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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 Comense, Italy; 39-31-757711; matteograssi.it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. circle 330

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. circle 353

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 346

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.

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.

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.

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 361

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 365

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 339

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 362

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 349

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. circle 370

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 328

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; 33-1-45-48-94-61; steiner-paris.com.

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 10022; 212-758-0472; walterswicker.com. circle 335

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 367

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 337

 
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