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Malena Armchair – Walnut Frame – Velvet

Pete — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:46:58 +0000

Jon Gasca’s Malena Chair (1997) has character and detail that stand out from every angle. Two sweeping back legs frame a distinctive ladder back, which lightens the normally heavy form of most upholstered club chairs.The graceful curve of the back slats provide excellent lumbar support. The seat and back cushions follow the contours of the chair and are tightly tailored in a soft, but rugged, Kvadrat fabric. Upholstery options by Kvadrat include Flora (beige, charcoal), Topas 2 (red, ice blue)…read more

Tripolina Chair

Pete — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:10:22 +0000

The Tripolina Chair was introduced at the Saint Louis Fair in 1904 by Joseph Fendy, who patented the design in 1877. The designer, however, is unknown. One of the first known uses of the Tripolina Chair is to equip English troops for nineteenth century war campaigns. The chair has inspired countless other folding chairs, most notably, the Butterfly Chair, which uses curved metal parts in place of wood, and the Kenia Chair by Vico Magistretti. Easy to assemble and disassemble, this versatile design uses a ca…read more

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

Heritage Rocking Armchair – Brushed

Pete — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:00:56 +0000

Born out of a partnership between designer Philippe Starck and Emeco, the classic aluminum naval chair is transformed into a sleekly modern rocking chair. With an upright seat set atop a gently curved rocker base, the Heritage Rocker (2001) has a comfortable versatility appropriate for the office or the living room. The seamless brushed aluminum is lightweight and extremely low-maintenance, impervious enough for outdoor usage.…read more

Caper Multipurpose Chair – Black Frame

Pete — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:41:03 +0000

View DWR’s Task Chair Comparison chart.The Caper Multitask Chair by Herman Miller may be the first task chair to combine a high level of performance with an affordable price. Designed by Jeff Weber, and Bill Stumpf of Aeron Chair repute, it incorporates “standard materials in novel ways” to create a comfortable, mobile, multi-purpose task chair. Using a 100% recyclable molded polypropylene back and FLEXNET webbing on the seat pan, the Caper Multitask Cha…read more

Profile Chair

Pete — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:33:11 +0000

Matthew Hilton created the Profile Chair (2005) to accompany his Cross Extension Table, which recently received the Elle Decoration Award for Best in Furniture. This ergonomic dining chair is simply shaped with splayed legs and an angled back that’s curved for comfortable support. The padded seat is upholstered in aniline-dyed leather in chocolate or black. Solidly constructed in oak, the chair is also available with a wenge stain. The Profile Chair is conveniently stackable up to six high…read more

Bottega Armchair

Pete — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:49:36 +0000

In early 2007, designers Renzo Fauciglietti and Graziella Bianchi expanded on the success of their Bottega Side Chair (2003) with the introduction of an Armchair and Stool. Both of the chairs are constructed with harmonic sheet steel backs that flex with users for continuous support. All three pieces are wrapped in smooth-as-silk stain resistant leather that’s both luxurious and low-maintenance. Covering the slender but strong steel frames, the leather is hand-sewn to hug every angle and curve.…read more

Freedom Saddle Seat – Vellum

Pete — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:46:49 +0000

Niels Diffrient’s highly ergonomic Freedom Chair (2000) is designed to fit almost any body type without relying on complicated manual adjustments. Based on a unique internal counterbalancing system that works with the user’s body and movement, the design has only two settings that will provide the user with a continuous fit-in the seat depth and seat pan. The seat is filled with a layer of plasticizer-free gel for shock absorption and weight distribution. The versatile Freedom Saddle Seat can…read more

Pensi Square Cafe Table – Disks

Pete — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:14:53 +0000

Available in a variety of sizes and finishes, Jorge Pensi’s collection of caf and dining tables are quickly becoming the standard for outdoor cafs in Europe. Pensi created this versatile design in 1988 to coordinate with his Toledo Stacking Chair. Made with recyclable materials, the “disks” style has a stainless steel tabletop patterned with sanded discs. A UV-resistant metallic laminate tabletop is also available. The tabletop stands on a polished and anodized cast aluminum base with a tubular aluminum c…read more

Pensi Bar Height Cafe Table – Metallic

Pete — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:46:09 +0000

Available in a variety of sizes and finishes, the Pensi Caf Table (1988) is quickly becoming the standard for outdoor cafes in Europe. Made with recyclable materials, the “metallic” style has a tabletop made with UV-resistant Trespa metallic laminate. A stainless steel tabletop is also available. The tabletop stands on a polished and anodized cast aluminum base with a tubular aluminum center column and wide, sturdy feet with black silicone glides that won’t scuff floors. This table is Greenguard Indoor Air…read more