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This Mr. Impossible chair is destined to become an iconic piece; its shape and comfort takes the humble plastic material into an elevated design form. Also, the other items pictured in the room view are worth a mention: the ribbed aluminum Table #28 is surprisingly versatile as its angular form provides shelves and can be used indoors or out, the Parametre™ AccordiOn Screen would be perfect for a room divider as shown, and the String 10 Light is still (and perhaps will always be) such a stellar choice for accent lighting.

An inviting, durable, and comfortable chair, Mr. Impossible combines sophisticated design with advanced plastic processing. The transparent structure and the translucent colored seat are seamlessly welded together. Made by Kartell of polycarbonate.

Size: 32.5h x 21.5w x 16″d; Seat: 19″h
$490.00 ($441.00 Members), Buy it here.

Also shown:
Table #28 in Natural or Black, $395.00 ($355.50 Members), Buy it here.

Parametre™ AccordiOn Screen, $385.00
($346.50 Members), Buy it here.

String 10 Light, $99.00 ($89.10 Members),
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.

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%.)

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.

The nicely curved back makes for a lovely form on this just-over-$100 chair.

“The Lita chair infuses abstract modern energy. With its abstract simple lines, and thin sturdy legs, white as snow color, the Lita will add charisma to any space. The Lita is made of injection moulded polypropylene allowing for the sculpture like look.”

18.25″ x 21″ x 31.25
$110.00,
Buy it here.

Apparently the toy called Meccano is pretty much the same as Erector Sets which makes a whole lot of sense.

designed by andre klauser for thorsten van elten, the mechano chair was more than likely infuenced by the popular british toy with a similar name. made of durable powder coated steel, the chair is available in colorful blue, red, white, or yellow. we could easily see these for use in cafes or as an accent piece.

16.1″ x 19.7″ x 31.5″h; seat height 18.1″. made in england.
$500.00,
Buy it here.

Similar to the $395 1006 Navy Chair, this aluminum chair has the same feel for a lot less dough.

The 1940s aluminum naval chair trades in its bars and stripes for a less military profile and at-ease back. Aluminum can-do attitude is simultaneously lightweight and durable. An eclectic kitchen, dining or office mix-in. All-alum even goes outdoors. Expertly machined; hand-polished. During winter months store indoors or keep covered.

17.75″Wx15.5″Dx33″H (18″H seat).
$119.00,
Buy it here.

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.

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.

What a great price for a solid chair.

Built to contract-quality standards, the all-wood Kyoto Chair is favored among chic restaurants and bars for its enduring style and construction. Available with a variety of seat pad colors, the Kyoto Chair can now include a natural looking and feeling vinyl seat pad, which is comfortable and easily cleaned. Clean, minimal lines, richly grained wood and generous proportions combine in this elegantly versatile design for the home or business. Contract quality. Made in Czech Republic.

H 32.75″ D 19″ W 15.5″
$110.00,
Buy it here.

By the design team of Takashi Ueno, Mamoru Naito and Keizaburo Honda, the Tou chair is made of hand woven rattan and the upholstered frame is available in either cotton or wool.

These are pretty eye-catching with the angles and interior contrasting color; they’re also made from recycled plastic, so they can be indoors or out. Hurray.

Possum Chair, $285.00,
Buy it here.

The Possum recycled plastic chair is comfortable, compact, and solid. It is made from 100% recycled HDPE (like milk jugs) and corrosion resistant stainless steel fasteners. It works great outdoors or in. Dense rubber feet are suitable for most flooring. Recycled HDPE. Handmade in Chicago.
32 1/2″h x 18″w x 24’D

White Possum Round Side Table, $198.00, Buy it here.

Same materials as chair listed above.
18″ dia/top, stands 22″ high.

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A selection of red and black side chairs for your perusal, pictured
left to right, top to bottom:

Smile Chair, $690.00, Buy it here.
“With its simple, clean lines and curved spindle back, Lievore, Altherr, Molina’s Smile is a modern chair that references the past. Made from beech with a lacquered oak seat, this stackable chair is sturdy yet light.”

Ernst Chair, $275.00, Buy it here.
“This classic bentwood-style chair, which is exclusive to The Conran Shop, works equally well with traditional wood or contemporary glass tables. Its solid beech frame and beech plywood seat are stained with water-based color and varnished.”

Tolix A Chair, $250.00, Buy it here.
“Made from powder-coated steel, this simple chair is extremely durable and can be left outdoors permanently. However, please note that, if scratched, the exposed metal will rust. Available in cream, red, raw finish, orange.”

Avery Chair, $350.00 $175.00,
Buy it here.
“Russell Pinch’s pared-back Avery chair is made from dark-stained solid oak with a laminated seat.”

Tiffany Chair, $250.00,
Buy it here.
“Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, this simple chair by Marcello Ziliani is stackable, UV-resistant and scratch-resistant. Available in red, white or black.”

Manilla Side Chair, $325.00,
Buy it here.

“With its rustic yet pared-back design, the Manilla chair is equally at home in a traditional or contemporary setting. The curvy chair has a seagrass seat on a steel and wood frame and is available as an armchair or a side chair. Also available in natural.”
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I’m surprised I haven’t seen this around at other retailers; seems like a decent price for a distinctive design.

Shiny, sleek and original, the Origami chair combines the ancient art of japanese paper folding and modern high tech materials, merging tradition with innovation. With its multi-angle silhouette reproducing the many folds of an origami, this beautiful chair is highly decorative and is perfect both as a stand alone piece or around a table. Glossy and see-through, the Origami chair will add a modern, original touch to any room, leaving it light and spacious. Manufactured in Italy. Made of polycarbonate. Stackable.

Available in transparent dark grey or transparent red.
Size: 34.25″ Backrest height 17.71″, Sitting position height 18.50″D 21.65″W

$185.00,
Buy it here.