Seating

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Diamond Teak

Go with the flow. The Spirit Song curved-wing shoulder bench's solid-reforested-teak legs undulate like wind chimes in the breeze. Fastened with stainless steel, the benches come in a variety of lengths and shapes. The height is 32 inches, the width ranges from 50 to 132 inches, and the seat depth ranges from 27 to 36 inches. 220 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA 18960; 877-874-8325; diamondteak.com. circle 325

Poliform

The humble egg inspired the Strip chair's gently curving plastic frame, available in white or black. The revolving base comes in varnished metal, also in white or black. Fabrics and leathers come in 25 colors. 150 East 58th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 888-765-4367; poliformusa.com. circle 326

Kron

Sleek and crisply modern, the Oasis collection's Universal frames can hold one to four seats with or without backs. Options include a beech table or bench, and inside or end arms. The metal bases come with a powder-coat or satin-chrome finish; seating surface comes in leather or a variety of fabrics. Benches are 191/2 inches deep and 311/3 inches high. Widths range from 433/10 to 863/5 inches. 1631 South Dixie Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33060; 800-566-5766; kronusa.com. circle 331

Esrawe Diseno

The high school bleacher gets a 21st-century makeover in the 192/3-foot-long, 12/3-foot-deep Falcón bench. Aluminum, stainless steel, vinyl, and walnut combine to cut a thin, dynamic line. Alternating benches and tables of varying heights break up the uniformity. Alfonso Reyes #58, Col. Condesa, Mexico DF 06140; 55-53-9611; esrawe.com. circle 330

Bodema

Bringing a light touch to the club chair, Zaira cradles a soft back cushion in thin curved wood—tinted walnut, cherry, or wengé. Upholstery is available in a wide array of fabrics or leather. 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010; 212-366-1777; momentoitalia.com. circle 327

MetroChairs

Tired of strangers getting too close in waiting rooms? The 72-inch-long Newton bench shows them just where to sit. Available in a variety of colors and in leather, vinyl, or microfiber—all flame-retardant. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303; 718-556-4398; metrochairs.com. circle 329

Flexform

Woven leather cord contrasts with the cool metal frame of the Peter chair, creating a serious alternative to rattan. The crisscross frame is available in a nickel-stained or chromed finish. Also offered in leather in colors ranging from white to black to Russian red. 150 East 58th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 866-353-9763. circle 328

Kravet

The crisp, rectilinear Andante Recamier daybed aims to please every taste with a multitude of options: tufted or plain back, a dressmaker skirt or a tapered leg, a choice of eight finishes from ebony to pecan, and 10 types of nail-head details ranging from French natural to antique weathered brass. 225 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 800-645-9068; kravet.com. circle 332

Walter Knoll

Crystal, a thoroughly contemporary take by Austrian designers EOOS on the traditional royal throne, is a study in formal austerity and yet evinces a touch of softness. If you were a monarch, this is where you'd want to sit while ruling your realm. Bahnhofstrasse 25, 71083 Herrenberg, Germany; 49-70-32-2080; walterknoll.de. circle 333

Alter Ego

The Tekna chair is a family affair. Walter Corinto's simple design was inspired by a chair his father, Eugenio, created in the 1950's. Available in eight fabrics or three leathers, with feet or casters. 239 Notre-Dame West, Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 1T4; 800-939-7339; alteregosolutions.com. circle 334

Boxx

The Sowa differentiates itself from the current glut of sleek urban benches with an elegantly cantilevered storage space at each end. The metal frame comes in white powder-paint finish as well as the now ubiquitous stainless steel or aluminum. 46 Waltham Street, Number 210, Boston, MA 02118; 617-556-2699; boxxdesign.com. circle 336

Robin Bruce

With plump pillows and a reverse-camelback profile, the Gabriel sofa beckons people to get off their feet. Part of the Hollywood Glam collection, the sumptuous seat is shown in teal velvet with espresso wood finish and pewter foot caps. Available in literally hundreds of fabrics, the piece is 87 inches long by 39 inches wide. 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 710, McLean, VA 22102; 877-290-1502; robinbruce.com. circle 335

Dennis Miller

Who says iron furniture should be relegated to the backyard? Not Kevin Cherry, who designed the Lotus lounge chair. The hand-forged iron frame can be finished in dark bronze, medium bronze, or natural or burnished silver. The plush cushion is available in a variety of fabrics. It is 28 inches wide, 22 inches deep, and 32 inches long. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com. circle 337

Lammhults

The slim look of designer Anya Sebton's A-Line modular seating belies its sturdy construction. The spring-core polyurethane unit houses a rigid internal beam of extruded aluminum that links different components. The collection includes one- to four-seat units, armrests, and table sections. Box 26, Växjövägen 41, SE-360 30 Lammhult, Sweden. 46-472-269-500; lammhults.se. circle 338

Ray20

The square shape of the Zephyr riffs on last year's popular Miss M line, but gives her arms. The frame is steel covered with high-density foam. The tubular legs are silver powder-coated. Depth is 281/2 inches, and lengths vary from 271/2 inches for the single-seater to 75 inches for the three-seater. 52 Walker Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013; 800-898-1402; ray20.com. circle 342

Sublime

Get back in the saddle—in a minimalist way, of course—with the whimsical Cowhide bench. Available in brown and white or black and white, it is hair-on hide, with a nickel-plated and cold-rolled-steel frame. Length is 72 inches, depth is 14 inches, and height is 18 inches. 26 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-8888; sublimeamericandesign.com. circle 341

Emeco

Emeco's classic 1951 chair gets an update. Originally built for U.S. naval hospitals, the piece has retained all its functionality—the brushed/anodized-aluminum frame is stackable—and has gained color. The plastic seat and back come in white, gray, red, black, and, of course, navy. 805 Elm Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331; 717-637-5951; emeco.net. circle 340

Dauphin

Winking at the space age, POD lands like a UFO with round polished-aluminum feet and a modular form. More fun than a Jetson's re-run, the chair is available in a wide range of fabrics and leather. 300 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005; 973-263-1100; dauphin.com. circle 339

ISA

The Timberly chair's clean lines are friendly to design fans and ordinary mortals alike. Made from beech, it is available in 16 finishes, including mahogany and cherry. Upholstery comes in a variety of fabrics, or can be done in the customer's own material. 46 Dufflaw Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 2W1; 800-881-3928; havaseat.com. circle 343

Wendell Castle

The stout yet sleek Voiture puts you in the driver's seat and, with its slightly reclined back, gives you a cool, laid-back look while you're there. The frame is available in mahogany or ash, with four finishes for each wood. It can be upholstered in the customer's own fabric. 9 Lent Avenue, LeRoy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com. circle 344

Keilhauer

To fill that massive loft space, we propose the Grand Lounge Series. The boxy chaise and sectional sofas are available with left or right arms. Wood legs are available in cherry, maple, or walnut veneer, or in steel with nickel plating. Chaise width is 331/2 inches, and depth is 62 inches. 1450 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1P 2E3; 800-724-5665; keilhauer.com. circle 345

Eurotrend

The Lider dining chair, with its thin floating arms, is a veritable waif—but a versatile one. It has four back designs, including beech (available in 23 stains and with a decorative silver PVC strip) and microfiber upholstery in numerous colors. 580 Broadway, Suite 904, New York, NY 10012; 800-689-1020; eurotrendusa.com. circle 347

Dune

The Turbo sofa shuns walls—the dynamic curves of Richard Shemtov's design make the seat a room's sculptural centerpiece. Poly-down cushions come in a variety of leathers or fabrics, or the customer's own material. Length is 93 inches, and the width is 52 inches on the chaise end. 88 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-6171; dune-ny.com. circle 346

Ligne Roset

Like a well-cut gemstone or an elaborate piece of origami, the Facett line of lounge seating is a jumble of angles joining to form back, arm, seat, and leg supports. The result is sharp. 250 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003; 800-297-6783; ligne-roset-usa.com. circle 348

Swedese

Eva and Peter Moritz's Open upholstered lounge chair, which rests on a stainless-steel swivel pedestal base, pairs up with its matching stool and laminate-topped table to become a convivial seating area for lounge or lobby. P.O. Box 156, Formvägen, SE-567 23 Vaggeryd, Sweden; 46-393-79700; swedese.se. circle 353

M2L

Little Apollo has a spare, playful Jet Age feel. It's available in fabric or leather in more than 100 colors, with a choice of bases: sled, swivel, or four-legged, in polished aluminum or sand-blasted coat. 215 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-832-8222; m2lcollection.com. circle 349

i4 Mariani

Motorized furniture has finally made the leap from late-night TV to high design. The sleek, multifunctional Up & Down sofa/bed/chaise adjusts positions with the touch of a remote-control button. Available in leather or fabric. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-6389; i4mariani usa.com. circle 350

Ioa Healthcare

The Twentyfive-Thirty sleeper sofa slims down the bulky healthcare staple to a depth of 25 inches when closed and 30 inches when open. Framed in welded steel, it is upholstered with foam and fiber. Arm caps come in 42 colors of polyurethane; wood comes in eight finishes. Width is 811/2 inches; arm height is 26 inches. 829 Blair Street, Thomasville, NC 27360; 336-475-7106; ioa-hcf.com. circle 352

Cassina

The swooping, asymmetrical back of the Aspen sofa conjures the soaring terrain of the famous Colorado resort. The slope glides down to the left or right, and two sofas can be linked together. Available in fabric and leather upholstery and in two lengths (703/4 or 1021/2 inches) and depths (351/3 or 231/2 inches). 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022; 800-770-3568; cassinausa.com. circle 351

Carolina Business

Italy is the inspiration for the sculptural Sedia chair. Its gently fluted legs and delicate arms create an elegant silhouette. The solid maple frame comes in any of 17 standard finishes and a wide choice of fabrics. P.O. Box 4398 Archdale, NC 27263; 800-763-0212; carolinabusinessfurniture.com. circle 354

Victoria Hagan

With a deep seat and gently reclining back, the Tyler chair invites thoughtful repose. It has an oak frame available in standard oak finishes, including ceruse, brandy, and chocolate. It can be upholstered in the customer's own material. 654 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-888-3241; victoriahaganhome.com. circle 358

Andreu World

The modernist Trienal bench is ready for the large public spaces of contemporary architecture. Constructed of solid beech or oak, the seat and back are in curved plywood. It comes in four lengths, with optional lateral wing tables, in a range of finishes. Length is 721/2 or 1061/4 inches, and depth is 24 inches. 14 Leamy Street, Gardner, MA 01440; 800-632-5272; andreuworldamerica.com. circle 357

Lewis Mittman

The Lake Como Collection was inspired by interior designer Marshall Watson's recent travels in northern Italy. It blends an Italian aesthetic with Austrian Biedermeier and a touch of Directoire style. The beech frame on the Dolcetto Bergere chair comes in 30 finishes, including red mahogany and antique gold. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 903, New York, NY 10022; 212-888-5580; lewismittman.com. circle 355

Modernica

The clean-lined Case Study slat bench is a, well, case study in minimalism. The seat comes in teak, maple, or walnut with legs of anodized machined billet aluminum. It is offered in a range of lengths, from 2 to 12 feet. Height is 14 inches; depth is 173/4 inches. 7366 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036-2501; 323-933-0383; modernica.net. circle 356

Harden

The Shield-Back chair is a solid cherry piece that comes in a range of finishes including champagne, Cinnabar, and Charleston. The design strikes a distinctly Arthurian note—perfect for drinks after a long day of grail-hunting. 8550 Mill Pond Way, McConnellsville, NY 13401; 315-675-3600; harden contract.com. circle 359

Kreiss

Simple lines and a wide seat make the Soho lounge chair both classic and comfortable. An ebony-stained alderwood frame showcases the star of the show: a ladder-back accent. The chair is available in more than 200 fabrics. 8525 Camino Santa Fe, San Diego, CA 92121; 800-573-4771; kreiss.com. circle 360

Councill

The Klismos chair is a modern spin on the classical Greek form, sporting a U-shaped back with bracket supports and a plushly upholstered backrest. Available in any of the manufacturer's standard or decorative finishes, including aubergine, as well as a variety of fabrics or the client's own material. P.O. Box 398, Denton, NC 27239; 336-859-2155; councill.com. circle 363

Pierce Martin

With its short legs and a long body, the Circe occasional chair brings to mind the elongated proportions of West African sculpture. Yet its modern lines work in any setting. Available in parsons brown and caramel glaze. 349 Peachtree Hills Avenue, Suite B-2, Atlanta, GA 30305; 800-334-8701; piercemartin.com. circle 364

David Iatesta

The retro Law club chair takes its cues from the 1940s, yet its unfussy shape still looks fresh. Try it with round-headed tacks for an even more traditional look. The walnut frame is available in several walnut finishes. 216-C Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-604-0360; davidiatesta.com. circle 362

F.M. Allen

The sun may have set on the British Empire, but there will always be the Roorkhee chair. Based on classic British campaign furniture, this model improves upon the ash or oak original with polished and stained Honduras mahogany, bridle leather, rot-proof canvas, and solid brass hardware. 962 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-737-4374; fmallen.com. circle 361

Blu Dot

Tired of tulip chairs? How about Buttercup? The bent-plywood shell, mounted on a swiveling stainless-steel pedestal base, evokes a blooming flower and cups the body at a leisurely recline. Offered in two finishes: white oak and ebony-stained ash. 3236 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418; 612-782-1844; bludot.com. circle 365

Gervasoni

If the Craftmatic adjustable bed had been invented on Carnaby Street in the 1960's, it might look something like this. The New Otto line is all about fun, with removable covers in a choice of more than 60 fabrics covering frames of pressed bamboo, regular bamboo, or American walnut. Through M at Mercer, 49 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-966-2830; m-mercer.com. circle 366

Okamura

The Techno Kids Chair combines your father's lumbar support with kindergarten colors—the urethane foam seat comes in red, blue, green, and pink. The wood comes in brown oak or half natural. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-917-6200; okamura.co.jp. circle 367

Skandiform

The Boomerang bench is a shapely swoop of laminated birch with a sleek chromium frame and legs, designed by Alexander Lervik to fill any number of public-space seating needs. It's a generous 1141/2 inches wide, 561/2 inches deep, and 173/4 inches high. SE 288 34 Vinslov, Sweden; 46-44-855-50; www.skandiform.se. circle 369

André Joyau

The Tube Bench—a shaggy, deconstructed leather pad paired with a shiny, clean surface—is a delightful study in tactile contrasts. The bench can be ebonized or finished in natural or deep brown. 20 Van Dam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-963-2616. circle 368

Emuamericas

Elegant design isn't something we've generally come to expect in stackable lawn furniture, but the Delta Stacking Armchair changes all that. Its aluminum frame is covered with an all-weather wicker weave in natural or wengé finishes. 360 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 300, Bridgeport, CT 06604; 800-726-0368; emuamericas.com. circle 370

Donghia

Combining plush cushions and ribbonlike arms, the Woodbridge Collection brings a lilt to mammoth club seating. The arms and base are maple, available in a wide selection of finishes. The sofa is 85 inches wide, 39 inches deep, and 31 inches high. The club chair is 38 inches deep, 311/2 inches wide, and 31 inches high. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 371

Martin Brattrud

Lundin benches—leather cushions perched on solid stainless-steel frames—exude contemporary elegance. Among the 10 shapes and sizes offered: a 20-inch-diameter round stool and a 48-inch-square bench. The seats are available in classic or plain top, cross-stitched or blind-tufted in the customer's own material. 1224 West 132nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247; 323-770-4171; martinbrattrud.com. circle 372

Sintesi 2 Spa

Noah F was named contract chair of the year at last year's International Chair Exhibition—and no wonder. The piece is a boldly mod statement in soft polyurethane (in black, red, pale gray, or anthracite) and chromed or varnished steel. Zona Industriale Cosa, 33097 Spilimbergo (PN), Italy; 39-0427-519311; sintesi2.it. circle 373

Ruth Livingston

The Wave, a bench/ottoman with a curved front, echoes the gentle undulations of the sand dunes of the designer's native Israel. It comes with an aluminum-leaf base set onto 3-inch spheres. Custom sizes available. 74 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920; 415-435-5264; ruthlivingston.com. circle 375

Casamilano

The Brando sofa provides solid comfort with a quiet strength that lives up to its namesake. The padding and bottom cushions are polyurethane foam; the back cushions are mixed-feather. The width is 981/2 to 118 inches, depth is 41 inches, and height is 301/3 inches. Via dei Celuschi 8 Meda (MI), Milan I-20036, Italy; 39-0362-340499; casamilanohome.com. circle 374