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CH&L Spoke with five local store owners about their picks for next season’s Must-Have Items

September 2007
Platner table
PLATNER TABLE
Platner table
PLATNER TABLE
(Pricing starts at $2,848) “Metallics are big this year, and with that Knoll is introducing a new bronze finish to the classic Platner Collection. The Platner Table is quite stunning. The base has a beautiful moiré effect as you move around the table. This, combined with light passing through the sculptural steel rods, makes for a visually lively piece. The entire collection, inspired by fields of wheat blowing in the wind, was introduced in 1966 by Warren Platner for Knoll.” Lisa Kenney, KnollStudio, (303) 282-6004, knoll.com
U+ CHANTILLY WINE DECANTER

U+ CHANTILLY WINE DECANTER
($110) “We love it! The gorgeous shape allows for an even smoother decanting process. The U+ line is beautifully packaged, making it a great gift.” Jennifer Roberts, Composition, (303) 894-0025, shopcomposition.com
Nara mobile

NARA MOBILE
($16,776) Wendy Boyd, of Boyd and Dreith, predicts bejeweled lighting and linear forms with tailored lines, as showcased in the above mobile, will be at the forefront of design in the next season. Boyd and Dreith, (303) 777-4600
EILEEN BY BRAND SPANKIN' NEW

EILEEN BY BRAND SPANKIN' NEW
($165 for 1, $450 set of 3) Jill Warner, owner of Mod Livin, serves as a judge for Metro State’s Brand Spankin’ New functional art contest. This winning bookshelf design, along with others from the program, is available in her showroom. Mod Livin, (720) 941-9292, modlivin.com
KARIM RASHID "DEKON 2 COFFEE TABLE

KARIM RASHID "DEKON 2 COFFEE TABLE


($1,599) “The particular angles and surface continuity of these low tables produce a pleasant effect.” Randy Roberts, Z Modern, (303) 298-8432, zmodern.com

More great furnishings and accessories from ShopComposition.com:

Carga bag
CARGA NO. 2
Why we love it: Raw materials and hand construction make for a very unique bag. The bag is constructed from recycled industrial felt sourced from Brazil. Details include handset aluminum rivets and a distressed leather strap. Each is numbered from their limited production run. Retail: $245
BLU DOT REAL GOOD CHAIR

BLU DOT REAL GOOD CHAIR

Why we love it: It's hard to believe that thin powder coated steel could be comfortable to sit on, but it is - we tried it! Brilliant industrial design - the chair ships flat and the user assembles it by folding along the perforations! Available in black, ivory, red and aqua. Retail : $99
BLU DOT DESK 51

BLU DOT DESK 51
Why we love it: This desk is everything that it needs to be and nothing more. A smooth surface for working and a keyboard tray - it's that simple. Durably constructed from powder-coated steel. Available in ivory or fire-engine red. Retail : $699
Larch blanket
UNISON LARCH FLANNEL BLANKET
Why we love it: Nice and thin but still plenty of coziness to be found in these organic cotton fibers. Great as a bed or couch throw. The larch organic pattern brings the outside in - available in charcoal print or light grey print. Choose from medium or large size. Retail : $72 (Medium) and $85 (Large)
U+ UNWINE wine botttle opener
U+ UNWINE
Why we love it: A simple and functional object made beautiful by design. Its sculptural shape feels great in your hand and the fact that it is constructed from silver plated brass gives it some heft. The U+ line is packaged beautifully making it great for gift-giving. Retail: $33

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