DESIGNER HIGHLIGHTS
rodolfo dordoni’s joint effort The Milanese creative’s debut product for Spanish manufacturer Andreu World is an elegant, timeless chair with artful frame of FSC-certified solid ash. Look closely: In all versions (side, lounge, and armchair), Rizo’s defining feature is expert woodwork, in the form of exquisitely resolved joints harmoniously integrated into the single-color or two-tone upholstery. Dordoni conceived the chair for comfort—take a load off and enjoy its body-hugging ergonomics—and minimal carbon footprint; though designed and crafted to withstand the test of time, Rizo dismantles easily at the end of its life cycle. space 10-132
kristen dettoni has us in stitches
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The New Hampshire–based textile innovator and Cranbrook alum launched pattern library Design Pool in 2019 as a resource for commercially focused interior designers, hence the emphasis on product performance, sustainability, and customizability. Her latest collection is Invisible Threads—so-named for the ties that bind loved ones, even when physically apart—which aims to bring warmth, comfort, and a handcrafted quality to healthcare textiles. The 10 patterns began life as actual embroideries, the delicate stitches digitized and printed on a wipeable PVC-free faux-leather incorporating recyclable and renewable content and able to withstand rigorous cleaning requirements. Textiles are printed on demand, meaning the scale or coloring can be adjusted—a common, er, thread for all Design Pool offerings. space 7-3050
INTERIOR DESIGN
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Design duo Shaun Smith and Jeff Theesfeld debut a task chair that checks all the boxes: ergonomic, comfortable, stylish, streamlined, versatile, eco-minded—and perfect for WFH and in-office alike. Jade for KFI Studios features a weight-sensitive mechanism that automatically adjusts to the sitter, plus discreetly integrated height-adjustment and tilt-lock controls. The designers’ ambitious effort to eliminate the use of new plastic translated to PET felt for the back cover and seat bottom (and the arm pads, too, if desired) and recycled plastic for the casters and optional arm caps. Not to mention the structure is FSCcertified wood, the upholstery is 3D-knitted to reduce waste, and the foam is eco-friendly. What more could you ask for?! space 329
TOP LEFT: FEDERICO CEDRONE; MIDDLE RIGHT: BRITTANNY TAYLOR; BOTTOM LEFT: COURTESY OF KFI STUDIOS
union design is up to the task