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Furniture and Accessories for the Modern Lifestyle
Modern furniture is appreciated for its clean
lines and enduring style. Go to: Raleigh Collection, Rubik Coffee Tables,
Ted Boerner's Theatre Seating Collection,
Contemporary Seating,
Contemporary Tables,
Cross Collection Dining Furniture,
Contemporary Bedroom Furniture
Chairs
Frank Gehry once wrote that designing a new chair was like being
asked "to find the meaning of life while standing on one foot. It's like a
Talmudic question." In 1989, when Knoll approached him with that same challenge,
the only way Gehry would consider it was if Knoll would set him up in a workshop
similar to that of Charles and Ray Eames, which he fondly recalls visiting in
his youth. Two years after receiving the Pritzker Prize -- "the Nobel of
architecture" – the designer released the Gehry Collection (1992) for Knoll.
Paying homage to his Canadian roots, he named the pieces after ice hockey terms;
the wafer-thin strips of laminated maple are bent, woven and curled into
featherweight yet sturdy forms, evoking the simple strength of hockey sticks
themselves. MOMA unveiled a window display of early production samples -- three
months before their scheduled debut at the American Craft Museum across the
street -- causing a frenzy among collectors and designers. Made in U.S.A.
Raleigh (2009) is a comfortable, modern collection that draws
from mid-century Danish design. Wrapping around the back of this Sofa is a solid walnut frame that
brings visual lightness and satisfying aesthetic tension to the design.
There’s also a very functional reason for the way that this frame
triangulates to the back of the Sofa. Namely, that it permits a
gracefully canted and ergonomic seatback while still solidly supporting
you as you relax and unwind. Made in U.S.A.
Matthew Hilton designed the Cross Credenza (2007) as a material
and visual complement to his Cross Extension Table. But its straightforward
aesthetic and solid craftsmanship make it an apt choice not only for the dining
room, but also for media storage or the front hall.
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| Cross Credenza
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| Matthew Hilton designed the Cross Credenza (2007) as a material and
visual complement to his Cross Extension Table. But its straightforward
aesthetic and solid craftsmanship make it an apt choice not only for the
dining room, but also for media storage or the front hall. |
Modern sofas often tout minimalist appeal, but few can also
claim the comfort of Ted Boerner's Theatre Collection (2001). The Sofa, Loveseat
and Armchair are all designed to accommodate the human body with studied
proportions and simple geometry. The result is comfort that stems from its form,
rather than excessive layers of stuffing and upholstery. A gleaming chromed
steel base runs the entire depth of the design, and welted seams lend strength
and definition to the upholstery. Made in U.S.A.
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| Case Study Alpine Bed
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Case Study Daybed
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| Inspired by the mid-century Case Study Houses in Los Angeles and
other areas, the Case Study Alpine Queen Bed (2009) is a simple,
timeless design. Every part of this Bed is structural: the legs, spars,
headboard and mattress supports all contribute to the overall strength. |
A sleek solution to small spaces, the Case Study Daybed adapts to
any room as a single piece or may be lined up to create a multiple-unit
seating system. A classic mid-century design made to last a lifetime.
Made in U.S.A. |
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Matera Bed with Storage
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Matera Bed
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| Matera Queen Bed with Storage (2007) doesn't scream "storage." |
Fashioned from thick American walnut from its headboard to its case
frame. The solid panels on either side of the bed are elevated slightly
off the bottom frame giving a feel of lightness and breathing room to
the sturdy construction. |
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Matera Side Table
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Matera Five Drawer Chest
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| This is one versatile little table that will satisfy even the most
radical visionary. Finished on every side (including the bottom, if you
can identify it as such), the table can be positioned in any of six
possible configurations. |
The full-extension, handle-free drawers open by pulling from the
top, and all of the drawers in the collection have self- and
soft-closing vacuum glides that refuse to slam shut. |
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Matera Six Drawer Dresser
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Reve Bed
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| Shares the clean lines of the entire collection, which are
thoughtfully finished with beveled edges, running match walnut grain and
exposed mortise and tenon joints. |
For people who enjoy warm texture and color in the bedroom, the
upholstered Reve Bed (1996) offers a dose of modernist luxury with its
padded frame and expertly tailored slipcovers. |
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Reve Dresser - Six Drawer
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Reve Dresser - Five Drawer
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| Defined by spacious drawers, clean lines and quarter-sawn heartwood
veneers of maple and walnut wood, the Reve Collection (1995)
effortlessly organizes and complements a range of bedroom interiors. |
Each piece is beautifully finished (including the back, which is
finished with a high-grade off white laminate) and can be configured to
both large and small spaces. |
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| American Modern Bed
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American Modern 6-Drawer Dresser
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| The American Modern Bed (2008) is inspired by George Nelson’s iconic
design. This Bed has a solid maple platform and headboard |
The American Modern 6-Drawer Dresser (2008) is inspired by George
Nelson’s 1948 Thin Edge case goods. These case goods are simple maple
structures |
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| American Modern 5-Drawer Dresser
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American Modern Side Table
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| They are made with soft-closing drawers, and on the 5-Drawer and
6-Drawer dressers, the drawers cascade in size, from top to bottom,
which gives these pieces a sense of movement. A bull-nose edge softly
finishes each piece. Made in U.S.A |
The Side Table includes one soft-closing drawer and a large open
cabinet for easy access to books, reading glasses and the like. A
bull-nose edge softly finishes the edges of this piece. |
Short, tall, square or round, the Rubik Collection (2008) has a
table to fit your needs. Made with a spare stainless steel base and high-quality
wood veneer or solid marble tabletop, there’s a quiet presence to these
functional tables that makes them work in a variety of settings. Made in U.S.A
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Neo One Arm Sofa - Left
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Neo Left Facing Chaise
Neo Right Facing Chaise
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Neo One Arm Sofa - Right
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| In the 1960s, Bendtsen was importing Scandinavian furniture, but
began designing his own when he couldn¹t find the quality and aesthetics
he wanted. Neo is a culmination of Bendtsen¹s experiences as an importer
and designer. |
Niels Bendtsens Neo Sofa Collection (1998) has become a favorite for
its easy merging of European construction with timeless modernist
simplicity |
If you ask Niels Bendtsen why his Neo Collection (1998) is just as
relevant today as when he first designed it, he¹ll point out its
proportions, which are something he¹s developed and perfected over time.
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Juliana Armchair
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| Few objects epitomize the interplay between traditional
handcraftsmanship and modernism more gracefully than the sinuously
crafted Juliana Chair. A lightly scaled and elegant armchair built from
solid Brazilian hardwood, harvested from sustainable resources and hand
carved in a small factory in Brazil. |
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Girard Table
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Little Friend Fixed Height Table
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Little Friend Adjustable Height Table
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| Art is only art when it is synonymous with living, said Alexander
Girard, who is widely recognized for his work in textiles and furniture.
The designer was true to his words when he created the Girard Coffee
Table (1948) for Knoll. |
Inspiration comes from many places, and in the case of Kasper
Salto's Little Friend Table (2005), it was a Disney cartoon character |
Rather than a moveable chair used with a stationary table, this is a
moveable table to be used with a stationary chair, sofa or bed. The
Little Friend is adjustable from a lap height of 20" up to 29" with the
push of a button that operates an air-gas mechanism. |
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Skagen Nesting Tables
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Skagen Coffee Table
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| Inspired by the mid-century designs of Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The
space-saving design of the two Nesting Tables makes it easy to double
your tabletop space when entertaining or doing projects. Made in U.S.A. |
Inspired by the mid-century designs of Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The
smooth edges and tapered shapes of the Coffee Table recall the popular
“surfboard” tables of the 1960s, and there’s an elegance in how the
tabletop appears to hover over the frame, supported by simple brass
spacers. The lower shelf creates convenient storage, and two ends are
finished with slightly sculpted shapes, maintaining flow from one part
to the next. Made in U.S.A |
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| Cubo Coffee Table
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The 25 Gallon Aquarium Coffee Table
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| Elegant and asymmetrical, the Cubo Coffee Table offers not only a
large surface space, but also neatly concealed storage. The Table’s
rich, warm American butternut veneer is expertly applied and has a
visible grain pattern |
This is the glass-topped coffee table that contains a 25-gallon
aquarium. Its acrylic sides provide clear viewing of the interior, while
the removable 36" sq. tabletop of 1/4"-thick beveled tempered glass is
large and sturdy enough to accommodate a sculpture and hardcover books. |
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| Rolly Side Table
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Journey Clear Side Table
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| Perched on three elegantly tapered walnut legs, the Rolly is a small
side table with big appeal that harkens back to the curvaceous aesthetic
of the 1930s and '40s. Designed by Matt Carr and conceived with a
combination of utility and seductive attention to detail |
Journey Clear Side Table is a perfect balance of simplicity and
utility. The playful, fold-out design highlights the inherent beauty of
the glass, with each plane supporting the other as it seemingly
levitates in mid-air |
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| Pasos Nesting Tables
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Magellan Clear Side Table
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Mission Clear Side Table
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| These versatile Pasos Nesting Tables work well in spaces both large
and small. A clever way to provide extra table or serving space, these
modern tables also work well when placed together as a stair-step side
table grouping |
The Magellan Clear Side Table is a refreshing alternative to a
traditional wood table, with its serpentine shape and almost weightless
quality. Despite its considerable modern appeal, this table has the
ability to seamlessly blend in and work well in almost any room |
The Mission Clear Side Table proves that sometimes the simplest
designs make the greatest impact. Constructed from clear glass in an
uncomplicated but stylish silhouette, this table is a wonderfully
non-traditional choice beside a couch, chair, or even your bed |
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