Function. Form. Versatility. These concepts were guiding principles for Thad Hayes and the Donghia design team in the creation of the Riverbed Collection. Mr. Hayes' original inspiration was America's great history of post-war design of the 1950's, which often separated functions in a single piece of furniture. This separation of function within one piece of furniture creates, in Mr. Hayes words, “...Furniture that dictates. Furniture that tells you what to do.