Beautiful dining chairs from IKEA's new Stockholm line, available in the US this August.
I spent many years of my youth stacking and un-stacking chairs in church basements and cafeterias and have a special fondness for the ubiquitous colorful chairs found in those spots. Here are some contemporary examples with a similar vibe, perfect for small space and outdoor entertaining.
No man is an island, or so said John Donne. But if the photo above is any indication, designer Werner Aissllinger might diagree. Meet Bikini Island, his collection of furniture for Italian brand Moroso, which debuted in Milan this past month. At first glance it looks like a hodgepodge of connected or overlapping parts, or what happens when you paint the walls and push all of your furniture to the center of the room.
There are so many great outdoor seating options on the market right now that it was difficult to select just a few for this roundup of the best. That's why this year's annual guide features twelve outdoor dining chairs (versus last year's eight), half of which are under $100.
MoreMichael Shaikin, owner of Ottawa-based The Modern Shop, wants to bring a fresh take on modern design to Canada. As the former owner of a vintage resell shop, Michael certainly has the retail chops for this venture. And with an eye for great designs from Europe and the US, he has style covered, too.
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Introduced in 1962, Harry Bertoia's wire chair is still a hit with design lovers. We see it in a lot of house tours, like Chris & Jenna's Collection in the Castro, as well as in public spaces, like the sculpture garden at the MoMA and Jonathan Adler's Parker Palm Springs hotel. We've rounded up six sources for new Bertoia style chairs but you can also keep your eye peeled at flea markets for used versions. More
Inspired by a DIY project seen on the site, Little Green Notebook, Caitlin of Caitlin Wilson Design submitted her version to the site, a DIY Ikea hack that transforms an ordinary white cotton chair into a glamorous and eye catching spotted graphic print. More






























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