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Though his approach might seem at odds with Claridge's more "maximalist" design heritage, ultimately Pawson has proved an apposite choice for this latest phase of the hotel's evolution. Custom-designed bentwood chairs are paired with a Carrara-marble tabletop at the center of the café (above). Accessed directly from Brook's Mews at the rear of the hotel, and connected to it only through back-of-house spaces, Pawson's gallery and café are effectively self-contained and public-facing. [Extracted from the article]

Catering to that need, the Marusho Co., purveyors of partywear, decided to convert their showroom for rentable Western wedding finery to one tailored mainly to Japanese attire. His first foray into the kimono world, the Marusho showroom is approached by stairs or elevator leading up from the first floor, where customers slip out of their street shoes. BUILDING TYPE STUDY 1,034 RECORD INTERIORS TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS in Japan are a big business. [Extracted from the article]

KITCHEN AND BATH FOOD PROFESSIONALS demand a certain level of quality and functionality in the kitchens of their dining establishments. To turn the new kitchen into the heart of the home, the architects placed the cooking and dining zones in the same lofty space, dominated by birch plywood, sealed concrete, and plenty of daylight. A glazed corridor connects the kitchen and new annex to the old log cabin (above, left). [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several products including the Boccaporto enclosed seat by Koleksiyon, the Brooklyn AC LED task light, and the Bower Meeting Lounge chair by Nau Design.

The article offers information regarding slot ergonomics. It notes that the design of slot chairs and cabinets is important to help avoid stiff neck and reduce the potential for numbness and leg cramps of players. It mentions that MLP AG, GARY Platt Manufacturing, and Bally Technologies Inc. are some of the numerous companies which are developing comfortable slot chairs and cabinets for players at gaming machines.

Provides information on the chair designs introduced by Hickory Business Furniture in spring 1987. Cambridge Series designed by Michael Vanderbyl; March chair designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli with David Law; April chair designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli with David Law.

The article discusses the collaboration between the Japanese architect Tadao Ando and the Danish furniture company Carl Hansen & Søn in the design and manufacture of the Dream Chair. The author notes that this is the first time the furniture firm has worked with a non-Danish designer. Comments by Ando and Knud Erik Hansen, the current head of the company, are presented.

The article offers brief information on several furniture designs in light of the Salone Del Mobile furniture fair in Milan, Italy from April 12-17, 2011 including the Piana Folding Chair by David Chipperfield, the P-frame Bookcase by Christophe Pillet Porro, and the Tapiovaara Collection by Artek.

The article profiles two products which were created by the American designer Jeff Miller for the Italian furniture maker Baleri Italia. A discussion of the features of the Littlebig chair and the Obo storage system, which are available in the U.S. through Atlanta retailer Domus International, is presented.

The article profiles two types of residential chairs which were featured at the 2007 Promosedia, which is an international chair exhibition which was held in Udine, Italy. The features of the Sign chair, which was designed by Daniele Lo Scalzo, and of the Riva chair, which was designed by the design firm For Use, is presented.

The article focuses on furniture store B&B Italia and its collection of outdoor furnishings, which includes designs by firms and architects Richard Schultz and Patricia Urquiola. Urquiola worked on the Canasta collection and gave it a contemporary flair focusing on woven furniture. The collection features woven-plastic chairs and includes a linear sofa and armchair, a large circular armchair, and a bed/chaise lounge.

An interview with Joshua Corrick, vice president of sales of casino chairs company Gary Platt Manufacturing, is presented. Topics discussed include the focus of the company on comfort when designing chairs; the changes on the design of chairs including on the role of technology and the use of materials such as foam, upholstery, and frame; and the process of Corrick to ensure chair quality and comfort.

The article presents brief information about a new chair designed by designer Gala Wright. The chair is composed of a satin-finish steel frame supporting an elastic mesh seat. The seat, which can be specified in a range of colors, can swing and rotate within the circular support. When not in use, the seat can be tilted up to lie flat vertically within the frame.

The article reports that when a 1951 Emeco chair built for U.S. government hospitals was discovered for sale on eBay, the Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Chair Company decided to produce an updated edition of the chair for today's market. Designed by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW DesignworksUSA, the 1951 chair debuted at last month's Milan Furniture Fair. Joining award-winning chair designs by Philippe Starck and Frank Gehry, 1951 features a brushed aluminum frame that supports a generous ABS plastic seat and back available in five standard colors. It stacks six-high and is offered with a matching bar and counter stool.

The article informs that the k chair has a tubular steel frame with a matte chrome finish and consists of three removable parts for easy shipping. Upholstered in Woodnotes fabrics, the removable cover is a combination of paper yarn and cotton and is available in five colors.

The article informs that the Flori chair and ottoman, designed by Werner Aisslinger, features a steel base and a back seat grip in varnished aluminum. It has both a nonremovable internal nylon cover and a removable external cover in fabric or leather.

The prototype for Nienkämper's HAB chair, designed by Toronto, Ontario-based architects Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe, was a custom commission for a narrow boathouse residence that required the traditional Adirondack chair translated into a modern furnishing. An angular steel base supports a veneered, molded-maple-plywood version for indoor use or a folded aluminum version for outdoor use. The collection also includes a range of veneered maple-plywood-topped tables.

Part of a new collection by Alfredo Haberli for ClassiCon Hypnos is a chair, couch, and bed at the same time. Designed with flexibility in mind, Hypnos converts easily from a large chair to an uncomolicated bed for overnight guests, or a daybed for quick naps. The easy-to-clean footrest allows one to keep shoes on while napping. Also part of the new collection is Skaia, a large table with a thick wooden tabletop that accommodates up to 12 people and is suitable for conferences or dining.

On the 125th anniversary of artist Eileen Gray's birth, ClassiCon Inc. paid tribute to her with a breathtaking gallery exhibition in the city and a series of new introductions. Gray designed this small table, called De Stijl for the compositional features it shares with the famed art movement, in 1922. Her classic Bibendum seat is now available in fabric finishes as well as leathers, and her Roquebrune chair has a new powder-coated finish.

The fair's most exciting new introduction emerged from a product steeped in tradition. The Loop chair was designed by James Irvine for Thonet, original producers of bentwood furniture dating back to 1819. Composed of a single loop of bentwood, the chair's design combines traditional bending techniques with ultramodern 3D CNC machining. The seat swivels and is available with armrests and a disc base.

Poesis is a husband and wife architecture firm/furniture design studio whose pieces can be found at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and in private collections. The firm's new pulp chair is made of recycled newspaper blended with water and wax in a formaldehyde-free, closed-loop system. The sides are sanded to a velvety texture and trimmed with maple or walnut.

Kohler's Cimarron Comfort Height toilet features Class Five technology to ensure a powerful flush. The commercial-grade toilet, designed for both residential and commercial use, offers chair-height seating, strong gravity-fed flushing power with a 3¼" flush valve, and the option of a 1.6- or 1.4-gallon flush. Over one year a family of four can save more than 2,000 gallons of water by using the 1.4-gallon setting instead of the 1.6 industry standard.

Dezza was designed by Gio Ponti as a modem and light armchair that would be able to be shipped unassembled. Though the reintroduction comes fully assembled, it is available in four versions from 1965. Dezza is available in pony skin and a variety of leathers.

Knoll AG's Chip is an armless, stackable chair from the Good Design Award-winning Finnish designer Antti Kotilainen. It is made of melamine-covered birch sheets and a chrome-plated or steel frame. It is available in a range of vibrant and neutral colors. Suitable for cafeterias, conference rooms, or as an office side chair, Chip can stack 12 high or 20 on a dolly cart. KnollStudio will serve as the exclusive distributor of the product in the U.S. and Mexico.

The Musa chaise designed by Davide Varotto features a multilayer birch structure veneered in cherry, light cherry, kajal, amber, or dune oak on a base of solid cherry or oak. It comes with a leather or fabric roll cushion and an optional leather or fabric seat cushion.

Describes Steelcase Inc.'s development and design of its Protege chair, a concept that demonstrates the company's environmental responsibility. Adoption of simplicity as the underlying philosophy; Definition of the pollution prevention process; Specifications; Effects on the company's environmental management efforts.

The article offers information related to the innovative design of slot chairs in casinos. Buddy Frank of Pechanga Resort & Casino mentions that options for slot chairs need comfort shaping with lumbar support, accessible chair height, and resist drink spills. Bob Yabroff of Gary Platt Manufacturing cites its manufactured bench seat which allows two players to sit together while one or both are playing. Moreover, Gasser Chair Co. offers a dual flex slot seats which adjusts for lumbar support.

The article offers information on the extrusion process used by designer Thomas Heatherwick in the development of his aluminum chair or bench.

The article focuses on the creation of the environmentally friendly chair called "Snowjob" by Ecoist, a handbag manufacturer, teamed up with designer Emiliano Godoy which incorporates some confectionery elements and post-industrial waste.