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NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago

Karen D. Singh and Nicholas Tamarin -- Interior Design, 5/1/2005 12:00:00 AM

Great forecast for office design

Sure to be one of NeoCon's shining stars is Teknion's smart Almanac storage collection. Flawlessly integrating with the manufacturer's other case goods, this new series includes combination and overhead cabinets, lateral files, and mobile credenzas. The storage bodies are metal or wood finished with satin or textured paints. Fronts and drawers are available in either flintwood, with straight or cathedral grain, or glass. 12000 Horizon Way, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; 877-835-6466; teknion.com. circle 312

ICF

Leave a mark with the Imprint shell chair. The revolutionary piece is produced by pressing together wood fibers under high pressure to create a distinctive limited-radius seat form. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; icfsource.com. circle 313

Herman Miller

Cellular structure inspired the 99 percent recyclable Cella chair. The well priced piece is offered in six colors of molded polymer, including Cabernet; two frame colors, Brownstone and Graphite; and 20 upholstery options. P.O. Box 302, Zeeland, MI 49464; 888-443-4357; hermanmiller.com. circle 314

Maya Romanoff

The one-year-old Bedazzled wall covering is now available in a 14-inch-square tile format. These beaded beauties come in 13 colors, including Ruby and Sylvie. 1730 West Greenleaf, Chicago, IL 60626; 773-465-6909; mayaromanoff.com. circle 316

Beaulieu Commercial

Deck the floors in formal wear with After Eight in Zeftron solure nylon and Enviro6ix yarns. The collection includes herringbone First Impression, plaid grid Panache, and textured solid Classic. All are offered in 17 coordinating hues. 201 Princeton Boulevard, Adairsville, GA 30103; 800-451-1250; beaulieucommercial.com. circle 317

Nucraft

With no visible support structure, the Aerial desk system is clean-lined, lightweight, and timeless. Environmentally sensitive materials allow it to contribute points toward LEED certification. 5151 West River Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321; 877-682-7238; nucraft.com. circle 315

Architex

"A lack of formal training can open one up to new or uncommon techniques," says Angela Adams. The designer began her career as a decorative painter before switching her focus to the boldly colored, hand-tufted rugs in large graphic and floral patterns for which she's well-known. Now, Adams is moving onto contract textiles with the launch of her debut collection for Architex at NeoCon this June. Developed in less than a year, the line's 31 patterns (27 textiles and 4 vinyls) come in 173 combined colorways, all of which embody Adams's signature geometry and psychedelia in extra-durable fabrics. Cotton-wool Manfred, for example, comes in four distinctive hues and boasts 100,000 double rubs. The Crypton-finished polyester-rayon-blend fibers composing the loopy Kenga come in six colors including this spirited tangerine. Wavy Hazel is a cotton-wool blend that wears up to 60,000 double rubs, while cotton-polyester-blend Majesty withstands 80,000. The pattern of Crypton-finished cotton-polyester Easton was inspired by TV sets. The amoeba-like forms of the chenille Finn are rendered in six earthy colorways. 3333 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062; 800-621-0827; architex-ljh.com. circle 318

Tuva Looms

The baroque Axminster construction of Filigris mixes 80 percent wool fiber with 20 percent nylon yarns, blending practicality and luxury. The geometric Wilton weave Kilim uses Zeftron nylon fibers to create a surface of shifting rectangles. Both are offered in four colorways. 44 East Third Street, New York, NY 10003; 800-575-8084; bloomsburgcarpet.com. circle 319

Humanscale

Niels Diffrient's contoured Liberty side chair frees the body from nine-to-five discomfort. Recycled aluminum forms the legs and arms and frames the tri-panel mesh back. 11 East 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 800-400-0625; humanscale.com. circle 323

Topdeq

Bring harmony to your office space with the Zenlike Torino collection of desks, extensions, and storage solutions. Its ultra-clean lines result from anodized-aluminum frames and melamine-resin and frosted-glass finishes. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com. circle 320

Pallas Textiles

Breathe new life into any interior with Tradewinds jacquard upholstery textiles. Inspired by nature's winds, the weaves emphasize movement rather than pattern. The collection includes four designs, Breeze, Billows, Thunder, and Whisk, in 42 colors. 1330 Bellevue Street, Green Bay, WI 54302; 800-472-5527; pallastextiles.com. circle 321

Geiger

You don't need any snow to enjoy the chic and solid Sled storage unit. Updated from a 1960's Ward Bennett design, it features new materials and modern mechanisms such as a self-retracting drawer system. 6095 Fulton Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA 30336; 800-444-8812; geigerintl.com. circle 322

Trendway

The ergonomic TF Series high-back chair boasts a curved dual-compound seat and height-adjustment capabilities for exceptional comfort. A range of seat size and five arm choices are offered. P.O. Box 9016, Holland, MI 49422; 800-968-5344; trendway.com. circle 324

Creative Wood

Steve Burns's Burns collection includes occasional, coffee, and console tables and a 30-by-60-inch desk. Standard wood finishes and insets are available, such as natural maple with cherry. 900 77th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94614; 510-635-5399; creativewoodfurniture.com. circle 328

Wolf-Gordon

Kari Pei's Cirque du Cirque features merry circles atop a diamond-embossed background. The 21-ounce Type II vinyl is as durable as it is spirited. It's offered in 10 colors. 33-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 800-347-0550; wolf-gordon.com. circle 327

Nevamar

Sasanami surfacing mixes gold, silver, copper, and blue to achieve a pattern reminiscent of a meteor. Abrasion and scuff resistant, the laminate is available in the iridescent quality of either minerals or glass. 1 Nevamar Place, Hampton, SC 29924; 800-638-4380; nevamar.com. circle 325

Arconas

Johannes Scherr's Connex line includes connectable lounge chairs, sofas, benches, and tables. Legs and arms are steel; tabletops are solid-core laminate. 580 Orwell Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5A 3V7, Canada; 800-387-9496; arconas.com. circle 326

Knoll

Does the name Don Chadwick ring a bell? You may be sitting in one of his office chairs; he's been designing them since 1974. He was responsible for the lean silhouettes of the Equa 1 and the Aeron. His newest project is the Chadwick chair, which features active suspension. Built-in elements offer resilient support via the elastometric seat and back fabric and the synchronized tile mechanism. Variable seat depths, forward tilt, flexing arm pads, and lumbar support add to the chair's comfort factor. The frame is black integrally colored, glass-filled nylon, and the breathable, 100-percent polyester fabric comes in beige, brown, silver, green, and black. Keep an eye out for Chadwick at NeoCon during its national debut. 1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041; 800-343-5665; knoll.com. circle 329

InnerLink

Nature's Elements adds L, U, and cockpit shapes to its existing line of more than 70 workstation configurations. The pieces are offered in 10 standard wood veneers, four wood inlays, 10 thermal-fused laminates, and two metal trim options. Storage units include files, overhead cabinets, bookcases, and wardrobes. Through EOC, 1715 South Anderson Avenue, Compton, CA 90220; 800-421-5927; eoccorp.com. circle 330

Innovations

The Metallescence collection features seven breathable, earth-friendly stunners including Grass Cloth, made from honeysuckle vines; Cork, comprised of sheets of laminated cork; Paper Weave 6x6 and Paper Weave 1x1, in which ribbons of paper are woven into a grid pattern; recycled Craft Paper; Oxford; and Allegory. All are offered in seven metallic colorways, which are produced from aluminum leaf that's tinted with water-based ink; are PCV-free; and surpass industry standard Class A flame rating. 150 Varick Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10013; 212-807-6300; innovationsusa.com. circle 331

PacifiCrest

Paris, Milan, and London nylon carpets bring European sophistication to any commercial interior. The geometric shapes are stain retardant and tufted in a tip-sheared pattern loop. 17111 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614; 800-522-8838; pacificrest.com. circle 333

Integra

Rendezvous brings together the plush and the sustainable. Chair, sofa, bench, sette, and ottoman frames are made of wheat-straw fiber, a by-product of wheat harvesting. Upholstery and contrasting arm-cap options include leather. P.O. Box M, Walworth, WI 53184; 800-235-0234; integraseating.com. circle 332

Luna Textiles

The kaleidoscope-inspired Chromatic collection is made up of four patterns including: geometric Hoop in a polyester-cotton blend; nylon-polyester-blend Flash; and textured cotton-polyester blend Dapple. (Cotton-nylon-blend Beam not shown.) 2415 Third Street, Suite 280, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-252-7125; lunatextiles.com. circle 334

Heller

From Frank Gehry comes the fluid Easy chair. To produce the compact one-piece polymer seat, Gehry employs the same model-based design process that he uses for his trademark curves and angles in his architectural projects. 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-685-4200; helleronline.com. circle 335

Tabu

Each piece in Green, a new collection of Forest Stewardship Council-certified veneers, is dyed for a uniform appearance. Available in 14 colors, the all-natural wood veneers enable designers to earn LEED-certified wood credits. 40 Burlews Court, Building 4, Hackensack, NJ 07601; 201-968-0101; tabu.it. circle 338

Unika Vaev

The three patterns in the Charette collection come in eight contract-friendly colorways and boast 100,000 double rubs. Motive, a Zeftron textile, is a regimented grid with internal crosshatch blocks. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; unikavaev.com. circle 337

Groupe Lacasse

Concept 3 lives up to its name with three workstation layouts in as many heights and work-surface shapes. The aluminum and laminate components are customizable and reconfigurable, while a new interactive CD helps personalize workstations. Through Pringle-Ward Associates, 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1106, New York, NY 10016; 888-522-2773. circle 336

Maharam

Maira Kalman's cheeky illustrations have enlivened her children's books, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. Kate Spade even had her develop a pattern for a handbag collection. Kalman now makes her mark on contract textiles with The Story of My Life, which she designed for Maharam. The rayon-polyester fabrics are embellished with some 200 different doodles, ranging from a nesting bird to a ladder and a rhinoceros, all inspired by everyday-life observations. "Walking everywhere, seeing anything, weaving a story…that's my full-time occupation and delight," she says. The fabrics' fine denier warp preserves the simple quality of Kalman's original caricatures, and the five background colorways—Abyss, Coffee, Hay, Snow, and Venetian—allow the renderings to really sing. 501 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com. circle 339

Pollack

Two new recycled-polyester additions round out the Sustainable Designs fabric group. Curly, a spiral pattern, comes in seven colors; Texturecise, a combination of matte, shiny, and bouclé yarns, in eight. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com. circle 340

Interface

David Oakey's Proscenium carpet tile features solution-dyed nylon and poly-lactic acid fibers, derived from corn, in a durable textured-loop construction. The eight-pattern collection comes in eight colors. 1503 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA 30241; 800-336-0225; interfaceflooring.com. circle 341

Kimball Office

The Wish task chair could be the seat of your dreams. A synchronized-tilt recline, five-zone tilt tension, multiposition back lock, and pneumatic height adjustment allow for a custom sitting experience. 1600 Royal Street, Jasper, IN 47549; 800-482-1818; kimballoffice.com. circle 344

Nessen Lighting

A tinted ring of translucent handblown glass surrounding an imbedded incandescent lamp makes up the Corona pendant. The ring diffracts light; the brass fixtures can be painted or polish- or satin-finished in antique, chrome, or nickel. 420 Railroad Way, Mamaroneck, New York, NY 10543; 914-698-7799; nessenlighting.com. circle 343

Durkan Commercial

A tone-on-tone pattern of blurred boxes composes Massai. Offered in 24 colors, the tufted carpet uses the company's Everset Fibers and has a lifetime warranty against edge raveling or delamination. 500 Townpark Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-554-6637; durkancommercial.com. circle 342

Halo Floors

Sizzling Modern Terrazzo heats up any commercial environment. The 24-inch-square vinyl tiles are resilient and available in vibrant orange as well as bright blue and hot pink. 7590 Chaparral Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350; 770-392-0037; halofloors.com. circle 346

Brandrud

The maple Bloom chair combines the soothing motions of a rocker with the durability needed for health-care spaces. The multifunctional maple Revive day stand provides storage and work surfaces for patient rooms, exam spaces, and specialized clinics. 1502 20th Street NW, Auburn, WA 98001; 253-838-6500; brandrud.com. circle 345

Lees Carpets

The Thought Patterns collection of broadloom carpets raises your design IQ. The 165 options include retro, geometric, floral, organic, and children's designs in 20 colors. 404 Anderson Avenue, Glasgow, VA 24555; 800-554-6637; leescarpets.com. circle 349

Thos. Moser

The Vita chair and ottoman combine Japanese joinery techniques and Bauhaus sleekness. The set is made of cherry wood; the cushions are covered in leather. 72 Wright's Landing Auburn, ME 04211; 800-708-9045; thomasmoser.com. circle 347

Halcon

Michael Byun's Mitre series says "executive" loud and clear. The sophisticated line of desks, guest seating, and conference tables comes in a range of exotic woods such as anigre, ebony, and tiger wood. 1811 Second Avenue NW, Stewartville, MN 55976; 507-533-4235; halconcorp.com. circle 348

Bentley Prince Street

Fantastic Bars and Fantastic Grid nylon carpets are inspired by global metropolitan elements. Pinstripe Scan is created from post-production yarns in variegated tones of each color. 14641 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com. circle 350

Donghia

Inspired by the mythological Greek goddess, the Athena glass lamp collection offers three stunning shapes. All come in tints of either green, pink, or blue-gray with a taffeta shade. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777; donghia.com. circle 355

Creations Métaphores

Olivier Nourry's new line re-creates the handwoven artistry of Native American textiles. The Apache, Navajo, and Yuma are each available in four earthy colorways. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 613, New York, NY 10022; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 354

Old World Weavers

Both Chila, a quilted argyle, and Pi Confort, a multicolored strie, are woven cotton blends. The plush chenille textiles are available in three autumnal colors. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10022; 212-355-7186; starkcarpet.com. circle 351

Arc-Com

Lily Pond and Wind Chime fabrics have springtime patterns rendered in polyester acrylic. Both are perfect for multimarket use and available in an extensive color palette. 33 Ramland South, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 800-223-5466; arc-com.com. circle 352

Invision Carpet Systems

Small-scale texture characterizes the Keystone line of nylon fabrics. The collection is available in 19 colors Framework, Ringstone, Corbels, Haunch, and Buttress. P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585; invisioncarpet.com. circle 353

Gretchen Bellinger

Knotty or Nice features a silk ground embroidered with knotted silk threads that form plump bundles of texture. It's available in three colors including Platinum Bombshell. 31 Ontario Street, Cohoes, NY 12047; 518-235-2828; gretchenbellinger.com. circle 337

Robert Allen

The Modern Glamour collection offers polyester, cotton, and rayon blends in names such as Pillow Talk, Star Appeal, Bombshell, and Liza. A total of seven patterns—ranging from florals to geometrics—in 27 colors are available. 55 Cabot Boulevard, Mansfield, MA 02048; 800-333-3777; robertallendesign.com. circle 338

Matthews & Parker

The K.S. Square Leg coffee table is a modern interpretation of a classic Karl Springer design. Made to order in any size, it's available in a range of metal finishes and in single-tier form with or without a stretcher. 2 Elmdorf Drive, Scarsdale, NY 10583; 914-723-8887; matthewsandparker.com. circle 339

KI

Impress task chair offers high-end performance at a reasonable price point. Features include a radiused back, three-position back lock, tilt tension, and adjustable height. Leather and custom upholstery options are available. P.O. Box 8100, Green Bay, WI 54308; 800-424-2432; ki.com. circle 341

Henry Hall Designs

The rust-proof Fusion Tribù outdoor series includes a chaise, an armchair, and dining tables in matte finishes. The pieces are made of marine-grade steel and polyethylene resin and come in white, gray, or bronze. 255 Kansas Street, Suite 310, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-767-7738; henryhalldesigns.com. circle 340