Paddy O’Furniture’s new Peninsula Cushion collection includes coal Bliss cushions and a 30-inch-by-60-inch table. (Photo courtesy of Paddy O’Furniture)
A Pop of Color Paddy O’Furniture keeps busy with a new line and charitable moves By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
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hile the Midwest is slammed with winter storm warnings, the Valley is preparing for patio season. In honor of that, 33-year-old Airpark-based Paddy O’Furniture recently launched Peninsula Cushion, a collection of sleek, lightweight designs. “We listened to a lot of feedback from our customers asking us for more sleek and modern designs,” says Zach McMillen, president of Paddy O’Furniture. “We started designing and came up with something that was a good fit for the new homes being built.” The 17 furniture pieces come in a trendy graphite color. Popular pieces include the cuddle chaise lounge, sectionals and swivel dining chairs. The pieces are powder-coated aluminum, which calls for uniformly sized micro-beads of polyester that are electrostatically charged to adhere to the base material. The coating’s viscosity resembles the thickness of an epoxy paint, but because it is electrostatically charged and then baked onto the aluminum, it does not flake or peel. Aluminum also does not rust, further protecting the pieces from the unpredictable Arizona weather. “They have more of a straight line,” McMillen says. “It’s called our graphite finish. It has really clean lines. They’re smooth with no real curves. They have a unique look, and they’re a little bit lower to the ground and creates a luxury resort feel for balconies, decks and backyards. Our Bliss cushions allow you to personalize it with 14 colors. DECEMBER 2021 / SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK NEWS /
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