Furniture

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2006 12:00:00 AM

Dune

A knowing sci-fi aesthetic imbues Nick Dine's Cyborg sideboard and Loborg audio-visual cabinet; their drawers and doors, in the same or contrasting colors, open with touch latches. Finished in high-gloss polyurethane, both pieces feature rounded corners and funnel-shaped feet—and now they're available in any custom, Pantone-matched color. 88 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-6171; dune-ny.com. circle 458

Cumberland

The quiet, dignified Venlo credenza is all about the details. With a top in marble, limestone, granite, or wood (all in a range of finishes), it features clean lines, subtle recesses, and legs and hardware in polished or satin stainless steel or statuary bronze. A coordinating table desk is also available. 321 Terminal Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548; 800-401-7877; cumberlandfurniture.com. circle 459

Alessi

The Italian-Brazilian wonder-duo of Fernando and Humberto Campana has expanded its Blow Up series to include a new coffee table. In keeping with the designers' characteristically frenetic use of materials, the table's 172/3-inch-wide glass top rests on a tangle of 18/10 stainless-steel rods. 155 Spring Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012; 212-431-1310; alessi.com. circle 464

Chista

The Meteor table, cut from the root structure of a teak tree, has literally unearthed a hidden natural beauty. Thanks to a French polishing technique, the piece has a patina-like espresso finish that is not the result of staining. The tables are made from reclaimed wood from Southeast Asia, and each is unique. 537 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-924-0394; chista.net. circle 460

Topdeq

The designers of Unibox understand that small spaces often have big storage needs. The stackable units have white melamine-coated bodies with back-painted glass doors (mounted on chipboard) in mix-and-match blue, red, or brown. Solid-white and mirrored doors are also offered; each unit is 191/3 inches square and 131/2 inches deep. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com. circle 463

John Boone

Modern but rooted in a traditional Asian aesthetic, the Cubique table comes in a range of lacquered finishes (shown in cinnamon crackled lacquer) and with applied antiqued bronze mounts. Custom sizes are available. 1059 Third Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10021; 212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com. circle 461

Zographos

Add polish to any interior with the Mirror table. Its metal top and apron and its lithe legs—in solid polished or brushed stainless steel, or in solid bronze with a polished, brushed, or statuary finish—merge seamlessly into a contiguous piece. The table is detailed with radius corners and comes in a range of custom and standard sizes, from 20 to 30 inches square. 300 East 33rd Street, 5G, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0227; zographos.com. circle 462

Halcon

Get down to business with the Mitre collection, designed by Gary Lee Partners. Accompanied by freestanding tables and seating, its centerpiece work wall can be assembled from a range of storage, overhead, hutch, cabinet, and shelving units. Choose from numerous standard and exotic wood veneers and dozens of color finishes that can be applied alone or in combination. 1811 Second Avenue NW, Stewartville, MN 55976; 507-533-9106; halconcorp.com. circle 465

Nurseryworks

Lawson-Fenning's Storage Box will appeal to the precociously modern tot. Framed in dark or light ash, its two finger-groove drawers come in an array of low-VOC lacquered colors and lively graphic patterns. Pair the unit with a matching nightstand. 8033 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 4250, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 888-508-9540; nurseryworks.net. circle 466

Serralunga

Don't try to put a label on it: Karim Rashid's Kronik has an exuberantly fluid identity. Right-side-up, it's a pedestal or a table; upside-down, it's a planter—or whatever you want it to be. The sturdy, 193/4-by-311/2-inch polyethylene piece—in white, black, apple green, orange, or fuchsia—is appropriate for both indoor and outdoor use. 9 Via Serralunga, 13900 Biella, Italy; 212-941-9941; serralunga.com. circle 469

Knowles & Christou

Classic glamour comes easy with the Mini Lulu drawer cabinet. Also available in a tall chest version, the unit is clad in printed or mirrored glass in one of four decorative patterns: fern, wisteria, ikebana, and pallisier. The interior is oak veneer in black, dark-walnut, or natural lacquer. Through Stark Furniture, 979 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022; 212-752-9000; knowles-christou.com. circle 468

Domus Design

Minotti's Cernobbio table, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a bold, sculpted presence in any room. A scooped interior shelf, coated in glossy mocha lacquer, brilliantly offsets the wengé-stained oak exterior. Available in four sizes, the piece can serve as either a coffee table or an end table. 181 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com. circle 467

Harter

In both desk and café heights, the tables in the new Shapes collection by Tim deFiebre are available in a wide range of finishes for every taste, including nine veneers, seven laminates, or a glass top in six colors. And, as if this ample array of surfaces and textures weren't enough, the pieces come in a variety of shapes, including circle, square, rectangle, oval, and racetrack. Legs may be mirrored or powdercoated. 11451 Harter Drive, Middlebury, IN 46540; 800-543-5449; harter.com. circle 470

Leise

Are they tables, stools, or media stands? Knut Völzke's May and Julie boxes are delightfully hard to define. Designed to be open on at least one side, and lacking handles, each of these pieces can be reconfigured for multiple uses. Even the accompanying lids flip over to become trays. Exposed, customized-plywood edges provide a graphic contrast to the colorful laminates, which are available in white, sand, lilac, red, blue, deep gray, and mocha. Töngesgasse 40, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; 49-69-2199-9801; leise-leise.com. circle 471

Interior Crafts

Pierced by glass tops that seem to float, the new 0274 end table and 0276 cocktail table are studies in line and composition. Their rectilinear bases are dual-oriented ash veneer with an optional center stripe in luxurious silver leaf. A range of stains is available, and the cocktail table comes in two sizes: a 34-by-57-inch rectangle top and a 48-inch-square version. Both are 16 inches high. 614 Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 60654; 773-376-8160; interiorcraftsinc.com. circle 472

Dar/Ran Furniture

The Sierra XP line of modern case goods brings calm and order to the often chaotic world of work. It includes clean-lined executive desks, workstations, storage and display units, and both double-height and wall-hung overheads. All come in five standard and two figured veneers of eucalyptus and maple in 23 finishes. And with an environmentally friendly anti-microbial protective coating, these pieces truly embody "clean design." 2402 Shore Drive, High Point, NC 27263; 800-334-7891; darran.com. circle 473

Harris Rubin

Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl movement are decidedly the inspiration for this new bookshelf. Steel fascia—available in any lacquer color, with a choice of stainless, black, bronze, dark pewter, or rust finish—caps the outer edge of the wood shelves, which are mounted on a steel base. 4603 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214; 212-684-0070; harrisrubin.com. circle 474

Griffith Atelier

If you can't make it to the oracle at Delphi, try seeking enlightenment before designer Robert Griffith's Tripod table. A spun-metal vessel, perched on three graphite-colored powdercoated-steel legs, casts patterns of light and shadow onto the frosted-glass top. Rural Route 2, Box 2433, Hallstead, PA 18822; 570-967-2534; griffithatelier.com. circle 475

Meubles Doce

With the Mas table, Rafa Ortega proves that you can give pleasure and still be all business. An extruded-aluminum bar connects two triangular painted-steel legs to form the table's base, which comes in silver or dark brown. The top is available in glass, oak veneer with solid-wood edges, or beveled mahogany wood veneer. There are three sizes, in both oval and rectangular shapes. Ampliación Parque Industrial Rey Juan Carlos I, Calle Gregal Parcela 14-5, 46440 Almussafes, Valencia, Spain; 34-96-179-00-18; do-ce.com. circle 479

House of European Design

Media junkies of the world, consolidate! The sleek but capacious Mundus made-to-measure storage unit by Peter Maly accommodates a large flat-screen television, as well as books, DVDs, magazines, and practically anything else. Available in almost any configuration, it comes in 25 finishes, from zebrawood and oak to matte and high-gloss lacquer. 431 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94102; 800-830-4633; design-eu.com. circle 476

Oliver Conrad

A coy elegance imbues the crisp outline of this New York–born, Düsseldorf-based designer's Table OSL. It features a top and legs of oil-sheen oak or walnut, and an anodized-aluminum frame that peeks out from behind the wood surfaces. The frame is available in lime green, orange, or natural aluminum. Plange Mühle 3, 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany; 49-211-301-399-0; oliverconrad.com. circle 477

Eric Brand

Finally, an out-of-sight, out-of-mind solution for struggling TV addicts: The Pacific Plasma Pop-Up entertainment cabinet employs a rack-and-pinion system that silently conceals any plasma-screen unit with a screen 42 inches or smaller. The cabinet is available in 20 standard and six premium finishes, including chocolate brown lacquer with leather-inset doors. Custom sizes are available for larger-screen TVs. 1675 Rollins Road, Suite D-2, Burlingame, CA 94010; 650-259-0207; ebstyle.com. circle 478

WTP

Divide and conquer with Graphis, from Rimadesio. This system of made-to-measure sliding panels is rigorously minimal in both look and function. Its slender aluminum structure holds double-glass sheets for optimal soundproofing. Mountable on both walls and ceilings, the panels are available in gray, ocean-blue, and standard frosted-glass finishes as well as in glossy white and black lacquer. 40 Burlews Court, Building 4, Hackensack, NJ 07601; 201-968-0101; rimadesio.it. circle 480

Datumzero Design Office

With its interior shelf and its small sliding drawer, the Gabi low table is perfect beside a platform bed, but it also works well as a coffee or side table. Chrome legs add flair to the piece's minimalist lines. The table comes in a slew of durable finishes, including white polyester lacquer and guanacaste wood, and in custom variations. Through Ray20, 52 Walker Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2235; ray20.com. circle 484

M2L

When length matters, Fiam's Ray Plus table by Bartoli Design extends itself to the occasion gracefully. The tabletop floats on glass ribbon legs that can pivot to expose 201/2-inch leaves on either side. Available in three widths: 63, 71, and 79 inches. 215 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022; 800-319-8222; m2lcollection.com. circle 483

Zero

The possibilities keep growing with the Zerodisegno Modular Furniture system. These new lecture desk modules—designed, like the rest of the system, by D'Urbino, Lomazzi—are composed of light, 401/2-by-331/3-inch steel frames and featherweight panels, doors, and shelves of etched tempered glass. 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln, RI 02865; 401-724-4470; zero-system.com. circle 481

Lyle & Umbach

The clunky old armoire—a typically gloomy guest that lurks in the corner of otherwise airy rooms—has been reborn. The Mirrored armoire features antiqued mirrors set in a beveled frame (shown in ebonized mahogany, with four doors) and is customizable in nearly any finish and configuration. Its interior can be outfitted with drawers, shelves, and even a bar. It measures 483/4 by 191/4 by 921/2 inches. Main Road, P.O. Box 269, Islesboro, ME 04848; 207-734-8299; lyleandumbach.com. circle 482

Yepes Fine Furniture

It has never been more hip to be square. The kaleidoscopic Quadratus coffee table by Tiberio Yepez is a colorful grid of solid oak cubes with cerused finishes, mounted on solid marble feet. The table also comes in custom finishes and sizes. 60 Van Dam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-599-6963; yepesfinefurniture.com. circle 485

Alter Ego

The simplest forms can create the most sweeping effect, as the Luna reception system attests. Designed with both curved and straight modular elements, the system provides enlightened wire and data management and can also accommodate physically impaired users. The units come in a range of wood-laminate and methacrylate finishes. 239 Notre-Dame West, Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T4, Canada; 800-939-7339; alteregosolutions.com. circle 489

Elmar Flötotto

Seemingly as fragile as a foal, the Le Bock table base, designed by Rupert Kopp, is in fact an ingeniously sturdy structure. Four splayed legs brace a folded crosspiece; the steel frame is available in aluminum gray, green, yellow, red, and black and white. Am Ölbach 28, 33334 Gütersloh, Germany; 49-524-19-40-50; elmarfloetotto.de. circle 486

Waterworks

The refined simplicity of British Campaign furniture finds a contemporary expression in the Legionétagère. Veneered in mahogany and maple, the unit can be finished in white, red, or blue; in a dark stain; or in any combination of two of the above. Also choose from pieces of coordinating bathroom furniture. 60 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810; 800-899-6757; waterworks.com. circle 487

Myung Jin

You can't beat the Drum table, designed by Gail Steuart Woolaway and Ruth Friend. Its unadorned cinched and tapered body is veneered in clear lacquered makore, cherry, or teak with an ebony lacquer finish. 10 Liberty Ship Way, 370, Sausalito, CA 94965; 415-331-6373; myungjin fabric.com. circle 488

Ruth Livingston Studio

At once rustic and elegant, the Woven Steel dining table is a 54-inch glass top—with a frosted perimeter and clear center—that rests on a steel base evocative of Native American woven baskets. The base can be ordered in a wide range of patina, mercury, and custom finishes. Round and oval cocktail tables are also available. 74 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920; 415-435-5264; ruthlivingston.com. circle 490

Todd Hase

Though understated and outwardly simple, the Elsa nightstand bristles with a subliminal energy: Clean lines and subtle details are paired with bronze knobs and vibrant lacquer finishes (olive is shown). A stained maple finish is also available; the piece is 30 by 22 by 28 inches. 261 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-871-9075; toddhase.com. circle 491

Turnstone

This manufacturer's mantra—"smart, simple, and affordable"—is as unassailable as the quality of its products. The new Currency desk system is a case in point. Its matching tower, cabinet, pedestal, and lateral components are abundantly flexible, designed to fit into almost any office or home work area, as are its multiple desk configurations. All come in wood-grain, solid, and patterned laminates. P.O. Box 1967, Grand Rapids, MI 49501; 800-887-6786; turnstonefurniture.com. circle 494

Urban Archaeology

In its day, this 1920s end table by the French master Pierre Chareau was ahead of its time; remarkably, it looks just as fresh today. Its 3-inch-thick laminated glass top sits on a steel base that comes in nine finishes, including polished chrome, polished or satin nickel, architectural or statuary bronze, and antique brass. This manufacturer offers two other Chareau variations: the end table with a mahogany top, and a stool with a mahogany seat. 143 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-431-4646; urbanarchaeology.com. circle 493

Adnan Serbest

If you didn't put books on it, Casecase might escape your notice entirely. This Turkish designer's 18-foot-long wall-mounted bookcase consists simply of white-glass shelving and pencil-thin bars of walnut-clad metal that practically disappear. No. 7/2 A Dudullu, Amraniye, Istanbul, Turkey; 90-216-612-46-46; adnanserbest.com. circle 492

Rexite

You couldn't ask for a cooler, lighter addition to a room than the Convito table, designed by Raul Barbieri. A spare, brushed-stainless-steel frame, with adjustable feet, supports a clear or acid-etched glass top, available in several shapes and sizes, ranging from a 53-inch-diameter circle to an 86-by-55-inch 10-seater rectangle. 7 Via Edison, Cusago, I-20090 Milano, Italy; 39-029-039-0013; rexite.it. circle 495

Periphere

Maybe it's fear of global warming, but at least two Canadian companies have picked up on an arctic idiom this season (see below left). Light and airy, in either a gold or chrome finish, the 30-inch-square, 8-inch-high Iceberg coffee table is constructed of laser-cut steel and evokes the delicate filigree of snowflakes. 1455 Boulevard Graham, Suite 100, Montreal, Quebec H3P 3M9, Canada; 514-733-8588; periphere.com. circle 496

Baronet

Get warm and cozy in the icy-cool Iceberg platform bed. The mattress rests on a white platform with either metal or floating legs and abuts a gently curving headboard in either espresso-stained ash veneer or silver-stained maple veneer. Pair the bed with a range of matching case goods, including a chest of drawers and a nightstand. 234 Rue Baronet, CP 580, Sainte-Marie, Quebec G6E 3B8, Canada; 866-828-5431; baronet.ca. circle 499

Context

Scott Klinker's winsome A-Frame tables and benches, with their graphic silhouettes and truss supports, are instantly recognizable. They are part of a line that includes desks, occasional tables, and café and children's chairs; all pieces are constructed of Baltic-birch plywood and are available in red, white, espresso, and moss-gray laminates, or in maple and walnut wood veneers. 104 West 4th Street, Suite 304, Royal Oak, MI 48067; 248-544-0410; contextfurniture.com. circle 498

Steuben

The shimmering grooved-crystal platter of the Radiant Disc table, by Michele Oka Doner, evokes light refracted through water; it is part of a collection inspired by the aquatic life of ocean reefs. The 19-inch-wide top is mounted on an exquisite 201/2-inch-high bronze armature. 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 800-783-8236; steuben.com. circle 497

Dransfield & Ross

You'll dig the colorful and vibrant Root table. Each one-of-a-kind piece, available in either orange or turquoise, is made from a reclaimed tree root that's been sandblasted and lacquered. The tables pair beautifully with the company's Faux Lizard boxed coasters and Vesuvio pillow. 54 West 21st Street, Suite 1201, New York, NY 10010; 212-741-7278; dransfieldandross.biz. circle 500

Urban Tribe

Chand means moon in Sanskrit—though Star would also be a fitting name for this radiant, jewel-like end table. A solid-cherry turned base supports a white onyx top that seems to glow from within. 5516 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630; 866-203-1501; mjsworld.com. circle 501

Niermann Weeks

With the Cascata console, Old World charm is fit to inhabit the most contemporary environments. The table is hand-carved from solid wood, and the apron is an abstraction of an antique original. The console comes in a Polonaise-white or gold-leaf finish and has a distressed faux-marble top with pale-green veining. 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-319-7979; niermannweeks.com. circle 502

Charles Pollock

Sleep like a pampered mandarin in the Chinoiserie Spiral bed. Finished with Japanned lacquer in black or red, the bed features a linenfold headboard and footboard—each bearing impeccably detailed imagery—flanked by spiraling posts. 6824 Lexington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323-962-0440; charlespollockrepro.com. circle 504

Iatesta & Company

The august and classically refined Gustavian commode is modeled on an antique piece discovered in the south of France. Uncluttered by hardware, this eight-drawer chest is hand-crafted from distressed solid cherry and is available in custom and 14 standard finishes. Dimensions: 58 inches wide,21 inches deep, 34 inches high. 216-C Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-604-0360; davidiatesta.com. circle 503

Idea Space Design

Low and lean but not at all mean, the Yano coffee table, designed by Stefano Joannides, has two interior shelves and comes in zebrawood or rift-oak veneer on a polished- or brushed-stainless-steel base. It is 60 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 14 inches tall. 351 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 310-360-7140; ideaspacedesign.com. circle 509

Bent Fabrication

You'll flip for Flip, a glass-top coffee or end table that looks good from any angle. Constructed of veneered plywood and finished in natural teak, the playful notched base can be oriented three ways. It also comes in a half-wood, half-fiberglass version. 116 Palmer, Houston, TX 77003; 713-702-5887; bentfabrication.com. circle 505

LaCor

Nito vine fibers impart the textures of tropical wood and rattan to the elegant Vine Spot table. The 20-inch-high cylindrical table is sheathed in the fibers, which have been hand-set in polished resin, and has a stunning radial top that measures 18 inches in diameter. 10451 Park Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840; 800-552-5432; lacorfurniture.com. circle 506

Bulo

In both rectangular and square-top versions, H20 HUB work tables are designed both to stand alone and to link together seamlessly. The tabletop—equipped with an electrification module and designed to efficiently manage myriad cords and cables—comes in gray-black two-tone treated linoleum with aluminum edging or monochromatic laminate in an array of colors. 394 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-334-5045; bulo.com. circle 508

Stephanie Odegard

Bringing a contemporary sensibility to the traditional Indian medium of metal-clad wood, Paul Mathieu's Marj daybed (named for Odegard's mother, for whom it was originally designed) radiates warmth and classic elegance. Shown in unlacquered copper, the 85-by-44-by-25-inch piece also comes in brass, silver, and white-bronze finishes. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069; odegardinc.com. circle 507