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Pretty decent price for some extra modern seating, don’t you think? The ‘grellow’ might be a nice color pop for your dining area, especially if it’s feeling a bit drab and in need of some summer refreshment.

Steel frame and seat with a green-yellow powdercoat finish.
20.5″Wx20.5″Dx29.75″H

Clean, crisp, and cool – the hallmarks of Studio Dunn. We love the Coventry Stool as if it were our own; in fact, we’ll take one in every color: Maple, Cherry, and Walnut!

12 x 14 x 17.5 inches
American hardwoods

This chair made the rounds after its launch at Salone del Mobile, but it wasn’t until I saw the production pics and the video did I fully appreciate the design. Thomas Heatherwick (of recent UK Pavillion fame) was inspired by the craft of large scale metal spinning used to make Timpani drums. Using a rotationally symmetrical form, the Spun Chair appears to be more sculpture when upright, yet when lent on its side, it becomes a comfortable and playful chair. This version of the chair by Magis (shown above) is made of plastic rather than metal, which means it can be used outdoors and eventually recycled.

Designed by Thomas Heatherwick and manufactured by Magis.

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These certainly aren’t new, but they are definitely worth a nod. Pantone has licensed a ton of great products in the past few years, making all of us color nuts quite happy to pick our favorite shade of mug, bag, etc. This stool would be perfect for a little jolt of color in seating options.

Designed by Barber Osgerby
Made from birch veneer
400 cm length x 415 cm width x 460 cm height

Budget conscious folks will be happy to see the just-under-$200 price tag on this Bertoia-ish rocking chair. Grey acrylic cushion is included.
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Engineered nylon with fiber glass reinforcement makes this transparent chair strong and durable, either outdoors or in. Plus, because of its open structure, no water or dirt will adhere or collect, which means a clean and dry surface at all times.

Stackable.
Designer: Ton Haas
H 82.5 cm, W 48 cm, Depth 51 cm.

More info: Coral Chair

Big Game is one to watch out for these days; they’ve got a great collection of home furnishings that’s both interesting and edgy (and not too terribly expensive). This stool is pretty simple, yet intriguing in that it borrows pleating techniques from the cardboard industry to make a foldable aluminum seat. Light and versatile, the Box stool has one hole in the center of the seat to make it easy to move around.

Designed by Big Game, produced by Moustache.
Material: Folded Lacquered Aluminium
Colors: Yellow, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Dark Blue
16.5″ x 11.8″ x 9,3″ (42 x 30 x 23.5 CM)

Is anyone reminded of Studio Mama’s pallet furniture plans? If you were intrigued by the plans, but not the DIY type, you’ll be happy to see these, especially considering there are surface color options. When both table and chair are folded flat they can stack together for storage.

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Inspired by the graphic style of metropolitan subway maps, this stool becomes a bench when several are placed together. The stool also could be an interesting side table if need be.

Designer: Peter Johansen
W 36 cm x D 29 cm x H 41 cm

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Yep, the butt stool. Designed by Established & Sons, it’s stackable and plastic (outdoor/storage points) plus it’s got an ergonomic top that you’ll recognize from tractor seats. Three holes drilled in the top make it easy to lift and move.

17.9″W x 15.6″D x 19.5″H

Fantastic plastic! The Papyrus Chair is a new chair from Kartell made in polycarbonate. It takes visual and structural cues from vintage chairs but what really stands out is the inherit beauty of the material: colorful, transparent, and glossy.  They’re stackable and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Designer: Bouroullec Brothers for KartellMaterials
Dimensions: 23.6″W x 31.1″H x 19.3″D; Seat 17.3″H

If exclusive items are your sort of thing, then maybe you’ll be interested to hear that Ligne Roset is celebrating their 150th anniversary by offering this special edition of the Pumpkin chair by Pierre Paulin. With only 150 in each color (red or blue wool), and only 42 of those available in the US market, you better put your name down quick if you want one for your own home. Originally this chair was designed for the drawing rooms of the Elysee Palace in 1971.

$2,100.00 each

Indoors or out, this little cactus stool could add a tiny bit of humor to your abode and supply extra seating when needed.

Padded soft imitation leather finish.
H 55 cm x Diameter 41 cm.

Two curvy foam-covered tubes makes up this little chair, and delightfully enough, with seven different colors available you can change out the slipcovered tubes whenever the mood strikes.

Designed by Big Game
Produced by MOUSTACHE

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Have you seen the Mini Plopp Inflated Stool? The ones made of industrially inflated sheet metal? As cool as the colors are, hold on to your hat and take a look at the polished steel version. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? And what artist’s work does it remind you of? Answer below.

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