VERSATILITY is the Mascotte Table’s chief selling point, with a base and top that allows it to serve as either a dining table or a coffee table. The slightly arched, x-shaped base can be adjusted for height while the table top unfolds to double its width. With a pair of rollers on the legs for portability and a modular shape that allows pairings with other Mascotte Tables, the table is a perfect fit for those who are both space and style conscious.
$939, diningroomsdirect.com
Via: The Jensen-Lewis Blog
Popularity: 4% [?]
STADIUM SEATING isn’t something I would expect to see in a home, but Gervasoni’s Ghost 18 chair makes a compelling case. Designed by Paola Navone, this high-backed chair functions somewhat like a padded room with three walls; a deep, recessed seat makes this all the more appealing for those who’d like a bit of privacy. Removable covers make this a versatile chair from a decorating standpoint; the Victorian-patterned fabric (last picture) is particularly stunning.
gervasoni1882.it
Popularity: 4% [?]
ORIGAMI is normally associated with small, ornamental sheets of paper, but the Doca Autunno coffee table scales the hobby up significantly. Measuring over a foot high and three feet long, this cardboard table is shipped flatpacked and folds together to form a beautiful green and white load-bearing design.
$65, aplusrstore.com
Popularity: 3% [?]
BLACK AND WHITE may be persona non grata in the world of TV, but continues to occupy a hallowed niche in contemporary design. This set of melamine trays by Paul Smith features Victorian Gothic-inspired patterns. The largest plate measures nearly 16 inches; all three are stackable and dishwasher safe.
£ 30, paulsmith.co.uk
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Popularity: 4% [?]
THE BONSAI COLLECTION is a sleek, minimalist set of tables that integrates brushed chrome legs directly into the veneer. When viewed from the top and two sides, the legs are visible as mere slivers. Finished in American walnut veneer, the Bonsai’s blend of wood and metal is both contemporary and timeless.
$199-$425, daniafurniture.com
Popularity: 3% [?]
SOFA BEDS are inherently created to maximize space and functionality, although often at the expense of comfort. The Daybed Deluxe makes no such compromises, with luxurious black leather upholstery and a contemporary design. In addition to being a bed and sofa, the last quarter of the seat folds up allowing the Daybed Deluxe to also serve as a lounge chair.
$830, lufox.com
Popularity: 4% [?]
A SLIVER of tempered glass focuses on the obvious highpoint of Sacha Lakic’s Dyna Table: four sleek, flowing legs with organic cutouts form the base of the table. Stained in dark Wenge, the Dyna has an architectural appeal that threatens to draw attention away from the main course of any meal–not an unwelcome diversion, by any means.
lakic.com
Popularity: 4% [?]
HANS J. WEGNER’S Shell Chair (1963) features a wenge-finished frame shaped from high pressure laminated oak and upholstered with form-fitting microfiber pads. Perhaps best known for its classic three-legged design, the chair’s winged seatrest nearly curves upward enough to double as an armrest.
$2,175, lofgrens.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
THE WORK of Joe Colombo (1930-1971) continues find resonance well into the 21st century. Unassembled, the Tube Chair’s circular pieces fit snugly into one another for portability; Ikea packagers would be proud. From a versatility standpoint, the Tube is unmatched: a system of metal and rubber clips allow the user to build their own furniture based on their specific needs.
moma.org
Popularity: 4% [?]
D E SELLERS’ architectural degree serves as both a conceptual and technical basis for his highly efficient and functional single panel series. His SP2 Bookcase uses a single piece of 4′x6′ birch veneer Europly with no waste or fasteners. Durable, light and stylish, d.e. Seller’s furniture is an excellent blend of minimalism and environmental awareness.
desfurniture.com
Popularity: 11% [?]
OUTDOOR furniture needn’t be typical: these contemporary seats and tables by La Jolla-based Afton Grove bring man-made perpendicularity to the poolside. Tightly interwoven synthetic, leather and abaca weaves form the base of each piece, and are available in several dark/neutral shades. Note: Afton sells directly to interior designers, showrooms and architects.
aftongrove.com
Popularity: 4% [?]
MASH Studios’ sleekly-styled LAX not only features a ground-hugging platform base, but a wall-mounted headboard that is entirely detached from the bedframe. English walnut laminate is finished with natural oils while the headboard is wrapped in 1/8″ thick powder-coated aluminum doors which slide open to reveal additional storage space.
$850-$1,020, designpublic.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
