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In the moment

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 25, 2007

Sleek, sexy, chic. Today's contemporary furniture is neither stuffy nor grandfatherly. Some retailers say their electronics are outselling furniture because new TVs and personal electronics are more hip and stylish. The sharp lines and innovative shapes of contemporary designs can bring back the excitement. The look is cleaner — fewer carvings and more geometric shaping. The finish can give the piece more versatility with either a distressed, low-sheen coat or a clean, shiny appearance.

1. LAZAR
   IHFC D-817
   The Angee sofa, in a Lunada Autumn cover, has an asymmetrical back, and is targeted to retail at $1,199.

2. ALAN WHITE
   Furniture Plaza 101
   No. 42100, a 115-inch sectional, is covered in a polyester fabric and will retail for around $1,299.

3. KINWAI
   IHFC G-577, D-502
   A push for contemporary furniture has boosted Kinwai's sales. This market, the company bolsters its offerings with several new designs in case goods and upholstery, such as this modern chaise.

4. STAR INTERNATIONAL
   IHFC D-540
   Star International expands its contemporary line with these Mark II occasional tables in walnut veneer with polished nickel accents.

5. DOREL HOME PRODUCTS
   Commerce & Design 9A
   Among DHP's introductions will be the Clic Clak collection, which includes Couple, a modern rendition of the tete-a-tete.

6. HUNTINGTON HOUSE
   610 W. Green Drive
   New offerings include this two-piece sectional sofa in transitional/contemporary styling featuring brass nailhead trim, silk pillows, down seating and pillows to retail at $5,999.

7. CHARLESTON FORGE
   1690 English
   Designed by Eddie Hamrick, the Falling Waters cocktail table was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's American style of architecture. It is made with curly maple and walnut.

8. JOHNSTON CASUALS
   IHFC D-1019
   Studio II, an upholstered back chair, is available in 19 finishes and more than 90 fabrics, vinyls and leathers.

9. MARIA YEE
   IHFC D-1109
   The shapely Ojai lounge chair draws inspiration from Formula One racing. Dressed in pure aniline-dyed, full-grain leather from the United States on a chestnut frame, it's available in six colors and two finishes for $845.

10. ELLO
    IHFC D-724
    Ello offers its newest vitrine, Starlight, in either a Satin Chrome or Moroccan Oak finish with a mirrored back, glass shelves and built-in lighting.

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