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DESIGNERS SELECT

Seating
Designers share their favorite new chairs
and other seating for ofﬁce environments

Jeff Kopecky

BuzziSpace: BuzziHive

Geiger: Clamshell

Coalesse: Emu Pattern Seating

buzzispace.com
Reader Service No. 210

geigerintl.com
Reader Service No. 211

coalesse.com
Reader Service No. 212

Senior Interior Designer
Kahler Slater
Milwaukee

"As far as acoustical seating solutions go, I love
the idea of this piece creating a space within a
space. It's functional, sculptural, and whimsical
without being too silly. I like the slightly curved
edges to soften up the overall form, and the slight
asymmetrical shape gives it a cozy feel as you enter."

"I think the detailing and fit of these chairs is just
amazing. The gorgeous veneers and beautiful
teardrop form give the chair an unmistakable look
without feeling too heavy within a space."

"I like the simplicity of this seating collection, and
that it is made of a single sheet of material, which is
100 percent recyclable. It's a fun, light, durable chair
with a good environmental story."

Alison Woolf

Castor Design: Biker Stool

Viccarbe: Season Mini

Haworth Collection: Windowseat

castordesign.ca
Reader Service No. 213

viccarbe.com
Reader Service No. 214

haworthcollection.com
Reader Service No. 215

Senior Associate
Huntsman Architectural Group
San Francisco

"The Biker Stool is definitely one of the most fun
barstools I've seen in a while. The simple and clever
design comes in both chair and barstool heights.
The leather-lined seat gives it a slightly luxurious
feel while still maintaining a utilitarian aesthetic."

"This little piece is incredibly versatile. Its handle
and concealed wheels allow it to be easily moved
around. With two different sizes and multiple color
options, it looks great when grouped together,
but also makes a strong statement when placed
on its own."

"Mike & Maaike, a San Francisco-based industrial
design studio, designed a swivel lounger with a
matching colored base that is both practical and
uniquely sculptural. Its optional canopy is perfectly
engineered to provide a little privacy in open
lounge environments."

Jonathan Ward, AIA

TOG: Anton Ho Armchair

Ilan Dei Studio: Cord Collection

Bram Geenen: Gaudi Chair

togallcreatorstogether.com
Reader Service No. 216

ilandeistudio.com
Reader Service No. 217

studiogeenen.com
Reader Service No. 218

"Open-source programming has revolutionized the
tech industry, and now it's having a similar effect
on furniture manufacturing. Brazil-based TOG,
which has the tagline 'All Creators Together,' allows
individuals from around the world to alter designs,
such as the Anton Ho Armchair by Philippe Starck."

"Perfect for the growing number of tech workers
in Venice Beach-now also known as Silicon
Beach-in southern California, the fun and durable
Cord Collection by Ilan Dei comes in several
different cord colors and proves that work can
be relaxed and happen anywhere."

"The beautiful structure of the Gaudi Chair by
Dutch designer Bram Geenen was developed
using computer software and then printed on a
3-D printer. A piece that computer programmers
are bound to love, the chair resembles hanging
chains and weighs just two pounds with its
revolutionary utilization of carbon fiber."

Partner
NBBJ
Los Angeles

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