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edited by Karen D. Singh and Craig Kellogg -- Interior Design, 1/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Chip Off the Old Block
Whichever way you slice it, there's no denying that Chista's Slice side table is a character to contend with. Hand-carved from solid teak, the table contrasts a smooth exterior with a rough-hewn cutout—revealing the very nature of the tree. The piece is about 20 inches square and weighs in at a hefty 45 pounds. 537 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-924-0394; chista.net. circle 312
Paoli Furniture
Tolleson Design's Wisp settee delivers big comfort on a small scale—58 by 32 by 31 inches—plus 400 standard fabric options. Its sinuous lines, high arms, and wood feet are identical in style to those of the Wisp Lounge three-seat sofa. The series also includes a chair. P.O. Box 30, Paoli, IN 47454; 812-865-1525; paoli.com. circle 318
George Smith
The purveyor of quintessentially Victorian tufted seating goes mid-century with Elizabeth. Styles aside, this custom sofa embodies the same impeccable level of craftsmanship. Leather and fabric upholstery available. 75 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-226-4747; georgesmith.com. circle 319
Ralph Lauren Home
Ralph Lauren meets Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the RL-CF1 chair—its squared-off C-shape base and arms formed from the same lightweight yet strong carbon fiber used in Formula 1 race cars. Seat and back can be covered in leather, suede, or fabric. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-583-2200; rlhome.polo.com. circle 320
Maharam
Vinyl's iron-clad durability meshes with the hand of a woven textile in the Crypton 2004 collection. This ambitious line of 15 patterns and solids is manufactured in a spectrum of 150 vibrant colors. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com. circle 322
Campbell Contract
When David Dahl mixed deco with mission, he came up with the 150 Cypress seating series. Whether for a chair, sofa, settee, or bench, the solid-maple frame comes in 10 finishes, including medium cherry and dark walnut. Upholstery options include leather and fabric. P.O. Box 561483, Dallas, TX 75356; 214-631-4242; campbellcontract.com. circle 321
Mariani
The Four Unit low cabinet offers storage in style, thanks to a black-walnut body, cast-iron feet, and a top and handles wrapped in leather. Available with different combinations of doors and drawers, this piece measures 7 feet 3 inches wide. Two-unit and three-unit versions are correspondingly smaller. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-6389; i4marianiusa.com. circle 313
Arcadia
Good-looking and supportive? Ordinarily, a rare combination. But 5D Studio's Motto provides both—and more. Sturdy urethane arms, emphasized lumbar support, a compound-curve back and seat shell, and an angular profile are among this executive chair's attributes. Available in mid or high back. 5692 Fresca Drive, La Palma, CA 90623; 714-562-8200; arcadiacontract.com. circle 317
International Office Concept
The Freeway system is ideal for today's high-speed office. Anodized-aluminum table bases allow a single trestle to support work surfaces. Beams can be affixed to the trestles to accommodate storage units and accessories. Rounding out the add-ons are tables and files, both on castors, and demountable partitions. For finishes, choose between veneers of oak or maple as well as glass that's lacquered or back-painted. McDuffee, 23-25 Greene Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-334-4544; ioc.it. circle 314
Valenti
Shed light in nearly any direction with the Valentina low-voltage table lamp, sold in metallic and transparent finishes. Not only is the techno-polymer arm adjustable, but the double-lighting power-halogen head revolves, too. 2/4 Via Volta, 20090 Cusago, Italy; 39-02-9019421; valentiluce.it. circle 315
Turnstone
Groupwork embodies flexibility and mobility. Each table in the system is designed to be ganged, with or without castors, and the plastic-laminate tops come in eight colors. In addition to this "personal" model, the table is offered in rectangular, half round, and media versions. Expect more shapes and sizes in 2005. 901 44th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49501; 888-783-3522; turnstonefurniture.com. circle 316
Ethnicraft
Traditional hardwood furniture need not be wooden-looking. Witness this informal cupboard from the Oak+ line. At more than 7 feet tall, the piece features sliding plank doors to conceal storage and a generous display compartment fitted with glass doors to keep books or dishware dust-free. 22 Industrieweg, 2630 Aartselaar, Belgium; 32-3-870-15-90; ethnicraft.com. circle 323
Puntmobles
Lola Castelló hails Alvar Aalto's masterful plywood stools with her amusing Aalt. Matte nickel-finished steel updates the slender, curving legs, while the seat's squishy, laminated rubber foam fondly recalls 1970's rainbow flip-flops. 48 Islas Baleares, 46988 Fuente del Jarro (Valencia), Spain; 34-96-134-3272; puntmobles.es. circle 326
Francisco Luján
This young manufacturer produces pendant fixtures harking back to the golden age of modernism, from "Scandinavian" to "1960's and '70's." The cut-plastic shades are shipped fully assembled in vibrant colors—including red, blue, green, yellow, and orange—or a translucent white. 9 Calle Quinones, 2nd Right, 28015 Madrid, Spain; 34-91-521-6858; franciscolujan.com. circle 324
Gandia Blasco
Jose A. Gandia's Modulo Outdoor Spaces is a system of all-weather beach cabanas. The anodized-aluminum framework supports hanging panels of durable shade fabric, threaded up and across the top. As the sun shifts, the panels can be raised or lowered. 4 Calle Músico Vert, 46870 Ontinyent (Valencia), Spain; 34-90-253-0302; gandiablasco.com. circle 325
Lookiluz
Raise a red lantern for multicultural modernism. Hiroshi Tsunoda has designed Shikaku, an aluminum table lamp that can also hang as a pendant fixture. The black- or white-painted exterior highlights the fiery-red interior, painted to enhance the glow from an ordinary incandescent bulb. 129 Calle Alba, 08018 Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-320-8370; lookiluz.com. circle 327
Nani Marquina
The fashionably chunky Bicicleta shag from this outstanding floor-coverings company gives worn-out inner tubes a brand-new spin. Cut like linguini from bicycle tires, the lithe rubber strips are not only sporty in basic black but also durable and eco-smart. 4-6 Carrer Església, 3rd Right, 08024 Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-237-6465; nanimarquina.com. circle 330
Cattelan Italia
Want a functional sculpture for the entry hall? The Gulp! coatrack is someplace new to hang your hat—or handbag. The three metal arms seem to hover like butterflies over a sturdy tripod base. 15 Via Pilastri, 36010 Carré (Vicenza), Italy; 39-0445-318711; cattelanitalia.com. circle 329
Cot & Wool Textil Internacional
Snuggle up to a wide variety of lush, extravagant looks from this manufacturer and distributor of fur rugs. Toscana is a patchwork of rustic pelts subtly mottled in natural shades of brown. Poligono Industrial San Isidro, Aisle 34, Calle Albacete, 03349 San Isidro (Alicante), Spain; 34-96-548-9053; cotwool.com. circle 328
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