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edited by Karen D. Singh -- Interior Design, 9/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

Curves ahead

Eero Koivisto's out-of-this-world Orbit seating zooms its way through any wide-open space. Available in almost endless configurations, the sinuous sectional looks stunning in Offecct's standard wool upholstery. Legs are offered in polished chrome or lacquered silver. Skovdevagen, Box 100, 54321 Tibro, Sweden; 46-504-41500; offecct.se. circle 324

Lush Life

Inspired by water cascading over an edge, Roz Hayes and Dani Stoller's lovable Valentine chair features a tubular-steel frame on a chrome-plated steel base. Cushions of molded polyurethane foam can be covered in wool, Ultrasuede, leather, or vinyl as well as the customer's own material. 672 South Avenue 21, Suite 7, Los Angeles, CA 90031; 323-343-9968; lushlifedesign.com. circle 325

Victoria Hagan Home

As impressive as Victoria Hagan's debut furniture collection, her second effort marries contemporary lines to traditional forms. Among other shapely pieces, the Morgan club chair features such distinguished details as brass leg caps and castors with bronze or pewter nail heads. Legs are maple. 212-888-3241; victoriahaganhome.com. circle 326

Q Collection

Grab your dog-eared copy of Emma or Clarissa, and settle into the Abigail settee. A play of scale and proportion updates the wingback reading chair, while nail-head detailing still nods to the past. Available in custom sizes or finishes, with unlimited upholstery options. Cushions are filled with free-range feathers and down. 915 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10010; 212-529-1400; qcollection.com. circle 327

Cor

Flipping faster than Carly Patterson at the summer Olympics, Thomas Müller and Jörg Wulff's Cosma chair becomes a bed in just two moves. The piece's slatted frame is concealed beneath upholstery offered in a spectrum of fabrics. 12 Nonenstrasse, 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany; 49-52-42-4102-0; cor.de. circle 328

Donghia Furniture/Textiles

A summit of simplicity, Paul Mathieu's graceful Geneva collection encompasses sofa, club sofa, club chair, and ottoman. Detailed, rounded backs make these substantial pieces ideal for large spaces. Legs are solid walnut, available in three finishes; upholster in custom options. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777; donghia.com. circle 329

Bonacina Pierantonio

A perfect perch for lazy piña colada sippers, the Balloon stool is at home in any nightlife hot spot. The durable wicker shell, offered in 13 colors, houses a polyurethane-foam seat with removable covering in canvas, leather, or other options. The stainless-steel frame is available in two heights; it comes in chromed or brushed finishes. 17 Via Pontaccio, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-89011325; bonacinapierantonio.it. circle 330

Bernhardt Design

The relaxed, refined form of Laurel exhibits fashionable East-meets-West styling. Mark Goetz's 60-inch-long bench is constructed of solid parawood available in 10 finishes, from full-bodied merlot and dark cherry to tasteful camel maple. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 866-634-0191; bernhardtdesign.com. circle 331

Hauptman Products

Retro in sensibility, Reseat's compound curves come courtesy of reconstituted aspen-wood flakes. The seven available colors include snappy charcoal gray and a white that's deliciously milky. 204 Screenland Drive, Burbank, CA 91505; 215-681-6747; jonashauptman.com. circle 332

Walter Knoll

Exuding minimalist sophistication, showstopping Together appears to float on air. Grouped as a sectional, the clean-lined sofa can make a strong architectural statement. 25 Bahnhofstrasse, 71083 Herrenberg, Germany; 49-70-32-208-250; walterknoll.de. circle 333

Artifort

Just a little Dr. Evil, Patrick Norguet's mod Boson chair celebrates synthetics. The shapely shell also balances visual substance with virtual weightlessness. Cushions can be upholstered in a range of fabrics from seven manufacturers. P.O. Box 115, 5480 AC Schijndel, Netherlands; 31-73-

54-77-015; artifort.com. circle 334

Nada Debs

This designer's lighthearted Floating stool makes a clear statement, suspending cushions in boxy acrylic frames. Cubes are 133/4 inches square by 18 inches high; cushions can be specified in three sizes and in leather, brocade, or a variety of bold fabrics. P.O. Box 13-6488, Beirut, Lebanon; 96-11-868605; nadadebs.com. circle 338

Poltrona Frau

Avoid the Goldilocks syndrome with the Size lounger: Available in three dimensions, it's sure to fit just right. Measurements range from 31 to 38 inches wide and 361/2 to 41 inches high. Beech legs come in natural or black-lacquer finishes, leather in over 90 standard colors. 145 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-777-7592; poltronafrau.it. circle 335

Frederic Williams

A generous 51 inches deep, Maarten Kusters's low-slung Elle bridges the overlooked gap between chaises and rocking chairs. Shape-retaining cold-processed polyurethane foam and a removable cover in leather or custom fabrics keep this seat in top form. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-686-6390; fredericwiliams.com. circle 336

Alea

Don't be duped by the sexy, hard-edged Italian styling—the Zefiro bench is extremely comfortable. An anodized-aluminum frame supports an acrylic seat offered in seven colors. 1912 NW 84th Avenue, Miami, FL 33126; 305-470-1200; aleaoffice.com. circle 337

Fendi Casa

As trendy as Fendi's baguette bags and wraparound shades, these poufs and daybeds are manufactured by Club House Italia. Fur accessories abound: Think mink. (Also chinchilla, nutria, and blue fox.) For upholstery, try the black- and-camel houndstooth on pony skin or the crocodile-embossed hides in brick red and pearly pink. Among the pieces available through the Miami showroom to open in October, Intrigo is a four-poster partially wrapped in silver leather; Eros, a sofa, features a detachable back and decadent accoutrements. 56 Via Balzella, 47100 Forlì, Italy; 39-0543-079-1911; fendicasa.it. circle 339