In the movies, noir is dark, moody, dramatic, and trs chic. The pieces in Modern Noir, the latest furniture line from Four Hands, more than live up to that descriptionwith strong emphasis on the chic part. Drawing inspiration from early-20th-century French Deco, the collection leans into rich materials and deep colors to create a setting any mysterious femme fatale would look right at home in. To help you get a feel for the collection, weve given cameos to eight key players below. Just scroll down and enjoy the show.1Katya SofaLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMLike much of the Modern Noir line, the sumptuous Katya sofa is three parts classic, one part twist. The squared-off arms and sleek cushions, free of buttons or decorative piping, make it timeless, while the back, with its unique floor-level cutouts, provides visual surprise.2Julius Swivel ChairLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMIt will be nearly impossible to walk past this shearling-upholstered chair without sinking into its soft embrace. (At the very least, youll want to run your hand along it as you stroll by.) The fact that it swivels a full 360 degrees means its as versatile in your rooms layout as it is tantalizing to the touch.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Umair Coffee TableLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMClassic elements regularly mix with more modern details in the Modern Noir line, to suitably edgy effect. In this solid-oak coffee table, for example, lathe-turned knob-style legs ground the design in tradition, while two delicately curved, MCM-evoking bumpers add lilt to the surface.4Attrition, by Paul MeyerLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMPaul Meyers father was a homebuilder, so the Austin, Texas-based artist grew up around construction sites and developed a fascination withand respect forcement, mortar, and wood. Eventually, these and other similarly prosaic materials found their way into his fine-art paintings, resulting in intriguingly textural mixed-media works.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Jayla Armless Dining ChairLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMHere, midcentury design signaturesthe joinery of the tapered front legs, the frames gentle bentwood constructionare paired with contemporary updates such as a sling-style back, cushiony seat, and performance fabric. The result is comfortable, durable, and unique.6Valen Dining TableLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMThe substantial Valen is an intriguing departure from typical dining-table design. Its top is neither oval, round, square, nor rectangularits pill-shaped. The exaggerated cylindrical legs nod to the idea of a pedestal base but take it in a striking direction. And somehow the blunt, almost primitive design works beautifully in the most refined of rooms.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Winslet SconceLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMIn plush, cocoon-like rooms, you want light sources that set an evocative mood. The slender swan neck of this sconce strikes a graceful note that calls to mind old-style streetlamps. Brass boning beneath the linen shade shows through when the bulb is lit, adding even more ambience.8Marnie Chaise LoungeLEARN MORE AT FOURHANDS.COMRecline like yours is a life of leisure in this modern take on the traditional, French-inflected chaise. An undulating shape, chenille-like upholstery, and enveloping back and arm rests create a luxurious place to loll.