DESIGNERS SELECT Hospitality Teddy Mayer picks some of the year's best finds for hospitality settings 1. Hellman Chang: Nola Round Table 1 hellman-chang.com Reader Service No. 222 "The artistry of Daniel Hellman and Eric Chang comes though beautifully in the Nola Round Table. The tapering legs are a sculptural combination of facets and curves. To make the table even more deluxe, they have incorporated gold foil on the inward-facing surfaces." Teddy Mayer 2. Apparatus Studio: Trapeze Director of Hospitality Gensler New York apparatusstudio.com Reader Service No. 223 "Hand-cast porcelain bowls are paired with natural brass to create this wall sconce. It makes a perfect addition to a space that is sophisticated yet playful. Multiple sconces could be paired together to form an art installation, or hung flanking a mirror." 2 3. Workstead: Oak Sling Chair and Ottoman workstead.com Reader Service No. 224 "I like the honesty of the materials and construction of this series of chairs and ottomans. The peg joints are expressive, and the thick saddle leather will age nicely. I can easily see these draped with a blanket next to a fireplace in a laid-back lobby." 4. Gabriel Scott: Prong Coffee Table gabriel-scott.com Reader Service No. 225 3 4 "Fashion and architecture come together in an unexpected way with the Prong series. The Grigio Carnico marble slab appears to float like a jewel within a setting of blackened steel. This table is both refined and substantial, making it right at home in a luxurious suite or a cocktail lounge." 5. Lee Broom: Tube leebroom.com Reader Service No. 226 "This magical piece takes advantage of the inherent translucence of natural Carrara marble. A solid stone tube is hollowed out and conceals LEDs, creating a warm glow. Its minimal form would be perfect over a sleek bar." 5 30 contractdesign.com DECEMBER 2014http://www.hellman-chang.com http://www.apparatusstudio.com http://www.workstead.com http://www.gabriel-scott.com http://www.leebroom.com http://www.contractdesign.com