Furniture, Part One

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2008 12:00:00 AM

Nurus Hexa

The Hexa executive desk gives space-age technology an out-of-this-world form. Made of super strong, lightweight carbon fiber, its open hexagonal base references the material's atomic structure, while supporting a sleek carbon fiber top. 800-319-8222; m2lcollection.com. circle 535

Wendell Castle Collection Code

Pure and understated, the Code wall-mounted storage cabinet comes in four solid hardwoods, seven exotic veneers, and 13 lacquer colors. Two standard sizes are available: 72 inches long by 18 inches deep by 18 inches high, or 84 inches long by 18 inches deep by 18 inches high. 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com. circle 538

Howe Furniture Kolberg

The Kolberg folding table makes the grade with its lightweight, A-frame design. In polished, brushed, or powder-coat finishes, its extruded aluminum leg system strikes a thin profile; its top comes in white, black, gray, or red laminate. A modesty panel is optional. 800-873-3252; howefurniture.com. circle 542

Alexandra von Furstenberg Luminous

Part of a collection inspired by diamonds, the solid Lucite, limited-edition Luminous desk glistens with a chevron panel inlaid with neon stripes in fluorescent red, pink, and yellow. Created by Alexandra von Furstenberg (former daughter-in-law of Diane), each piece is signed and numbered. 310-777-0253; alexandravonfurstenberg.com. circle 541

Hon Company Flagship

Until now, the pedestal has always been a spot to store hanging files or personal items. With the introduction of the Flagship series of side-access pedestals, these units can hold even more. Users can customize the pedestals to hold everything from media and storage binders to writing tools and bins. Preconfigured options also are available. 800-833-3964; hon.com. circle 539

Angela Adams Lily

Part of Angela Adams's Birds and the Bees collection, Sherwood Hamill's Lily dressing table and chair offer clean botanical lines with an accompanying honeycomb mirror. Comprising maple, poplar, and MDF, the pieces come in a wide array of colors and finishes, with custom colors available. Lily's table measures 52 inches wide by 31½ inches high by 20 inches deep; the chair is 19 inches wide by 32 inches high by 19 inches deep. 800-255-9454; angelaadams.com. circle 540

Newell Design Interlocking

The Interlocking sideboard runs rings around the rest. Finished with a two-tone lacquer, its sculptural front panels are hand cut from solid linden wood and inset in a solid wood case with a claro walnut veneer. The doors and case come in lacquer and other wood veneer options. 303-298-8572; newelldesignstudio.com. circle 543

Halcon Parlay Sequence

The Parlay Sequence case goods system offers functional and aesthetic flexibility with horizontal and vertical panels in myriad wood veneer, chemcolor, and custom finishes; integrated technology; and components that include work surface extensions, wardrobes, built-in recycle/waste bins, and PDA/cell phone chargers. 507-533-4235; halconcorp.com. circle 547

Naturalism Furniture Porcupine

Watch out for the Porcupine coffee table. Made with a free-edge, solid top of grafted claro and black walnut, it bristles with dozens of zebrawood quills that double as legs. All tables have a natural lacquer finish, and each one is unique. Pieces average 34 inches wide by 23 inches deep by 16 inches high. 404-914-6503; naturalismfurniture.com. circle 544

Herman Miller Cognita

The Cognita storage bench, part of Herman Miller's new Lifework Portfolio collection, is a collaboration with BluDot. The piece incorporates two drawers, a supply tray with a white flip top, and room for high-density filing. Available with a walnut veneer finish and three cushion color options. 800-646-4400; hermanmiller.com. circle 545

Robert Austin Gonzalez CT00

Eclecticism takes a new turn with the CT00 coffee table. Legs of reclaimed wood are turned on a lathe, air-dried for two months, and then meticulously finished. Customize with natural, high-polish lacquer, and glass top options including a hand-rubbed oak with bronze glass combination. 718-596-7960; robertaustingonzalez.com. circle 546

Steelcase Spain Quadra

Mario Ruiz's Qadra desk is like a minimalist sculpture. Framing a glass side panel, it features a wide, thin-profile frame and deliberately thick top to form a shifting composition of lines and planes. In anthracite or white finishes and a range of woods, it is accompanied by storage units and meeting tables. 34-93-237-09-84; steelcase.com/es. circle 548

Alias USA Legnomobile

Designer Alfredo Häberli does it again—and again—with his Legno mobile storage system. Available in five standard configurations, its wardrobes and chests are composed of modular door and drawer units that stack on a simple base; add, subtract, and change them at will. Choose from matte lacquered MDF in six colors or veneered plywood. 877-254-2788; aliasusa.com. circle 552

HBF Linea

Mod is in the details of the Linea case goods system by Mario Ruiz. It offers subtle lines, optimal flexibility, and refined finishing—from its glass or extruded aluminum shelving and wood-veneered tables and storage to its leather and acrylic work surface inserts. 828-328-2064; hbf.com. circle 551

Dennis Miller Akbar

Add contemporary wit to a classic interior—or bring a decorative flourish to a modern one—with the Akbar occasional table by White Webb. Inspired by Mughal architecture, its playful, deeply scalloped arches shine in clear acrylic; also check out its companion Pasha and Tangier tables. 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com. circle 549

Tuohy International

Part of a series inspired by early modernist design, the International table is pure simplicity. With round, square, or rectangular glass tops at several heights, it sports thin and thick bands of mirror-finished stainless steel, creating a balance between lightness and structure. 800-533-1696; tuohyfurniture.com. circle 550

Niedermaier Bentley Rounds

You'll see right through the geometric openwork of the Bentley Rounds occasional table. Its intricate, waterjet-cut patterns breathe life into its 15-, 23-, and 34½-inch-diameter brushed, black anodized, or polished stainless steel, or brushed or polished bronze forms. 312-492-9400; niedermaier.com. circle 554

Allsteel Merge

Allsteel's table range gets a lift with the Merge café table. Available on a polished or painted aluminum base in both standing and seating heights, its 30- to 48-inch-diameter top comes in wood laminate, veneer, and thermofoil finishes. Also choose from square tops and power/data options. 888-255-7833; allsteeloffice.com. circle 558

Silas Seandel Studio Miro

Add a surreal touch to any interior with the Miro desk. Constructed of polished brass and bronze, the sculptural curves of its base are complemented by an arcing top of ¾-inch plate glass. Double the effect with the accompanying Miro cocktail table. 212-645-5286; silasseandel.com. circle 555

Nucraft Tavola

Whether rectangular or boat-shaped, the Tavola conference table brings people—and materials—together. Its aluminum-frame tops and pedestals house contrasting panels: a choice of four wood veneers, or black or white starphire glass for the tops. The legs are also constructed of aluminum. With power/data options and accompanying credenzas, it comes in a variety of sizes ranging from 96 to 240 inches in width to 48 to 60 inches in height. 616-784-6016; nucraft.com. circle 557

William Switzer & Associates 1737 Italian Lombardi

Though based on an 18th-century antique, the 1737 Italian Lombardi chest shows its true, Pop colors—from ivory, pale pink, and chartreuse, to chocolate, fuchsia, and metallic silver. Hand-carved from pine, its bombe drawers rest on sabered legs terminating in dainty, cleft feet. 604-255-5911; williamswitzer.com. circle 556

Global Adaptabilities

The Adaptabilities system lives up to its name. Whether configured as multi-user workstations or for private offices, it encompasses hundreds of components—from extended corner desks and islands to a bevy of storage modules—in 20 laminate options. 800-220-1900; globaltotaloffice.com. circle 563

Farrago Design Fluer

The Fluer stool and end table offers a fresh reinterpretation of inlay; its damask pattern is hand-cut from camel bone and set in a water-based resin ground. Customize the pattern, size, and color, or choose a console or dining table version. 212-473-7191; farragodesign.com. circle 562

Oksana Ulisko Kava

The Kava coffee table might look delicate, as if it's floating or suspended. But don't let its appearance fool you: The oak top is securely flush mounted on pin-wheeled ribbon legs of brushed stainless steel. Finish the square top in black or white stain. 416-629-1918; oksanaulisko.com. circle 559

Dessin Fournir Fisher

The Fisher garden table revives the tradition of French wrought-iron furniture. Admire its hand-forged iron legs, stretchers, and crescent supports through its ¾-inch-thick glass top. Available in custom sizes and finishes. 785-434-2777; dessinfournir.com.circle 560

2008 FALL MARKET TABLOID FURNITURE

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