Seating

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2007 12:00:00 AM

Dune

It's easy to be moved by Pearson Lloyd's Rover Sectional Sofa—even while you're sitting down. The sofa has polished chrome legs, a solid wood frame, and the seats employ polyurethane foam. It measures 93 by 37 ½ inches, and is 28 ½ inches high. 88 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-6171; dune-ny.com. circle 400

André Joyau

The Furo bench is as eco-friendly as it is design-savvy. Made entirely of reclaimed hardwood salvaged from old beams, it is available in natural, ebonized, dark brown, and cerused finishes. It measures 27 by 17 ½ by 12 inches. 20 Van Dam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-963-2616; andrejoyau.com. circle 401

Powell & Bonnell

Sink into the aptly named Swank lounge chair. The piece's distinct silhouette sports wood feet, tight upholstery, and contrast piping that command the eye, but it is the deep, loose seat cushion that lures sitters. How soft it is! 236 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5R 1J6; 800-272-2058; powellandbonnell.com. circle 402

Cumberland

The square yet sleek Alia Lounge wows: a maple surround envelops a plush upholstered interior, and all float over a slim, elegant frame. Choose a frame of either solid wood or stainless steel in polished, satin, or statuary bronze. Wood is offered in the manufacturer's standard and custom finishes. It is also available fully upholstered. 321 Terminal Street Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49548; 800-401-7877; cumberlandfurniture.com. circle 403

Ted Boerner

Drift off. This updated sleigh bed strives to create a sense of ease with its rounded corners and frame cocooned in upholstery. Have it with or without a footboard, in standard dimensions, with feet of walnut, cherry, white oak, maple, or mahogany. Custom sizes and finishes are available. 537 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-675-5665; tedboerner.com. circle 405

ddc

Let Lava flow into your room. The versatile sofa offers a variety of sitting and reclining positions. It is framed in beechwood, the seat and backrests sport multiple layers of polyester and upholstery fleece. Available in a wool-polyester blend in 60 colors, or three types of leather in 50 colors. 181 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com. circle 404

Maxine Snider

The sleek, modernist Bauhaus sofa captures everything you would expect. Its steel base comes in a bronze patina, brushed or polished stainless steel, and the tailored upholstery can be in customers' own materials or leathers. Available in lengths of 65, 80 or 91 inches. 116 West Illinois, Suite 7E, Chicago, IL 60610; 312-527-4170; maxinesniderinc.com. circle 406

Amat-3 Internacional

Chum it up with Fernando Salas' friendly Freddy chair. The whimsical seat aims to please everyone. It is available in polished and anodized cast aluminum, birch wood, or polyurethane, in a choice of black, white, or orange. The frame of tubular steel can be finished in metallic polyester or chrome. 5 Camí Can Bros, 08760 Martorell, Spain; 34-93-77-55-651; amat-3.com. circle 409

Donghia

This dynamic duo of small-scale, armless slipper chairs brings a sense of scale play to any room. Milo's structured, masculine design pairs beautifully with Cooper's seductive curves. The maple frames are fully upholstered with a loose seat cushion and accent pillow. They are available in any of the manufacturer's standard or premium finishes. 256 Washington Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 407

Randy Culler Design

The Simone sofa's French neoclassical roots are showing—in a good way. The eye skims up the intricate carving of her exposed maple feet to the plump foam cushions. It is available in premium Hancock & Moore leather or customers' own material, plus 46 wood finishes and assorted trims. 1009 Finch Avenue, High Point, NC 27263; 336-889-2911; randyculler.com. circle 408

Bernhardt Design

Heard about Audio? The stackable chair sports a polycarbonate seat—available in red, orange, black, or white—that takes you back to elementary school. It measures 21 1/8 inches wide, 21 3/8 deep, and 30 ½ inches high. Add the polished chrome frame, an out of tune piano, and Miss Farrington, and you're back in music class. Pass the autoharp! 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 866-634-0191; bernhardtdesign.com. circle 410

i4Mariani

Pilot a starship—or chart the course of your living room—with the precisely engineered Kubico Armchair. Keep watch by pivoting on the swivel base. Guard your back with the patented Esoflex panels, while protecting the environment with recyclable foam. Choose from 50 leather and 200 fabric options. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-6389; i4marianiusa.com. circle 411

Marvin d.o.o.

The iconic Isle Lounge has landed. A seeming love child of a satellite dish and sofa—not surprising—given that it was designed in cooperation with the Slovenian Space Agency. The legs and shell are a glossy lacquered carbon epoxy sandwich. Available in two sizes. 6 Poljanski Nasip, P.P. 2041, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; 38-61-430-4638; islelounge.com. circle 412

Sonic Design

Klaus Rosburg brings together recycling and industrial chic with SitBrklyn, a stool made of a discarded steel helium tank and 30-year-old Siberian Larch wood. The wood, imported from Germany, evokes old wooden water tanks. It measures 14 by 14 by 24 inches. 181 North 11th Street, 206, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 718-387-7927; sonicny.com. circle 413

Room

Shhhh! You're in the presence of the Library Chair! This prim but modern upright reading chair is perfect for tight spaces—like study carrels—and measures 28 inches wide and deep. The kiln-dried maple frame sports double-dowelled joints. A white oak or maple base is available in the company's standard finishes, and can be upholstered in the customer's own fabric. 182 Duane Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-226-1045; roomonline.com. circle 414

e15 Design und Distributions

Versatile Shiraz, the perfect place to spend 1,001 nights, is inspired by Persian seating islands. The system's pieces—sofa, ottoman, and backrest—come in varying sizes and heights. Rearrange them to create different moods, vary the thickness of the cushioning around the beech frame, and choose from a wide range of fabrics. 4 Hospitalstrasse, 61440 Oberursel, Germany; 49-6171-97-950; e15.com. circle 415

Nueva Linea

Take a wild ride in the office conference room with Kayak. The molded plywood seat is available in natural oak, wengé, blue-grey, and teak. The bench-surround of the seat is tongue-and-grooved with the back. Choose from a variety of bases: including tubular steel legs, or with swivel and wheels. Olalde-Urrestilla, 20730 Azpeitia, Spain; 34-943-81-4526; nuevalinea.es. circle 419

Keyton

Settle in for a restful spell in the Keyton Class massage chair. Abel Navarro's stylish haven is decked with all the luxury you'd expect from a spa: sophisticated lines covered in top quality grain leather and wood, and ready to administer shiatsu. What more could you want? 9460 Northwest 12th Street, Suite 202, Miami, FL 33172; 305-599-9302; keyton.us. circle 416

Apartment Zero

The Looks Chair is Patrick Norguet's nod to Danish designer Hans Wegner. The gentle, organic curves of its thermoplastic injected shell open wide to big holes under the arms, adding to the light, airy look. The body comes in black or white lacquer atop a chrome base. Upholstery is available in a variety of Artifort fabrics and leathers. 406 Seventh Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004; 202-628-4067; apartmentzero.com. circle 417

Roche-Bobois

The Nonchalance Sofa lives up to its name, exuding a cool self-confidence. It knows its geometric sprawl is upholstered in sumptuous leather, under which lies a goose feather duvet on a firm foam core. Add an adjustable headrest, and you'll be secure too. Available in various colors and sizes. 200 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 800-972-8375; rochebobois.com. circle 418

Shimna

The crisp Caribou Collection sofa pairs a slim, single-cushion seat with a cantilevered rectilinear frame in solid walnut, oak, ash, or cherry. It is finished in hand-applied oils or simple lacquer, any of which emphasize the wood's natural grain. Offered in a wide array or fabrics, or customer's own material. 325 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-529-6616; shimna.net. circle 424

Inflate Products

Tired of the old beanbag? The Air Lounger is so today. The space-age-esque seat is made of PVC, sections of which are high-frequency welded together to produce an inflatable chair. The Clear-Ice blue color is standard; custom colors are available on orders of more than 250 chairs. 1 Helmsley Place, Hackney, London E8 3SB, UK; 44-20-7249-3034; inflate.co.uk. circle 420

Waterworks

Legion takes its lead from classic campaign furniture, which was as practical as it was handsome. The back is pitched at the perfect angle for maximum comfort, and the hardwood frame boasts double-dowell construction. Polyurethane foam and Dacron wrap keep things cushy. Available in Paperwhite, Tabac, and Morel. 60 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810; 800-899-6757; waterworks.com. circle 421

Deadgood UK

From the Form collection comes the High/Low Stool. The seats are made from hard-working solid core laminate; the slim legs are chromium-plated steel, with dainty black polyurethane feet. This clean design is available in more than 200 colors and surface patterns. The Business Hatchery, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK; 44-77-7971-1353; deadgoodltd.co.uk. circle 423

Ligne Roset

Shaped like a throne, Inga Sempé's Moël armchair juxtaposes comfort with a visible metal zipper. With quilting over padded tubes of upholstery, the chair measures 65 4/5 by 38 ½ inches, and is 35 4/5 inches high. 665 Broadway, Suite 800, New York, NY 10012; 800-297-6738; ligne-roset.com. circle 422

Safco Products

Despite the name, Sassy is eager to please. The silver powder-coated frame supports a contoured seat with breathable perforations that create the flexibility to distribute a user's weight evenly. It comes upholstered, or plastic, in black, grass, pearl, or turquoise. Choose casters or glides, or optional polyurethane arms. 9300 West Research Center Road, New Hope, MN 55428; 800-328-3020; safcoproducts.com. circle 425

Quaker Furniture

We're Inspired! The Healthscapes' collection boasts 50 pieces to lift patients' spirits, including a high back chair, a chair for hip patients, and a bariatric chair. Open arm versions lend easy access, while the graceful lines invigorate. Available in 13 standard woods, or any custom finish. P.O. Box 1973, Hickory, NC 28603; 800-356-5732; qfionline.com. circle 429

Arketipo

The sleek and sophisticated Must collection will outfit any space with grace. The table measures 63 by 35 2/5 inches, and is 13 4/5 inches high, while the sofa is 78 4/5 by 40 ½ inches, and 29 2/3 inches high. The Kono chairs are 30 by 26 inches, and 27 1/5 inches high. 72 Via Garibaldi, 50041 Calenzano, Italy; 39-055-887-7137; arketipo.com. circle 426

Ellips

Sono transforms the humble stool into a fashion accessory. Made of birch plywood surfaced with melamine, the stool's cubic shape is softened by elegant floral engravings. It is offered in black, white, Cognac, maroon, or red. The wood's grain is visible through translucent colors and opaque white. 37 Alter Rehmer Weg, 32547 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany; 49-57-3125-4040; ellips.de. circle 428

Artelano

Looking for the perfect chair? The aptly named YOU chair may be the one. This stackable chair comes in green, black, red, white, and dark brown, and the legs have a chrome finish. They measure 22 ½ by 19 ²/³ inches, and are 28 ²/³ inches high. 54 Rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Paris, France; artelano.com. circle 427

Andreu World

Smooth, curved lines define the Brandy collection of chairs. Its wood frame is covered with polyurethane, and it can be upholstered in any of the manufacturer's leathers or fabrics. The chair measures 24 ²/³ by 22 ½ inches. 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 10-132, Chicago, IL 60654; andreuworld.com. circle 434

Heller

The Bellini stacking chair is not just a pretty form, it's sturdy too. Made of injection-molded fiberglass reinforced polypropylene, this versatile workhorse works indoors or out and stacks up to six high. It is now available in white, and continues to be in black, dark and light grey, cream, and sage. 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-685-4200; helleronline.com. circle 430

Peter Mann Studios

The LC lounge chair emits modernism, with its sleek, angular frame of polished stainless steel, and the state-of-the-art acrylic mesh that forms the seat. It is offered in black, white, or Sand mesh, as well as Danish twine, any of which will last and last. 400 South Jefferson Street, Orange, NJ 07050; 201-217-1183; mannpeter.com. circle 431

Emeco

The 20-06 stackable chair and stools nod to their famous predecessor, the classic Navy Chair, an all-aluminum model made for submarines in World War II. But the 20-06 models have their own sleek, modern vibe, and they're eco-friendly. The new ergonomically shaped seating uses 15 percent less aluminum than its iconic relative, and of that, 80 percent is recycled. 805 West Elm Avenue, New Hanover, PA 17331; 800-366-5951; emeco.net. circle 433

Gervasoni

Don't be afraid of the Ghost! Paola Navone's collection scares up comfort and sophistication. The arm and side chairs have solid wood frames, polyurethane foam, and removable covers. The armchairs are available with two back cushions in Dacron and down. 7 Via Durini, 20122 Milan, Italy; 39-02-780-414; gervasoni1882.it. circle 432

Meld USA

Seat or sculpture? The Sevn Stool lends minimal grace to any room. The stool is made from cast Extremeconcrete—a cocktail of reinforced cement, synthetic fibers, and other materials—and a cast rubber base. The hand-polished and sealed piece is offered in five standard and three premium colors, including natural, slate, Swiss, Southern Mud, Retro, Honeydew, sky blue, and Koke, and in custom colors. 3001-103 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27616; 919-790-1749; meldusa.com. circle 435

Sauder Education

Trey is the student's best friend. It accommodates a variety of positions by easily transforming from a task chair to a floor rocker and table/stool—just remove the seat from the base. It's spine-friendly, too, with all the ergonomic tricks: contoured seat and back cushions, pneumatic height adjustment, tilt lock control, and adjustable tilt tension. 930 West Barre Road, Archbold, OH 43502; 800-537-1530; saudereducation.com. circle 436

Knoll

Tomorrow's classic—the SM2 sofa riffs on the cube, mixing a boxy shell with invitingly soft, loose cushions. The hardwood frame supports cushions of variable density foam with Dacron, which can be covered in an unlimited range of fabrics and leather. The round, solid Ash legs may be stained clear or black. 76 Ninth Avenue, 11th floor, New York, NY 10011; 800-343-5665; knoll.com. circle 437

Modern Bamboo

The Spring Chair is both beautiful and earth-friendly. The graceful cantilevered form is made entirely of bamboo, which is ecologically sustainable. The chair, which surprises with subtle movement and is available in a variety of finishes including natural, cherry, ebony, and Bone white. 1800 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501; 415-312-2249; modernbamboo.com. circle 439

David Edward

Aspen Lounge lends the wingback a modern edge. But it doesn't skimp on quality, with zigzag spring construction, a solid maple frame, and five inches of foam. Choose from high or low back, loose or tight seat, upholstered arms or solid wood caps. In nine finishes, including walnut and ebony. 1407 Parker Road, Baltimore, MD 21227; 410-242-2222; davidedward.com. circle 438

Santa & Cole

Go back to Ibiza. The 50's classic from Germán Rodríguez Arias, father of Spanish rationalism, cuts a clean, elegant line. The one-piece steel tube structure is chromium-plated, and the seat and back are hand-sewn. It is available in a wide range of standard materials including customer's own. Ameico, 1 Church St., New Milford, CT 06776; 860-354-8765; ameico.com. circle 440

Umbra

Karim Rashid's Magino lends clarity to any situation. The popular line has grown up, adding this delightful, geometric bar stool to a collection which includes a stool, coffee table, and side table. Made of acrylic over 5 inches thick, it measures 19 by 13 by 29 inches. 1705 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212; 800-387-5122; umbra.com. circle 443

Moroso

Kick back in the hammock styling of Patricia Urquiola's Smock. The ring-shaped armrests and distinctive smock stitching at the sides read like an evening bag. It sports a full-length zipper for easy removal of the cover, which is available in fabric or leather options, and has flame-retardant polyurethane foam injected over the steel frame. It measures 29 ½ by 98 ½ by 37 inches. 526 West 26th Street, Suite 612, New York, NY 10011; 800-705-6863; morosousa.com. circle 441

B-Bitz

The gang's all here with this playful collection of chairs and tables. Bill is 16 ½ by 16 ½ inches and 17 ¹/³ inches high—with a back its height stretches to 29 1/10 inches. Bonnie, the table, is 17 ²/³ inches high, with a 23 ²/³ inch diameter, Bull is 32 1/3 by 16 ½ inches, and 17 1/3 inches high, and Bob is 17 1/3 inches high with a 14 2/10 inch diameter. 285 35 Markaryd, Sweden; 46-43-372-500; bbitz.se. circle 442

Cabot Wrenn

The manufacturer extends its popular Fusion series with the Fusion Guest Chair. This side chair—originally designed for healthcare—measures 33 ½ by 23 / by 27 inches. Available in 22 wood finishes and a wide array of leather and fabric upholstery options. PO Box 1767, Hickory, NC 28603; 828-495-4607; cabotwrenn.com. circle 444

European Furniture Importers

A fun take on the traditional medallion back, Louise brings out the kid in everyone. The chair is made of laminated oak veneer with a wax varnish, and is available in oak, and oak-stained wengé. It measures 33 / by 17 ¾ by 20 ½ inches. 2145 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612; 800-243-1955; eurofurniture.com. circle 449

BluDot

Chair Chair is an unassuming little stacker with loads of low-key style.

Its bent plywood shell is offered in a variety of finishes, including white and grey oak, ivory, and ebony. The base is chrome-plated steel. It is available as a barstool. 3236 California Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418; 612-782-1844; bludot.com. circle 445

McGuire Furniture

The Danish Cord series updates that country's classic modern design with rattan. The loveseat would be equally at home on a verandah or a parlour, with its graceful curving sides. At over 76 inches long and 37 inches deep, its generous proportions invite sitters, while the down-and-feather cushions keep them happy. 1201 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-662-4847; mcguirefurniture.com. circle 448

Bright Chair

With or without arms, the Elana Lounge Chair's cantilevered back and nearly three feet deep seat mean elegant lazing. It's also friendly to Mother Nature, using wood from sustainable forests, water-based adhesives, and VOC-free catalytic finishes. The maple frame and cherry legs come in a wide array of finishes. 51 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940; 888-524-5997; brightchair.com. circle 447

Figueras Seating

Tight on space for your next theater or auditorium project? Then put your hands together for Flex! The sleek system's seat and arms both fold up automatically, taking up just under 14 inches. Polyurethane foam covers a steel plate and tube, welded with a continuous arc. It can be covered in the customer's own fabric. 1908 Northwest 84th Avenue, Miami, FL 33126; 888-609-7333; figueras-usa.com. circle 446