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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

Malena Armchair – Leather

Pete — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:20:58 +0000

Jon Gasca’s Malena Armchair (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 solid beech wood frame is available either in wenge or white and the graceful curve of the back slats provides excellent lumbar support. The seat and back cushions follow the contours of the chair and are tightly tailored in soft, durable fabric upholstery. Two or more Male…read more

Malena Armchair – Grade 1

Pete — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:52:44 +0000

The Malena Chair 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 provides excellent lumbar support. The seat and back cushions follow the contours of the chair and are tightly tailored in soft Kvadrat Flora fabric. Two or more Malena Chairs arranged side by side create a theater seating effect. Aluminum trim finishes each l…read more

Parentesi Extension Table

Pete — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:32:38 +0000

View a Flash Video of the Parentesi Table.It takes an accomplished designer to bring added functionality to a formal dining table without compromising mechanics or aesthetics. The Parentesi Table (2002) by Luigi Ronzoni gracefully extends to seat up to 6-8 people without interrupting the…read more

Summa Tray Table

Pete — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:46:38 +0000

Whether being used as seat, serving space or footstool, the Summa Tray Table (1993) is solidly constructed and eminently versatile. Made of solid ash wood with a choice of finishes, the Summa’s legs have a soft, elegant curve. The tray is removable and can be used separately for serving, while the base becomes a handy footstool. And Summa never gets in the way – the legs fold for easy storage. With a weight capacity of 132 lbs, pull it out whenever an occasional table or extra seating for a petite individua…read more

Bellavista Mirror

Pete — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:15:43 +0000

While most of us can appreciate the added convenience of a conventional three-way mirror, few would choose this ubiquitous dressing room piece for their homes. The Bellavista Mirror (2004) by Carlo Marelli and Massimo Molteni is an exception, designed to live in even the most intimate of living spaces, including bedrooms, living areas and entryways. With three hinged panels, the wall-mounted Bellavista can close for complete concealment behind solid ash wood doors. When open, these doors can be…read more

Treku Bookcase – 18 in. Additional Unit

Pete — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:46:15 +0000

Most of the designers we know have fairly large book collections, and with that come storage space constraints. The Treku Shelving System has an architectural soundness and modularity that booklovers and designers alike can depend on. Working with basic principles of gravity, the wall-mounting design focuses all of its weight downward into the floor to hold hundreds of pounds without stressing the wall. The additional unit is available in 18″ and 33″ dimensions and includes four wenge shelves, w…read more

Cubic Console Table

Pete — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:36:11 +0000

The Cubic Table Collection (2002) has a purity of form and materials most often associated with European design. Designed for the modern lounge, a spare steel base and beautiful, rift-cut oak veneer tabletop act as multipurpose tables that can be used in numerous configurations. With four sizes in the group, and materials that work well with leather or fabric upholstered furniture, the possibilities are endless. The Cubic Tables (2002) can work in numerous configurations. The Cubic Bunching Tabl…read more

Par 4 Table – Laminate Top

Pete — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:26:00 +0000

With the ability to go from resembling a Japanese chabu-dai with its low, compact form, to having the multiplaned look of a Mondrian painting, the Par 4 Table is an exercise in versatility. Extended table surface is provided by four sliding leaves, which can be configured in different directions to suit spatial and functional needs. Each table leaf has a dual surface option of either white or beige scratch-resistant laminate, and can be easily flipped to change the color. Two table leaves can be…read more

Malena Armchair – Leather

Pete — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:56:54 +0000