Casual dining

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 11, 2007

All prices retail • In-depth stories on casual dining introductions will appear in Furniture/Today's opening day issue.

A-America

CP 101, 201

Inspired by the "Martha Lifestyle," South Hampton casual dining program features five sets and four cases, with a total of 16 SKUs. Solid-wood, two-tone, modern farmhouse dining in pale sage, buttery cream and taupe finishes with polished silver hardware. $499.

APA Marketing

IHFC W-547

• Pengrove, urban contemporary counter-height set with a lazy Susan.

• Lighthouse Point recipe center.

Aspenhome

IHFC M-1301

The popular Centennial oak group is being expanded from home office and home entertainment to dining. Introductions include a trestle table, single pedestal table, Windsor chairs, china cabinet and server.

Broyhill

IHFC C-600

Brighton Hill, a soft traditional look with modern function and product features, includes a china and counter-height dining table. Constructed of figured cherry veneers, with a medium cherry finish. A new veneer pattern features burnishing and antiquing on individual veneer pieces — a new technique for Broyhill.

Charleston Forge

1690 English Road

The Hudson pub table, designed by John Kolkka, is made of solid steel. Top options include wood, glass or concrete. Characteristics include hammered textured steel, seamless construction and pleasing proportions.

Chromcraft

IHFC C-333

• The Oakland collection is crafted of rubberwood with oak and knotty white oak veneers. The simple design is offset by bow-tie slats on the chair backs. A rich mission oak finish completes the look. Table is 54 inches square with a 36-inch height and features a storage base.

• Eastlake, crafted of select hardwood solids and birch veneers and featuring a warm brown cherry finish, is available in both dining and gathering height versions.

Cochrane

IHFC W-446

• Available in maple, oak and solid-color finishes, Cochrane's new Design and Dine wine storage units cabinets feature six options on the feet and a variety of hardware choices. Shelves or storage racks are available for wine and wine glasses.

• Available in a variety of chair styles as well as leather seat colors, Cochrane's counter-height barstools are designed to match other dining tables and chairs in Cochrane's Design and Dine collection. Available in maple and oak finishes.

Designers & Makers

330 N. Hamilton, Suite 201

• Provence-style wine storage cabinet, No. 6000-320, in pine wood and wrought iron, hand finished. $3,440.

• Hand-painted wine storage cabinet with extendable leaves and drawers, No. 6000-133. $1,930.

• Solid-oak, self-standing bar with engraved bronze, No. 9000-692, detailed panels and brass foot rail. $5,920.

• Five-piece walnut game table with four chairs, No. 6200-100. Hand colored. Leather top with king card suit detail, card suit detail backs and leather seats on chairs. $4,030 for five pieces.

• Large cedar dining table, hand finished, No. 6000-837. $4,870.

• Two dining tables in mahogany with a high-gloss finish. Part of the Art Deco collection. Nos. 6910-138 and 8900-100. $2,770 and $3,190.

Strategy: Offering competitive prices and 90-day delivery.

Marketing programs: Company is picking up shipping costs for opening orders over $5,000.

Company news: Expanded manufacturing operations include input from more Vietnamese artisans and furniture makers. This change is reflected in new additions to collections.

Hamilton & Spill

CP 118

• Traditionally styled Tilburg Row dining in Asian hardwood with quartered oak veneers and antique bronze hardware. Table features a 20-inch leaf with wood glide. Hand-carved chairs are upholstered in standard fire resistant foam. Server features two felt-lined drawers, an extra-deep double drawer and one fixed wood shelf in each side compartment. Five pieces, $699.

Homelegance

212 Jacobs Place

• 17 freestanding casual dining introductions include traditional, transitional and contemporary designs. Features include pub height versions, glass tops and storage.

• Expanding the No. 5312 set to include pub height.

• Regular dining height introduction for the No. 729 collection, with two finishes available.

Hooker Furniture

IHFC W-1047

• Dining extension of last market's Italian-styled Wexford Square. Crafted in pine solids with pine and walnut veneers, the round dining table has a heavy chiseled top over a pedestal base and sideboard. Also features a companion sideboard for more compact rooms.

• Extension of the transitionally styled Fallston collection includes two dining room table styles — a large rectangular leg table and a round dining table. Features ash solids and oak veneers. Both tables have nickel castings on the feet. Introductions include leg dining table, round pedestal dining table, leather arm chair, side credenza with wine display option, mirror, sliding door vertical china and glass door china.

• Cross Creek, a transitional dining room with traditional elements. Choice of a round perimeter dining table and a large refectory table. Dining table has a walnut veneer inlaid top with richly grained perimeter leaves and metal accents on a large urn base. In hardwood solids, walnut, rosewood and camphor burl veneers, with accents of metal, resin, leather, fabric and glass.

• Centre Street is a hand-painted transitional dining room with updated traditional elements for a more casual look. Offers three dining room table styles — an oval leg dining table, a round pedestal table and a large oval double pedestal table with an overscaled bullnose edge. All three tables feature cherry tops for an antique look. Buffet features a hand-painted base with a contrasting top, and the hutch features a contrasting back.

• Waverly Place game table features hardwood solids and cherry veneers with leather, fabric and metal accents. Dining or card table features gallery shelves, tooled leather top, four drawers and three shelves between each of four seating locations. Leather seat and back with nailhead trim and memory swivel.

Johnston Casuals

IHFC D-1019

• Studio II, No. 3989 spectator arm stool in 26-inch, 30-inch and 34-inch heights. With upholstered seat and backs in steel frame.

• Princeton spectator barstools, 26-inch, 30-inch and 34-inch heights. Laser die-cut backs with arms, all steel.

• Phoenix casted dining.

Marketing programs: Barstools Express program includes four stools for quick-ship in best-selling finishes, fabrics and styles.

Leda Furniture

IHFC G-576

• Uptown incorporates subtle geometric shapes and square detailing in cherry veneers and hardwood solids. Brushed satin hardware accents. The group is available in four finishes and is part of Leda's two-week, quick-ship program.

Legacy Classics

PS C-100

• No. 735, Urban Plantation casual dining with rope twist design. Worn, aged ivory finish with a warm honey pine veneer top.

• No. 746, Arts and Crafts casual dining with quartered oak veneers and ash solids and an aged prairie oak finish.

Lorts

IHFC H-1104

No. 220400 barstool, No. 220600 barstool, No. 320100 game table and No. 220800 game chair, all in alder wood with backless swivel.

Magnussen Home

IHFC M-1010

• Relaxed and sophisticated, the seven-piece Newbury collection features slip-match cathedral cherry veneers in a clear chocolate finish. Contemporary fretwork, curved fronts, turned pilasters and satin pewter hardware define this collection.

• The nine-piece North Park collection, inspired by the Arts & Crafts designs of the early 20th century. Framed door panels, curved pilasters, hand-planked effects, scalloped details and eclectic contrasting finishes add contemporary appeal. Clear chocolate finish showcases cherry veneers, while a distressed alabaster finish rubs through to chocolate. Select pieces feature both finishes.

Master Design

101 N. Hamilton

• No. 3072 casual dining, traditional styling, black rub-through finish with cherry veneer. $1,399.

Marketing programs: Quarterly circulars and a Sandra Lee licensing program debut.

Pastel

IHFC H-1004

• Notting Hill collection features round tumbled marble top in Sierra tone. Side chairs in Autumn Rust with mica seat and back. Matching barstools available.

• Carmel collection gathering set in Cosmo Sepia wood with Murano accent comes with an expanding bar server with Dakota toffee seat.

Powell

NFM 100

• Wave casual dining, two pieces. Ash bentwood veneers, light and dark oak finishes, $99 to $299.

• No. 301 series Mango casual dining. $99 to $349.

Reflections

101 N. Main St.

• Mocha A, a five-piece Bistro suite, brings together a 45-inch round oak veneer espresso stain table top and four high-back metal counter chairs in a chocolate finish.

• Set 467A. The five-piece set features a 45-inch square or round glass table top with four chairs in a chocolate metal finish. The chairs are upholstered in a chocolate brown patterned micro-suede fabric. They feature a laser design cutout for additional flair.

Saloom

IHFC H-1015

• Two new dining table styles — the "K" base and the "Capital" base — are offered in maple, cherry, granite and porcelain, in a variety of top shapes and sizes, as well as 40-plus finishes.

• The Porcelain dining line is expanded with new sizes, base styles, porcelain colors and decorative accent tile options focused on natural and rustic looks.

• Introducing seven new dining chairs covering contemporary, transitional and country styles to mix and match with a broad assortment of dining tables. Fifteen new fabrics will complement the new chairs.

• New dining armoire case program offers freestanding case pieces in contemporary and transitional styles with custom functional options that include wine storage, stemware rack and halogen lighting with solid maple or bamboo doors.

Strategy: After focusing on the country dining product line for the past several years, Saloom is going back to its roots in contemporary with "American Contemporary" — a line of dining tables, chairs and case pieces that feature clean contemporary lines mixed with warm materials, patterning and some traditional elements for a comfortable contemporary style.

Stanley

IHFC C-1158

• Inspired by mid-20th century design, Hudson Street comes with 12 dining room pieces featuring pared-down silhouettes designed for urban lifestyles. Two finishes — dark espresso and warm cocoa — accentuate walnut veneers and maple solids. Curved fronts, gently splayed legs, beaded details and custom chestnut goblet hardware. Tables, $1,795 to $1,995; china, $1,995; buffet $1,995.

• Sunset Key reinterprets West Indies styling. Crafted of rogue maple and cherry veneers and maple solids, 16 dining room pieces feature a rum maple finish that is lighter and more relaxed than traditional British Colonial designs. Features antique, weathered brass hardware and subtle antique metal accents. $995 to $1,995; china $2,295; buffet, $1,995.

Wynwood

PS 407

• Building on the success of Wynwood's metal casual dining program, this three-piece set is influenced by the French countryside. The Chambery collection features aged metal accents, wicker baskets and unique storage for large platters and serving trays. Toasted bagel finish, pine veneers, burnished edges and a golden butterscotch tone. $649 for five pieces.

• French-styled Patisserie is a relaxed dining setting inspired by Parisian bakeries. The design is depicted in a rustic, cream-colored finish called Toasted Marshmallow complemented by medium-golden pine tops. The table features unique storage for wine and accessories, while the sideboard offers room to collect large platters and serving trays. $799 for five pieces.