Furniture

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Karl Andersson & Söner

In a lively yellow painted finish that looks as fresh as when it was designed by Göran Malmvall in 1972, this clean-lined wood storage cabinet is made in three pieces (base, cabinet, top plate). It's available in eight standard colors, with others available to order. Box 173, 22 Huskvarna SE-561, Sweden; 46-36-13-25-30; karl-andersson.se. circle 462

Giggle

Stylish and functional, the Loft changing table is designed for the long term. Inspired by 1950's Scandinavian design, this ash-veneer and white-lacquer baby-changing table has adjustable interior shelves, storage compartments, and a side drawer. Pop off the changing tray on top and it becomes a cabinet once the little one grows out of diapers. 2110 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123; 415-440-1884; egiggle.com. circle 463

Blu Dot

These masters of ready-to-assemble furniture are back with the Barbarella table collection. The powder-coated steel bases (in ivory or sage green) of the side table and two coffee tables pack flat and fold into shape along perforated lines. Tops are offered in either walnut or rift-sawn white oak. 3236 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418; 612-782-1844; bludot.com. circle 468

Poliform

Designer Roberto Lazzeroni's wengéAstrid table is all about the details. Its elegant legs, which taper in both directions, dovetail perfectly with the round or rectangular top. 150 East 58th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 888-765-4367; poliformusa.com. circle 464

Vitra

The Self shelving system, by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, offers a kaleidoscope of possibilities. Colorful translucent or opaque panels in orange, brown, gray, or turquoise act as side walls, dividers, or back walls on which one can stack polypropylene shelves in any number of gridlike configurations. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 888-278-2855. circle 465

Casamilano

Where others roar, Leon whispers. The understated oak-veneer dining table, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, features an oval top on angled slab legs, all in natural, mocha, ebony, or gray stains. Property, 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com. circle 467

Swedese

Chill out with Nendo's Snow coffee table. Snowflake shapes of white-lacquered plywood playfully lock together in rows to form a base for the glass top. Choose from a range of square and rectangular configurations. P.O. Box 156, Formvägen, 56 723 Vaggeryd, Sweden; 46-39-37-97-00; swedese.se. circle 466

Greystone

You'll want to run your fingers along the scalloped edge of the Large Rhine coffee table. But the rest of it is just as irresistible. In the French Art Deco tradition, this mahogany-and-plywood table is entirely dressed in cured and polished stingray shagreen in chocolate, celadon, or ivory. The table is offered in two sizes. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 401, New York, NY 10022; 212-755-8282; greystonehomecollection.com. circle 469

Silas Seandel

Three trellised layers supporting a polished-glass top give the cast-bronze Grid coffee table its visual richness. Custom sizes are available, as are console, dining, and end-table versions. 551-3 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-645-5286; silasseandel.com. circle 470

Cumberland

Their simple cross bases and angled legs make Gala tables appropriate for both classic and contemporary spaces. The collection's side tables (with round or square tops) and coffee tables (with round, square, or oval tops) come standard in solid maple with 18 standard finishes. 321 Terminal Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548; 800-401-7877; cumberlandfurniture.com. circle 471

Sun

The Ring coffee table runs circles around its conventional counterparts. Its round frames are constructed of alderwood in gilt, lacquer, or natural finishes; the tops are bronzed, smoked, or antiqued mirrored glass. Companion pieces include a side table in two sizes. 2001 West Gage Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047; 323-778-8838; sunfurnituredesign.com. circle 474

William Switzer

The Faubourg cocktail table is part of the Lucien Rollin Collection, which reintroduces 1930's and 1940's Art Deco designs. This chic table with stretchers is veneered in macassar ebony or eucalyptus in a radial grain pattern, with nickel, brass, or bronze hardware. 6-611 Alexander Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1E1, Canada; 604-255-5911; williamswitzercollection.com. circle 473

David Iatesta

The Italia cocktail table serves up style. Its wood tray top is maple or, if you choose, a material from the manufacturer's line of custom options. Tray-top finishes are faux shagreen, faux parchment, or rift-cut oak; the base is offered in burnished silver leaf, stainless steel, brass, and other metal finishes. 216-C Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-604-0360; davidiatesta.com. circle 472

Ragnars

Designer-artist Ulrika Hydman Vallien has been commissioned to decorate these sliding-door cabinets with her characteristic whimsical figures. Each custom-order piece will be hand-painted and signed by the artist. The 55-by-62-inch cabinets are available in red, yellow, or blue, all with white doors.Box 140, 560 27 Tenhult, Sweden; 46-36-39-35-00; ragnars inredningar.se. circle 476

Bernhardt

Designer Jhane Barnes's Multiply tables add up to one smart collection. Brushed-nickel details help the glass top float above its tapered base. The maple-and-anigre-wood tables are available in occasional and cocktail sizes and come in a range of dark to light finishes. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, P.O. Box 740, Lenoir, NC 28645; 828-758-9811; bernhardtdesign.com. circle 475

Peter Alexander

Throw a few curves into any interior with sculptor David Baughan's Ciros coffee table. Offered in walnut, oak, cherry, mahogany, and exotic veneers, it also comes in end table, wall console, or dining table versions. 898 Carolina Street, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-206-0253; peteralexanderfurniture.com. circle 477

John Boone

Designed in the late 1960's by Paul M. Jones, the FM 79 coffee table has proven to be timeless. The recently reintroduced piece is composed of a continuous ribbon frame of polished steel, which supports a flush glass top that seems to float. Custom sizes and materials are available. 1059 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com. circle 478

Donghia

Thad Hayes's Riverbed table collection gives luster to simple, modern forms. Its coffee table and two end tables—available with a choice of shelves or drawers and round or rectangular tops—rest on walnut sleigh legs. Tops are a bold pairing of walnut and enameled metal in six color options. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 479

Straight Line

Play along with the Accordion cabinet. With functional sliding drawers and a decidedly playful form, this clear-maple piece appeals to kids and grownups alike. 260-1000 Parker Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 2H2, Canada; 604-251-9669; straightlinedesigns.com. circle 480

Robert Martin

Natural and manmade elements join forces in the Home Collection bench. A solid, tapered piece of North American wood, harvested from a managed forest and left partly unfinished to reveal its pleasing imperfections, hangs from steel leg frames that create diagonal inlays in the tabletop's surface. Wood options include mesquite, tiger maple, pecan, cherry, ash, and walnut. 20 Jay Street, Suite 317, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-797-1183; robertmartindesigns.com. circle 481

Pierce Martin

Chip Cheatham's three-drawer kamagong wood–and–pandan chest adds a note of texture to simplicity. It is faced with woven raffia within a frame of dark kamagong, a Philippine rosewood—great for homes and hotels alike. 99 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324; 800-334-8701; piercemartin.com. circle 482

Karl Andersson & Söner

Table, storage chest, fine art—designer Ulrika Liffner's Block is all three. A bold graphic is screenprinted onto the top, which is composed of individual panels that lift up to reveal storages space within. The natural-ash piece is mounted on wheels and comes in three sizes: 27 inches square (four compartments), 40 by 27 inches (six compartments), and 40 inches square (nine compartments). Box 173, 22 Huskvarna SE-561, Sweden; 46-36-13-25-30; karl-andersson.se. circle 484

Holly Hunt

This manufacturer expands its selection of Christian Liaigre creations with the designer's new Cipangu dining table. The elegant and restrained piece is available in standard walnut, oak, or ash in five lacquers; it features arched legs with optional contrasting interior finishes. 801 West Adams Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60607; 312-329-5999; hollyhunt.com. circle 483

Warisan

It's as old as it looks. The Neo Primitive chest of drawers is crafted from wooden planks salvaged from buildings and bridges in Indonesia, some dating from nearly a century ago. Two layers of teak are superimposed over the drawer fronts to create simple pulls. Horizontal and vertical configurations, as well as an accompanying console, are available. 7470 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 877-927-4726; warisan.com. circle 485

Altura

The Vista bed is a sweet dream. Its high, tapered wood headboard frame is inset with a luxurious three-button upholstered and double-stitched panel, matched by side rails in either upholstery or wood in a range of finishes. 3500 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, OR 97227; 503-288-2228; alturafurniture.com. circle 490

Great Nordic

You can't overdo Scandinavian simplicity. From Sweden comes G.A.D.'s Hejnum, a square or rectangular cocktail table with a floating wood or limestone top on a solid oiled-oak or white-birch base in natural finishes. 8 Irving Road, Wallingford, PA 19086; 610-872-8164; greatnordicdesign.com. circle 486

Chista

Hand-carved from reclaimed tamarind tree trunks, the Shape 5 side table comes in heights ranging from 18 to 22 inches and diameters from 12 to 18 inches, all with hourglass curves. Each is unique, and custom sizes are easily accommodated. Shellacked, waxed, and other finishes are available. 537 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-924-0394; chista.net. circle 487

Lee Weitzman

Brace yourself for this designer's dynamic Brace dining table. Its rectangular top and boldly angular pedestal base are veneered in maple or mahogany in a range of custom and standard stains. 1423 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622; 312-243-3009; leeweitzmanfurniture.com. circle 489

i4 Mariani

The doors and drawers of the five-unit Bird armoire (which is also available in two-, three-, and four-unit configurations) form a strong, graphic composition of wood and leather. The piece comes in maple, cherry, or Italian walnut; 21 leather options; and a variety of panel arrangements. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-6389; i4marianiusa.com. circle 488