TLWISH Wishbone Leg
Designed by Aaron Zorndorf, Pacifica, CA

A fascinating design of twisted steel bar which, as Mr. Zorndorf says, is "utilizing existing materials in a fresh way with multiple finishes and size potential". Patent Pending.

SH25 Counter Cantilever
Designed by Jeff Nornberg, St. Louis, MO

Industrial and modern in design, this stainless steel support with satin finish is terrific for glass shelves. It is 14 21/32" tall with a unique design and shape. Shelves fasten to the top of the support and are capped off with a distinct glass cap cover. The modern triangular shape of the body is crossed with different sized holes which add an air of openness.

HVR Hover Grommet
Designed by Steven J. Orlansky, Waterbury, CT

"Hover" is what it is called and for good reason. Orlansky's grommet has a unique feature; the edges of the cap are very wide and substantially overlap the diameter of the grommet hole. Since one cannot see the edge of the hole under this wide brim, there is no need for a liner. The underside is stepped so the grommet can fit into two sizes of holes: 2" and 2 1/2" diameter. Finishes: Satin Nickel, Polished Aluminum, Matte Black and Satin Chrome!

Oasis Extruded Leg
Designed by Robert Fields, Walnut Creek, CA

Robert Fields submitted a very cool, very modern double ellipse extruded aluminum leg. One ellipse is larger in diameter then the other and the leg can be used with either the narrow or wide ellipse facing outwards. An additional benefit is the chamber within the ellipse can carry wires and act as a wire manager. 27" high by 3 7/8" wide.

Beethoven, PCS28
Designed by Marvin R. Cooke, St. Louis, MO

Marvin Cooke sent in a power/data center for a conference table. It rotates 180 degrees to expose the power and data modules. The center can accommodate a large number of both power and data outlets. When closed, the top surface can be covered with veneer matching the table, thus hiding it from view. Alternatively, it can be covered in a contrasting material so as to highlight it and create an interesting dichotomy. Proposed size is: 10" x 9 1/2".

Spider Wire Manager
Designed by Tom Pierce, Rochester, NY

As Mr. Pierce explains, "The design intent is to neatly bundle cords and still have easy access to removing and replacing existing cords whenever equipment is upgraded." Spider has 8 separate sections and the ability to define each one by simply adding a color-coded stickie. He concludes, "The Spider Wire Manager is just waiting to have all your cords fall into its web!"

CD, Zip Disc Holder
Designed by Douglas F. Wolff, Ceresco, MI

A nifty holder for zip discs, CD-ROMS, pencils and other things. This interesting design screws to the back of the desk or work surface and offers movable ends that can snap into slots. The slots are also designed to fit the zip disc or CD-Rom so they can just sit in vertically. It's a contemporary design that will go with most all modern office layouts. To be made of metal and available in a number of colors and finishes. In tooling: Available Fall 2001.

Wire Manager (WM17)
Designed by William Lawrence, Santa Fe, NM

Mr. Lawrence sent in two designs, both of which were declared First Place. That is also another "first". Wire Manager for glass table is a good point well made. If you have a glass desk or conference table, the last thing you want is a black plastic wire manager! So Mr. Lawrence designed a subtly oval, clear plastic version that fastens to the top or underside of the desk with clear suction cups. All you will see are the wires, hopefully of interesting colors! Our thought is to make it in black as well as clear for those who like the design but do not have glass tables.

Aluminum Table Leg
Designed by Robert Fields, Walnut Creek, CA

Mr. Fields designed a terrific leg a few years ago and has now graced our 15th competition with another wonderful design. Should we call it "Fields Other Leg" or Fields Next Leg"? You be the judge. This leg is all angles and subtle light reflections. To be extruded from aluminum and then satin anodized, it will offer a most unusual design that will go well with any contemporary table or desk. If you want to make a statement, this leg will do it. It will be 3" by 3" square and offered in 27" lengths, custom heights available. We plan to make an optional extrusion to snap into the channels so you can feed wires through and cover them up.

Electrical Outlet Valence
Designed by William Lawrence, Santa Fe, NM

This design covers your basic electrical outlet so no one has to see it or the ugly plugs sticking out. Mr. Lawrence also added a wire management feature, so whether the cords go up the wall or down to the floor, they can be covered and tactfully put in their place. The cover will be made of plastic and snap over a metal plate that attaches to the existing screw at the electrical outlet. It will be made for duplex outlets. The wire manager will be extruded plastic and can easily be cut to fit.

Laminate Grommet Cap Cover
Designed by Phil Smith, Yorba Linda, CA

What a great idea! Now you can put your own laminate or veneer onto a grommet cap and have it match the desk or work surface. Phil Smith has devised a nifty three-part system to make it easy. We'll be offering it on our XG grommet size going into a 3" hole.
Here's how it works:
1. Glue laminate onto cap, then put cap onto trim ring.
2. Trim off excess laminate with router, using trim ring as guide. Remove trim ring.
3. Drill 3" hole and glue in liner to depth that puts laminate cap flush with desktop.

ForeArm Rest (KP5)
Designed by Dave Gilbert, Mount Julien, TN

With all the interest now in carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress syndrome, how appropriate Mr. Gilbert has designed a work surface add-on that will assist heavy computer users in lessening these types of stresses. This ForeArm Rest cradles the forearms and supports them, providing a level of comfort not found in other devices. It may look bulky, but its advantages far outweigh any disadvantage. Besides, it is made of a lightweight plastic that will help integrate it into the workplace.

Multi-Purpose Support Bracket
Designed by Alan W. Bowman, West Des Moines, IA

Work surfaces are becoming busier: there's room for very little except the mess! We have designed a series of Multi-Purpose Support Brackets solely for the purpose of adding a raised shelf at the rear of the work surface. Mr. Bowman has added an elegant variation we will put into production straight away, As he says."The desk I built . . . never had a writing surface due to desktop 'clutter', so I set out to elevate a catch-all shelf to handle my pens, pencils, scales, etc. The enclosed photos and sketch show how the solution looks for a 10 3/4" elevated shelf . . . I used pricey polished stainless door pulls . . . to achieve a prototype design that was functional, strong and elegant."

Whitley Table Leg
Designed by Chip Whitley, Alexander City, AL

An exciting and provocative design of welded steel plates giving an illusion of curves; perfect for ultra-contemporary tables, or perhaps even '50's designs? As Mr. Whitley explains: "The design of the leg is somewhat a contradiction of form. Flat planes combine to give a sense of a solid curving leg. Visual interest is increased by the negative space between the plates, which provide strength and define the form." Available in 27-1/8" height, ready for plating or painting.
Custom sizes available.

Keyboard "Holster"
Designed by Jessica Clay, Mesa, AZ

Ms. Clay is our first student winner, and she has come up with a very practical solution to a common problem.
"The thought for this type of design came from being in a computer lab where computers were lined up side by side and there was no room for taking notes by hand. Since the keyboard is sometimes not needed, it seemed the natural step to form some type of holder/carrier to "stash" the keyboard . . . to make the keyboard holder fit in as many places as possible." "It's easy to see that this . . . could be an accessory that every computer owner would purchase if space was a necessity, and it usually is".

Table Leg
Designed by Tim Sharpe, Renens, CH

Our first European winner, and a marvelous leg design that demonstrates sleek Continental influences.
" . . . my proposal is a wire management system designed to fit onto tubular desk legs. The idea consists of two individual components: the head which fits the leg to the desk, and the foot . . . cables can either be passed through the hole on the side of the head beneath the desk, or through a hole directly through the desk top, fitted with one of your popular grommets . . . the offset screw fixtures . . . allow for diversity in the placement of the desk legs . . . legs can either be placed flush with the edge of the desk, and a hole can be made through the top of the desk to allow for the wires to pass through. Alternatively, the legs can be further out, forming the corner of the desk or even protruding out from the desk, with a special grommet fitted onto them to allow for the wires to pass through without altering the desktop."

Power Bracket
Designed by Jose Raul Padron, New York, NY

A winner from last year with his "Hot File Manager", Mr. Padron continues to impress with his quest to make work a little less demanding, by creating devices to make it just a little bit easier.
"Power Bracket is a bent metal bracket that secures under the desktop to hold power strips/surge protectors. 2 DP-15's secure to edge of work surface to gather extra cord length. Shorter cord lengths allow for faster troubleshooting and quicker installation. Open architecture maximizes access to outlets and varying appliances". A neat idea that extends both our line of wire management and brings power right to the underside of the desk with an inexpensive, easy to attach bracket. Slick idea!

The Hot File Manager
Designed by Jose Raul Padron, New York City, NY

The Hot File Manager sits inside a slot routed into your desk top, and is yet another step toward our goal of bringing you total office efficiency. You'll never have to search for your most urgent files again because they'll be right within arm's reach. Files aren't hidden away in some far-off file drawer that you have to walk over to and open twenty times a day. This brilliant little device will save you steps and time and make your job a whole lot easier. Made of vacuum molded plastic. Simply cut a hole and drop it in. Your hottest files have never been closer at hand.

The Fields Leg
Designed by Robert Fields, Walnut Creek, CA

Designed by architect Robert Fields. We're calling it, not surprisingly, The Fields Leg. The judges couldn't help but fall for the simple extraordinary design of this table leg. Unlike other table legs that are formed from rolled steel tubing, this leg is brake-formed from a flat piece of 1/4" steel. The delightful scalloped pattern is cut, then the metal is bent to a 90 degree angle. Gussets are added for strength. Simple and stylish.

The Threshold Wire Manager
Designed by William Lawrence, Richardson, TX

Perfect for wire management across heavy foot-traffic areas. It is fabricated from one-piece extrusion construction. Low, low profile, and a provision on the bottom for double-sided tape or a non-slip pad. The neat thing about it is a hinged top that allows for easy access to cords.

Round Pop-Up Grommet
Designed by Douglas Wolff, Cresco, MI

An innovative concept in grommet design that takes our line of round plastic grommets one terrific design step further. You pop the cap up and out, insert cords and plugs, and place it back on. The arches built into the cap not only offer a nice touch of refined style and design, they also separate the cords so they don't all bunch up.

Adjustable Depth Liner
Designed by Scott Hofman, Seattle, WA

Our hats are off to Scott Hofman of Seattle, WA, for his submission of an adjustable depth plastic grommet liner. The adjacent drawing shows it well, and Scott explains it like this: "The concept is an exterior grooving that allows the installer to cut the liner depth to match the thickness of the panel. This eliminates the unsightly core exposure at the bottom of the liner. The grooves . . . allow the installer to size the liner with a utility knife . . . "

Corner Grommet
Designed by John W. Kelton, Orlando, FL

An interesting solution to the common problem of using a round grommet cap in a corner situation where it would look awkward: a round piece in a triangular environment.
"The simple arc of the grommet cap complements the corner, allowing for a smooth aesthetic transition from one edge to another. It also gives the feeling of a 'homeplate", or rather a place where wires, the runners, begin and end", said Mr. Kelton.

Wire Manager Support Bracket
Designed by Timothy M. Ryan, Schenectady, NY

This is a truly practical solution for cabinetmakers and installers everywhere. We're pleased the first sale was to the White House (yes, the one and only) for their revamped press room.

Extruded Grommet
Designed by Errol A. Ahearn, Hanover, MA

The beauty of this design is it brashly stands out. It is raised above the desk, and does not attempt to disappear into the desk design as so many of our grommet designs do. In fact, it emphasizes the desk design. One continuous length can be used along the back of a desk, or two can be used at corners for balance and effect. The Extruded Grommet has an "invisible hinge" along one side for ease of opening and pre-installed double-sided tape. It is nicely serrated for good looks and to discourage fingerprints.

Baserace Wire Manager
Designed by John Loftus, Metaphorm Design, Costa Mesa, CA

“Why doesn’t anyone make a baseboard wire manager that looks more like a baseboard and less like a wire manager???”
This was the self-fulfilling prophetic question Mr. Loftus asked himself, perhaps while facing a Pacific Ocean gale standing on the cliffs in Costa Mesa, then admirably answered.

Integrated Solid Surface Material
Designed by Gordon Kyle, One & Co, Oneco, CT

Not a new product but a creative application of a material relatively new and seldom used in the office furniture industry. He explains: “For the past year, we have been pursuing the concept of integrating solid surface material (Avonite) into office furniture . . . can best be accomplished incrementally, through the use of component parts . . .”

The Tertocha CPU Holder
Designed by Roger Lee Tertocha, Santa Cruz, CA

Imaginative design screws to bottom of work surface, keeps CPU out of the way but close at hand. Helps avoid water and dirt damage.
Base is adjustable from 3 1/2” to 6 1/2” wide to suit most CPU sizes.
Two versions: CPU-1 is fixed to desk; CPU-2 is mounted on slides, pulls out for CPU servicing.

The Cooke Table Ganging Device
Designed by Marvin R. Cooke

The device works entirely by hand (no tools required), and leaves no exposed hardware on the table edges when not being used. To install tables, simply push the tables together, level them one to another, hook the device in the grooves and tighten the hand wheel. One or two devices per joint is usually all that is required.

Egyptoid Leg
Designed by Alan K. Calnek, Baltimore, MD

Designed of intersecting planes of inverted triangles meeting in a stylized base - a sphere, cone or cylinder - each will be made to your exact specifications.
Suggested widths are 6", 8" and 10" at the top by 27" to 35" high. Any height available.
Egyptoid Legs come in matte and satin finishes only.
Made to order, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for production.
Please contact us for quotation.

Air Vent Cap
Designed by Hugh White, Sarasota, FL

EDPAVG2 air vent grommet cap can be used with EDP1 liner, or with the EDPAD1 adjustable depth liner. EDPAVG2 fits into 2 1/2" hole when used with either EDP liner option, or into a 2 9/32” hole when used alone. Perfect for refrigerator housing and stereo/TV and computer cabinetry and a great solution when you need venting and don't want a gaping hole left in your paneling. Larger version available: ZGAVG2

Junction Box Grommet
Designed by Rick Poliquin, Los Angeles, CA and L.P. Mascitti, Jr., East Hazel Crest, IL

5th Annual Design Contest winner, designed by Rick Poliquin of L.A. and L.P. Mascitti, Jr. of East Hazel Crest, IL separately and independently! Neither knew the other and no one could believe it! Just goes to show great ideas are everywhere.
The Junction Box Grommet is one great idea. It's a 5-1/4" square grommet that goes over a junction box into a 4-13/16" hole. Perfect to finish off a credenza or a wall covering stuck with an ugly junction box. Rick and L.P. got stuck with lemons and made a great jug of lemonade!
Presently just in a size to suit a four outlet junction box, but one of these days we're going to tool up and make one for a duplex outlet.

GT Air Vent Grille
Designed by Goldberg-Touhill

In their letter presenting the advantages of their winning entry, Messrs. Goldberg and Touhill said, "Our normal procedure is to make a cutout, then cut a seat on the underside, paint the interior edges, and fit the vent grille. This leaves a painted plywood edge showing for 1/4" above the panel. This is unsightly, but hard to fit with T-molding or any other edge treatment, so we leave this edge with a painted finish. The GT Air Vent Grille is our answer to the problem."
GT's will be custom-made to your size specifications. We fell this is a far better approach than to offer a few stock sizes that may not suit your job. Four week delivery, but usually faster.
Finishes are Black, Light Grey and White. Other finishes available to meet your requirements.
Note: To order, just tell us the exact size of your cut-out hole and quantity. We'll take it from there.

Burfiend Pull (DP6 Series)
Designed by Nancy C. Burfiend

A 1989 Design Competition winner submitted by Nancy C. Burfiend, her description describes this delightful pull best: "First, I visualized a simple, geometric form that would be functional, comfortable to use, and cost effective to fabricate."

Clean line Wire Manager
Designed by Aaron Zorndorf, Pacifica, CA

A milestone in wire managers, the CL series combines the best aspects of wire access grommets and wire managers into one masterful, highly flexible solution.
Using low cost extrusion and common end caps, this elegant system cleanly accommodates all sizes of equipment cables in a common trough. Allows for movement of electrical components freely over the work surface. Easily accommodates electrical components added to the work surface in the future – without expensive modifications.

Pierce Pull (DP5 Series)
Designed by Tom Pierce, Rochester, NY

This extraordinary drawer pull can go anywhere, with style and grace. On cabinets, credenzas, desks, wall units, doors. The design is simply irresistible. Its clean, subtle lines make it the perfect finishing touch for contemporary furniture. A 1988 Design Competition winner, and versatile, too: can be mounted in any plane; vertically or horizontally, two opposed, or as a coathook!

Stathis/Sherman Grommet
Designed by Peter Stathis and Suzette Sherman, San Francisco, CA

Now you see it ... Now you don't!
The brilliant S/S grommet is the brainchild of our talented New York design associates, Peter Stathis and Suzette Sherman. A design contest winner from our 1987 competition, this grommet has it all: Clean design, subtle elegance, and functionality with a capital "F".
The beauty of the S/S is that when countersunk into the desktop, it sits flush, and the wires seem to disappear into the work surface, for a clean, uncluttered look that's in a class all its own.