Body Language takes a lot of pride on the look and feel of our space. Undergoing a huge remodel during our expansion in 2016, a lot of time and energy went into the cosmetics inside BL. The face behind it all was our very own, Dave von Behren. After noticing the interest our clients had from paint techniques to our barrel table furniture, we decided to create a home boutique featuring Dave’s work. Dave is an artist with expertise in antique furniture, venetian plaster, faux finishing, custom artwork, murals, and more! You can find his beautiful home furnishings at Around the Corner, inside Body Language and you can also contact him if you have interest in anything custom!
We search for raw materials and finishes that provide warm, inviting environments in your home. This creates an ambiance that gives you the feeling that the piece has seen some history and provided warmth and satisfaction to many generations over the years.
These works include antique furniture that is both decorative and functional such as wine barrel tables, side tables, end tables, and wine cabinets complete with wine glass racks and wine bottle storage. You may even find an original painting, marble mosaic, hand crafted stucco mirror or a side table finished with a French theme. You will see a decorative shelf with two Corinthian style corbels from a 90 year old Lansing hotel built in classic architecture. Would you believe an 80 year old oak barn beam repurposed into a gorgeous lighting fixture with copper patina pendants and old Edison style light bulbs? (I can picture this hanging over a long casual distressed wood table!)