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This is made out of the same material that’s used in life rafts, so you’ve got some degree of comfort in knowing that it will last a bit longer than perhaps other inflatable furniture you might be familiar with…in any case, it’s a great option for outdoors (if you don’t get a lot of wind, that is).

Materials: PVC, Vinyl (bottom protection)
Contents: Sofa,
Cushion,
Electric pump (230 V),
Repairing kit,
Instruction manual
Available colors: Stone White,
Midnight Grey,
Earth Green
Designer: Jeroen van de Kant (NL)

1-seater: &euro: 379 (inc 19%VAT)
2-seater: &euro: 479 (inc 19%VAT)
3-seater: &euro: 679 (inc 19%VAT)

Buy it here.

[via Blog Esprit-Design]

Made from tradtional bentwood components, these creative takes on the classic chair are something to see (and perhaps collect as funds permit?).

Martino [Gamper] studied sculpture and product design at the University of Applied Art in Vienna. He went on to do a Masters at the Royal College which he completed in 2000. His work is widely exhibited and he recently won the Wallpaper Magazine ‘Best Alchemist’ award in 2008. Behind each of his pieces is a story involving materials, techniques, people and places. He nurtures an interest in unwanted and disparate objects and by reworking furniture, which he finds on the streets, he creates mismatched families of objects.
Martino has travelled to the old Thonet factory in Croatia to see the bentwood components which he will use in his own inimitable and unexpected way. Three styles are available.

shown left to right: Back of the Chairs, Bend and Wood, Chair of the Rings,
$585.00 each, Buy it here.

You can’t go wrong with this collection from Jonathan Adler; it’s a perfect pairing of traditional tufting on a modern frame.

You’ll love it because:
Tufting, tufting, tufting! A beautiful silhouette, modern lines mixed with traditional tufting. It doesn’t get an better than this! C.O.M. available.

Baxter Sofa (84″ wide x 28″ high x 30″ deep): $2,950.00
Baxter Loveseat in Leather (66″ wide x 28″ high x 30″ deep): $4,200.00
Club Chair (34″ wide x 28″ high x 30″ deep): $1,650.00
Buy it here.

Not a bad price for a side table/stool…

Your contemporary living space gets a gold star when you display this modern, sturdy and versatile side table in its midst. It’s see-through, creating the illusion of more space. Pair two up for extra seating, or flip one over for use as a large, very contemporary basket for giant bamboo, large glass balls, rolls of festive wrapping paper and more. In gold powder-coated iron.

also available in blue.
15″ dia. X 18″h.

$98, Buy it here.

I’ve never felt all that excited about the color yellow, yet on this chair and a few other recent posts (like this lamp and the embroidery on this bedding) it seems to be growing on me…it just might be a great color accent for your otherwise monochrome room (if you have one, that is).

Reminiscent of a cherished design from the past, this solid timber chair displays a pared down silhouette – a perfect complement for today’s contemporary settings. Available in yellow lacquer.

W15.75 x D15.75 x H30.75 in.
by HORM

$225.00,Buy it here.

This little stool will add some subtle texture and a nice metallic sheen to a furniture grouping.

Wire can be stronger when woven together than you can imagine! Another way to keep wire from the landfill, and to refashion it in a stylish piece of furniture – a stool or a side table for books. A unique accent that will last a lifetime. Indoor use suggested. This product is made using metal that is kept out of landfills. Each piece is unique.

Measures: 18″ x 18″

$225.00,
Buy it here.

This reminds me of a much more expensive design but I can’t quite put my finger on which one. For the price, it’s an interesting shape and design, yet sadly it sports a rather unfortunate fabric.
(update: it was the Moel sofa by Ligne Roset that I was thinking of…thanks to Edgar for figuring that out.)

Sink down into this plush off white sofa and you may find yourself languishing in your contemporary living room longer than you ever imagined. The ribbed stitching adds visual interest, texture and an aura of Deco glam. Don’t forget the matching chair! Once again, modern design, style and comfort help you create your little bit of heaven on Earth. Padded solid wood frame. Fabric, in easy-care vinyl.

78.5L X 34W X 33H
$1,398.00,
Buy it here.

This may be the craziest thing I’ve seen all day. But, if you like the idea of working in a mobile pod then the Globus is for you.

Globus is a compact personal mobile workstation that offers flexibility thanks to it’s rotating chair, the pull out table top and castors. You can work with or without a notebook. You can work where ever you want. You move your flexible workstation to a place where you want to be, open it and work. Flexible and functional, Globus can be used in the office but also at home. A sophisticated work station demonstrating a truly appealing example of innovative design.

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Look! It’s a poem about a chair:

Could a chair be as streamlined as the body of an aeroplane? A body that looks rounded, similar to a boulder being eroded for a long time in the sea before it reaches its ultimate shape. The base strengthens the lightness of the design by its shape. The knot is an aesthetical feature but also a technical detail. On the one side a point where all the curved lines meet and on the other side a place where the fabric can be held together.

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This actually looks quite comfortable despite the delicate appearance.

These transparent models are hand woven with golden sika (lighter version) or rattan splits (darker version). The foundation is composed of powder coated iron round bars and the cushions are filled with 3 inch thick FRD foam. The cushions are removable and an outdoor version of the lounger and chair are available.

Lounger: 33″h x 77.5″w x 38.5″d, $1000.00
Loveseat: 33″h x 52″w x 38.5″d, $1500.00

$1,500.00
Buy it here.

Here’s an eco-friendly garden chair sure to hold up through all kinds of weather:

Inspired by the seating in the Luxembourg gardens, this versatile chair is made from lightweight aluminum. The tubular frame and shaped extruded slats are treated for protection from the outdoor elements with 100% polyester baked anti-UV powder coating. Made in France with over 95% recycled metal, it is designed to exist in harmony with nature. The paint used does not contain heavy metals, making the production of this chair part of the zero process chain. Eco-friendly, comfortable and stylish, Lux Side Chairs are perfect for garden parties.

$285.00,
Buy it here.

The room settings above perfectly illustrate how combining two distinct styles can add interest and character to a home…I love the Shaker style table paired with the more industrial Navy Side Chair or the mid century Saarinen Tulip™ Stools.

This table has a sturdy and symmetrical form that’s defined by its functionality. Simple and austere, two drop leaves increase or decrease the footprint depending on immediate needs. Wooden pegs fold out to support the leaves when they’re raised and act as stoppers when the leaves are folded down. The modern maxim that form follows function was phrased by the Shakers as, “beauty rests on utility,” which is an expression found in Shaker literature. This reference to beauty does not imply ornament or decoration, both of which the Shakers avoided for fear of encouraging the sin of pride. Rather, this beauty is inherent to a useful object, and “that which has in itself the highest use possesses the greatest beauty.”

Solid walnut with clear lacquer finish
Closed: H 29″ W 72″ D 22″
Open: H 29″ W 72″ D 38″
$3,200.00,
Buy it here.

(Free Standard Shipping through Sept 16 & Mix or Match any Six (chairs), Save 15%.)

The vintage look of this leather chaise is slightly reminiscent of a baseball glove…not a bad thing, I might add.

“Why be a coach potato when you can be a chaise frittata? With a stainless steel frame and quilted leather seat inspired by the 1950s Barcelona chair, this wonderful chaise has been pre-conditioned to achieve an invitingly worn, vintage look.”

24.5″w x 48″d x 34″h

$2,199.00

I’m not sure what type of Swedish fortune shall befall you if you should happen to purchase this chair, but if you buy 6 of them, you can save 15%, and if you order by September 16 you’ll also get free shipping, so that’s a sort of fortune, isn’t it?

The Fratelli Tominaga, designers of our Coco Chair, discovered the 40-year-old prototype for the Svedese Chair (pronounced svee-day-see) in the kitchen of a home in Udine, Italy. Still in fine condition, the chair appeared to be Swedish in origin but was constructed in Italy, although the brothers were never able to find a record of the designer. The Tominagas have brought the Svedese Chair back into production, maintaining the solid hardwood frame, the seat back’s distilled folk form and updating the upholstery in elegant, hardworking Danish wool. The result is a mid-century design reimagined for the 21st-century. Assembly required.

H 31.5″ W 18″ D 19″ Seat H 18″

$250.00 – $330.00, Buy it here.

Man, at first glance it looked like it was $150 per chair (which would be way too good to be true); it takes around 5 slices to make a full-sized seat, so that makes it around $750 per chair. Darn it.

This innovative line of furniture allows you to endlessly mix and match towards a design of any color and size. Each “slice” clicks into one another and can support up to 300 pounds of weight. The material, Arpro, is lightweight and weatherproof.

Made of Arpro (expanded polypropylene)
Height ( 33″), Width ( 7″), Depth ( 32″)
$150.00 per slice,
Buy it here.