The popularity of contemporary seems nowhere near its peak, with both wood and upholstered furniture manufacturers strengthening the category in a number of different forms. Indeed, several case goods companies that have never ventured beyond transitional are trying contemporary this market. One track that producers are taking, particularly in upholstery, is well-tailored urbane looks with straightforward lines that veer from the slouchy casual feel of a few markets ago. Retro, mid-century styling with zany covers and classic chrome legs also are holding their own. And new case goods collections are strutting their stuff with creative designs in morando solids, architectural white oak, ash burls, rosewood and birch.
Four Hands
Union Square E-203
This occasional chair, part of a larger collection that includes sofas, occasional pieces and dining chairs, is available in top-grain leather.
Max Divani
National Furniture Mart 502
Italian producer adds a new comfort seating system featuring loose seat cushions filled with foam and feathers to the Austin sectional.
Stanley Collections
IHFC C-1158
Frank Lloyd Wright's classic Fallingwater architectural designs were the inspiration for this occasional table. It's part of Midnight Sun, with contemporary silhouettes in architectural oak and a light finish.
Ferguson Copeland
300 E. Green St.
Developed off a single piece from October, the East Winds collection includes an armoire in Manoa cane in the light finish shown here, as well as a darker tone. Other materials include dyed water hyacinth accents, and polished and hammered hardware.
Hiatt
IHFC H-1144
Hiatt gets playful with a nubby retro fabric and colorful paired ottomans.
Zocalo
Hamilton Square 306
Zocalo has created a new brand, Z Generation, for its growing youth line. This Sterling Park media cabinet, standing 64 inches high, has storage cubbyholes in the top and hidden shelves in the side panel.
Magnussen Home
IHFC M-1010
Mainstream producers are hitting contemporary hard this spring. The Firenza bedroom in ash burls features symmetrical details on cases, which float on inset rails.
Weiman
IHFC C-1103
Weiman takes a soft contemporary approach to this sectional for broad appeal.
