Hospitality products

Staff -- Interior Design, 6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

Gold Leaf Chicago

Proof that synthetic blooms need not be tacky, these silk water lilies fool even the most discerning of eyes. (The delightful Buds come in freeform hand-molded resin vases, too.) Meanwhile, the sculptural forms of Manzanita branches are offered in either sandblasted or natural finishes. Who needs a green thumb? 337 North Oakley Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612; 877-738-1790. circle 341

Catherine Lagot Artisans de France

House your blooms in Euro-chic elegance with French lava stone. Distinguished by a high-gloss enameled finish, these durable planters can be made in any size or color—then left outside during all kinds of winter weather. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 408, New York, NY 10016; 212-683-7442. circle 342

Ruth Livingston Studio

Ruth Livingston responds to the hard-edged, dark-wood movement with soft curves and gentle forms. Inspired by sand dunes, the Wave collection includes this dreamy bed, offered in naturally finished maple, cherry, or sycamore. Also available in custom finishes and upholstery. 74 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920; 415-435-5264; ruthlivingston.com. circle 343

Mitchell Gold

The word is out: Designers may now specify Mitchell Gold's products directly. When hospitality textiles and furniture—including the Elroy chair—debuted at this year's Hospitality Design Expo, the launch brought smiles to the faces of specifiers keen on the company's reputation for comfort, quality frames, and relaxed styling. 135 One Comfortable Place, Taylorsville, NC 28681; 828-632-9200; mitchellgoldhotel.com. circle 344

Ardee Lighting

Clever and minimal, Retail Rod illuminated clothes bars provide accent lighting that's glare-free and cool to the touch. Light is distributed via a flush-mounted prismatic lens at the bottom of the aluminum rod, which can be affixed to walls or other surfaces. The fixtures' 1 3/8-inch diameter allows them to accept compact, linear, T2, or T5 fluorescent lamping. Lengths range from 1 to 10 feet. 639 Washburn Switch Road, P.O. Box 1769, Shelby, NC 28151; 704-482-2811; ardeelighting.com. circle 345

Soeurs

Fossilized bamboo coral and lacquered wrought iron make for a striking chandelier that feels slightly prehistoric. A standard 24 inches wide and 33 inches high, the SO-LCCH-RR incandescent model is also available in custom sizes. Custom colors, too. 451 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-655-3830. circle 348

Clayton Miller

Solution-dyed Pattern Portfolio carpets epitomize this manufacturer's commitment to unlimited potential. Designers can select from more than 500 colors, then adjust the textures by playing with over 200 pile heights. With so many options, the line's tufted patterns become the basis for infinite customization. 2304 Dalton Industrial Court, Dalton, GA 30721; 877-261-6334; clayton-miller.com. circle 347

Poltrona Frau

Claudio Silvestrin's swanky and cosmopolitan Le Spighe bar stool overflows with gracefully engineered moments. Notice the strong forms of the cantilevered chromed-steel footrest and the height-adjustable base, which supports a floating polyurethane-filled leather-covered cushion liberated from the curved hickory back. Leather may be selected from a rainbow of 92 color options. 145 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-777-7592; poltronafrau.com. circle 346

Fold Bedding

Undulating seams and strong colors enliven the crisp and slightly mod bedding in the Swoop collection. Handmade with nine field-color options and over 20 contrasting stitch combinations, this cozy wool-flannel spread comes with companion shams and throw blankets. 5717 Alta Punta Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530; 510-232-5018; foldbedding.com. circle 349

Tropitone Furniture Company

The Sorrento collection's laid-back chaise longues, dining chairs, and bar stools are perfect for casual settings. Stretched over extruded-aluminum frames, double-wrapped vinyl straps not only prolong the life of the seating but also make parts replacement a cinch. The easy pieces are offered in 13 frame colors. 5 Marconi, Irvine, CA 92618; 949-951-2010; tropitone.com. circle 350

LebaTex

Infusing hospitality textiles with a lively vibe, the eight upholsteries in Stacy Garcia's Modern Fusion collection may just find themselves drifting into the corporate market as well. (All exceed 30,000 double rubs.) Curvilinear Cassava, vivid Marka, and exotic Morocco are among these inspired releases, offered in a palette of bold and subtle colors. 2 Dylan Court, Nanuet, NY 10954; 845-426-0756; stacygarcia.com. circle 351