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Matteograssi Strato
sofa
What Mauro Lipparini describes as the "huge bulk" of his
reclining Strato sofa hovers like a cloud over slender
"beetle-like" legs of chromed, polished, or varnished metal. A
matching armchair is also available, and both are offered in
100 leather colors. 2 Via Padre Rovgnati, 22066 Mariano
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Baxter Desdemona
armchair
The polished black Desdemona beech armchair ships in a
rainbow of leathers or in pairs of contrasting skins. A
crackled-effect black Masai seat upholstery compliments the
hair-on-hide zebra print in classic blanc-et-noir for the
back. 9 Via degli Artigiani, 22040 Lurago d'Erba, Italy;
39-31-359-9008; baxter.it. |
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Arketipo Fly
armchair
The low-slung, high-back Fly armchair by Manzoni and
Tapinassi swivels on its sleek metal base, which has an
optional satin-aluminum finish. It's offered fully upholstered
in fabric or leather. 72 Via Garibaldi, 50041 Calenzano,
Italy; 39-055-88-77-137; arketipo.com. |
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R. Randers Sala
chair
The four bolts and ergonomic hinged back of the company's
best-selling Sala chair return in the Sala lounge armchair.
Adding even more comfort, the lounge seat is roomier, lower,
and fully upholstered. The frame and bolts are metal. A new
coordinating bar stool is also offered. Raadhusgade 100,
DK-8300, Odder, Denmark; 45-8780-2222; r-randers.dk.
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Molteni & C Clipper
chair
The curved solid-oak back of the Clipper chair extends down
through its chunky padded-polyurethane seat to form a wide
back leg. The frame is available in two wood finishes and the
slipcovers can be specified in fabric or leather. Through
Unifor, 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-673-7106; molteni.it.
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Molteni & C Clipper
chair
The curved solid-oak back of the Clipper chair extends down
through its chunky padded-polyurethane seat to form a wide
back leg. The frame is available in two wood finishes and the
slipcovers can be specified in fabric or leather. Through
Unifor, 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-673-7106; molteni.it.
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Living Divani Extra
Wall seating system
The boxy, upholstered-foam modules of Piero Lissoni's Extra
Wall seating system simply clip together from below. The
mix-and-match components range in height from 12 to 23 inches
and from approximately 3 to 5 feet long, and they come in
custom colors and fabrics. Strada del Cavolto, 22040 Anzano
Parco, Italy; 39-031 630954; livingdivani.it. |
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Poliform USA Sweet
side chair
Milan's Studio Kairos created the pared-down Sweet side
chair from polyurethane foam, upholstered in leather or
slipcovered in fabric or synthetic suede. The steel legs are
finished in chrome. 150 East 58th Street, 9th floor, New York,
NY 10155; 888-765-4367; poliformusa.com. |
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Ambienti Italia Topos
In a marvel of handcrafted sophistication, slats of maple
and birch are worked together in an intricate system of joints
to create Topos. Designer Mark Naden wanted "the surface to
speak," and lo and behold, it offers a bold statement of
premium materials and quality workmanship. 285 Spring Street,
New York, NY 10013; 888-829-6830; ainyc.com.
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B&T Plus Sumo
Furniture multitasking at its best, the Sumo chair of
molded plastic measures 28 inches high, 36 1/2 inches in
diameter, and 42 inches wide. It's all about fun. 86 Caster
Avenue, Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada L4L 5Y9; 905-850-1719; lalezar.ca.
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Sublime Sublime
Seating Group
Rick Lee's Sublime Seating Group sectionals link to their
curvilinear mates to create potentially endless seating. The
ottoman securely nests in the crescent of the larger sofa
unit. Upholstered in vintage Knoll fabric; Ultrasuede is also
offered; COM options as well. 26 Varick Street, New York, NY
10013; 212-941-8888; sublimeamericandesign.com. circle
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Edra Sponge
armchair
Dutch-born Peter Traag was a newly minted graduate of
London's Royal College of Art when he invented the Sponge
armchair. The design begins with an oversize upholstery chair
cover, lined in specially finished polyester. Then,
polyurethane foam is pumped into the cover, filling the shape.
The signature wrinkles form as the foam cures, producing a
distinctive pucker that's unique to each chair. P.O. Box 28,
56030 Perignano, Italy; 39-05876-16660; edra.com.
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Futura 1985
Le Vele Video sofa
Both cushions of Luigi Recalcati's 1985 Le Vele Video sofa
can swivel 360 degrees and recline to form two single beds or
one double, or one chaise lounge or two. The mesh fabric
covers are removable; the base comes in wengé or natural oak.
24 Via Piave, 20036 Meda, Italy; 39-0362-338-030; futura-italy.it. |
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Sawaya & Moroni It
chair
Jakob Dominique and Brandon MacFarlane's It chair is
sculpture that you can sit in. The limited-edition piece is
made of fiberglass-covered resin and finished in a
showstopping red lacquer. It measures 78 by 90 inches. 11 Via
Manzoni, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-863951; sawayamoroni.com. |
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Nemschoff SleepOver
Flop
Intended for the health care market, this refined style
could well find use in residential and dorm settings. An
easy-to-use alternative to the pull-out sofa bed, SleepOver
Flop features back cushions that fold onto the seat to make a
flat, 79-inch sleep surface, finished on either end by the
armrests. Other pluses: maple-frame construction, optional
removable covers, attached cushions. 909 N. Eighth Street,
Sheboygan, WI 53081; 800-203-8916; nemschoff.com. circle
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COR Sinus
chair
Originally designed in 1976, Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen
Schröpfer's reissued Sinus chair offers comfort and support,
together with contemporary design. Like everything else
produced by this 50-year-old German firm, it's a happy merger
of style and supreme functionality. 1106 Burning Tree Drive,
Chapel Hill, NC 27517, 919-260-8585; cor.de. circle
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Versteel Simon
The folks at Versteel have made it their mission to create
comfort, save space, and beautify the work environment, one
table and chair at a time. Witness Simon, a
polypropylene-and-steel mix, with curves in all the right
places (and wheels, if you need them, for hard floors). This
piece folds at the seat joint for easy storage and mobility.
2332 Cathy Lane, Jasper, IN 47546; 800-876-2120; versteel.com. circle
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ICF S36
Chair
Over seventy years old and still feeling contemporary, Hans
Luckhardt's 1931 S36 multipurpose chair boasts a tubular steel
frame and a wood seat and back that seem to float above the
ground in a feat of balance and tension. Available in a
variety of bright colors and neutral wood finishes. 607
Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; icfgroup.com. circle
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Bart Bettencourt Rostarr
ottoman
This design studio has been soliciting artists for the
Ottomans Project; at recent count they had 16 custom pieces,
with clever names such as Futura, Tobias Wong, KAWS, and
Rostarr. Each is an original. 70 North Sixth Street, Brooklyn,
NY 11211; 718-218-6737; bettencourtwood.com. circle
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Warisan Riko
From the Balinese manufacturer known for elegant lines and
indigenous materials comes the Riko single-seater, a
contemporary take on Southeast Asian style. The spare,
squared-off wood frame may sport teak or rattan inserts, while
the extra-large size provides hospitable accommodation for
one—or a very intimate two. 7470 Beverly Boulevard, Los
Angeles, CA 90036; 877-927-4726; warisan.com.
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AGI Relax
ottoman
The Relax ottoman's 36-inch surface lets it multitask
effortlessly to fill several casual roles—among others, as a
bench, stool, table, or a place to stash a pile of books. The
piece's signature metal legs give it an edgy-chic feel—order
it upholstered in your choice of leather, one of several
AGI-grade fabrics, or COM. 217 Feld Avenue, P.O. Box 7929,
High Point, NC 27264; 336-434-5011; ki.com. circle
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Steiner Paris Ilo
chair
At the heart of the French seating market since the 1920's,
this manufacturer knows how to make cutting-edge style
comfortable. Ilo's contrasting materials allow the fluid
cushion and back to visually levitate, while the compound
curves nestle the sitter. The disc base and molded shell are
enameled plastic. 67 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris, France;
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Walters Wicker Regency
wicker chair
The name in high-end wicker furniture for the contract and
residential markets, this maker offers the Regency chair, a
solid wood frame and base with dark-stained wicker sides and
backing. The loose but structured cushions feature
attached-inside upholstery. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY
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Gunlocke Raffaella
Raffaella's pretty, simple shapes make a welcome addition
to any executive dining room. Sturdy, thanks to painstaking
finger-and-dowel construction, the chair flows seamlessly from
back to side to floor. The upper back is offered in either a
soft, upholstered welt- detailed insert or a complementing,
high-density European beech in a variety of finishes. One
Gunlocke Drive, Wayland, NY 14572; 585-728-5111; gunlocke.com. circle
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Escriba Quadrat
Quadrat's fine contemporary lines and quality Brazilian
hardwoods will give any indoor or outdoor space a jolt of
style. Available in three lengths; a variety of woods; and
powder-coated, stainless-steel, or polished-chrome legs.
Custom varieties and lengths may be ordered. 275 Market
Street, Suite 413, Minneapolis, MN 55405; 612-377-9900; escribastudio.com. circle
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