SLEEP! SIT! LIGHT! & MORE! The Very Best in Contemporary Furniture Design

1) ArX, from The Netherlands, presents an unusual sofa design whose characteristic is a new form of design combined with classic details. This dramatic concept, shown here in flamboyant pink, is manufactured using a well-balanced combination of the best materials. This daring sofa achieves the optimum in seating comfort. Shown here is Rococo designed by Jan Des Bouvrie. Price: $ 3448. For more information, check out www.deslink.com>

2) Never to be outdone, Italian modern design at its best is bold and breathtaking. So behold this beautiful two seat sofa called Kenai manufactured with a futuristic, shiny metallic base with soft, buttery violet leather upholstery. Adjustable pillows and headrests can be positioned for ultimate comfort. Credit Martini's Design for this great piece. For more information, check out www.martinis.it

3) What's Modern? If ever there was a fine example of fine traditional craftsmanship underlying an exciting contemporary piece, this is it! Chester, the symbol of Frau's skill in leather upholstery work, is covered in a classic quilted design. Included in their catalogue since 1912, Chester reveals the fascinating craftsmanship required in the spiraled arm. Chester from Italian manufacturer Poltrona Frau. Price: $ 7320 This company creates outstanding furniture! To see more of it, check out www.frauusa.com

4) From the humble to the sublime is this sofa made of cardboard, showing that great design can be created from anything. This sofa is coupled with leather for the finishes and steel for the frame. Created by the infinitely creative Campana Brothers, it is manufactured by Edra. Contact them at www.edra.com.