Modern in its simplicity, the Timber chair is a lovely choice for a dining room.

Solid wood and a subtle line come together in a chair that's drop-dead-gorgeous in its simplicity. If you know any Shakers, invite them over for dinner and they'll feel right at home. The Timber barstool and counterstool are not only stackable, but they are available 3 beautiful Blu Dot finishes: natural beech, graphite stain, or ivory lacquer.

Designed and Manufactured by Blu Dot.
Solid wood in natural beech, graphite stain, or ivory lacquer.
19.75"w x 31"h x 20.5"d

$299.00, Buy it here.

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The sculptural form created by the curved seat and boxed frame is emphasized nicely by the thin chrome legs.

Right angles combine with sensuous curves in the design of the Nube Armchair (2008). Jon and Jesús Gasca’s Armchair is a startlingly simple and architectural structure that can be viewed from any angle. With contrasting colors (one color for the angular parts, a different tone for the curved) and an exposed, chromed steel frame, the Nube works individually or grouped.

Chromed steel; foam; Kvadrat Divina upholstery, 100% wool.
H 24.75" W 26.75" D 26.75"
$1,598.00, Buy it here.

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Pretty much everything that Konstantin Grcic has designed is worth wanting. This chair is certainly no exception.

This minimalist chair, with no back legs and supported by a one-piece angular structure, melds form and function perfectly. Comfortable, strong, lightweight, and stackable, Myto is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Made of Ultradura® High Speed plastic, a 100%-recyclable material.

Made in Italy
32.5h x 21w x 20.5"d
$495.00, $445.50 Members, Buy it here.

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Carved from solid wood, this authentic stool will add a well-traveled look to any room.

Solid wood tripod stool, hand carved from a single piece of rosewood, which goes very dark (sometimes black) with age. You can see the wood's natural lines etched into stool's surface, which is protected with beeswax polish. Characteristics of each piece may vary as each stool is handmade.

Ethiopian rosewood stool handcrafted in the village of Djimma
Large 28 x 28 x 29 cm
€241 or $370, Buy it here.

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This looks like a very lean-back-and-relax type of chair.

"The Rause Chair features a powder coat grey steel frame with fabric cover."

27.5"w x 43.3"d x 34"h
$1,000.00, Buy it here.

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These definitely qualify as a 'want-but-can't-afford' item...

A design icon, Tractor Stool derives its shape from a Swiss tractor seat. The warm, organic feeling created invokes nature and invites interaction. Carved from solid wood and hand finished by expert cabinet makers, the stool comes in three heights: dining, counter and bar.

Designer: Craig Bassam and Scott Fellows
Available In: Solid carved stool in Ash, Walnut, or Teak with an oil finish.
17"w 13 1/2"d 19 1/4"h 17"seat h
$1950.00-$2000.00, Buy it here.

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This lounge and ottoman is certainly geared towards the younger crowd, yet perhaps if Offi gets enough requests they'll make it in a larger (living room) size.

Inspired by kids and the desire to touch. This ball is cut from a single block of high density foam giving birth to a lounge chair and ottoman, or interlocking curving chaise. The Coosh is the perfect "gamer's" chair. Roll it open, lock on the ottoman, sit back with your favorite Playstation, Xbox, or Guitar Hero game and play in comfort.

Safe, breathable, kid-friendly high density polyurethane foam. Fire retardant. Available in Urban Grey.
Rolled up = 23 x 23 x 29 (inches)
Unrolled (ottoman interlocked) = 23 x 23 x 45
$349.00, Buy it here.

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We've posted this chair before showing the black/white/gray color scheme, but the bright hues deserve their own chance in the spotlight.

STAACH has built a chair that is all about simplicity. You choose a style and color. They build it. You sit on it. Created using two tools and two hands STAACH furniture is the embodiment of sustainability. Made out of certified wood sourced in the US each piece is fabricated in their NY workshop.

15.75 W 32 H 19 D

Set of 2: $380.00 - 640.00, Buy it here.

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This is slightly reminiscent of something you might find in a doctor's or dentist's waiting room, if the doctor or dentist was unbelievably cool. If you buy this, you might have to pretend to be unbelievably cool, otherwise it just won't work. Trust me.

Slender contours of upholstery fluidly move from one feature to the next. the backrest slopes downward to the seat which extends outward to contain a pot of greenery. By placing plant life in such an intimate position, Lin Pod Bench creates a peaceful atmosphere that connects us more deeply with nature. A solid wood leg frame raises the upholstered form, enhancing the inherent visual levity.

Design Leif.designpark, 2007.
Offered in traditional oiled oak, white oiled oak or traditional oiled Walnut. Upholstered in your choice of cotton or wool upholstery.
69.3" w | 23.2" d | 26.5" h
$2,195.00, Buy it here.

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If you've got a room to fill, here's your chance to save some serious dough. You'll have to spend some, of course, but that's the nature of the beast. More study solutions to come.

The Classic Study Solution includes the Sliding Sofa, which converts to a queen-size bed and a removable slipcover; the Swag Leg Desk, designed by George Nelson in 1958 and recently reintroduced with cable management; the Swag Leg Armchair. also by George Nelson, and designed with a comfortable waterfall seat edge and open back for air circulation; the Luxo L-1 Desk Lamp, designed by Jac Jacobsen in 1937 and considered such an icon of creative thinking that it was chosen by Pixar to be their logo; and Modular Shelving by the team at Studio North Design, who refined the classic dorm-room-style cinderblock and plank shelving by making good use of forest-salvaged old-growth Douglas fir. A straight-grained, amber-colored wood, this material comes from logs that have long since fallen in the forests of the Pacific Coast.

Save 15% through August 26.
Was: $8,303.00, Now: $7,057.00, Buy it here.

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