‘Tis the season for coming together. Create a neutrally hued environment for lively conversation, and for festively attired guests to stand out.
DS-600 from De Sede
Meet the conga line expressed as modular furniture. Created by a Swiss design collective, this snake-shaped sofa looks as striking today as it did at launch in 1972. Individual, addable seating elements are made from a leather-covered hard foam core connected with a plug-in hinge and a construction made of hide and zipper. Inquire at Arkitektura, 415.565.7200.
Pavilion Chairs
Ideal for portable parties and moving feasts, these slim-framed seats — made from steel tubes and form-pressed veneer with either fabric or leather upholstery — are attractive even when stacked. Inquire at Prevalent Projects, 415.888.3257.
Durango Power Motion Sofa by Stickley
The exceptional comfort of a deeply cushioned back and soft, luxurious leather make this sofa the perfect place to settle in. Zero-clearance reclining allows for placement near a wall, as the seat moves forward. Shown here in Weston Truffle upholstery and Dark Maple finish. Made in North Carolina. Inquire at Sunrise Home, 415.456.3939.
Aqua Table by Fabrice Berrux
Round tables suit small spaces and encourage free flowing conversation. Just in case, you can change the topic by looking under the table at a feat of craftsmanship — the Carrara marble base shaped like a drop of liquid. The top is in Fenix NTM, a handsome, high-performance laminate material. From $10,990 at Roche Bobois, 415.626.8613.
Lisa Boquiren is an architecture and design aficionada who provides brand strategy for creative businesses. She has overseen rebranding initiatives at EHDD Architects and the San Francisco Design Center, and she creates convergent conversations on A+D, and presents, at the American Institute of Architects’ San Francisco and Los Angeles chapters. Photo by Thomas Heinser
