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Kartell products are on sale through Midnight May 14th at highbrowfurniture.com. I especially like the Trix, which can be configured as an ottoman, a chair, a lounge or a bed. How versatile!

“Trix is composed of three cushions of different sizes linked by an elegant system of rubber bands. With a simple rotating movement, they can be transformed and used in different ways. Trix can be the original pouf for two people. It can also be turned into a cosy bed, a comfortable lounge chair and a welcoming arm chair.

Composed of expanded polyurethane and is upholstered in three-dimensional woven polyester technical fabric.”

An instant classic, the Phantom is every bit as modern as it is retro. This stylish arm chair features a rich and dense micro fiber valour fabric, available in Oatmeal and Esspresso colors, and a chromed steel base.

I’m sure you’ve seen this before but if “knot” I’ll give you the run down. This chair is macramed and dipped in epoxy to give it a rigid form.

dimensions: 21.7″ x 27.6″ x 35.4″h (may vary)

This is a pretty amazing sale on a leather lounge chair. The only thing to be aware of is that it arrives disassembled and you assemble it yourself.

Truly a sculptural furniture piece. It was designed in the late sixties, and it’s worth mentioning that an original version sold at a Christie’s auction for $20,000 in 1999.

It’s made of a plywood shell with cushions on both the seat and back.

[Thanks Bo!]

(Link and price updated February, 24,2011.)

If you’re looking for a chair with subtle worsted wool upholstery, the Ray chair is a good option and on sale. Also available in grey.

I was wondering when someone would do this well. It’s a lounge chair that morphs seamlessly into a chaise lounge.

“the flipt was presented by the designer jeff miller for the first time during the 2003 international furniture fair and developed by baleri italia in 2005. this chair has a steel structure, foamed polyurethane seat and a chromed steel base. flipt is a lounge chair that, when called into action (or lack thereof) becomes a chaise lounge. with a simple and intuitive movement the double seat flips forward, opening up and thus doubling the length of the chair. when flipt is open in its chaise lounge configuration, the curve of the seat does not show any visible break, but instead repeats itself with fluidity and becomes an elegant and comfortable wave. this original and innovative solution allows the chair to save space when it is closed in its lounge state, and to not look like a folding chair when it is open. ”

dimensions : when folded 31.4” h x 38.5”w x 22”d; when extended 31.4”h x 75”w x 22”d

Wow. The wood on this piece has a great glow (the result of a rubbed finish sealed with a clear varnish).

“The LL2 Lounge Chair deconstructs the ubiquitous upholstered lounge chair to its skeletal essence. The chair becomes a cage-like enclosure, implying a solid form but exposing the colorful wool fabric cushions. Made of solid wood with glass inserts at the top and bottom of the armrests to provide functional horizontal surfaces.

MEBEL’s wood is sealed with a clear varnish, which creates a natural rubbed finish. Unlike sprayed glossy lacquer, their pieces do not have an assembly line look or feel. This process also creates a durable surface which is easy to maintain. There is no need to use polish, cleaning with a damp cloth is best. Metal used is fully welded stainless steel tubing with a brushed finish. The dimensions for the storage cutout are 4″ high, by 24″ wide and run from the front of the piece, through to the back.”

This chair is a beauty: Solid walnut, nice angles, satin finish.

“Designed by Jason Wade / 45 Degrees, this chair is constructed of solid walnut throughout and has a coopered seat that is extremely comfortable. Influenced by Japanese architecture and the chairs of Charles and Ray Eames, it can be utilized for dining or as occasional seating.”

Finish: Walnut / Satin Varnish
Designer: 45 Degrees

What do you think? I think that if your wallet’s a bit pinched, and you are in need/want of some modernish lounge chairs, these would fit the bill.

Seat upholstered in black fabric over foam; chromed steel frame.

W: 28″ x D: 36″ x H: 33.5″, SH: 24″

If you were thinking about buying anything Herman Miller in the near future, I’d recommend purchasing before 1/1/06 because HM is mandating a price increase on many of their products.

Buy it here*.

*You also may want to google around to see if any retailers are having a promo code that you can take advantage of too.

Again, designer Joe Colombo never disappoints. He designed this insane chair in 1971.

“I think that the common use of the word ‘furniture’, referring to a new house or apartment, is now days inappropriate. To be clear it would be better if we talked about ‘interior architecture’; considering the home as a space to organize and equip, in all its volumes, with elements suitable for our needs and the époque in which we are living.” -Joe Colombo 1965

The Multichair is a transformable system composed of two cushions filled with polyurethane foam and covered in elasticised woollen fabric. The cushions may be used individually or by combining them in different positions, to make chairs, armchairs or easy chairs. The Multichair is further enhanced by the many seams, hand sewn by skilled craftsmen.

22.8” w | 26.4” h | 28.35” d

Extra-wide seat and a design that is reminiscent of Wagner’s favorite fish, the stingray.

-Upholstered in fine, worsted wool and set on 12mm stainless steel
-Made in Denmark.

Designer: Jakob Wagner, 2003

Also available at SCP Furniture

Marijn van der Poll is a designer from the Netherlands, who with an impressive resume* has created an equally impressive floating chair that, despite it’s weight, floats across the room with a touch of a button. [click here and select “films” to see a short illustration]

*North has done projects for companies including Damen Shipyards Group, Marcel Wanders Studio, Droog Design and Starwood Hotels. Designs have been displayed at galleries and museums around the world including The Kunsthal, The Rocket gallery in Tokyo and the Louvre. Publications include Domus, Blueprint and the New York Times.

These chairs are great. They stand alone or several can be joined to make a modular sofa.