Seating

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2004 12:00:00 AM

Cassina USA

Philippe Starck has paired up with the manufacturer to create a pair of their own. The M.I.S.S. (Music Image Sofa System) sofa—available with an accompanying audio/visual cabinet—discretely hides a speaker, sub-woofer, and retractable projector housing. The complimentary Mister sofa boasts the same sleek lines—but without the technological trappings. 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022; 800-770-3568; cassinausa.com. circle 325

MetroChairs

Suitable for commercial or residential use, the Cubix collection includes a lounge chair and end tables, that are classically and stylishly modern, while also providing the safety advantages of flame-retardant padding. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303; 718-556-4398. circle 326

Ray20

The Miss M lounge chair by Simon James Design offers a plywood-reinforced frame and high-density foam seating on a tubular steel base. This no-nonsense design is also wittily versatile courtesy of various upholstery options—including this custom damask. P.O. Box 56163, New York, NY 11105; 800-898-1402; ray20.com. circle 327

Ligne Roset

Pascal Mourgue's Myo chaise, armchair, and ottoman are distinguished by the sinuous lines of their fully upholstered fiberglass shell seats on four-star chrome bases. The armchair is offered in a fixed version or one that rotates 120 degrees. 56 East Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60611; 800-297-6738; ligne-roset-usa.com. circle 331

Martin Brattrud

The Occhio armchair takes its name from a back grid of four wooden panels, which can be stained, leather-wrapped, or upholstered and form an aperture at their center. Armless chairs, sofas, occasional tables, and an ottoman, bench, and chaise complete the collection. 1224 West 132nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247; 323-770-4171; martinbrattrud.com. circle 328

Michael Berman

The flowing, undulating curves of the aptly-named Grace sofa seem to levitate above its block feet, offered in mahogany, walnut, oak, or other standard wood finishes. 7215 West Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-933-0220. circle 330

Montis

Dutch designer Gijs Papavoine's James collection includes a settee, a three-seat sofa, as well as an armchair with fixed or rotating base. Emphasizing modern comfort, the soft, liberal cushions nestle within a taut upholstered frame. P.O. Box 1253 Carrboro, NC 27510;888-866-6847; montis.nl. circle 329

Topdeq

Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci of the Siennese firm Archirivolto collaborate on Mambo, sure to punch up any interior. The stool features a swiveling, pneumatically height-adjustable seat, in clear or brightly colored translucent polypropylene and plastic,. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com. circle 332

Aceray

The #387Lightweight guest chair supports a contoured seat and back in a circular steel frame. Seat and back come in either leather or laminated wood, in natural beech, cherry, or wenge finishes, while the frame is available in matte or polished chrome. 2840 Northwest, Boca Raton Boulevard, Building 2, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-447-9490; aceray.com. circle 333

Cherner

The company's new stool borrows the classic molded plywood seat designed in 1958 by Norman Cherner. It comes in bar and counter heights, with steel or plywood legs, optional upholstery, and three wood finishes for its organically shaped seat. P.O. Box 2689, Westport, CT 06880; 866-243-7637; chernerchair.com. circle 336

Bernhardt Textiles

Plump interlocking forms, resting atop slim metal legs are just part of the playfulness of Patrick Norguet's bold and unusual Orly series. Assorted colors of upholstery only enhance this chair's charm. 58 West 40th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001; 877-639-0728; bernhardttextiles.com. circle 334

Property

Kemistry of Style is responsible for the design of this sexy Zost seater. Available as a single chair and as 64 or 88 inch sofas. 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY, 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com. circle 335

ICF Group

The company expands its Luna seating collection with a swiveling task chair on a tubular steel base. The striated bucket seat of laminated wood is available in blackwood or mocca finishes. 920 Broadway, New York, NY 10010; 800-237-1625; icfgroup.com. circle 337

Dauphin

The height-adjustable VisitaSwivel conference chair boasts a slim profile with a mesh or upholstered back, and comes standard with chrome arms and a polished aluminum five-star base on wheel castors. 300 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005; 800-995-6500; dauphin.com. circle 338

Herman Miller

The Mirra ergonomic task chair now comes in an upholstered version, made possible by a 100 percent recyclable polyester material in 17 colors that provides cushioning without the use of foam. 855 East Main Avenue, P.O. Box 302 Zeeland, MI 49464; 888 443 4357; hermanmiller.com. circle 342

Property

Make a splash with Bontempi's polypropylene stacking Aqua chairs. For indoor or outdoor use and in 8 colors.14 Wooster Street, New York, NY,10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com. circle 341

Eric Brand

Designed to commemorate the endowment of a University of Houston architecture chair named for Philip Johnson, the Johnsonian director's chair takes cues from its namesake's early functionalist work in a fixed seat of polished stainless-steel and saddle leather with contrasting stitches. 1675 Rollins Road, Suite D-2, Burlingame, CA 94010; 650-259-0207; ebstyle.com. circle 339

Izzydesign

Hollie is the new full-back executive conference chair with a two-tone design, that contrasts its perforated faux leather outer back and banded lower spine with the fabric in front. It sports both knee and swivel tilts. 17237 Van Wagoner Road, Spring Lake, MI 49456; 866-499-9968; izzydesign.com. circle 340

Bodema

Hiding its other function well, the manufacturer's Cino sofa swiftly converts into a full-size bed. The back folds down on level with the seat, while its optional armrests swivel out to provide nightstand-like surfaces. 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 715, New York, NY 10010; 212-366-1777; momentoitalia.com. circle 343

Frederic Williams

The three hemispherical foam elements of this playful S.3 seating system can be nested together or arranged as an armchair, or any number of whimsical configurations. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 611, New York, NY 10016; 212-686-6390; fredericwilliams.com. circle 344

Intérieurs

The Love chauffeuse lounger from Modénature features a tufted seat cushion of foam and feathers, with optional saddle stitches, and a broad range of fabric, leather and suede upholstery. Doubled up, it becomes a sofa or daybed. 149 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-0800; interieurs.com. circle 347

Modular

Stefano Giovannoni's upholstered Kalla chair features "wings" that may be adjusted to an outstretched or folded position. Via Molise 23, 40060 Osteria Grande, Bologna, Italy; +39 51 94 5896; domodinamica.com. circle 345

Context Furniture

This manufacturer makes its debut with a selection of chic seating constructed from laminated layers of commercial plywood cut in cross-section. With a fused strip of natural hardwood, each armchair is slightly different, expressing the integration of nature with industrial processes. 104 West 4th Street, Suite 304, Royal Oak, MI 48067; 248-544-0410; contextfurniture.com. circle 346

Emeco

Originally designed for two Paris restaurants, Philippe Starck's Heritage rocker is more of a novel dining chair than a rocker for knitting. Suitable for outdoor use, it's made of 80 percent recycled aluminum in polished and brushed finishes, and like all the company's chairs, is virtually indestructible. 805 West Elm Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331; 800-366-5951; emeco.net. circle 348

David Edward LSM

Filling a niche for stacking chairs in wood, Lehman-Smith + McLeish have come up with LSM. This upholstered guest chair, which stacks four-high, features a solid cherry frame, under-seat detailing, and polished stainless steel arms that add strength to sophistication.1407 Parker Road, Baltimore, MD 21227; 410-242-2222; davidedward.com. circle 353

Arconas

Bernù's cast-aluminum and steel tandem seating features a light, aerodynamic silhouette and generous seat sizes. Available in linear or curving configurations, with optional arms, headrests, and upholstery. 580 Orwell Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 3V7, Canada; 800-387-9496; arconas.com. circle 349

Vitra

The latest addition to Vitra's growing Noguchi collection, the Fin Series reintroduces 1944 designs. This reissued group includes a stool, as well as a dinette and coffee table, that's a smart combination of chromed tubular steel legs and solid wood top and leg, available in several possible finishes. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 212-929-3626; vitra.com. circle 350

Montina

The Juliet armchair, which is accompanied by a desk, dining and coffee table, features a sled base and a single-slat back and seat that can be upholstered in fabric, leather, or saddle leather. Via Comunale del Rovere 13, 33048 San Giovanni al Natisone, Udine, Italy; 39-432-747-377; montina.it. circle 352

Ted Boerner

Inspired by Chicago's curvaceous Lake Point Tower apartments, the designer introduces the Curved Intermezzo sofa. Each piece, available with or without arms, spans a quarter circle and comes in a range of upholsteries and wood bases. 10 Arkansas Street, Studio G, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-487-0110; tedboerner.com. circle 351

Robin Bruce

More than a chair but not quite a loveseat, the extra-wide Austen seating line might suit Jane Austen herself. Detailed with piping and carved legs, it's the perfect chair for curling up with a 19th-century novel. 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 710, McLean, VA 22102; 877-290-1502; robinbruce.com. circle 354

Thos. Moser

The Queen Anne inspired silhouette of the solid cherry Wing chair is accentuated by flared armrests and an ergonomic back that provides extra spinal support. It can be upholstered in fabric or leather. 72 Wright's Landing, Auburn, ME 04211; 800-708-1973; thosmoser.com. circle 355

Donghia

The company has a new take on the classic wing chair in three new variations named after waterbirds. Crane and Egret, both by designer Thad Hayes, and Heron, by Donghia, are defined by tapered side baffles on upholstered chairs of differing heights that range in character from robust to regal. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442 donghia.com. circle 356

De Sede

The sleek DS-242 couch is poised on bent metal-wire legs, while its snugly upholstered, leather body is precisely tailored, with exacting seams to hint at luxurious understatement. 1200 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905; 203-353-8114; desede.com. circle 359

JCPenney

Decorating guru Chris Madden has teamed up with the retailing giant for her Turning Home into Haven collection of furniture and home accessories, including affordable sofas that offer a pared-down yet still traditional look. 800-222-6161; jcpenney.com. circle 357

Nienkämper

There's no limit to what Karim Rashid can blobbify, and he's done it again with the Blottoman ottoman. This bulging unit—in a square or rectangular footprint—can be upholstered in fabric, leather, or vinyl in monochrome or contrasting colors. 920 Broadway, New York, NY 10010; 800-668-9318; nienkamper.com. circle 358