Furnishings
Furnishings
Twig Bench
This modular public-seating system from Tournesol Siteworks, with an organic form inspired by twigs, can be used both indoors and out. Available in lightweight concrete (it also comes in linear low-density polyethylene), the seating system uses 50% to 75% less material than a typical precast-concrete bench. full caption
Photo courtesy Tournesol Siteworks
KoolBlack Technology
Hunter Douglas Contract’s KoolBlack Technology is a series of shading fabrics made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)coated fiberglass yarn. The shades reflect heat, protecting against solar heat gain, and, according to Hunter Douglas, deliver up to 25% improvement in solar heat-gain coefficient. Specifiers can choose from five colors and 3% to 5% transparency. full caption
Photo courtesy Hunter Douglas Contract
Nelson Thin Edge Buffet
Crafted by famed industrial designer George Nelson, the Nelson Thin Edge Buffet was introduced by Herman Miller in 1952. Now the wood cabinet system, made of 64% to 85% recycled materials, has been reintroduced as part of the Herman Miller Collection. It comes in several wood veneers, including walnut, white ash, and santos palisander. According to the company, every variety is 88% to 91% recyclable at the end of its lifetime. full caption
Photo courtesy Herman Miller
Concorde
The Concorde, from Dutch furniture manufacturer Artifort, was originally created by French designer Pierre Paulin for the waiting room of the Concorde aircraft fleet (circa 1960). Reintroduced by Artifort and available through the furniture showroom M2L, the armless metal-frame chairs can be used in commercial or residential settings and come in a variety of punchy or deep-hued Artifort fabrics. full caption
Photo courtesy Artifort
Hot Mesh
Hot Mesh, from Minneapolis-based furnishings manufacturer Blu Dot, is a series of indoor/outdoor chairs featuring a geometric, meshlike pattern in powder-coated steel. The chair, which can be stacked for easy storage and comes in white, black, bright blue, and mustard yellow, retails for $99. Jurors cited Hot Mesh for the simplicity of its design, a signature of the Blu Dot brand.
“Hot Mesh is a peppy, light, and airy chair with a fun cane motif. Great for those modern cafés or rooftop pools.” Clayton Whitman
full captionPhoto courtesy Blu Dot