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Nightingale Corp. The
Winpoint Chair
The Winpoint chair scores points with its remarkable
attention to detail. Features include a breathable
translucent-mesh back with a flexible steel spring, an
infinite position mechanism, a perforated-leather waterfall
seat, four-way adjustable armrests, and carpet casters.
A built-in adjustable seat slider allows for greater seat
depth. nightingalechairs.com. |
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KI Genius
Movable Wall
These revolutionary products are designed to make our lives
a little easier. The innovative Genius full-height
movable wall offers acoustic privacy and can be used to build
conference rooms, offices, cubicles, and even teaming
areas. Offered in environmentally friendly powder-coated
or anodized finish options, the skins are removable to allow
for easy finish changes and electrical-data retrofits.
The unique Uniframe convertible bench helps raise the hip
quotient in cafeterias, study halls, and meeting rooms.
A simple adjustment converts the bench into a work surface,
available in three laminate finishes. And the fabulous
Flex loveseat sleeper offers lounge seating and beds in one
clever compact unit. ki.com |
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Giati Designs 59
New Fabrics
This company is launching a collection of 59 fabrics - from
fancy florals to superb solids and spectacular stripes, all
distinguished by intricate weaves and subtle patterns.
Resistant to water, mildew, and sunlight, these 100 percent
solution-dyed textiles are perfect for summertime fun.
Giati is also expanding its collection of elegant handcrafted
teak dinging tables, notable for smooth inlaid surfaces and
slatted detailing. Available with either round or square
tops, the sturdy tables will fit a party of eight. What
better excuse to start planning one? giati.com |
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Whitehall Furniture Executive/Management
Seating
This new line of executive and management seating could
turn even the most timid staffer into a Master of the
Universe. Equally appropriate for workstations and
conference rooms, chairs feature dual-wheel castors, a
single-button back treatment detailed by soft pleats, and a
waterfall-contoured seat front that supports optimal reclining
action. Choose between fixed or adjustable arms,
executive or management-height backs, and three tilt
options. wfi.com |
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Allseating Vye
Task Chair
Want more bang for your buck? Allseating's Vye task chair
vies for your attention with a sleek yet affordable design
courtesy of Alex Harley. A breathable knit sock
stretches over the back of the flexible steel frame, offering
plush support to tired spines, while a synchro-tilt mechanism
and optional adjustable lumbar pillow ups the comfort
factor. All of which add up to an office chair that
looks and feels expensive - but appeases limited budgets. allseating.com |
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Karastan Contract Pascal
We're mad for plaid. Especially when it comes to the
grid-like Pascal, in 16 colorways ranging from stately
neutrals to earth-tones enlivened by strokes of orange or
purple. Made from DuPont Antron nylon, Pascal
coordinates with the company's existing Fifi, Henri, and
Portia patterns. karastancontract.com |
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Anthro Corp* Elevate
Electric Lift Table
When it comes to tech-savvy tables, the future is
now. The Elevate Electric Lift table raises and lowers
with the touch of a keypad, adjusting to ergonomically correct
heights for multiple users. The table is available with
one or two surfaces, each of which moves independently, and
can be specified at either 48 or 60 inches wide. Made
from 16-gauge steel, legs set on castors can be raised from 29
to 42 inches. anthro.com |
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Harden Contract Puma
Table-desk
William Sklaroff's new Puma table-desk complements the
designer's existing series of seating and occasional tables
inspired by classical architecture. Crafted from solid
cherry, the table-desk utilizes dual front and side rails,
which serve as modesty panels. The frame supports
suspended, floating pedestals that can be finished in matching
or contrasting finishes. The top can be all cherry, or
inset with black leather. A matching credenza is also
available. hardencontract.com |
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Crossville Inc. Illuminessence
Glass
With its saturated hues and glittery light-reflective
quality, Illuminessence glass gives St. Patrick's Cathedral a
run for its money. Textured to recall Egyptian cast
glass, the three lines - Prism, Prism Listellos, and Radiance
- are ideal for floors, walls, and even countertops.
Offered in nine watery hues, the collection is also green: The
tiles are manufactured from recycled glass. crossville-ceramics.com. |
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Gerard Willington
Sofa
You'll have no beef with the Willington sofa, in
Cathay-finished walnut with custom cushions. And the
elegantly simple Sedgwick chair is almost as glamorous as its
namesake, in antiqued hand-padded French leather. dessinfournir.com. |
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Abet* Naturali
Naturali, a line of bronze-colored high-pressure plastic
laminates, puts an upscale, decidedly un-crunchy spin on
nature. Sheets measure 4 by 10 feet. 60 West Sheffield Avenue,
Englewood, NJ 07631; 800-228-2238; abetlaminati.com. |
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Classic Cloth Arles
1118
Take a trip to Savile Row—sans the transatlantic flight.
The dapper Arles 1118 houndstooth, a contract- and
hospitality-weight upholstery linen, is available in Lamp
Black and Soft White. 308 West Mill Street, Plainville, KS
67663; 785-434-7200; classicclothfabrics.com. |
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Tabu Veneers
Craving the exotic but not the endangered? You're in luck
with these veneers in oak, figured mahogany, taba, lati, or
movingue. 120 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 3, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
07632; 201-302-6030; tabu.it. |
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Bergamo Fabrics The
Structures Line
The Structures line leverages this company's reputation for
beautiful fabric—and commitment to high performance:
Selections all exceed 50,000 double rubs. Available in a
smorgasbord of over 100 colorways. 256 Washington Street,
Mount Vernon, NY 10553; 914-665-0800; bergamofabrics.com. |
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Allsteel Sum
Proof that comfortable task seating need not be
complicated? An automatic-fit self-adjusting lumbar system
makes Sum intuitive and user-friendly. Designed to fit 90
percent of the population, the ergonomic chair features an
aluminum frame. 2210 Second Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761;
563-262-4800; allsteeloffice.com. |
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Bright Chair Company Lea
Collection
Scaled for comfort, the Lea collection of oversize lounge
seating looks right at home in lobbies, reception areas, and
even residential settings. Distinctive cantilevered
upholstered arms strike a stylish grace note. 51 Railroad
Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940; 888-524-5997; brightchair.com. |
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Steelcase Think
Chair
Plan to leave NeoCon a few IQ points brainier this year,
courtesy of Steelcase's sharp new Think chair. Ergonomic,
mid-priced, and eco-friendly, Think cleverly predicts your
every impulse. Flexors chart the sitter's back movements,
calibrating individual levels of reclining resistance. Think
also thinks green, with up to 50 percent recycled materials
and 98 percent recyclable content. P.O. Box 1967, Grand
Rapids, MI 49501; 800-333-9939; steelcase.com.
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ISA International* Club
Chairs
These new club chairs will turn any living room into a
parlor. The elegant, curved-back Vario is available as
an armchair or side chair with optional stretchers for
enhanced stability. haveaseat.com. |
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Three H Furniture Systems Professional
Office Systems
These professional office systems will seal more deals than
the cast from Glengarry Glen Ross. In an attractive
Acadia beech with bullnose tri, the executive station includes
a versatile mobile table with casters. The
conference-room version is laptop compatible and has enough
storage space to satisfy even the most incorrigible pack
rat. three-h.com. |
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Teragren Signature
Colors
This manufacturer uses sustainable bamboo from China's
Zhejiang province to create rich, resilient floors that look
great and spare our diminishing timber supply. The newest
collection, Signature Colors, is available in four water-based
stains: charcoal, cherry, espresso, and walnut. 12715 Miller
Road Northeast, Suite 301, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110;
800-929-6333; teragren.com. |
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George Smith* Crewelwork
Madras
Hand-embroidered flowering vines wend their way across the
cotton backing of Crewelwork Madras. Delicate on the eyes,
this traditional textile is also tough enough for upholstery
use. 75 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-226-4747; georgesmith.com. |
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Mannington Commercial* Variable
Twist
Finding precision in the variegated, alternating thick and
thin color fields lend character to Variable Twist, a
textured-loop carpet pattern with maximum appearance
retention. Available as a tile and a broadloom. P.O. Box
12281, Calhoun, GA 30703; 800-241-2262; mannington.com.
Online Catalog: TectonicStudio
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Davis Furniture Industries* Webb
Chair
Delicious Coco, subtle Dove, and lip-smacking Candy Red are
the latest color versions of webbed spandex backs for the
already appetizing Webb chair, with its distinctive
springiness. 2401 South College Drive, P.O. Box 2065, High
Point, NC 27261; 336-889-2009; davisfurniture.com.
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Knoll Suzanne
Lounge Collection
Hard to believe that Kazuhide Takahama introduced his
Suzanne lounge collection almost 40 years ago—its look remains
forward-thinking today. Low and adaptable with chrome-finished
steel bases, these pieces with preformed polyurethane seats
and backs are ideal for high-use spaces. 105 Wooster Street,
New York, NY 10012; 212-343-4000; knoll.com. |
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Bentley Prince Street Castle
Bay PC Carpet
Earth-friendly Castle Bay PC carpet features 100 percent
post-consumer face fibers. A frieze yarn enhances the pile,
creating texture and heft. 14641 East Don Julian Boulevard,
City of Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com.
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