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Not a bad price for a lacquered stool…in some great colors as well.

“Traditonal lacquer is formed from the sap of the Cay Son tree. It is painstakingly applied in layers that must be sanded and polished before the next layer can be applied.”

Color: Red, azure blue, chocolate, pewter, olive or orange.
Size: 11.75″ diameter x 10″ tall.

Update: This item is unfortunately no longer available. 10/5/09

Forgive me if I’m repeating myself, but I’ve yet to see anything from the Bouroullecs that I don’t like. This collection is incredibly simple and versatile enough that you might be able to justify buying the whole lot, citing a sound cause for investment.

“The Striped collection by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Magis is a complete line of furniture for the exterior or the interior: chairs, high and low armchairs, stools, long chairs. This superbly drawn chair has elegant lines that are beautiful to look at.”

This set can be used indoors or out.

Striped Poltroncina (Set of 2), Special: $1250.00 instead of $1680.00
Striped Chaise Longue, $1,250.00

Another design classic…

“Verner Panton’s cantilevered stacking chair was the first single-material and single-form chair to be made and has been produced by Vitra through three decades of development in plastics technology. This version consists of a single piece of strong, flexible polypropylene with integral color that will not fade over time. As striking as modern sculpture, this classic piece is appropriately durable and easy to clean in cafés or restaurants, and is comfortable enough to use as an occasional chair in an office or residence.”

Availabe, in red/orange, white, blue or yellow.

H 33″ W 19″ D 22.75″ Seat Height 16.5″

Only $200…not bad for a designer side table that can go indoors or out.

“This short stool or small side table has a striking jewel-like faceted interior that reflects light and creates an interesting play of colors. It has an hourglass shape, designed from a single mold. For indoor or outdoor use. Made by Kartell of polycarbonate.”

Made in Italy

Size: 18.5h x 12″diam

I think everyone needs at least one piece of furniture that’s semi-strange and delightful, so if you don’t have something like that yet, here’s your chance to inject some humor into your home.

Designer: Paulius Vitkauskas

Red or Black.

16.5″W x 23.5″L x 35.5″H

Modern sofas often tout minimalist appeal, but few can also claim the comfort of Ted Boerner’s Theatre Collection (2001). The Sofa, Loveseat and Armchair are all designed to accommodate the human body with studied proportions and simple geometry. The result is comfort that stems from its form, rather than excessive layers of stuffing and upholstery. The gentle angling of the backrest, full seat depth, and elevated armrests are eminently suited to living rooms or reception areas. Boerner’s signature artisan details are evident throughout these handcrafted pieces. A gleaming chromed steel base runs the entire depth of the design, and welted seams lend strength and definition to the upholstery. A Maharam textile, Precisely is a Reduced Environmental Impact fabric for its use of optimized, ecologically sound dyes that are free of heavy metals. Precisely is produced in an ISO 14001 certified facility. Made in U.S.A.

This is a pretty cool sofa/bed. With one easy move, the See-saw converts from a streamlined sofa into a generous bed.

• Benchmade solid hardwood frame
• Sinuous wire springing; foam cushioning
• Stainless steel legs with folding mechanism
• Back folds down to create a 50″ bed

I fell for these all over again. I love their shape and texture, and in black, they’re a knockout.

“These stools feature a flexible, fanning honeycomb structure with magnetic end panels allowing for sturdy setup or connection to each other. Use it as a stool, a low table, or a multi-person lounge. Made from recyclable, flame retardant kraft paper that has been dyed with bamboo charcoal ink to a rich black, this amazing seating can fold flat for easy storage. With use, the top of the stool with crush and soften, giving the surface a new and comfortable texture and look.”

Color: Black
12″h x 16″d $180
18″h x 16″d $230

Right now DWR has an upholstery sale going on, so if you’re in the market, you might save some dollar bills (a few hundred, in fact).

“The boxy, shelter arm design features garment-quality tailoring, with all seams serged and French topstitched for a neat, crisp appearance. The seat depth is comfortable for users of all heights and encourages various seating positions.”

(savings of 15% + free standard shipping)

I’ve got to say that I love these in the Apple store, and I like this version too. The Rondo Pouf is a nice sturdy ottoman perfect for seating and they’re really quiet comfortable.

A bit different than your average stool, and probably much more forgiving as far as comfort is concerned. Stackable and outdoor friendly makes it a wise buy.

“Committed to the principles of aesthetic simplicity and frugal use of materials, Grcic designed the innovative contours of the Miura with comfort and function in mind. Made from a single reinforced polypropylene block, these versatile stools can be used both indoors and outdoors and neatly stack atop one another.”

Made in Germany

Represented in the MoMA COLLECTION

Size: 32h x 18.5 w x 15.75″l

Originally designed in 1960 to distribute the weight of the chair over the length of the chair to prevent tatami mat damage, these chairs would add a little nice simplicity to a quiet sitting room.

If you’ve long been waiting for the perfect office chair, and get depressed anytime you visit your local office supply chain store, then this might be just the thing to cheer you up. There’s a handful of color options too if you prefer a bit more pizazz in your workspace.

“spoon chair is a semi-articulating office chair which directly evokes the spoon stool.
for spoon chair too, the handle that regulates the mechanism is perfectly concealed inside the trunk. the chair height is adjustable from a minimum of 18 inches to a maximum of 21.5 inches.”

24″width – 32.9″/36.4″ height – 17.7″/21.3″depth – 27.6″ seat height.

Classic shape in updated colors and fabrics.

“The solid Oak base is available in 3 finishes. Shown here in Microsuede/Fawn with a Charcoal Ash base.”

The curves of this chair are incredibly lovely.

“the tokyo pop armchair, constructed from polyethylene, was designed by tokujin yoshioka for driade and is part of yoshioka’s most famous series. his creations, easy to understand at first sight, hide cross-meanings and imply a deep mental involvement while translating the original poetic intuition into a concrete ready to use piece. the armchair is available in orange, light orange, green-grey, or white sand… suitable for indoor or outdoor use.”

33.85″ w x 30.7″ d x 29.75″ h
16.5″ seat height x 24.8″ arm height

(Currently there are 3 for 20% off the listed price.)