its intended goal. Something is deemed as reaching “performan...

Feb 10, 2016 - culture / Interesting / news

Hosting a Sensory Holiday Party Experience

The Holidays have arrived and a New Year is approaching fast. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or just ‘Festivus for the rest of us’, there are parties to be had. You may even find yourself hosting one, in ...

Nov 30, 2015 - furniture / Interesting / news

Natuzzi: Harmonious Living

Balance, elegance, and beauty are aspects of what create harmony. The ultimate goal of Italian furniture company Natuzzi, is to bring harmony into your living space. “We create quality spaces where the only rule is har...

Nov 27, 2015 - furniture / Interesting / news

Corridor Bar from BDI – Entertain in Style

BDI has once again proven their mastery of style and function with the Corridor Bar. This multifunctional bar provides room to house everything a home bar requires. The hardwood double louvered doors come with liquor bot...

Nov 24, 2015 - furniture / Interesting / news

This is Portland.

This is Portland. Food carts, craft beer, and a thriving indie music scene. The city of roses has a lot going for it. And like a talented but shy singer-songwriter, Portland doesn’t quite know how to take the complimen...

Jul 03, 2015 - culture / events / furniture / Interesting / news / projects

See What’s Going on in Milan!

If you ever wanted to get a sneak peak of what it’s like at the Milan furniture show, one of the biggest furniture events of the year, check out this great video which shows off some of the most exciting designs that a...

Apr 25, 2015 - events / furniture / Interesting / news

Raising the Bar

Best known for their home office furniture and media cabinets, BDI specializes in sleek, highly functional pieces that are designed to stylishly integrate technology into the home.  They even call their furniture “hig...

Jan 22, 2015 - events / furniture / Interesting / news

Impress Yourself. Get Hip.

  Impress Yourself. Get Hip.  ...

Oct 22, 2014 - events / Interesting / news

The Clei Installation Begins!

The anticipation is building as we begin installing our new line of Clei products in the showroom floor.  We’ve dedicated over 4,000 square feet of our showroom to show-off Clei’s line of transforming, modular livin...

May 08, 2014 - CLEI / events / furniture / Interesting / news / projects

The Claire, Latina, Skin and L’eau by Calligaris

We just brought in a whole fleet of new chairs in reds, yellows and blues that instantly livened up our showroom. Adding new dining chairs in a bright, fun color is one of the easiest ways to freshen up your dining room...

Apr 17, 2014 - events / furniture / Interesting / news

The Amazing, Transforming, Space-Saving Clei!

Coming soon to Hip, Clei furniture will be transforming Portland city living as we know it! Better than sleeper sofas, better than murphy beds, these modular installations are perfect for small and multi-purpose living s...

Mar 29, 2014 - CLEI / events / furniture / Interesting / news / projects

Clei is Coming to Hip!

The beauty of modern Italian style and the latest in furniture technology come together in Clei’s versatile, space-saving designs. Hip is always looking for exciting new products to bring to our showroom for you. Our l...

Mar 18, 2014 - CLEI / events / furniture / Interesting / news / projects

View inside hip. 360 panorama.

Our virtual tour is now complete at hip. Hip is now live on Google Maps! You can explore hip inside the store store through 61 panoramas on three levels made from 732 beautiful panoramic photos. Our thanks goes out to ...

Nov 18, 2013 - Interesting / news

A behind the scenes look at Chilewich

Chilewich produces some amazing textiles that can be seen throughout the Hip showroom! We carry an array of the placemats that made the company famous as well their floor and utility mats. Chilewich’s ability to co...

Mar 28, 2013 - Interesting / news

Please Welcome Kartell

We are thrilled to announce that Kartell is now on our floor! So please stop in and see what all the fuss about. Kartell items from Left to Right: Tati Lamp, Masters Chair,  Miss Less Chair, One More Stool, One More Ple...

Feb 03, 2013 - furniture / Interesting / news

Please Welcome Chilewich

New York Based Designer, Sandy Chilewich, launched the Chilewich brand in 2000. Sandy developed this line around her belief that beautiful design can also be functional design; and she has succeeded in doing so by implem...

Oct 13, 2012 - Interesting / news

Gus* Modern featured in new movie Hope Springs!

The jane sofa and chair by Gus* Modern is featured in the new movie Hope springs! This new comedy comes to theaters August 10th and features Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep, and Steve Carell. Check out the preview!...

Jul 31, 2012 - Interesting / news