Furniture

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2004 12:00:00 AM

Nüf Design

Inspired by the elegance of origami and by Bauhaus functionality, Bias modular shelves can be combined in any number. Each wall-mounted unit is constructed from a single piece of high-grade sheet aluminum, then folded into shape and powder-coated. Available in nine colors, from beige to coral. 2 Cornelia Street, Suite 506, New York, NY 10014; 212-647-1517; nufdesign.com. circle 430

Evanson

Simple geometry and bold lacquer join forces to create the Tableau Pyramid cocktail table, with a polyester finish over wood. The tabletop is illustrated with etched graphics and painted. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1405, New York, NY 10022; 212-317-2030; evansonstudios.com. circle 431

Hivemind Design

These colorful shelving units may appear to float whimsically, but they're actually wall mounted. Available in two depths or with a desktop surface, the shelves may be in oak or walnut veneers, with tiers of anodized or powder-coated aluminum. 27 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206; 718-782-3539; hivemindesign.com. circle 432

Niedermaier

Chicago artist Richard Hunt, whose public sculptures adorn cities around the country, has teamed up with Niedermaier to create a collection of die-cut bronze tables, desks, and screens. The custom risers and pedestals seen here, like all items in the collection, are one of a kind and signed by the artist. 400 North Oakley Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612; 312-492-9400; niedermaier.com. circle 436

Speke Klein

Turned from solid white ash with a clear-lacquered colored top in black, white, or orange, the Jack side table has natural modern appeal. 285 Elm Street East, PO Box 662, Durham, Ontario, Canada N0G 1R0; 800-806-3006; spekeklein.com. circle 433

Davis

The Verso office collection, first launched in 2002, has been updated with a new work wall and a smaller footprint. Tables still feature oval aluminum legs and chamfered top edges; new design enables freestanding open-plan use and includes executive, conferencing, and reception units, all with plentiful data and storage space. Choose from oak, maple, beech, and cherry veneers. 2401 South College Drive, High Point, NC 27261; 336-889-2009; davisfurniture.com. circle 435

Dessin Fournir

With hand-forged iron legs swept back beneath a clear glass top, the Printz dining table makes a majestic addition to any space. Its legs are finished in antiqued silver leaf, and the glass top has a flat, polished edge. 308 West Mill Street, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-2777; dessinfournir.com. circle 434

Afton Grove

Designed by J.K. Higgins, the 1153 table is made of olive-brown leather woven over a mahogany frame, and is entirely handcrafted in the Philippines with leather from the U.S. 4130 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 10738, La Jolla, CA 92037; 858-552-8046; aftongrove.com. circle 442

Allsteel

What happens when Allsteel and Pantone form a strategic alliance? Roy G. Biv goes to the office. With Allsteel's Terrace panel system, which uses 100 percent polyester resin tiles, designers can specify any of Pantone's 1,900 colors for architecture and interiors or 1,100 colors from its Matching System. An excellent way to display corporate identity or to coordinate with other interior elements. 2210 Second Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761; 563-262-4800; allsteeloffice.com. circle 437

Kittinger

The KT 2408 coffee table suggests graceful French Colonial aesthetics made modern. A maple top, offered in various antique-colored paints and optional gold leaf, sits atop a solid maple base. A stained mahogany top is also available. 2495 Main Street, Floor 6, Buffalo, NY 14214; 716-876-1000; kittingerfurniture.com. circle 441

Brueton

The charmingly geometric Raz credenza, and companion table, offer sliding doors and perfectly slender stainless steel legs. Available with optional slim drawers that sit atop the unit, the credenza is offered in open-pore rift cut oak, open-pore mahogany, or in custom options. 145-68 228th Street, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413; 800-221-6783; brueton.com. circle 438

Ralph Pucci

Robert Bristow's chunky marble coffee table is a jocund open cube that can be specified in solid maple and walnut, and is topped with a perfectly bold slab of white or black Damby marble. Like all of his work, the wood is brought down to its natural finish and uses absolutely no stain. Various sizes available. 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.com. circle 439

Herman Miller

A flexible, freestanding desking platform, Abak comes to North America after several years of success in Asia and Europe. An easily adaptable office system for open-plan environments, its simple beam construction and variety of desktop designs—in wood veneers or high-pressure laminates—make it practical and versatile. Manufactured in powder-coated steel and anodized aluminum. 855 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464; 800-851-1196; hermanmiller.com. circle 440

André Joyau

Art stylishly imitates life in this designer's polished steel table with walnut legs. A rural Frenchman who moved to New York City, he blends French Country with the latest in Brooklyn urban-industrial chic. Handmade of walnut, the table's disorganized-yet-architectural legs are designed to exude an air of disorder. 20 Van Dam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-963-2616. circle 443

Nucraft Furniture Company

For high-powered summits or informal meetings that need a bit of pomp, the Mural wall system supports an array of plasma screens, projection systems, and computers. Elegantly concealed wires are easily accessed in reconfigurable channels and columns. Optional sconces, whiteboards, and shelving are available. Standard finishes offered include maple, cherry, walnut, or oak, in 17 stains; custom finishes may be ordered as well. 5151 West River Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321; 877-682-7238; nucraft.com. circle 444

Tuell+Reynolds

Elegant in proportion and attitude, the Shinjuku table's cast-bronze tiers create a big burst of energy for this small piece. Iron legs with a patina bronze top help achieve this fetching table's lean, and clean look. 52 Front Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448; 707-431-0521; tuellreynolds.com. circle 448

Donghia

Sick of media saturation? Escape relieves the pressure. Large enough to house giant plasma monitors, these units also feature cabinets with glass-paneled sides, wire-management systems, and clear-glass-fronted drawers that allow remote-control signals through. This modern classic is available in two sizes and finishes, and is made of limed or pickled oak with brushed-nickel or brass hardware. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 445

John Boone

The breathtaking Stanley pedestal dining table is a clean and expansive addition to the Lockwood/Boone collection. This attention-grabbing table features a box-matched veneer top and base, sunburst border, and veneer sabre legs, all in zebrawood, as well as black lacquer detailing. Custom sizes and finishes are also available. 1059 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com. circle 446

Baronet

Brasilia 80 case goods and furniture—as hot as South America in summer—are made from solid maple with birch veneer. The multiple-drawer dressers, audio bookcases, media stands, night tables, and platform bed in this collection feature mortise-and-tenon and dovetail joints, leveling feet, and cast-metal handles. Choose from chocolate finish on maple or anthracite finish. 234 Rue Baronet, C.P. 580, Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada G6E 3B8; 418-387-5431; baronet.ca. circle 447

SieMatic

With this manufacturer, a little German engineering goes a long way. The MultiMedia Cabinetry, less than three feet wide, fits a media task center with swiveling television platform and computer desk, which can be hidden behind basalt or frosted-glass panels. Frames are available in bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel with white or colored interiors. 3331 Street Road, Suite 450, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-244-6800; siematic.com. circle 449

FCI

For telecommunications conferencing system Neo 4, clean and sleek is the idiom. Data-ready tables and podiums accommodate myriad technological devices and LED lighting, while credenzas, serving buffets, plasma-screen cabinets, and other pieces fill out the space. Specify metal surfaces in satin aluminum or stainless steel. 1750 North Lawndale, Chicago, IL 60647; 800-708-9991; fci-office.com. circle 453

Vecta

The FreeWall Plasma, on castors, has an extruded aluminum frame and die-cast aluminum feet, and can support a wide-screen plasma monitor up to 52 inches wide. 1800 South Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75051; 972-641-2860; vecta.com. circle 450

Intoto

The candy-colored Motif table takes its cue from the relationship of circular forms. Its overall shape derives from the meeting of two circles at their radii, the abrasion-resistant polycarbonate-and-acrylic top features eye-popping dimensional patterns in four different options. Available in side, table, or bar height, with a polished stainless steel base. 15 Park Row, Suite 26E, New York, NY 10038; 917-671-7923; intotonyc.com. circle 452

Eric Brand

The Olivia side table is a throwback to the days of retro-futuristic glamour. Made entirely of polished stainless steel with either a polished or brushed stainless steel tabletop and leather details, this three-legged beauty will have admirers lingering. 1675 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010; 650-259-0207; ebstyle.com. circle 451

Wendell Castle

A new addition to the Crackle line, the Dune accent table has sci-fi appeal. Its body is made from polyester-resin finished with a red-green-gold crackled lacquer; its top is quilted Moabi veneer. The body is available in five additional crackled-lacquer combinations and the top in Macassar ebony or bird's-eye maple. 9 Lent Avenue, LeRoy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com. circle 454

Theatre Solutions

Jury duty and mind-numbing seminars have never been more comfortable thanks to this manufacturer's partnering with Herman Miller's sturdy Equa 2 and Aeron chairs. The Fixed training table is offered in straight, curved, or angled shapes; is equipped with built-in power and network ports; and is available in cherry, oak, maple, high-pressure laminate, or custom-veneer finishes. 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951; 215-538-8033; theatresolutions.net. circle 455

Mark Levin

You may want to take a bite out of this luscious-looking Pear coffee table with built-in drawer. One of three tables in the Cornucopia series, this juicy delight is made from Australian lace wood and is finished with Danish oil or polyurethane. Custom sizes or other solid woods may be specified. P.O. Box 109, San Jose, NM 87565; 505-421-3207; marklevin.com. circle 456

Eric Manigian

Get back to nature with Bandwidth (008), from a series of artisanal furniture. This is a custom, made-to-order dining table in solid walnut and purple heart, giving the epic piece its signature variegated look. The natural edge wood used in this furniture comes from small millers who acquire fallen trees. 61 Pearl Street, Suite 618, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-855-9097; ericmanigian.com. circle 459

Cleator

Constructed of architectural-grade hardwoods and veneers, the Reade collection encompasses a range of functional elements for furnishing an updated executive office. Storage and case goods are available in anigre or cherry in a variety of finishes. 8725 Production Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121; 858-566-6850; cleator.com. circle 458

CNI

From the Philippines, the delightful Cocotwig Pasha occasional table adds a touch of the faraway to any space. The three tiers are made from the hairs of coconut shells, which are cut and polyester-laminated, creating durable tops. 2199 Rue de la Metropole, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada J4G 1S5; furniture-cni.com. circle 457

Hedge

Inspired by the salons of mid-century New York and Paris, Steven Volpe's Hammerhead, an occasional table, features a hammered-iron base that's hand-gilt with 24-carat gold leaf and an inset plateau of glass or slate. 164 Townsend Street, Suite 2, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-357-1102; hedgegallery.com. circle 460

Forma & Design

Bold, functional, and fanciful, this single piece of curved float glass, the Toki side table, is designed by Setsu and Shinobu Ito for this Italian manufacturer. 1 Selleck Street, Norwalk, CT 06855; 800-345-0476; formaanddesign.com. circle 461

Bailey Humbert Heck

Resembling the human arm-bent at the elbow and extended forward with an open hand, the Grace shelf can be repositioned. Its frame is made from stainless steel, with low-gloss curly maple arms supporting tempered-glass shelves. Walnut, cherry, and custom options are also available. 209 Grand Street, Suit 2B, New York, NY 10013; 212-219-0479; baileyheck.com. circle 465

Topdeq

Link tables connect in different ways to form single, double, and four-person workstations. Bases are powder-coated aluminum steel; work surfaces are matte glass, ice gray high-pressure laminate, or natural beech. Short privacy panels mount directly to frames, feature electrical sockets, and are available in yellow, orange, or blue. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com. circle 462

Okamura

Cool and collected, the Alt Trans partition system lets users configure an office into any conceivable layout. Variations are offered in sycamore, sapele, and wenge; five neutral textiles; aluminum; and frosted or clear glass. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-917-6200; okamura.co.jp/english. circle 464

Q Collection

This manufacturer's goal is to eliminate toxic chemicals and carcinogens and improve indoor air quality. With that in mind, the Cale & Brady stool-cocktail table is made from FSC-certified maple and is strie-finished with a polyurethane-free topcoat, thus making it as easy on the environment as it is on the eyes. 915 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10010; 212-529-1400; qcollection.com. circle 463

Boyce Products

Designed for CNN in New York City's Time Warner Center, and developed in conjunction with the Product Design Group, ÖRM is an interconnecting workstation that merges comfort, functionality, and technological integration with easy configuration. It's solidly built of, among other elements, Scandinavian plywoods, metals, and laminates. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1516, New York, NY 10016; 212-683-3100; boyceproducts.com. circle 466

Turnstone

Zen and the art of the panel system commingle in the Kick sliding door, a companion to the Kick, Answer, and Pathways wall systems. The added-privacy door is reversible to better accommodate both left- and right-handed workers, has a locking option, comes in two heights and widths, and uses a sturdy floor track. In powder-coated aluminum with translucent ribbed plastic and clear or white-laminated glass, Kick allows employees to ponder the nature of a workspace that works. P.O. Box 1967 CD-5W, Grand Rapids, MI 49501; 616-247-2710; turnstonefurniture.com. circle 471

The Conversation

Emerging artist Jacob Marks's line of furniture is at once sparse and welcoming. The Wishbone high table, with an asymmetrical pivoting drawer, is a piece with delicate proportions. Made from American walnut, bleached or natural European beech, or ebonized white ash and powder-coated steel. 3315 D, Highway 54 West, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; 919-412-0260; theconversation.us. circle 467

David Hudson Wright

Offices from Key West to Kilimanjaro can make a statement Hemingway-style with the Manhattan Beach leather file cabinet with lock. One of more than a dozen pieces in the existing collection, it can be paired with matching desks, tables, chests, and even lighting. Handcrafted in Asia with a tropical hardwood frame, white baseball stitching, and a matte finish. Highway 98 East, Destin, Florida 32541; 850-837-6337; davidhudsonwright.com. circle 468

Hale

Adaptable, modular furniture for private, public, or school libraries of any size is what the Saratoga series is all about. Single- and double-sided bookcases; study carrels; mobile book trucks; dictionary, atlas, and newspaper stands; and magazine racks are available in oak or maple with clear-lacquered or hand-applied oil-sheen topcoats. Choose standard or custom finishes. 120 Benson Place, P.O. Box 186, Frankfort, NY 13340; 315-894-5490; halebookcases.com. circle 470

HBF

At its most elemental, Logicwork consists of a "garage" to which surfaces, storage elements, and other accessories dock or cantilever, creating 87 possible work-wall and workstation configurations. The collection is available in maple, cherry, or lingo-grain veneers, in all standard HBF or custom finishes. P.O. Box 8, Hickory, NC 28603; 828-328-2064; hbf.com. circle 469