Furniture

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

Laurie Beckerman

Bask in the glow of the Luminous coffee and lounge table. Four staggered tops of extra-clear starfire glass on edge-glow acrylic panels are set within its stainless steel frame. Choose any combination of these radiant acrylic colors: green, yellow, blue, and red. 500 Second Avenue, Suite 19E, New York, NY 10016; 212-889-1287; lauriebeckerman.com. circle 525

Peter Harrison

Structure transforms into sculpture with the Carbon table. Buttressed by concrete joints, the top and legs of solid mahogany are unified by a lyrical composition of stainless steel cables. Also available in wengé and maple. P.O. Box 73, Cragsmoor, NY 12420; 914-443-3885; lavassa.com. circle 526

Dakota Jackson

Broad strokes and fine finishes characterize the Monaco extension dining table. A matte polyester finish protects its natural parchment top, while the tapered and arced base features a polished garnet makoré exterior and matte sycamore interior. An accompanying console and buffet are forthcoming. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 407, New York, NY 10022; 212-838-9444; dakotajackson.com. circle 527

Chista

You can't beat the Bell coffee table. Designer Alon Langotsky has reclaimed ceremonial drums from Indonesia and opened their ends to create this luxuriously simple piece. Its body, either beveled or round, is of solid jackfruit and is polished in a natural, espresso, or ebony finish. 537 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-924-0394; chista.net. circle 530

Nathan Hunter

Look at those curves. The Trapezoid coffee table's interlocking legs are hand-carved from curly maple with swooping organic lines—and support an irregular geometric glass top to fit. Choose from custom and any other hard wood options. 4595 Trooper Lane, Bloomington, IN 47404; 812-876-0677; nathanhunterdesign.com. circle 528

Donghia

Designed by Paul Mathieu, the Victoire bed takes after 18th century Provencal furniture with a curving headboard and footboard that are fully upholstered. Resting on a slim, footed base in solid maple, it comes in queen, king and California king sizes. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 529

E15

The NT04 Adam bedside table is a solid choice. Designed by Philipp Mainzer, it is constructed of whole European oak with an oiled finish to reveal both its impeccable craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the wood. 4 Hospitalstrasse, Oberursel 61440, Germany; 49-6171-97950; e15.com. circle 531

Kartell

The latest blockbuster by designer Patricia Urquiola, the T-Table was inspired by fossils and is available in three table heights. Made of light polymethyl methacrylate plastic, it glows in red, light blue, crystal, amber, yellow, and black hues. 39 Greene Street, New York, NY 10013; 866-854-8823; kartellus.com. circle 532

Studio Roeper

The Divided Lands II coffee table is a study in contrasts. The variegated patina of its brass or copper surface is juxtaposed against legs, end pieces, and a center divider of solid white oak that's been charred, wire brushed, and sealed. 437 Mississippi Street, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-216-5714; studioroeper.com. circle 533

Hartcorn Furniture + Design

With an inflection of Japanese design, the Shoshin file cabinet also lends itself to a bedside table, dresser, or small sideboard. With dramatic brass hardware mounted on contrasting wood medallions, it comes standard in clear-lacquered Douglas fir, both solid and veneer. Other woods, like walnut and curly maple, are also available. P.O. Box 300, Housatonic, MA 01236; 413-394-9955; hartcornfd.com. circle 534

Skram Furniture

Don't be fooled by the straightforward simplicity of the Concept 3 media unit. With a standard wood drawer and flap doors concealing generous storage, its size, materials, and configuration are completely customizable. Shown in bleached European beech with aluminum frame doors with etched glass panels. 3315 D Highway 54 West, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; 919-412-0260; skramfurniture.com. circle 535

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna

The Variazioni storage system needs no translation; its design, by Patrick Norguet, speaks for itself. Its two structural rods (offered in two heights) support between one and three reconfigurable MDF storage boxes in either Anthracite, white, and white/orange melamine, with either an open or closed top. 2 Via Pietro Cossa, 20122 Milano, Italy; 39-02-77807701; thonet-vienna.com. circle 536

Steelcase

The Airtouch freestanding table works like a breeze. With an ergonomic lift handle, its work surface adjusts from a height of 26 to 43 inches. It has a wide range of finishes and configurations: select from four straight and two corner sizes, as well as tabletops in this manufacturer's 30 standard laminates, or in others. 901 44th Street SE, CH-2E-10, Grand Rapids, MI 49508; 616-247-2710; steelcase.com. circle 537

P'kolino

Designed in collaboration with the Rhode Island School of Design, the puzzle-like pieces of the Play table promise hours of fun. Make a fort out of its bent wood work surface, or transform its foam benches into rockers by turning them upside down. Its small foam blocks pull out for a game of catch. Available in green, blue, purple, or light blue. 38 Northwest First Avenue, Dania Beach, FL 33004; 888-403-8992; pkolino.com. circle 538

Loadbearing

It's easy to change the look of the MShelving media console. In five standard heights and configurations, its galvanized steel frame can be outfitted with a range of 18 powder-coated steel or three wood veneer sliding doors. 217 West 21st Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10011; 646-336-8302; loadbearing.com. circle 539

Dune

Liven up the living room with Terminal, an entertainment console with a mod attitude. An optional L-shaped storage unit nests onto the low and sleek single-drawer base. Made of MDF, it comes in a range of matte lacquer colors. Through ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; 212-473-3000; duneliving.com. circle 540

Ralph Pucci

Who needs gold and silver when you can have the Bronze Rectangular cocktail table? Designed by Eric Schmitt, its legs, top, and matching or contrasting sub-top create a sophisticated composition of rectangles in black bronze, black bronze and parchment, polished bronze and parchment, and silver-plated bronze finishes. 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.net. circle 545

Blu Dot

The Modu-licious desk is an affordable example of modern design in painted oak, maple, or walnut veneer finishes. Available in double or single pedestal sizes—with single drawers, with or without lateral files—its powder-coated steel drawer fronts come in a range of colors, including white and robin's egg blue. 3236 California Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418; 612-782-1844; bludot.com. circle 541

Shetug

The Targa executive, boardroom, and conference system is right on target. Its modern desks, credenzas, and bookcases are available in African mahogany, European beech and black ash veneers, while the tops, returns and extensions also come in transparent and frosted glass. Volta dels Garrofers 65-68, P.I. els Garrofers, 08340; Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona, Spain; 34-937-593-600; shetug.com. circle 542

Roche-Bobois

Christophe Delcourt looked no further than nature in designing his limited edition Legend bookcase. With a fairy tale form—think enchanted forest—its tree-like frame branches out among playfully askew shelves, all constructed of solid Bourgogne oak. Only 250 are being made. 200 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 800-972-8375; roche-bobois.com. circle 544

Xpand System

The Xpand bench and table does just that: what looks like a simple 55-, 63- or 71-inch-long wood top expands, surprisingly, up to 18 inches, thanks to an accordion-style center. Choose from maple, bamboo, oak, and beech. Through Maximilian Fine Furniture, 98 West Searsville Road, Montgomery, NY 12549; 845-778-5839; xpand-furniture.com. circle 543

Sutherland

Big and bold, the Washington Park dining table is a striking composition of vertical and horizontal slabs. With two leaf extensions, its solid steel frame and base (with textured nickel or bronze patina) offer a cool contrast against its warm, embedded mahogany or oak top in a range of finishes. There's also a round variation. 168 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247; 800-717-8325; sutherlandteak.com. circle 546

Arcadia

Go understated with the soft-spoken Ambient occasional tables. With round, square, or rectangular tops—in maple veneer, laminate, and solid or inset etched glass—these maple tables have matching shelves, and come in 11 standard finishes. Choose from five standard sizes with convex tapered legs, as well as a console height. 5692 Fresca Drive, La Palma, CA 90623; 800-585-5957; arcadiacontract.com. circle 550

Baronet

Spare and simple, the Brasilia media center, in solid maple and maple veneer, incorporates plenty of storage behind its sliding doors. Even when bracketed by its fixed-shelf, add-on bookcases, it can accommodate a 50-inch television screen. Choose between chocolate and anthracite finishes. 234 Rue Baronet, CP 580, Sainte-Marie, QC, Canada G6E 3B8; 418-387-5431; baronet.ca. circle 549

Robert & Robert

With whiffs of 1940s French Art Deco, designer Randy Culler's Keyhole side table will make a bold statement in any room. With a dark American maple veneer finish, its singular, inverted keyhole silhouette is delicately perched on a four-foot base. P.O. Box 398, Denton, NC 27239; 336-859-2155; robertandrobert.com. circle 548

CNI

The Aquarius Accent table won't leave you high and dry. Its round top, inlaid with polished penshell cut into triangular pieces, floats on a slim chrome cross-base with an optional glass lower shelf. It is also available with a solid maple base, and in custom sizes. 2199 de la Metropole, Longueuil, QC, Canada J4G 1S5; 450-674-1669; furniture-cni.com. circle 547

Brent Comber

The Shattered tables are a chip off the old block. Available in four standard sizes and left unfinished, they're made from logs of Douglas fir that have been hand split and assembled without any discernible pattern—no two are exactly alike. 1657 Columbia Street, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7J 1A5; 604-980-4467; brentcomber.com. circle 551

Softcare Innovations

Germs Beware: the Infection Control headwall for healthcare environments is designed to fight the toughest bugs around. Featuring seamless, thermoplastic foil surfaces that minimize the places where germs can hide. It is available in 10 finishes—Hard Rock Maple has a built-in antimicrobial agent. Curved cabinets allow for easy nurse access. 675 Davenport Road, Waterloo, ON, Canada N2V 2E2; 800-342-8562; softcarein.com. circle 552

Manheim-Ruseau

Modeled after the work of the 20th-century San Francisco craftsman John Dickinson, the Dickinson cabinet stakes an imposing presence; after all, it stands 10 feet tall. Made of solid wood, it comes in a range of finishes, including oak with lime oak finish. 13736 Beta Road, Dallas, TX 75244; 972-387-4578; manheimruseau.com. circle 555

Case

The Cross coffee table features two interlocking, aerodynamic-looking legs, in natural or wengé stained oak, that support a rectangular glass top. Through Design Within Reach, 225 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94104; 800-944-2233; dwr.com. circle 553

Jofco

There's no messing around with the inForm meeting and training tables: they quickly fold down and nest for easy storage. Their angled and cast aluminum legs support tops in six lengths, two widths, and a range of laminates, and maple, cherry, and walnut veneers. Corner and wedge connectors link them together, while a top access raceway provides for table-to-table wiring. P.O. Box 71, Jasper, IN 47547; 800-235-6326; jofco.com. circle 554

Angela Adams

The C-Bird Sidecase will sweep you off your feet. This wing-shaped low table, in poplar and MDF, houses four drawers with brushed aluminum pulls. Finished in durable catalyzed lacquer, it is customizable in both size and color. 273 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101; 800-255-9454; angelaadams.com. circle 556

Herman Miller

Long live Vivo Interiors, a new frame-and-tile office system. Clean and crisp, it features light-reflective horizontal beads (available in four colors) between wall tiles that come in a range of upholstered and painted colors, and in tackable, tackable/acoustic, marker, power/data, rail, debossed and glass variations. Replace and change them without the use of tools. 855 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464; 888-443-4357; hermanmiller.com. circle 560

William Switzer & Associates

Hand carved in solid pine, the Palazzo Capponi console is reproduced from a baroque original taken from the Palazzo Capponi in Florence—with two notable differences. Namely, its Provincetown blue base and its lacquered lavender top. Numerous other color combinations are available. 6-611 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 1E1; 604-255-5911; williamswitzer.com. circle 557

Morlen Sinoway

Tight on space? Try the Nest-It table. Made of powder-coated steel in a wide assortment of colors, from Aubergine to Zodiac Red, it comes in two variations: as three sizes that nest together, and a single size that stacks up to five high. It's suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. 1052 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607; 312-432-0100; morlensinoway.com. circle 559

ddc

Break out of your pattern with the Random bookcase, in white lacquered MDF. Its fixed shelves, arranged in five columns, create an irregular grid that will keep the eye moving. Attach them to the wall, or to each other. 181 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com. circle 558

Greystone Home

Recalling the mercury glass popular in 19th-century England and America, the square Arden coffee table is completely clad in antiqued mirrored glass with beveled edges—right down to the legs and stretchers. 152 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019; 866-473-9826; greystonehomecollection.com. circle 561

Boxx

The Holding side table is designed to abstractly represent a person holding the world, like Atlas. Made of polished stainless steel, its bent base supports a round top that's 18 inches in diameter. It's also customizable. 46 Waltham Street, Suite 210, Boston, MA 02118; 617-556-2699; boxxfurniture.com. circle 562

Poliform

Designed by Marcel Wanders, the Dream bed broadens horizons with an upholstered bed frame, headboard, and wall panels. The headboard is available in expandable, modular sizes, and the leather or fabric panel covers are removable. The accompanying nightstands come in matte or glossy lacquers as well as wengé and ovangkol veneers. A vase-shaped night table is also available. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 888-765-4367; poliformusa.com. circle 565

Gyford

Go for a high-tech look with the Archetype shelf. Customizable in any number of dimensions, its tempered glass shelves are suspended on a rod-and-wire system within a heavy-duty frame of satin-finished, aircraft-grade aluminum. Make it mobile with casters. 891 Trademark Drive, Reno, NV 89521; 775-829-7272; standoffsystems.com. circle 563

Niedermaier

The Custom S2 side table is a clear winner. With arrestingly precise, rectilinear lines, its white Lucite drawer slides into a cantilevered top and base of 2-inch thick clear Lucite. Customize it in any size and color. 400 North Oakley Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612; 312-492-9400; niedermaier.com. circle 564

Tayco

Things are looking up with Up, a new aluminum post-and-beam office system. Tailored for 360-degree space planning, its work surfaces, mobile tables, and panels offer flexibility in screen height and workstation configuration (angled set-ups are possible). It's also designed for LEED certifiable environments, and offers a range of laminate, wood veneer, mesh, translucent acrylic and powder-coat finishes. 630 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M8Z 5G1; 800-675-4092; tayco.com. circle 566

Kimball Office

Put the Priority casegoods system on the top of your list. Designed with technology management in mind, its desks, credenzas, bridges, returns, pedestals, files, and storage units offer a plethora of configurations, work surfaces, drawer pulls, edge profiles, and door styles. Select from two hardwood veneers in 11 finishes and a wide variety of laminate tops. 1600 Royal Street, Jasper, IN 47549; 800-482-1818; kimballoffice.com. circle 567

Davis Furniture

Who needs a folding table when there's Avea? Modeled after the mechanism that locks snow boots onto skis, its A-shaped, extruded aluminum legs are removable and simply snap into place without the use of tools. The legs (which also come fixed) provide wire management, while the lightweight veneer or laminate table tops can be joined with connectors and corner units. Pair them with accompanying conference tables, credenzas, and media and technology carts. 2401 South College Drive, High Point, NC 27261; 336-889-2009; davisfurniture.com. circle 568

Topdeq

Create a light and open office with the Carve desk and mobile pedestal. With a frosted glass top and side, the desk comes in two sizes, with an optional extension. The coordinating mobile pedestal is constructed of powder-coated steel in white or black. Choose between a three-drawer and a hanging file with pencil drawer configuration. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com. circle 570

Halcon

Designed by the SOM Collaborative—Skidmore, Owings & Merrill—the Medio conference collection has been expanded to include credenzas, training tables and wall mounted cabinetry for marker boards and video conferencing. With integrated technology management, all feature a minimal design with a range of wood veneers. The legs are in one of two powder-coated finishes and, soon, in polished chrome. 1811 Second Avenue Northwest, Stewartville, MN 55976; 507-533-4235; halconcorp.com. circle 569

John Boone

Let them eat cake on the FM 301 Louis XVI Style Gueridon. Part of the Paul M. Jones Collection, this Ancien Régime-evoking side table features a French marble inset top on cast bronze double colonnette legs with lion's head mounts. Its mahogany stretcher, with finial, glimmers with beaded brass detailing. Custom sizes and finishes are available. 1059 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com. circle 571

D. Barton Kyner

The Grand Tuscany dining and coffee tables don't just look old. They're entirely constructed of salvaged wood, sometimes with inset antique panels, taken from Italian villas dating as far back as the 17th century. Each piece is unique; the Principe table features a parquet top and expands from 11 to 16 ½ feet. 827 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; 212-674-1000. circle 572

Wendell Castle

Design your own cabinet with Palette. Create a dresser, buffet, sideboard, or media center by choosing from 4-drawer/2-door, 6-door, and 4-drawer configurations on one of two base heights. Then select from a range of rich veneers, including walnut burl, lacquered colors and hardware options. 9 Lent Avenue, LeRoy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com. circle 573

Odegard

The Louise credenza reinterprets India's tradition of metal clad wood with a Louis XV form. Handmade with a copper or silver metal surface applied to a teak wood frame, it is a shining example of haute style. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10016; 800-670-8836; odegardinc.com. circle 575

Decorative Crafts

You'll be writing letters again with the 1482 writing desk. With gently tapered legs, its palissander veneer and rosewood inlay produce an elegant neoclassical pattern that's given a hand-rubbed and antiqued waxed finish. 50 Chestnut Street, Greenwich, CT 06830; 800-431-4455; decorativecrafts.com. circle 574

Kravet

Rest easy with the Boudoir collection of upholstered beds and bedroom furniture. Its eclectic selection of 7 beds, including Northport, with its metal stud detailing, is complemented with an array of benches like the B830. Chairs, settees, sofas and dressing screens are also offered. Choose from an extensive array of any of the thousands of their standard upholsteries. 225 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 800-645-9068; kravet.com. circle 576

Niermann Weeks

Awash in Old World charm, the Mirrored Parquet side table features a top of hand-applied, antiqued mirrors. The frame is poplar or cherry, and the legs are aged with a waxed, Venetian silver leaf finish. Also available in custom and round sizes. 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-319-7979; niermannweeks.com. circle 577

Farrago Design

Softly undulating, the bold legs of the Crème dining table are sheathed with camel bone chips in a zigzag pattern. Glass shelves span the 26-inch long, 10-inch wide openings, with a glass top to match. Use a single leg as a console. 504 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012; 212-473-7191; farragodesign.com. circle 578

Jonathan Adler

Think of the Radcliffe bookcase as modern chinoiserie. Lacquered in dove white, its side panels feature a distinctive Chinese fretwork pattern that brackets four fixed shelves. 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 710, McLean, VA 22102; 877-287-1910; jonathanadlerfurniture.com. circle 580

Charles Pollock Reproductions

Look back to La Serenissima with the Venetian solid maple chest on stand. With three drawers, it comes in 24 standard finishes and is customizable. It is featured in hand-painted Rambouillet finish, with trim in Borghese Glaze with gold accents. 6824 Lexington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323-962-0440; charlespollockrepro.com. circle 579