Seating

Staff -- Interior Design, 2/1/2005 12:00:00 AM

Felicerossi

Take a load off with Matali Crasset's Decompression Space chair. Made of rotation-molded polyethylene and supported by this company's signature platform base, this piece features two sets of parallel depressions that comfortably nest arms and hands. 17 Via Sempione, 21011 Casorate Sempione, Italy; 39-0331-767131; felicerossi.it. circle 313

Andreu World

Francis Montesinos's Luna chair brings playfulness to classical upholstered forms. The collection's styles include two dining chairs—one with exposed legs, one skirted—and an armchair. Items are available in any of the manufacturer's signature Montesinos Alama upholsteries and nine wood finishes. 14 Leamy Street, Gardner, MA 01440; 800-632-5272; andreuworld.com. circle 314

Sawaya & Moroni

Jakob Dominique and Brandon MacFarlane's It chair is sculpture that you can sit in. The limited-edition piece is made of fiberglass-covered resin and finished in a showstopping red lacquer. It measures 78 by 90 inches. 11 Via Manzoni, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-863951; sawayamoroni.com. circle 315

Baker

The 7849 Greek dining chair from the Thomas Pheasant collection employs an iconic key motif on a curved upholstered frame of solid mahogany. Boasting nail-head details and shapely tapered legs, the piece is offered in colors Sable and Ivory. 1661 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505; 800-592-2537; bakerfurniture.com. circle 318

Krug

In true art deco fashion, the Sera series fuses traditional seating shapes with angular forms. The collection includes open- or closed-arm single and double seaters. The cherry or maple hardwoods may be stained in any of the manufacturer's standard six wood finishes. 421 Manitou Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada N2C 1L5; 888-578-5784; krug.ca. circle 316

Steiner Paris

At the heart of the French seating market since the 1920's, this manufacturer knows how to make cutting-edge style comfortable. Ilo's contrasting materials allow the fluid cushion and back to visually levitate, while the compound curves nestle the sitter. The disc base and molded shell are enameled plastic. 67 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris, France; 33-1-45-48-94-61; steiner-paris.com. circle 317

Artifort

A mod twist on the traditional box lounger, the clever Bono includes a narrow

slot between the back and seat, so pocket change is never lost. Featuring high-density foam cushions, it's offered in standard textured and solid felt wools in 100 hues. Legs come in polished or pearlized chrome. 115 Postbus, NL-5480 AC Schijndel, The Netherlands; 31-73-547-70-15; artifort.com. circle 319

Catherine Memmi

Simple yet sophisticated, the Weekend chair is offered in four woods—sycamore, ash, oak, and wengé—and 10 finishes. It's a slender 18 inches wide and 36 inches high. 45 Greene Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-226-8200; catherinememmi.com. circle 322

Encore Seating

Make work more pleasurable with the Realm executive or conference chair. Its comfort-providing features include tension-controlled cantilevered arms, tilt locking for the seat and back, and a contoured one-piece shell. Available in six grades of standard fabrics as well as seven leather colors; the chair's base can be either black nylon or chrome. 6900 Aragon Circle, Buena Park, CA 90620; 800-985-8090; encoreseating.com. circle 320

Fly Line

Perfect for any setting, the armless Amanda side chair is the little black dress for interiors. Slipping easily from guest to dining chair, this sleek, leather-covered number can be had in any of the manufacturer's 27 colors, including blue, red, green, and orange. 7 Via Terrenato, 36010 Carré, Italy; 39-0445-314070; flyline.it. circle 321