IIDEX 2012

1. Air lighting
MANUFACTURER: 3M Architectural Markets
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

A wide band of even light creates a uniform, luminous white glow created by this seemingly weightless fixture.

2.Needle Tech
DESIGNER: Suzanne Tick
MANUFACTURER: Tandus
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

Inspired by the handmade qualities of needlepoint and crochet, this highly textured broadloom carpet employs new yarn processing and tufting techniques to create a high-performance, 100% loop construction with the look of cut and uncut pile.

3. Sidewise
DESIGNER: Christopher Wright, Design Principal, figure3
MANUFACTURER: Teknion
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

Sidewise takes a fresh approach at addressing the unique needs of smaller workspaces resulting from today's shift towards more open-plan environments with increased collaborative work.

4. Urban Retreat
DESIGNER: David Oakey
MANUFACTURER: Interface
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

Interface showcased a preview of UR501, the first addition to the core Urban Retreat collection that debuted earlier this year. On display along with the other patterns in the series was the skinny plank style, which officially launches later this fall.

5. Tuxedo Highback
MANUFACTURER: Nienkamper
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

The high upholstered panels of these classically tailored sofas provide sound absorbing qualities and are a beautifully executed version of the high-back seating trend that has become popular in collaborative lounge seating.

6. Cloud chair
MANUFACTURER: Hauser
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

Subtly sleek, this chair caught our eye with its molded plastic seat pan and tapered aluminum legs.

7. Light Falls
DESIGNER: Todd Bracher
MANUFACTURER: 3M Architectural Markets
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

This conceptual lighting by rising star Todd Bracher utilizes reflective surfaces to create an ever multiplying LED source. The illusion appears as several light sources when in fact there is only one.

8. Custom designs
MANUFACTURER: Amala Carpets
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

These hand-woven, made to order carpets are for high end consumers, with luxury and authenticity that could not be overlooked.

9. Up
DESIGNER:  Martin Ballendat
MANUFACTURER: Tusch Seating
PRICE: $870

Several base and finish options make this chair a versatile design with the timeless qualities and comfort of a new classic.

10. Parc lounge
DESIGNER: John Rizzi
MANUFACTURER: Landscape Forms
PRICE: Inquire for pricing

An elegant sweeping back curve on this outdoor lounger provides just the right balance between lounging and upright positions, so sitters can lean back and still carry on a conversation, read or work on a laptop.

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