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Opened in 2005, La Brea Avenue’s Vioski showroom (photo credit: Apartment Therapy) is a bit of retro mixed in with contemporary; the result is stylish furniture with an emphasis on comfort. Above: the ground-hugging Mitosi Sectional is a somewhat odd-shaped piece but is actually designed to be mixed and matched with other sections. In all, nine distinct configurations are available, with the ultimate configuration being a closed pentagonal ring.

Like the Mitosi, the Tribeca and Sotto coffee tables are low-slung pieces with modular features. The Sotto is reminiscent of a modern prefab structure with a cantilevered “garage” at one end; it is seen here in richly grained zebrawood but is available in multiple wood species. Meanwhile, the tiered Tribeca is coldly modern with a burnished stainless steel frame and interlocking sections that can actually be moved and rearranged to fit your decor.

The Chicago and Palms chairs both feature classic lines and button-tufting: this is definitely for those of us with retro-modern decorating aspirations. The Chicago Sofa, Single Back and Double Back seats are the more subtle of the two types, with round, bolstered armrests and modern chromed legs. The Palms Chairs (available in leather or fabric) are slightly more flamboyant with welcoming, outward angled lines. Both of these chairs pair well with the Mies van der Rohe-inspired Metro Bench, which features a crossed solid walnut base topped with padded, button-tufted leather seat.

My favorite Vioski pieces are their beds; all of them rest on platforms but possess their own distinct style. For minimalist slumbering, the Manhattan Bed features an extremely low-profile padded headboard composed of wide, flat cushions which also serves as an impromptu storage space. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the Dade Bed; a extra-thick padded headboard with button tufted gives an air of opulence and comfort. Somewhere in between is the Parvaz Bed; the sleek platform hovers only inches from the floor, while its architecturally inspired headboard towers above the sleep area.
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