Seating

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2006 12:00:00 AM

Allermuir

There's something swell about the swiveling Open lounger, by U.K.-based designer Pearson Lloyd. It can be sourced without a headrest, and with the option of a chromed wire sled base, its relative, light weight makes it the go anywhere little chair. Branch Road, Lower Darwen, Lancashire, England BB3 0PR; 011-44-1254-682421; allermuir.com. circle 350

Bd Barcelona 1972

Jaime Hayón delivers weatherproof razzle-dazzle in the Showtime collection Armchair with Cover, of medium-density rotational molded polyethylene. For strictly indoor use, the chair can be lacquered in white, black, or napoleon blue. It can also be pigmented in orange, sand, or grayish blue. Pujades, 63 Bajos, Barcelona, Spain 08005; 011-34-93-4586909; bdbarcelona.com. circle 351

Terhi Tuominen

Suddenly, the future is now. This Finnish designer has presented her inventive Blackbird made-to-order chairs in matte black, though custom colors are possible. The chairs are stainless steel and expanded metal mesh, for use inside or out. Rörstrandinkatu 3 D 125, Helsinki, Finland, FI-00560; 011-358-40-724-7720; terhituominen.com. circle 355

Renovatio

From the Italian-made Black Diamond collection, Armando Onesto's Aloha ottoman is a tropical redux. The handmade piece, which can just as readily serve as a low seat, combines pine and high-density foam atop legs of polished or brushed chrome. 1100 Madison Avenue, Suite 7G, New York, NY 10028; 646-427-5454; renovaint.com. circle 352

Bright Chair

Douglas Levine's Asian-influenced Calvin seating introduces even more customization to modular sofas. Choose your size, depth, height, and configuration to assemble like a puzzle. The sofas are made using spring-and-foam cushions. 51 Railroad Avenue, Middleton, NY 10940; 888-524-5997; brightchair.com. circle 353

Aswoon/Susan Woods Studio

The limited edition Black Wave seating, by trained sculptor Susan Woods, is a tour-de-force in poplar plywood. A mere 14 inches tall at the seat, it's nice and low for luxurious lounging. The Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 131, Suite 207, 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 347, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 718-858-7006; aswoon.com. circle 354

Giorgetti

Hong Kong-born architect Chi Wing Lo's REA Wingchair is sleek in tight leather, or changeable when slip-covered in fabric. The maple frame supports fiber fills and structural, as well as flexible, cold-foam expanded polyurethane padding. Top the tailored piece by attaching the fluffy button-tufted quilt. 300 Frank West Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ 07601; 888-836-9100; giorgettiusa.com. circle 356

Blu Dot

For its first foray into upholstered seating, this modular furnishings manufacturer proposed the Couchoid sofa. The studio version is 75 inches long. A matching lounge chair is also available. Both sell in a Robin's Egg Blue, white, or dark brown cow-free leatherlike covering. 3236 California Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418; 612-782-1844; bludot.com. circle 360

Woodnotes Oy

Easy-to-assemble tubular steel K chairs by the Scandinavian designer Harri Koskinen now come in a "narrow" version along with the designer's full-sized original. With either version, choose a removable cover in a soil-repelling paper and cotton fabric. Available in eight colorways: stone/black, stone/orange, white/lime, white/natural, natural, natural/black, black, and black/black rose. Through Orange Living, P.O. Box 1253, Carrboro, NC 27150; 919-942-1608; woodnotes.fi. circle 359

Alias

Bettcha' can't spec just one: stacking chairs are better in numbers. Try a flock of lightweight but sturdy Fly chairs by Bergamo-based architect Marco Acerbis. The tough nylon structure fades from a gloss finish on the back and seat to an intriguing matte finish elsewhere. 200 McKay Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746; 877-254-2788; aliasusa.com. circle 357

Yothaka

Taking a cue from traditionally-woven natural fibers of Asia, Thai designer Somchai Thanapolkiat's created the Boom Boom sofa using a proprietary translucent plastic yarn made from durable polyurethane and recycled polyethylene woven around a frame of natural teak with solid teak legs. 1028/5 Rama 4 Road, Thungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand 10120, 011-662-679-8631; yothaka.com. circle 358

Poliform USA

Measuring nearly three feet deep, Carlo Colombo's svelte and spectacularly sized Bali lounge chair features two-layer padding in polyurethane and polyester, for ergonomics with comfort. The upholstery will sell in either fabric or leather; the base comes in chromed metal. 150 East 58th Street, 9th Floor, NY, NY 10155; 888-765-4367; poliformusa.com. circle 361

Moroso

With the two- or three-seat Print sofa Marcel Wanders restyles a fairly conventional model with his large-scale exuberant signature fabric pattern. The pattern comes in either a multicolored version or a black, white, and gold version. Down pillows are also available as an option. 526 West 26th Street, Suite 612, New York, NY 10011; 800-705-6863; moroso.it. circle 362

ddc

For the Goldilocks within—designer Roberto Lazzeroni's Shell chair is offered in a choice of widths: the width on a 30-inch-high chair is just under 23 inches, while a 27-inch-high chair is nearly 27 inches wide. The steel structure is sheathed in Italian saddle leather. We're sure that one will be just right. 181 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com. circle 365

Dune

This studio has become the U.S. distributor for the Italian-made Chill, a contract-quality swiveling chair with a coordinating ottoman on a chromed base (headrest optional). Choose tight upholstery in leather or fabrics, or a Velcro-closed fabric slipcover. 88 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-6171; dune-ny.com. circle 363

BNT Furniture

We're more than happy about these Happy stools in three heights: 18, 24, and 30 inches. Sitting atop thermoplastic glides and slender steel wire supports, the internal structure of pressed beech can be upholstered either with fabric, or with real or synthetic leather—on a padding of polyurethane foam and polyester.121 Ethel Road West, Unit #4; Piscataway, NJ 08854; 732-650-0065; bntdesign.com. circle 364

Molo Design

One floppy piece of paper won't support much, but these honeycomb stacks of kraft paper form stout structures. The Paper Softseating line, by designers Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen, is available in 8 different sizes: 9 by 16, 9 by 24, 12 by 16, 12 by 24, 12 by 36, 18 by 16, 18 by 24, and 18 by 36 inches. 1470 Venables Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5L 2G7; 604-696-2501; molodesign.com. circle 366

Krug

Quietly yet rigorously modern in feel, the 33-inch-high BLA-2-A-7 and BLA-2-A-1, from the Blake series by this company's in-house design team, have a 33-inch-high back angled for comfort and jaunty legs, in either maple or beech. The seat features springs, for sturdy and long lasting service. 421 Manitou Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2C 1L5; 888-578-5784; krug.ca. circle 371

(PIE) Project Import Export

There's nothing fishy about designer Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta's biomorphic Sushi daybed. Eco-friendly, the wood-and-rattan frame is rolled into a network of fibers from invasive water hyacinths that would otherwise clog rivers. 19331 Southwest 31st Court, Miramar, FL 33029; 786-543-3037; projectimportexport.com. circle 367

Skram Furniture

American Designer Jacob Marks's low Lineground armchair nods to mid-century Danish furniture—though what is not there is just as important as what is. The sinuous laminated walnut members border provocatively cut out negative space. 3315 D Highway 54 West, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; 919-412-0260; skramfurniture.com. circle 370

Chista

The Roots collection's Solid Wood Lounge by Alon Langotsky is carved from a reclaimed 94-inch-long tree root slab. Langotsky's one-offs come in a natural shellac finish, a burned wood technique, or in a wax or oil finish. 537 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-924-0394; chista.net. circle 369

Matteograssi

The Italian-made Loom chair's thick leather is perforated and stretched like a piece of expanded metal. Designer Franco Poli secures the netting to spring steel for the collection's low and high lounges, and a companion footrest. 2 Via Padre Rovagnati, 22066, Mariano Comense, Italy; 011-39-031-757711; matteograssi.it. circle 368

Periphere

Designers Thien Ta Trung and My Ta Trung create Patchwork chairs using molded high-density foam and quilted fabric remnants cast aside during sofa and chair production. Though the design is standardized, the distribution of the patterns is always unique. 1455 Graham Boulevard, Suite 100, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3P 3M9; 514-733-8588; periphere.com. circle 377

Wiesner Hager

The Sign Guest Chair has a cantilever in rectangular steel that's chromed or powder-coated in silver. It has a curved back and wood arm caps, and is available in black leather or Arcadia's fabric, vinyl, leather, or custom options. Through Arcadia, 5692 Fresca Drive, La Palma, CA 90623; 800-585-5957; arcadiacontract.com. circle 372

Corinto

Opposites attract, they say. The Linea sofa features two sides of opposite seating that meet in a gentle curve, finally proving the truth of that old saying. It is available in any number of options from pique or woven leather, or from their fabric collection. The 3-foot sections are 3 feet deep. With an optional back, the sofa is 29 inches high; without the back, it's 19 inches high. Through Alter-E-Go Solutions, 239 Notre-Dame Street West, Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 1T4; 800-939-7339; alteregosolutions.com. circle 376

STUA

Company founder Jesus Gasca gave the ergonomic molded seat of his Onda stool a surprisingly comfortable extra-soft rubber "skin"—available in stone, sky blue, orange, taupe, or brown—that's slightly smaller than the shell. The lightweight but stable curved stainless steel frame guarantees durability indoors or out. Through Design Within Reach, 225 Bush Street, 20th Floor, San Francisco CA, 94104; 800-944-2233; dwr.com. circle 373

Shetug

Now part of the high-flying Alta collection, designer Roberto Danesi's Musa chairs use foam-covered European beech for their low, medium, and high backs. The swivel base is highly polished injected aluminum, tipped with a choice of casters, or with a foot. The back and arms can be upholstered or chromed. 65-68 Volta Dels Garrofers, P.I. els Garrofers, Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona, Spain, 08340; 011-34-973-593600; shetug.com. circle 375

Montauk

Danny Chartier's Tufted Sofa sports a button-tufted foam back and loose, goose down-wrapped foam cushions atop 8-way hand-tied coil springs. The heavy maple frame is screwed and glued; the bulbous exposed legs are in a mahogany finish. Coordinating love seats and sofas are available. 4404 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2W 1Z5; 514-845-8285; montauksofa.com. circle 374

Property

Milan and Singapore-based designers Kemistry of Style's retro-inspired Track armchair is made of shape-retaining polyurethane foam on a wood base. The back support comes in a choice of bright or brushed chrome, and the foam can be covered in ten categories of fabrics and leathers.The glass-topped Uptake side tables are a colorful companion. 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com. circle 378

Keilhauer

For the Morley task chair, designer Mark Kapka drew on fundamental principals of ergonomics, including the need for upper back support. Constructed from cast aluminum, glass-filled nylon, polyurethane, and polypropylene, the chair has a fully upholstered back that can also be ordered armless and in mesh. 1450 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1P 2E3; 800-724-5665; keilhauer.com. circle 383

Roche-Bobois

Somewhere over the rainbow lives this up-to-date classic from the Les Provinciales collection. L'An V Marquise sports double-welted upholstery in colorful stripes over a fill of feather and foam flakes. The mortised 3-foot-wide solid beech frame incorporates traditional natural-fiber straps and cord-bound springs. 183 Madison Avenue, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10016; 800-972-8375; roche-bobois.com. circle 379

MuNiMulA

UU37, a 24 by 37-inch modular seating with removable cushions, allows seemingly limitless configurations. The back and seat cushions are both HR polyurethane foam over a wood structure. Choose upholstery wools in charcoal or yellow, red or aluminum sheens, black textured fabric, various Maharam fabrics, or Spinneybeck leathers. 548 Squires Road, Quincy, MI 49082; 517-605-5343; munimula.com. circle 380

i4 Mariani USA

The Ares Executive chair offers a portfolio of options, from a high back, to mid- and low-backs. The frame utilizes elm heartwood that is naturally seasoned for at least 3 years. The bases can be finished in chrome, brass, or aluminum, then fitted with castors or glides. 969 Third Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-6389; i4marianiusa.com. circle 382

Wang, Jinsheng's Studio

Moon Jelly is a sculptural standout in this designer's line of five experimental chairs that moonlight as sculpture. The suction cups and quarter-inch-thick clear acrylic were designed neither for a high-abuse environment nor daily use—though the chair can be used occasionally, and admired constantly. 175 Adams Street, Unit 9d, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-834-4543. circle 381

Stylex

There's something familiar about the initials this manufacturer gave designer Mark Goetz's MG Lounge chair. For the 13-gauge high-strength steel frame, which can be powder coated or chromed, upholstery options include both fabric and leather, depending on the intended destination: library, university, public space, or private office. P.O. Box 5038, Tungsten Road, Delanco, NJ 08075; 800-257-5742; stylexseating.com. circle 389

Knoll

Boldly modern yet unassuming, the Shelton Mindel wood side chair reinterprets a banker's chair using exposed mortise-and-tenon joinery, as a mark of quality, and a floating seat to convey lightness and transparency. Available hardwoods include walnut, oak, or beech, and these can be stained. 1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041; 800-343-5665; knoll.com. circle 384

KI

The Soltíce group springs from hospital lobbies into patient rooms, thanks to options including an armless sleeper, patient chairs, bariatric seating, a recliner, and a swivel glider. Choose among 16 wood stains, including Kensington Maple, and a wide range of Pallas textiles, including Billows Chocolate, and other Crypton and GORE options. 1330 Bellevue Street, Green Bay, WI 54308; 800-424-2432; ki.com. circle 385

Robin Bruce

Borrowing inspiration for its streamlined aesthetic from the 1930s, the 32-inch-high Rothko swiveling chair is not precisely a design revolution. But it does revolve a full 360 degrees, measures 22 inches between the arms, and it comes in a choice of 250 fabrics. 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 710, McLean VA 22102; 800-334-7963; robinbruce.com. circle 388

Argington

The Babylon Infant Tray Kit incorporates a 3-point safety strap in order to retrofit the company's Toddler High Chair for the 6-month to two-year-olds. The tray comes in birch, white, walnut, red maple, and cherry. With brown, orange, or blue cushions. 766 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 800-482-0522; www.argington.com. circle 387

Patrician

Apropos chairs, love seats, and nearly 80-inch sofas update classic modern furniture with the addition of chrome legs. Available in Kvadrat textiles, like Maharam Glove, or the customers' own materials, with tufting or without. The 32 ½-inch-square chair is 30 inches high. 1107 West Market Center Drive, High Point, NC 27261; 800-334-9309; patrician.com. circle 386

Grassoler

Seems like there's a storm brewing in Spanish design. Add a little sturm und drang with this manufacturer's generously sized Thunder sofa, a grand statement in purple crushed velvet that's on the horizon this fall from designer Josep Gras. c/ La Clota #22, Cerdanyola Del Valles, Barcelona, Spain 08290; 011-34-93-580-8835; grassoler.com. circle 395

Artelano

Milan-based Patricia Urquiola has paired Asian-inspired curved wood with Mongolian long-haired fur for her Log armchair. The solid beechwood structure comes varnished or lacquered in black or orange. 57 Rue de Bourgogne, Paris, France 75007; 011-33-44-420161; artelano.com. circle 390

Edelman Leather

This leather supplier's first furniture collection boasts the deliriously oversized Teddy. Though modern looking, the double-doweled design in kiln-dried alder faithfully reinterprets a chair first seen at the 1930 Salon Des Artistes Decorateurs. Available in heavily tumbled cowhide and in Persian lamb pelts, the chair comes in a variety of colors, including our favorite, Bigfoot. 80 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT 06776; 800-886-8339; edelmanfurniture.com. circle 391

Maria Yee

A graphically rendered V marks the bold profile of this designer's Ventana Vista Sofa chair. Made from Chestnut, the chair can be ebonized or have a natural chestnut finish. Suggested leathers are sand, red, green, plum, black, and chocolate. 298 Harvey West Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; 831-457-2900; mariayee.com. circle 394

Councill Contract

From this executive office furniture supplier comes the graceful and comfortable 6926 Always lounge chair. Shown with the tight back and seat upholstered in white leather, the chair sells with the wood frame finished in 8 standard colored finishes, including Mahagony, or any custom finish. P.O. Box 1440, Denton, NC 27239; 336-859-2155; councillcontract.com. circle 392

Cassina USA

Piero Lissoni's new Mex sectional sofas pair feather- or polyester-padded cushions with low wrapping shelves in dark-stained oak, or white or grey lacquer. An accompanying set of low glass tables are divided in sections and sit on white- or black-painted bases. Tall bookcases are also available. 200 McKay Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746; 800-770-3568; cassinausa.com. circle 393

Lange Production

After their original meeting in design school, Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm partnered to create the FK 82 X-Chair of chromed steel and "analin" leather. The design is now back in an authorized version. The leather is available in black, natural, dark brown, and cognac. 4 Kastelsvej, Copenhagen, Denmark 2100; 011-45-28-295173; langeproduction.com. circle 396

de Sede

Antonella Scarpitta's floaty DS-5 sells as a two, three, or four-seat sofa, with left or right-handed elements, a left or right recamier, or trapezoidal end-element chairs. The backs are height-adjustable, the base sells in matte or polished chrome, and the upholstery can be microsuede or five grades of leather. 1200 Summer Street, Suite 203, Stamford, CT 06905; 800-688-7112; desede.com. circle 401

Global

The retro Prairie chair may blend the Midwest with Manhattan, but its modern scale suits Anywhere U.S.A. Choose from ten wood finishes for the legs and an optional skirt, to compliment any of the 400 standard textiles and leathers available. 17 West Stow Road; Marlton, New Jersey, 08053; 800-220-1900; globaltotaloffice.com. circle 397

Keyton

Sit back and relax in Abel Navarro's Keyton Dynamic massage chair. The design deftly combines the relaxed elegance of leather with warm wood —in oak or wengé finishes—using a curved shape suited to the most sophisticated environments. 85 P.I. Las Atalayas, Alicante, Spain, 03114; 917-292-5359; keyton.com. circle 400

HBF

With the Mode series, Brian Kane introduces executive and management seating that can be used around a table or behind a desk. The chairs are available with either a mid- or high-back. The metal arms are polished aluminum, and the bases are polished aluminum or powder-coated black. 900 12th Street Drive Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601; 800-801-8033; hbf.com. circle 398

Loewenstein

The Jazz Collection's streamlined Jazz Lounge is certified free of C.F.C's, and it shouldn't off-gas toxins into the air. As with the matching cocktail and end tables, and the loveseat, the chair's heavy-duty steel frame sells in polished chrome or brushed nickel. 1801 North Andrews Avenue, Pampano Beach, FL 33069; 800-327-2548; loewensteininc.com. circle 399

Emeco

Philippe Starck takes a bow with his graceful new Icon chairs made by hand at this company's historic factory. Destined to be heirlooms, the stacking chair and barstool are unbreakable in recycled aluminum that's either polished or brushed. 805 Elm Avenue, Hanover, PA, 17331; 717-637-5951; emeco.net. circle 402

Bernhardt

Grand Rapids-based design firm Zero 1 created Pilot chairs while keeping in mind that conference seating is generally viewed from the back. Then again, the chair, which is Greenguard-certified, is equally suited to private offices or workstations in cubicles, and is equally striking from the front. P.O. Box 740, Lenoir, NC 28645; 828-758-9811; bernhardtdesign.com. circle 403

Gyford Productions

For his futuristic Mount Rose chair, designer Tom Barber strings together machined stainless steel tubing using taut stainless wire. The chair sports a 24-inch-tall back of contoured acrylic. 891 Trademark Drive, Reno, NV 89521; 775-829-7272; standoffsystems.com. circle 407

Jane Hamley Wells

From BSC, the Barcelona Seating Collection, comes Niall O'Flynn's amusing stackable BSC Grill side chair. Also available with armrests, and as a swiveling office version on wheels, the steel-bi-chrome structure is lacquered with metallic epoxy paint for use indoors (a kitchen, perhaps) or out in the weather. 1512 North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622; janehamleywells.com. circle 406

M2L Collection

Swiveling, plush, and sculptural Drift seating, by the Austrian design team Eoos, comes in a right- or left-facing configuration fabricated on a wood frame with a spring core. The round base can be highly polished chrome-plated or powder-coated steel; black plastic glides protect floors. 215 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022; m2lcollecton.com. circle 404

Agati

This manufacturer, which is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, introduced the wood and fabric Rio Modular seating for healthcare, though the system easily crosses over to libraries, corporate interiors, retail, and hospitality projects. Available woods include maple, oak, cherry, and walnut. 1219 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607; 312-829-1977; agati.com. circle 405

Rossin

For the futuristic office, try elastics, microfibers, imitation leathers, or natural leather on the L@p chair. German designer Martin Ballendat's swooping, sculptural upholstered backrest offers a comfortable area for leaning, and a horizontal surface to for resting laptops. Through Aria International, 6590 Shilo Road East, Suite D, Alpharetta, GA 30005; 678-428-1991; ariaseating.com. circle 413

B & B Italia

Designer Jeffrey Bernett's 31-inch-tall Cosmos chair, from the new Project collection of this Italian mainstay, is an evolution of the Metropolitan chair. A swiveling version tops the base with four glossy brushed-aluminum spokes, or chromed-metal skids allow the chairs to stack. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 800-872-1697; bebitalia.it. circle 408

Figueras International Seating

For the ultimate in space conservation, this auditorium chair gets an ovation. Both the seat and the arm of the Flex Seat simultaneously fold to be nearly flat. In its up position, the unit is just 14 inches thick; choose from leather or fabric coverings. Bravo! Ctra. Parets a Bigues, Km 7,7 Lliçà d'Amunt, Barcelona, Spain 08186; 011-34-93-844-5050; figueras.com. circle 412

Brayton

Just what we were waiting for! Await modular lounge seating was designed by Eoos to be connected with tables. There is also a coordinating freestanding table in two heights, 19 inches and 25 inches, and an ottoman on casters. 250 Swathmore Avenue, High Point, NC 27263; 800-627-6770; brayton.com. circle 409

Harter

Anthro KB Side stackable armless chairs have knit backs in twelve vibrant color selections, including elephant and primary orange. Try the tubular frame in a mirror finish or in six powder coats. And for educational settings specify a flip-up tablet arm or a fixed tablet in laminate or veneer. 11451 Harter Drive, Middlebury, IN 46540; 800-543-5449; harter.com. circle 411

Teys

Vicente Gallega offers the Surf chaise lounge, inspired by surf boards. Also available without arms, it can be purchased in several colors of microfiber or leathers. Through European Lighthouse, 2213 Cyprus Island Drive, #505, Pompano Beach, FL 33069; 786-282-5720; eurolighthouse.com. circle 410