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Turnstone Scoop
Kirt Martin's Scoop is sure to turn heads. Easily assembled
and dismantled, the stool features a powder-coated wire-rod
frame in platinum or black, plus a plastic seat in sodium or
cobblestone colors. P.O. Box 1967, Grand Rapids, MI 49501;
800-333-9939; turnstonefurniture.com.
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Mitchell Gold Elroy
Chair
The word is out: Designers may now specify Mitchell Gold's
products directly. When hospitality textiles and
furniture—including the Elroy chair—debuted at this year's
Hospitality Design Expo, the launch brought smiles to the
faces of specifiers keen on the company's reputation for
comfort, quality frames, and relaxed styling. 135 One
Comfortable Place, Taylorsville, NC 28681; 828-632-9200; mitchellgoldhotel.com. |
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Poltrona Frau Le
Spighe Bar Stool
Claudio Silvestrin's swanky and cosmopolitan Le Spighe bar
stool overflows with gracefully engineered moments. Notice the
strong forms of the cantilevered chromed-steel footrest and
the height-adjustable base, which supports a floating
polyurethane-filled leather-covered cushion liberated from the
curved hickory back. Leather may be selected from a rainbow of
92 color options. 145 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012;
212-777-7592; poltronafrau.com. |
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Global* Metrus
Seating Series
Designed for the executive who wants power, glory, and
ergonomic control, the Metrus seating series offers four
levels of seating functions. Synchro-Tilter models
provide a two-to-one tilting ratio and five-position tilt-lock
for an incredibly smooth, gliding feel. Multi-Tilters
allow for both front and rear seat tilt with infinite
tilt-lock for a broad range of movement. Features
include a titanium base, padded aluminum arm caps, and an
aluminum back arch providing lateral support. globaltotaloffice.com. |
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Topstar TE
100 Chair
Germans have long been masters of engineering, so it's no
surprise that Topstar's TD 100 chair is smartly and
ergonomically designed. A tilt mechanism allows for an
extra-wide, 138-degree angle, allowing your back to rest easy
even when you're forced to work hard. Adjustable neck
and back rests, which support the spinal column, complement
the ergonomically molded seat, built-in lumbar support, and
adjustable armrests. |
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Duralee Fine Furniture* The
Manhattan Line
Happy 50th, Duralee! To celebrate, the company has
launched a collection with myriad introductions and options
for customization and upholstery. Hallmarks include
eight-way hand-tied construction, hardwood frames, and down
seats. Epitomizing the classic collection is the brawny
Philadelphia lounge chair and the sleek Manhattan dining
chairs - living up to the stately reputations of their
namesake cities. duralee.com. |
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Krug Bali
Chair
A gently flexing back lends support to the Bali chair in
molded beech plywood. Available fully or partially
upholstered, this simple beauty—which also comes in a gangable
version—stacks six high. A wide variety of wood stains are
offered, as are custom matches. Components come in polished or
matte black chrome. 421 Manitou Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2C
1L5, Canada; 888-578-5784; krug.ca. |
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Wittmann Davos
Inviting and sculptural, Andreas Struppler's refined Davos
lounger harmonizes splined lines and gentle curves. The
precision-built upholstered piece uses the sitter's weight to
recline gently, and a magnetically attached headrest provides
maximum comfort. Back stitching adds panache. 43-2735-2871; wittmann.at. |
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Sandler Seating* Ibis
Resistant to UV rays and detergents, adventurous Ibis is
equally comfortable indoors or basking in the sun. Stacking
and swivel versions come in standard chair and stool heights,
both fully recyclable. Made of layered composite polymer, Ibis
is offered in yellow, light gray, or ivory. 770 Atlanta South
Parkway, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30349; 404-982-9000; sandlerseating.com. |
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Poltrona Frau Regina
Paolo Rizzatto's impish Regina for Poltrona Frau updates
the Victorian reading chair. This new spin on a bookish
classic features a four-prong swivel base, a reclining
mechanism, and aluminum-ringed holes in lieu of yesteryear's
button tufting. Back and base are gray epoxy powder-painted
metal; 90 colors of leather are offered. 145 Wooster Street,
New York, NY 10012; 212-777-7592; poltronafrau.com. |
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Groupe Lacasse* Tango
The slim Tango task chair's user-friendly, ergonomic
elements include multi-position pivoting arms, a "floating"
seat with forward-tilt and reclining capabilities, and side
tension-control mechanisms. The collection includes mid-back,
high-back, and guest-seat models. Polypropylene shells are
avail- able in black or Mystic Gray, aluminum frames in a
polished or satin-chrome finish. Designers can select from
over 250 standard upholsteries. COM welcomed as well. 99 St.
Pierre, St. Pie, Quebec J0H 1W0, Canada; 888-522-2773; groupelacasse.com. |
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Emeco Superlight
An aria to aluminum and a tribute to Gio Ponti's
Superleggera from 1957, Frank Gehry's Superlight is a triumph
of comfort, strength, and minimal mass. Weighing a slight 61/2
pounds, the brushed-aluminum stacking chair is suitable for
outdoor use—unless you prefer to add the optional seat pad in
industrial felt. 805 Elm Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331;
717-637-5951; emeco.net. |
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St. Timothy Chair Company Greg
Saul's Executive Chair
New from Tolleson Design, Greg Saul's sleek, ergonomic,
swivel-tilt executive chair boasts a fluid range of motion to
prevent hot spots. Upholstered in a full range of
leathers, textiles, or vinyl, with topstitching, a neck-saving
headrest, and chrome accents on the armrests and swivel
base. sttimothychair.com. |
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Heller Capitello
Armchair
The company rereleases Studio 65's Capitello armchair, a
1972 design that's equal parts lonic and ironic. Made of
rotational molded polymer, this sly seat is suited to indoor
and outdoor use. helleronline.com. |
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KI The
Impulse Advanced Ergonomic Task Chair
The Impulse Advanced ergonomic task chair fills a gap in
the market for a competitively priced yet high-style offering.
A lumbar support maintains constant contact with the sitter's
lower back, offering extra cosseting where it's needed most.
1330 Bellevue Street, P.O. Box 8100, Green Bay, WI;
800-424-2432; ki.com. |
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Epic Furniture Group Media2
Collection
David Allen Pesso rounds out his easy-on-the-eye Media2
collection with a love seat, guest chair, sofa, and bench.
Featuring distinctive spun-aluminum feet and bases, the plush
pieces come with handy optional plastic-laminate tablet arms.
6301 NW Fifth Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; 800-211-4004; epicfurniture.com. |
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ICF Group Kaarina
Kaarina owes its simple and fluid silhouette to complex
engineering and careful detailing. The frame of layered,
laminated natural birch comes in a standard natural-maple
finish. For orders of 50 or more frames, wengé, natural
cherry, oak, or walnut finishes are available. 607 Norwich
Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; icfgroup.com. |
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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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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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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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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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