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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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