Downtown designs

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The “Ripple” lounge chair of teak and stainless steel in the showroom space. Willard Ford and his partner uses a converted theatre in Chinatown for his home and as a showroom for contemporary furniture design. (Lawrence K. Ho / LAT)

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The Triple Moon lamp, made of natural rubber and silkworm cocoon, was designed by Angus Hutchenson. (Lawrence K. Ho / LAT)

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Willard Ford hopes his modern showrooms furniture, are the classics of tomorrow. (Lawrence K. Ho / LAT)

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A pair of chairs from rattan, foam, poly blend cloth. (Lawrence K. Ho / LAT)

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“Web Stool” of aluminum. (Lawrence K. Ho / LAT)

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Partygoers swirl around a bench by Singh Intrachooto, one of 10 designers showcased at Ford Brady. Co-owner Willard Ford sees the new spot as a place where creative people can find each other. (Lawrence K. Ho / LAT)

Jan. 25, 2007 12 AM PT

Among the design destinations that have migrated to downtown Los Angeles:The Dock: Discount outlet for home furnishings and accessories is open Tuesday through Sunday at 1481 E. 4th St. (323) 446-0281, www.thedockdowntown.com.

Flux: The Chinatown ceramics gallery is usually open Wednesday through Saturday; in January it’s open by appointment only. 943 N. Hill St. (213) 621-4011, www.fluxgalleryla.com.

Ford Brady: The furniture showroom is open by appointment at 718 N. Figueroa St. (213) 620-1066; www.fordbrady.com.

Loft Appeal: Vintage movie prop, neon sign and contemporary furniture store is open daily at 903 S. Hill St. (213) 629-9105.

Orange 22: The design studio and retail showroom is open weekdays or by appointment at 125 W. 4th St. Studio 102. (213) 972-9922, www.orange22.com.

Team HC Workshop: The interior design firm is in the historic Bradbury Building, 304 S. Broadway, Suite 1-A5. (213) 625-1689, www.teamhc.com.

— David A. Keeps