For the first time ever the people spoke and were able to vote on their favorite design. NeoCon attendees channeled the Jetsons and picked the following as a sampling of  their winners for various commercial furniture categories.

I get this aesthetically but as a person that has spent many hours in corporate meetings… not ideal for comfort. But maybe that is the point and it will make a person pay attention during the meetings. Pretty but not practical…even for the impromptu meeting.

The following table is my favorite of the lot but still beyond my flavor of design. For some reason this doesn’t feel new and it seems we have seen this before.

I appreciate the following for their pure design and construction but once again cannot envision sitting in either for more than a few moments. 

And last but not least it is George Jetson’s office chair. Space age and interesting and probably somewhat comfortable but not my first pick (it looks kind of cheap).

For a person that absolutely adored the Jetsons as a child and can even consider watching an episode or two as an adult,  I cannot picture myself using any of these items in a space. I like more warmth and comfort. All of these pieces are beautiful for their aesthetic, line, and simplicity, but I’m more of a practical person and designer so I think I’ll pass on the People’s Choices for this year.

For more from NeoCon 2010 go to: http://contract-network.com/2010/goExpo/public/index.php