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Freedom Task Chair – Sabrina Leather

Pete — Thu, 06 May 2010 01:10:42 +0000

View DWR’s Task Chair Comparison chart.Niels Diffrients Freedom Chair (1999) was a breakthrough in ergonomic task seating. Often, ergonomic chairs are likely to be improperly positioned, resulting in the creation of more problems than they solve. The Freedom Chair is simpler than other chairs – a unique counterbalancing tilt mechanism self-adjusts according to the users weight and movement, thus eliminating the need for manual fixes. Any adjustments can be easily made whi…read more

LEM Piston Stool – Leather Seat

Pete — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:35:47 +0000

Named Product of the Year at the International Interior Design Awards in 2000, Shin and Tomoko Azumi’s LEM Piston Stool reveals rigorous and original rethinking of the form and function of seating. The LEM Piston Stool’s sculptural leather, stainless steel or beech wood seat not only swivels, but also adjusts easily from a counter height (26.5″) to a bar height (31″) with a lever that activates a gas cylinder. While utility strongly determines the form of this unique stool, it also has wit, f…read more

Eames Aluminum Management Chair – Custom SB Lther

Pete — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:29:19 +0000

When Ray and Charles Eames designed the Eames Aluminum Management Chair (1958), they created a revolution in task seating that has lost none of its edge. Designed to reflect the anatomy and dynamics of the body, it permits seamless movement from one activity to another. The lightweight, corrosion-resistant and die-cast frame is wrapped in a Spinneybeck leather sling with a wide seat for leisurely sitting. Spinneybeck is a smooth, tight-grain, aniline-dyed leather with a supple hand. Set on a fi…read more

Eileen Gray Side Table

Pete — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:42:02 +0000

This height-adjustable table from 1927 is one of Eileen Gray’s most rational designs and reflects her desire for functional perfection. Originally conceived as a bedside table for the guest room in Grays famous E. 1027 house in Cap Martin (her sister was fond of breakfast in bed), it is also useful as a side table in living rooms, office reception areas or, (thanks to durable materials), on the terrace. Its purist aesthetic complements a wide range of furnishings and settings. Simple assembly…read more

Brio Table

Pete — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:31:26 +0000

From a company that specializes in the art of adjustability, the Brio Table (2001) goes from table to bar height-and anywhere in between-in seconds. Designed to have the fluid mechanics and ease of industrial machinery, it smoothly raises and lowers with a lever-activated gas cylinder. The lever, conveniently located on the underside of the tabletop, releases the table from a locked position. The lock-and-lever mechanism ensures the tabletops superb stability. With its round and compact size,…read more

Soho Keyboard System

Pete — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:40:36 +0000

Retrofit most desk or table with this revolutionary keyboard system. Designed to provide optimum comfort at the computer, the keyboard adjusts quickly to individual needs and preferences. Simply position at the desired height and tilt to change the angle. Includes a gel wrist support and a mouse tray for right-or left-hand use. Mount it to a wood or metal surface by drilling the underside of the work surface and completing assembly using simple hand tools.…read more

Chadwick Chair w/ Tilt

Pete — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:45:27 +0000

View DWR’s Task Chair Comparison chart.From Don Chadwick, an award-winning pioneer of leading-edge workspace seating, is the Chadwick Chair for Knoll (2005). Able to function as a task chair or a space-efficient conference chair without compromising comfort during an 8-hour day, the Chadwick Chair features an Active Suspension System, which provides synchronized and constant support for back and legs. A built-in forward tilt mechanism follows and supports th…read more

Dordoni Worktop Table – Large

Pete — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:34:19 +0000

Expensive desks are typically designed as icons of power and status. But the Dordoni Worktop is different – it’s all about elegant function and ease. The angled table legs afford ample leg room for when you and colleagues pull up chairs for an impromptu conference. To cope with uneven floors, its glides are adjustable. The Dordoni Worktop holds up to eight roomy desk drawers (sold separately) and openings on each end offer convenient storage space for rolled up blueprints and drawings. Smart an…read more

Gilda Floor Lamp

Pete — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:10:51 +0000

Few floor lamps mix elements of traditional and – industrial design with the grace and impeccable styling of Enrico Franzolinis Gilda Floor Lamp (1997). Designed with an oversized jute shade, the lamp resolves in a reed-thin telescoping spine that expands and contracts from 112 to 50 inches. The whole culminates in a flared tripod base that is solidly crafted of die-cast aluminum. With its epic proportions, the shade allows light from the 200W bulb to glow warmly across a far broader surface th…read more

Luxmaster Floor Lamp

Pete — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:14:25 +0000

View a Flash video of the Luxmaster.The modern uplighter, first made popular by Joe Colombo in the 1970s, has been reinvented for maximum usability in Jasper Morrison’s Luxmaster Floor Lamp (2000). Designed to provide multidirectional lighting from a free-standing source, the Luxmaster’s plastic-encased head f…read more