Love the look and feel of leather? Then try the new Bellows collection designed by Toan Nguyen on for size. This chic furniture collection by Walter Knoll boasts an elegant look and a luxurious feel that raises the bar on your home decor. The Bellows Dining Table echoes that same style in its base, topped by a delicate, round glass tabletop, made for socializing and enjoying.
Designing “domestic landscapes” since 1870, Acerbis International presents these modern book shelves and sideboards, made for fashion and function alike. Created for the Italian company by designers Gabriele and Oscar Buratti as part of the new 2010 collection, the Newind book shelves are cool and contemporary, boasting space-efficient qualities as well as made to contain electronics – and all their unsightly wires and cables – in style. The display shelf in particular is ultra cool, featuring a sleek sliding glass panel that conceals the TV when not in use, slides open when you feel like watching the tube. The TV even slides over to reveal hidden rear storage. Finished in black and white, these modern shelves and sideboards boast a timeless style to suit every space. Check it out at Acerbis International.
What a fantastic sofa … in a classic modern fabric. Looking comfy, stylish and sophisticated with its trendy floral accents, the new Forum modular sofa by Linea Italia will create a beautiful statement in a modern or transitional living space. This fabric is a real treat for the eye. Also available in leather or microfiber, and supported by a wooden frame, the Forum sofas are comfortable to boot. Multiple compositions can be obtained using straight and angular modules that are hold together by retractable metal hooks hidden underneath. There is also a pouf that can be added to this fabulous ensemble. Sitting low to the ground, the Forum’s angular dimensions allow it to fit perfectly into any space, whether it’s in the middle of the room or nudged up against a corner. For more information or for fabric choices, visit Linea Italia.
Covering off the three bases of decor – living, dining and bedroom – the new NOX sustainable furniture line from Team 7 offers all your home essentials in one cohesive collection. Created by award-winning European designer Jacob Strobel, the modern collection features wood, beautifully yet eco-consciously finished with only non-toxic, herbal oils and waxes. Tables come with the option of wood A-line legs or polished stainless steel, which puts a modern twist on tradition. Your cabinets echo the warmth of wood with the contemporary touch of glass. And we love the wood bench, which is finished with leather. We’d place it with a rustic, knotty barn-board table for a country-kitchen look! For more information on the new NOX sustainable furniture line visit Team 7.
Orange Poppy Flower Power, Coral Poppy Flower Power and Yellow Poppy Flower Power are but three designs in a veritable garden of floral print chairs by the aptly named company, Floral Art. These modern decorative chairs combine color and print in an interesting way, making them as great to look at as they are to sit on. The high-gloss, wood-finish frame holds a clear Lucite backrest with a flower floating at its center – beautiful from front and back! Custom upholstery adds a level of luxury that only comes with high-end furniture. These adorable floral chairs measure 18 1/2”W x 22”L x 39”H, and retail for $1,500. For more info on these and other decorative chairs, visit Floral Art.
Like a nut cracked open to reveal its tantalizingly warm, supple, irresistible center, these unusual armchairs by Brazil-based company Etel boast a hard shell with something really soft and sweet inside – leather! The Esfera armchair features a semi-spherical dome that cradles two cozy cushions to support your body’s curves where it needs them most, for the ultimate in comfort seating. Apart from its eye-catching looks, this contemporary lounge chair is also easy on the eyes with a design by Ricardo Fasanello that comes is a range of rich colors like cognac, eggplant and a cafe-au-lait tone that look as delicious as they sound. With an unusual look to complement your modern decor, these chic armchairs will become the hot-seat in your home. Check it out at Etel.
With gorgeous writing desks like these, by Sabinoaprile, you’ll be itching to get to work! The Ribalta desk design is a modern writing table ideal for small spaces and luxury homes where it’s not about quantity, but quality. This compact corner desk is made and hand-assembled, featuring a fine wood top with full-grain leather, lacquered or natural wood finish, and a base of mirror-polished stainless steel. When opened this small writing desk measures 97 cm by 63.5 cm, and 85.5 cm high; when closed it measures just 97 by 41 cm. Another cool desk design is the Barcellona, with elegant crossed chrome legs topped by a delicately padded, crocodile-embossed leather tabletop. A side drawer is perfect for stashing your pens, files and phone. This modern desk measures 135 by 70 cm, and 73 cm high. Check out these writing desks by visiting Sabinoaprile.
Italian furniture innovator Natuzzi is taking seating to a new world of sights and sounds, with the new ‘Surround’ sound MP3 sofa. Its contemporary look and integrated modern technology make this a must-have for tech lover with a cool sense of style. Relax in the comfort of this chic sectional sofa, and drift away to your favorite tunes. The speakers and docking station are built right into this elegant design, rich in aesthetic details like the stitching and sleek silhouette. A modular backrest ensures the level of comfort matches the level of style. Available in a wide range of leather colors, the cool Surround sofa looks as good as it sounds! Check it out at Natuzzi.
Who says croc skin is reserved only for stylish shoes and bags? This contemporary crocodile leather table and chairs by Compar will accessorize your home in modern, fashion-forward style. Dubbed the Trend collection, this dining table set is certainly on trend with their sleek, simple lines and luxurious finish that begs to be touched, and admired! The table features gently curved faux croc skin-covered legs and a transparent glass tabletop mount on a lacquered metal base. The coordinating crocodile skin chairs add extra flair to your space. Available in black and white, this cool crocodile leather table set will lend the look of exotic luxury to your dining room. Stay on top of the trends, and check out the Trend table and chairs at Compar.
This cool modular sofa furniture is proving that it’s hip to be square… or cube. The People sofa by Italian furniture company Primafila puts symmetry on a pedestal. The clean lines and simple, geometric design makes this modern sofa ideal for contemporary-style homes. And adding functionality into the mix, the modular design means you can go as big, as small or as oddly shaped as you need to, making this furniture set a perfect fit for compact homes. Assemble the sofa as you please. Made of four- and six-cube configurations, these two parts are your building blocks for an endless array of seating selections. If you’re not sold on shape, you will be by color. This modular sofa is available in a range of hot hues to suit your style. Check out this chic sofa collection at Primafila.
Giving other beds a run for their money, this super-functional bed by Primafila doubles as a storage space. Whether you live in a compact home or condo, or if you just appreciate a clean, minimalist look, the Emily bed is the perfect piece of furniture for you. This chic bed is covered in cream leather with a tall, tufted headboard that looks like pure luxury. The mattress lifts up to reveal a plethora of storage space underneath, so your seasonal clothes like bulky jackets, boots and sweaters, blankets, towels, linens and occasional items all have a home – out of sight and out of mind. All you see is a tidy and tidy bedroom with a big, beautiful bed as the centerpiece. Have some sweet dreams of your own with this awesome, multi-functional and ever-fashionable bed by Primafila.
The Cpt. Nemo sofa by Italian company Beside isn’t your typical sofa. This elegant collection of cool, contemporary two- and three-seater sofas designed by Giopato & Coombes sets a new benchmark for functional yet fashionable furniture. Clean, contemporary lines and a modern, minimalist design is covered in double-layer seating cushions adorned with a subtle quilted texture on a 3D surface. The cushions come in a range of cool colors, so your decorating options are endless. Complete the look with some matching floor cushions for a chic but cozy look. The Cpt. Nemo sofa is sure to become the hotseat in your home. Check it out at Beside.
