Best Furnishings of 2019
Laze Outdoor Chair
Room & Board teamed up with Duluth, Minnesota–based outdoor furniture-maker Loll Designs on this mid-20th-century- inspired lounge, which evokes the lazy patio days of that era in durable 21st-century materials. Laze Outdoor Chair is built from 100% recycled high-density polyethylene, and weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric. It measures 33" wide x 31" deep x 28" high and comes in nine frame colors and two textile hues.
Solar Charging Kit
Ideal for campuses as well as for hospitality and public venues, Legrand’s Solar Charging Kit is designed to easily transform a blank 4"-diameter light pole (minus the fixture) into a sustainable, solar-powered hub. Each customizable kit includes a solar-panel assembly with a battery, necessary wiring, and a mounting collar with three charging shelves that house 6 USB-A ports.
Quadra Seating System
Forms+Surfaces developed a group of versatile modules for use outdoors. Like building blocks cast in Ultra High- Performance Concrete (UHPC), the Quadra Seating System can be used as seating, tables, or planters depending on orientation and type of lining: FSC recycled reclaimed teak, powder-coated aluminum, molded polyethylene, or UHPC. The cubes have a powder-coated cast-aluminum base, and can be arranged to suit any program.
Premium Ping-Pong Table
Union Wood is elevating the Ping-Pong table with a version that easily transforms into a conference table. Ideal for space-constrained offices and amenity spaces, the table comes in large (60" x 108" x 30" high) or small size (45" x 81" x 30" high), with a solid hardwood or laminate top and a steel base in three styles. Integrated lighting, power, data modules, and wire-management are optional.
Sommer Collection
What appears to be the woven paper-cord used on classic Danish furniture is a high-performance water-resistant synthetic resin rope developed for outdoor use. Part of the Sommer Collection by Copenhagen-based designer Chris Halstrøm, the seating is said to be among the first pieces to feature this innovative textile. The full line of aluminum seating and tables comes with a black or white powder-coated finish and optional weatherproof cushions.
Thea
A black-anodized tubular understructure adds strength and integrated wire management to Thea, a clean, minimalist worktable designed by Roberto Lucci for Versteel. The 30"-high desk can be specified with a round, square, or rectangular top in materials such as veneer, laminate, or solid surfacing. Elliptical legs—available in powder-coated nickel or chrome—wrap over circular caps with optional USB ports for convenient charging.
Atelier
Designed by Italian manufacturer Fantoni in partnership with Gensler, Atelier is a flexible system of desks, collaborative tables, adjustable shelving, clip-on cork boards and whiteboards, storage, and a mobile presentation unit. The components, made of steel, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), laminate, and linoleum, can be configured on demand to respond to evolving work spaces. Optional lighting can be attached to shelves.
Cila Go
Arper’s modular seating system keeps things active with a multitasking base on casters that provides seating, storage, and an anchor for an optional work surface. On its own, the foundation, a rolling stool, features the choice of upholstered pad or a coordinating chair back. Made of polypropylene, the Cila Go is available in five colors. The optional cushion can be upholstered in fabric, leather, faux-leather, or custom textiles, in a range of four colors.
Rockit
Inscape’s benching system features individually controlled accessories, power access, storage, privacy screens, and adjustable-height surfaces arranged along one slender spine. A common leg system simplifies assembly. Made in North America with steel, die-cast zinc, and aluminum extrusions, the SCS Indoor Advantage Gold–certified units measure 48" to 72" wide x 24" or 30" deep x 1" thick, and come in numerous colors and finishes.
Landing
Part relief, part acoustic panel, Landing fills in for complex furnishings where space is limited. Available in seven upholstery colors, the system consists of two sound-dampening 2'-square modules, one flat, the other a 3-D wedge that can be installed at shelf height, rotated 90° to serve as a privacy screen, or turned 180° horizontally to function as a small bench holding up to 176 pounds.
Architectural Record presents the best hospitality, contract, and outdoor furnishings of 2019. Click through the slideshow above to view each winner.
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