Office

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Skandiform

Alexander Lervik's Jefferson table-and-chair set allows you to conference in comfort. The chairs perch on a chrome swivel-pillar base; the table is birch with oak veneer in a semi-matte-lacquer finish. The table is 43 inches wide and is available in three lengths: 90, 180, and 208 inches. SE 288 34 Vinslov, Sweden; 46-44-855-50; skandiform.se. circle 428

Häfele America

Stand up for the motorized Medio Electric table base system. At the push of a button, a platform adjusts your work surface from sitting to standing heights within a 19-inch range. It comes in two widths and in black or silver finishes, though you have to provide your own tabletop. 3901 Cheyenne Drive, Archdale, NC 27263; 800-423-3531; hafele.com. circle 429

Alter Ego

Think outside the box with the Loop office system from Sinetica. It includes desks, pedestals, cabinets, workstations, meeting tables, and end and link tables for conference setups—all with elegant curves. Wood or melamine tops and fronts come in 15 combined colors, and the aluminum legs are available in chrome or gray. 239 Notre-Dame Street West, Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T4, Canada; 800-939-7339; alteregosolutions.com. circle 430

Teknion

The new IE system is, in essence, a freestanding workstation. But with its posts and beams, which connect at any number of angles, it can become a structural framework that defines a workspace, with height-adjustable work surfaces, screens, storage units, and accessories. 12000 Horizon Way, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; 877-835-6466; teknion.com. circle 434

Walter Knoll

There's nothing awkward or clunky about designer Pearson Lloyd's Turtle chair. Its organically shaped swivel bucket seat is composed of a supporting outer shell that encases an upholstered seating surface, all on a metal base plate or hub. 25 Bahnhofstrasse, 71083 Herrenberg, Germany; 49-70-32-208-250; walter knoll.de. circle 431

Bernhardt

The Equal table offers just the right formula of style and simplicity. Made of anigre wood in a range of 15 finishes, the rectilinear piece reveals an unexpected dimension with side panels that gracefully curve inward. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, P.O. Box 740, Lenoir, NC 28645; 828-758-9811; bernhardtdesign.com. circle 433

Aceray

The #135 is a boldly contemporary stacking side chair with an aluminum frame supporting a polypropylene seat and back in ivory, yellow, orange, red, sky blue, apple green, or anthracite. 2840 NW Boca Raton Boulevard, Building 2, Boca Raton, FL 33428; 561-447-9490; aceray.com. circle 432

Turnstone

Domino is an affordable product that really stacks up—20 chairs high, if you like. Its metal frame and perforated plastic seat and back are all in black, with an optional upholstered seat cushion. Glides allow the chairs to be ganged together. P.O. Box 1967, Grand Rapids, MI 49501; 800-887-6786; turnstonefurniture.com. circle 435

Varaschin

Polished and spare, the Morris horizontal cabinet has either three or four push-activated doors and is luxuriously finished in lime, gray, or wengé oak, or in matte or high-gloss lacquer. Its steel feet are finished with chrome plate or brushed nickel; glass shelves contrast nicely against the oak interior. CGS Group, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 715, New York, NY 10010; 212-366-1777; momentoitalia.com. circle 440

Eric Brand

The Entertainment Series executive desk spotlights classic glamour. The zebra-wood top, shown with coffee-bean stain, houses three drawers with sleek polished-stainless-steel pulls that echo the expressive half-moon legs. There are 20 other wood tops and finishes. 1675 Rollins Road, Suite D-2, Burlingame, CA 94010; 650-259-0207; ebstyle.com. circle 436

Three H

Ideal for libraries, schools, and training facilities, the Go Series includes ganged laminate tables on powder-coated steel posts. Movable privacy dividers, tack boards, shelves, and accessory rails help define and enhance individual work areas. Tops come in 28 standard finishes with a range of trims. Radley Hill, New Liskeard, Ontario P0J 1P0, Canada; 800-767-5374; three-h.com. circle 439

Giorgetti

Make an impact with the Scriptor executive desk, a graphic, sculptural composition of lines and geometric volumes. Its top rests on a chest of drawers and an inverted cone. Available in combinations of maple, saddle leather, and ebony macassar. 300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ 07666; 201-836-9100; giorgettiusa.com. circle 437

Martin Brattrud

Settle into Braemar, a comfortably modern executive and conference chair on a polished- or black-powder-coated aluminum base. Its soft upholstered seat, in mid- or high-back versions, has a synchro-tilt mechanism so you can really kick back. 1224 West 132nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247; 323-770-4171; martinbrattrud.com. circle 438

JSI

Its styling is timeless, but the Shuffle casegoods system is made to adapt. Its desk, credenza, pedestal, return, and storage components are designed so that you can easily add or subtract elements without compromising the integrity of the set. These pieces come standard in book-matched cherry veneer; they can also be ordered in other finishes, including light to medium mahogany. Modesty and pedestal panels are made of perforated metal. 225 Clay Street, Jasper, IN 47547; 800-457-4511; jsifurniture.com. circle 441

Allsteel

Shut out distractions without shutting out light. This sliding door is compatible with Allsteel's Terrace or Concensys workstations. An aluminum frame with zinc die-cast corners encases a frosted-acrylic panel that ensures no one is kept in the dark. 2210 Second Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761; 563-262-4800; allsteeloffice.com. circle 442

Geiger

Ward Bennett's 1963 Sled chair has been updated by the designer's protégé, Tim de Fiebre. Its classically modern form consists of a crisscrossing chrome frame supporting a continuous seat and back in leather or fabric. 6095 Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW, Atlanta, GA 30336; 800-444-8812; geigerintl.com. circle 443

Halcon

Silvanis occasional tables are at once warmly natural and coolly modern. Tapered legs support floating tops with optional sunburst and diamond-pattern veneers, or removable tray tops in wood or lacquered MDF. The pieces are offered in console and coffee-table versions in walnut, cherry, oak, beech, or maple. 1811 Second Avenue NW, Stewartville, MN 55976; 507-533-9106; halconcorp.com. circle 445

Artopex

The Time system brings hard lines and fluid curves into harmony. Aluminum posts support curvilinear height-adjustable work surfaces with vertical privacy panels in laminate or Plexiglas. Storage units come with tambour or glazed doors. 800 Vadnais Street, Granby, Quebec J2J 1A7, Canada; 800-363-3040; artopex.com. circle 444

Lyle and Umbach

The Lacquered Linen Cube adds rich tactility to a pure form. The mahogany boxes, which are available in custom shapes and sizes and in other hardwoods, are covered in lacquered linen in standard and custom colors. Maine Road, P.O. Box 269, Islesboro, ME 04848; 207-734-8299; lyleandumbach.com. circle 446

Corbin Bronze

Bella serves as an excellent accent piece. The round, solid-bronze table, with a turned-form base, offers a chiseled surface with a black, natural, brown, or green-brown patina. It measures 22 inches high and 151/2 inches in diameter. 201 Wyandotte, Suite 102, Kansas City, MO 64105; 816-842-0496; corbinbronze.com. circle 447

Global

The Azeo GT, the latest iteration of the Azeo line, benefits from a new powder-coating process and a vastly expanded selection of color finishes in foundation laminate, wood veneer, and flint wood. Like the original Azeo, the GT comes in both a high-back and low-back version and with adjustable tilts that provide active lumbar support. 17 West Stow Road, Marlton, NJ 08053; 856-596-3390; globaltotaloffice.com. circle 450

Nienkämper

The Tillack shelving system has been reintroduced with a lighter look and in custom sizes. But its signature simplicity and functionality haven't changed. Just four aluminum connectors—and no tools—are needed to assemble its painted-MDF shelves and cabinet elements in countless ways. 257 Finchdene Square, Toronto, Ontario M1X 1B9, Canada; 800-668-9318; nienkamper.com. circle 448

Boxx

Forget the rose-colored glasses and direct your gaze at the Strap coffee table. A panel of tinted glass, available in a rainbow of hues, sits atop a brushed-stainless-steel base and shelf. The standard table measures 40 inches square, but custom sizes are easily accommodated. 46 Waltham Street, Showroom 210, Boston, MA 02118; 617-556-2699; boxxdesign.com. circle 449

Karl Andersson & Söner

The sleek-lined, steel-framed Pastillo chair, by designer Ulla Christiensson, is designed for flexibility as well as comfort. It can be ensembled with a matching stool, available in low or high versions, and a table. Box 173, 22 Huskvarna SE-561,

Sweden; 46-36-13-25-30; karl-andersson.se. circle 451

Peter Pepper

It's easy to show things off with the Envision shelving and display system. Wall-mounted aluminum uprights support a range of inset panels, storage units, and shelves in glass, laminate, and maple. 17929 South Susana Road, P.O. Box 5769, Compton, CA 90224; 800-496-0204; peterpepper.com. circle 452

Evanson

Like a full-bodied Napa red, the Cabernet credenza exhibits bold but harmonized contrasts: a high-gloss polyester finish gives way to sandblasted oak in a variety of lush finishes, including fiddleback anigre, quilted maple, and oak. Its six drawers and two doors are reconfigurable. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1405, New York, NY 10012; 212-317-2030; evansonstudios.com. circle 453

Ray20

The immaculate seamlessness of designer Fletcher Vaughan's Frontier credenza almost demands a clutter-free office. This formica-topped, lacquered-MDF unit rests on stainless-steel legs and comprises two drawers and two cabinets with adjustable shelving. The Frontier is 79 inches long, 201/2 inches deep, and 20 inches high. 52 Walker Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2235; ray20.com. circle 456

Kron

Swivel into action with the smart-looking Barrister executive and conference chair, designed by Jose Luis Perez Ortega. Choose between a mid- and high-back model, and among three bases: black polyurethane, polished aluminum, and bright or antique brass. Select from pneumatic lift, knee-tilt, and synchro-tilt options. An accompanying side chair is available. 1631 South Dixie Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33060; 800-566-5766; kronusa.com. circle 454

Dakota Jackson

Clean lines rarely look as sumptuous as they do in the Grand Box cabinet. Its wengé-wood surfaces are finely detailed in English sycamore; its slim, polished-aluminum legs add refinement. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 407, New York, NY 10022; 212-838-9444; dakotajackson.com. circle 455

i4 Mariani

The five-unit Bird low cabinet can give any executive office a supple, luxurious feel. Designed by Luca Scacchetti and available in two-, three-, and four-unit setups, the piece can be faced in both wood (maple, cherry, or Italian walnut) and leather (in 21 options) to create a wide variety of graphic compositions. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-6389; i4marianiusa.com. circle 457

Councill

With its American Federal–period design, the 301 Eight-Leg Table brings classic elegance into the modern workplace. Its rectangular mahogany top, with canted corners, is surrounded by an apron of macassar-ebony crossbanding bordered with a checkered inlay. Twin tapered legs at each corner stand on brass casters. P.O. Box 398, Denton, NC 27239; 336-859-2155; councill.com. circle 458

Boyce

Designers David Boyce and Marianne Villard's triangular Triad is an elegant rethinking of the standard conference table. It features a retractable central power/data port and comes in a range of sunburst veneers that radiate out to the table's bowed edges. Shown is the standard 12-seat version in curly maple with a sapele border. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-683-3100; boyceproducts.com. circle 461

ICF

The Krob S8ORDR swivel armchair is light and airy with an organic touch. Its tubular-steel base has a polished-chrome finish and supports a gas-compression height-adjustable seat, in leather or fabric, with a woven back in natural wicker. The armrests are ebonized beech. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; icfsource.com. circle 459

Flexform

The Infinity shelving system, designed by Antonio Citterio, is aptly named: Its epoxy-powder-coated metal boxes and natural-cowhide drawers can be arranged in a nearly limitless combination of seamless configurations. They come in three modular lengths and two heights. 75 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-219-8159; flexformusa.com. circle 460