Casual dining

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 31, 2008

A-America

CP 101

• Casual contemporary Union Square is made of solid hardwoods and ash veneer and offered in light and dark finishes, with 50-plus build-your-own set configurations from four floor slots. Curved side stretchers in chairs give an exaggerated Art Deco feel to cool brushed nickel hardware for the two-piece china. Seat options include a wood back chair and stools with cushion, backless cushioned stools, Parsons chairs, stools, bench and nook corner wedge. Elegant deep taupe color microfiber fabric with a quiet herringbone pattern for all seating options. Five piece sets start from $599. Corner booth sets start from $899.

• Country Hickory two-tone table has wide planked top for lodge look and diamond-shaped walnut inlays at each end to add an artisan hand-crafted look. Table is distress-free to show off natural knots, flips and burls with a two-tone finish effect. Shallow tabletop grooves. Set has solid-edge bands and thick hickory veneer over wood ply-core to eliminate cross-grain movements and checks. Five-piece set, $1,499.

• Solid-hickory Star Meadows in amber medium tone finish on wild wood grains to create a rich, organic, high-end look. The collection offers a formal-size trestle table with one self-stored butterfly leaf and a square gathering-height table with matching upholstered chairs and barstools. Chairs and barstools have exposed dressed backs. Five-piece set, $1,699.

• Archipelago Granite Dining utilizes solid natural black granite with solid wood to create a modern country style with a nod to the West Indies. Design details include scroll-back chairs and barstools with open diamond-back frame, sculpted seat backless stools and three dimensional surfacing on table apron and legs. Five piece set from $599.

• Modko adds a natural finish dining table in response to dealers' requests for a true Danish Modern look. Made of solid American red oak. Five-piece, $1,199.

Amisco Inds.

IHFC D-541

Camelia is a five-piece transitional dining room set available in several color combinations: two wood, 10 metal and 50 fabric colors. Matching buffets and cabinets made of wood and metal are offered. $1,599 to $1,699.

Armen Art

258 S. Main St.

• Porto Dining Table showcases a contemporary look with chocolate travertine pedestal base, pecan wood finish and leather side chairs.

• Bar stool introductions include Melbourne, Sonora, Sonata Backless and a variety of other swivel models.

Bassett Mirror

IHFC G-001

• Appleton is a three-piece gathering table with wood- framed granite top. $1,499.

• McClean is a four-piece gathering table with lay-on glass top and contemporary dark walnut finish. $799.

• Suite 1481 is a four-piece casual dining set with gloss white drop leaf. $799.

• Suite 1500 is a five-piece, two-tone set in gathering height with rectangle and drop-leaf tables. $549 to $799.

• Suite 1501 is a five-piece gathering set in oak with a dark walnut finish. $549 to $799.

• Suite 1535 is a two-piece contemporary casual dining set with drop leaf in oak and walnut woods. $799.

• Suite 1668 is a two-piece casual dining set with iron twist legs and etched stone top. $899.

• Suite 1601 is a three-piece casual dining set with metal lay-on glass top with leather inlays. $699.

Baseline

335 S. Main St.

New counter pub table chairs are covered in microfiber with embroidered patch logos and cappuccino finished frames.

Belle Meade

MS 330

Asian-inspired buffet with textured jesso finish and gold accents, including solid-brass hardware and functional lock and key.

Best Home Furnishings

239 S. Main St.

• The Suite B41/B40 barstool features oval wood frame back, fully upholstered in the front and back and with a fully upholstered tight seat. With rough sleek smooth arms and a round footrest between tapered legs. Available in espresso finish. Features return swivel. Available with 30-inch or 24-inch seat height. Available in all Best fabrics and leathers.

• The Suite B39/38 barstool features sleigh back that is slightly contoured and extends into scrolled arms, upholstered front and back and is accented with double cording. With fully upholstered seat, rough sleek smooth arms and round footrest between tapered legs. In distressed pecan finish. Features return swivel. Available with 30-inch or 24-inch seat height. Available in all Best fabrics and leathers.

Canadel

FP 310

• Four new chairs in contemporary and transitional styles, $299 to $399.

• Two new Colorshop chairs.

• New barstools and more choices of tables with drawers at each end.

• New base options for tables and new case goods in contemporary style.

Chromcraft By CR-home

SP 2400

No. 4900 Havana Casual Dining comes in lounge styling with a tobacco finish and bycast leather chairs. Five piece, $1,199.

Eurostyle

220 Elm 214

The Furgus barstool features a slick red leather seat and chromed steel base with gas lift and swivel.

Hammary Furniture

IHFC C-354

American Mix casual dining table comes in cherry veneers. Collection features a kitchen island.

Homelegance

212 Jacobs Place

Casual dining introductions include 17 collections.

Huntington Furniture

200 E. Green Dr.

Expanding casual dining assortment with nine new sets that represent all lifestyles, including transitional, casual, contemporary, traditional and cottage. All include extra storage and function features.

Italmond

IHFC H-1111

• Italmond's eclectic Greco swivel barstool in dark mahogany finish features an elegant curved back and a plush upholstered seat.

John Thomas Furniture

215 S. Main St.

• Java Collection comes in a rich mocha finish on Asian hardwoods. Inspired by the casual feel of America's coffee houses. Brilliant brushed nickel hardware offsets a deep coffee-like finish. Chairs come in either caramel-colored synthetic leather or formed wood with rush seats. Collection includes chairs, stools, tables, a gathering-height table and a case piece. Five-piece sets start at $599.

• Shenandoah Retreat collection comes in a rustic Onyx painted finish on Asian hardwoods. Designed for casual lifestyles. Collection includes chairs, stools, tables, gathering-height table and case piece. Five-piece set starts at $599.

Lumisource

PS 1-619

• Contemporary Stella bar table features a sturdy crossbar base with suction cups that secure a round tempered glass tabletop to frame. Simple angles create a clean, modern motif.

• Acrylic telescoping chairs are compact, chrome and clear and have a tilt-back feature to support reclining movement. Telescoping legs allow retraction to a closed position with ease.

• Acrylic barstools are chrome colored with a clear acrylic seat to give bars a contemporary look. Seats rotate 360 degrees and attach to a chrome stem that features an adjustable footrest. Hydraulics adjust the height from 21 inches to 31 inches.

Natuzzi Americas

130 W. Commerce

Leather major is entering the dining room category with a limited offering of mix-and-match chairs and tables in Italian styling. Offerings include:

• The Brera chair combines simple lines on a solid-wood frame with leather seat; the Sofia chair combines a chrome frame with an upholstered seat. Each chair offered in 16 leather colors.

• Two tables, Tribeca and Soho, are offered in two finishes. Solid-wood construction.

Orient Express

IHFC D-544

Five new chairs including: the modern Window, offered in a variety of colors; the transitional Boston wicker chair with a leather seat; Finesse, a swivel barstool adorned with individual nailhead trim; the transitional Christie dining chair with exposed wood trim and handle detail in back; and the transitional Michelle, a nailhead-adorned leather dining chair.

Pastel

IHFC H-512

• The Windsor collection includes a table with solid walnut top and metal base in autumn rust finish. Caster chairs come in rustic silver with ebony wood seat.

• The Liseberg collection includes a rectangular wood extension table in russet cordovan wood with glass inserts and antique brass accents. Side chairs are in russet cordovan wood with antique brass back. Matching pub table and barstools are also available.

• The Xeno collection includes a table with round wood top in Latigo brown finish with Rustic Silver accent and glass insert. Side chairs in Latigo brown wood with metal back in rustic silver. Seat is 100% polyester in passion suede earth tone.

• The Pasha collection includes a table with 48-inch round marble top and ebony wood base; caster chairs are in ebony wood. Chairs have 100% polyester seat in passion suede burnt color. Matching barstools are also available.

P.A.M.A. Furniture

IHFC C-354

• Suite 1645 barstool features a rolled back and swivel. Fully upholstered with floral carvings on arms, a claw foot and antique brass footrest. $1,450.

• Suite 5329 is a Louis XV backless barstool with swivel comes either upholstered in Bella Velvet and finished in antique walnut, or upholstered with a mushroom button-top fabric with frame finished in antique cappuccino. $850.

Powell Co.

NFM 100

• Chevy Chase Casual Dining featuring a split pedestal table base. Tables have twisted tubular supports and stretchers with urn-shaped castings, all finished in a dark bronze accented by textured faux leather inserts.

• Rochester round dining table comes with four quarter-round upholstered dining stools, all finished in a rich espresso.

• Color Story bistro table and chair comes in red, white, yellow or sage. Tables feature band-sawn cabriole legs and scalloped apron rails and sweeping curved ladder back chairs in Crimson Red, Light Sage Green, Pure White and Butter Yellow colors. Sets start at $449.

• Pennfield Series features seven SKUs including dining table and chairs, gathering table and stools, baker's rack and sideboard. Casual dining group is two-tone with black-finished bases and chestnut- finished tops on hand-matched cherry veneers. Standard dining and gathering-height options with a sideboard and a baker's rack. Five-piece set, $999.

Reflections

101 N. Main St.

• Suite 7952 features black onyx marble veneer top on a sturdy metal counter-height base. A counter-height stool features a combination of upholstered back pad and metal laser back design in a pewter powder epoxy Dura-Bond finish. Available in beige travertine marble veneer along with a choice of finishes and fabrics. $899 to $999.

• Suite 524 table features rectangular marble veneer top in Black Onyx on a rectangular metal tubing base. Comes with high-back rectangular metal tubing on chair with the comfort of a padded upholstered back and slat metal works design on top of chair frame. All finished in pewter powder epoxy Dura-Bond paint, gloss back powder epoxy or chocolate powder epoxy. This suite is also available in the Beige Travertine Marble and offers other fabrics. $899 to $999.

• Suite 521 table features marble veneer top in beige travertine married to a chair with a combination padded upholstered center back panel and metal laser-back design. Fabric is 100% microdenier polyester. Also available in black marble. $899.

• Suite 7953 counter-height table features a square top with rounded corners in chocolate-colored glass. Counter-height stools feature metal slat and laser back design. Available in assorted fabrics and finishes.

Star International

IHFC D-540

• Portico side chair is a clean, contemporary style with a rectangle cut-out in the back rest and milky white leather on an espresso wood base. $340; Portico bench has same styling but has neutral tan leather on espresso wood, $670.

• Crema dining table features clean, minimal lines and a silky smooth finished crema stone top that floats atop a metal base, with slight beveling throughout, $1,990; the two-piece Crema buffet features stone door fronts, brushed aluminum handles and coordinating base, $1,870.

TLS By Design

IHFC IH-304

Transitional ash and cherry Tropical Facets table features hand-crafted, multi-faceted base finished in an espresso blend of black and coffee bean tones.

Universal Furniture

2622 Uwharrie Road

• Aberdeen is a seven-piece casual country dining group in solid wood with a two-tone dark oak and black finish. Key pieces include cottage-style curved armchair, server that provides leaf storage, kitchen island and trestle table with extension leaves. Five-piece set, $999 to $1,099.

• Summerlyn is a five-piece dining set in solid birch in casual plantation styling. Features include a two-tone cherry finish with black accents, fluted legs and radius edge. Five-piece set, $999 to $1,099.

• Laurette is a seven-piece casual country group in solid oak that reflects the essence of French country design. Features include a golden oak finish and tapered legs.

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