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Hmmm. This chair is called the NIKOLAUS chair, and it looks to be inspired by the Rex chair designed in 1952 by award-winning Slovenian designer Niko Kralj. Well, I’m not sure if this is a happy accident but at $29, the price is certainly happy!

Right now you can take advantage of the summer sale frenzy by buying yourself that new sofa that you’ve been meaning to purchase. Here are two excellent style/shapes for very excellent prices.

I know we’ve posted this before, but it’s on sale, so it gets another post…

“Japanese minimalism meets Italian nuance in the graceful and practical Coco Chair (2001). Constructed from durable beech plywood, the build is lightweight yet extremely sturdy for easy maneuvering in dining rooms. The continuous barrel backrest doubles as an armrest and can be hung on a tabletop to free up floor space for cleaning or storage.”

H 29″ W 19″ D 16″

On-demand seating. Not too shabby.

A playfully modern silhouette with an affable price tag…

And, perhaps for those of you with a little more money to burn, you might appreciate the Rhino Chair in an extremely limited wood version (3 pieces only)…

This chair is currently discounted about a $1000. I want one now.

“Comfort in seating is harder to achieve on a small scale, but the Don Lounge Chair (1999) by Gerard van den Berg exceeds all expectations. As part of the chair’s studied proportions, a high, angled back supports the head and neck while allowing for a slight recline. The seat widens at the knee to allow for different seating positions and for use with the coordinating ottoman. Cushions with internal spring suspension provide even support and hold their form. Buttery soft leather upholstery is precisely tailored to have taut, straight seams and long-lasting appearance retention. The steel hairpin sleigh base was specifically designed to support the Don while maintaining a graceful aesthetic. Made in the Netherlands. “

So, for those of you looking for a contemporary sofa, you might consider this one. It’s got nice lines to it and a decent price point. While I’m personally not a fan of lime leather, I could see it looking okay in the right setting (but mostly I recommend the black leather).

Available in lime or black leather

(The dimensions and leather quality isn’t listed on the website, so you might email to check those facts before purchasing.)

Maybe it’s not the most imaginative name for a chaise, but I think it’s a steal for the price.

Pricey? Yes. Beautiful? Most definitely. Have to have it? Perhaps.

designer:
Osvaldo Borsani

design year:
1954

manufacturer:
Tecno, Italy

materials:
steel structure with black painted base, rubber armrests, polyurethane foam fill with removable upholstery

notes:
the P40 chair is adjustable at several points:
• seat and back fold up and down
• footrest extends out or can be folded completely under the seat
• headrest can be adjusted for the height of the user
• rubber armrests can be turned up or down and out of the way.

dimensions:
length: from 31.5″ to 59”
width: 28.3”
height: from 27.5″ to 35.5″

To find an outdoor lounge chair under $250 is pretty good, but to find one that looks this good is great. Normally I’d prefer wood for the out-of-doors, but this particular design has me sold on aluminum.

“An elegant and classic ladderback aesthetic distinguishes the sleek Aero Collection from ordinary indoor/outdoor furniture. A smooth lacquer finish resists scratches for low-maintenance use indoors and out.”

H 26.5″ W 27″ D 26″

“Tom Tom is a versatile solution for extra seating and/or storage. Use it as modular seating; as stools, add an optional table top for a stool-table group; stack them to form cilindrical tower forms for storage, or use them as end tables in your home or office. Tops are available in 24 and 48 inches in diameter. Tom Toms comes in Maple plywood cylinder construction with soft molded polyurethane seat cushions in Black Chocolate color.”

10h x 14d; 16h x 14d; 21h x 14d

I do have to say that these two chairs are quite intriguing…

“Two chairs mate neatly along a broken line of shifted wood slats. Hinting at a metaphor for a broken or mended relationship, the chairs join to form a bench. Two can sit close or separate. The chairs are made from plantation grown teak hardwood, cast aluminum and aluminum tubing. They are suitable for outdoor and indoor use.”

The Oldstock candleholders are pretty eye-catching as well, and the fact that they are made from recycled glass bottles doesn’t hurt one bit.

This sofa fits the bill: sturdy construction, slimline arms, tufted seat and great lines.

Good fences make good neighbors, they say. And good chairs too, I suspect.