Here is another progressive modern Italian piece from Tonin Casa, a leader in unique "all original" furniture designs. In a previous post Furniture Fashion reviewed their coffee tables, modern shelving, and dining tables so we wanted to show you one of Tonin Casa's buffet sideboards. This beautiful model features a four door cupboard, chromed metal frame, front profile in anodized aluminum and tempered black lacquered glass. I really like the way the back feet are recessed so they are visible from the side only creating a floating look and a little added drama. Tonin Casa is a great source for modern furniture for the lover of unique design that breaks away from the usual.
Designer Karim Rashid has created so many great pieces that surely he cannot do another, right? Well, I stand corrected. Here is a white sideboard for a contemporary furniture fan that wants to store away dinnerware, silver, and other items. This sideboard could also work as a media storage cabinet in a living room providing space to store away things that you do not want seen every day by your guests. Influence for this piece comes from waves of the ocean as you can see in the detail of the decorative lines that embrace this piece. Via.
It can be a challenge to find a dining table and chairs set that can work in small spaces such as a loft, flat, or apartment. Even if you can find a table that works, often the chairs themselves will take up too much room. Pictured here is Fusion from Ikea. Fusion is available in brown and is constructed of ash veneer, lacquered finish, and steel legs for the chairs. The table is less than 3 feet wide making it very small by normal industry standards. Measurements: Table (33 1/8"L x 33 1/8"W x 29 1/2"H); Chair (20 7/8"L x 24"W x 29 7/8"H). Price: $299. Available: here.
Here is a great idea from Fusion which combines gaming and dining into one piece of furniture. The tables featured here serve multi-functional purposes being both a pool table and a dining table. I must admit when I first heard of the concept I envisioned some hideous beast of a table. I was pleasantly surprised to see their product and how much effort that went into creating more of a home décor item than just a pool table. Now if you are faced with the challenge of dedicating a room to your spouse's pool habit their may be another option. From a space saving purpose, this is a great idea. Further, those that live in lofts, small apartments, or flats can have the hope of having a dinner party and a pool party in the same night. For pricing and availability information you must contact Fusion on their website here.
Just over 50 years ago Knoll unveiled the Pedestal Collection of tables by Eero Saarinen, known today as the "Tulip Collection", which has evolved into a symbol of mid century modern furniture design and a staple in the Knoll design legacy. In that time the collection has become the most well know modern oval and round dining table series in laminate, marble, granite or veneer. For the 50th anniversary of this iconic collection, Knoll is adding a platinum base finish and reintroducing rosewood and teak table tops which will be a permanent addition to the line. All tulip pieces ordered during the anniversary year 8-07 to 8-08 will carry a special commemorative medallion and special certificate of authenticity. Round Tables 36", 42", 47", 54" Dia.Oval Med. 78" W X 47.75" D X 28.25" H Oval Large; 96"W X 54" X 28.25" H Available Here
