When I think of American leather furniture it conjures up images of traditional sofa and recliner frames with a very mainstream look. Well American Leather, the high end manufacturer made right here in the good ole USA has their traditional offerings, but they are well versed in a modern and contemporary line of goods with an almost Italian look. Here are four leather recliners that caught my eye and sense of style, and I know how hard it is to find quality leather that looks and feels good. First the Clever has an angular look with separate waterfall ottoman and a unidirectional suspension system on a proprietary flex chrome base that offers a spring like effect, as if you were floating on air. Next the Odyssey and Melena recliners by veteran designer Rick Lee offer a pop up foot rest on an upholstered swivel base, and two variations of a loop style arm, one in all top grain leather and one with wood cap available in espresso or natural wood. The Fourth American Leather recliner is the Antigo which rests on a ski type foot to help facilitate the motion of the glider mechanism. The Antigo also has a pop up foot rest with a really clean contemporary look, definitely not your grandmothers glider/recliner.
The Europeans really know the importance of "small space" furniture and maximizing every inch or centimeter, what ever the case may be. Bonaldo furniture of Italy has a progressive collection of modern and contemporary furniture with a crisp clean look and here are three convertible sofa beds that look great and offer space saving options. With just a simple movement of a special mechanism the Loft sofa can be used in various positions and converted into a comfortable dormeuse. The angular shape and defined lines of the Loft make this piece by designer Stefan Heiliger a real eye catcher despite its small size. The Papillon and larger Papillon XL also make use of small spaces and has a much softer look and feel. With ease the dual split back of this Centro Design lays flat for a comfortable sleeping surface on command. The Papillon series comes in a wide variety of completely removable covers which makes cleaning a breeze. The third sofa bed from Bonaldo is the Pierrot which has a very linear concept and a more conventional futon type mechanism that lays flat with a simple movement of the back. A slightly arched cut out in the back rest break up the otherwise straight lines of the Pierrot which is available in leather or fabric upholstery.
Sleek, linear, and functional. The Matrix modern kitchen series from Varenna a division of Poliform is a project with extremely essential aesthetics, featured by great volumes and wide surfaces. The Matrix kitchen is targeted for a design scheme in need of a minimalist contemporary style that sacrifices nothing and represents the harmonious combination of visual appeal and quality excellence. Some attractive features include seamless counter tops, tall vertical full height cabinets, and floating island with open storage that transitions from living room to kitchen. If you like the Matrix then you have to see the entire collection of Verenna Kitchens.
Featured here is the Felicity Vanity Desk from Thomasville. Felicity can fit into most spaces having only a depth of 25" or a little over two feet. When not in use, the stool can be pushed underneath the vanity to conserve space or be placed elsewhere in the room as occasional seating. The Felicity has three storage drawers and two small compartment drawers on top of the vanity desk. Pictured in nightfall black, the vanity also is available in sunlight cherry finish. Available at: Thomasville. Price: Vanity $949; Stool $379
The unusually stylish Varier Peel chair is a truly comfortable piece of furniture offering a high degree of well being. The Peel chair makes you feel like you are being cuddled by the flexible design that follows your body's movements which comes in a left or right sided curve to fit your personal requirements. The original concept of this chair was based on the organic shape of a falling orange peel and Varier developed the concept for mothers to have a stylish place to sit and feed their baby. There is a wide choice of materials in over 200 colors and 5 different choices of wood.This and many other baby and children furniture products like the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair are available from Trikiklo. Peel Chair 2058 Euro
