We highlighted the Philippe Starck-designed Ghost Chair as a Modern Classic last week. An instant classic, the chair's ghostly appearance makes it perfect for small spaces. We've rounded up a few variations on this classic style — a few authentic and a reproduction. More

You may not have known what to call them, but chances are, if you've been to many restaurants with outdoor seating, you've seen these chairs. The Tolix cafe chair, also known as the Marais A chair, is positively everywhere. It inhabits patios and formal dining rooms alike, aging gracefully and impressing with its timeless style. More

Mixing up iconic designs can bring out the best in both styles. This pairing of a tulip table and original Bertoia chairs from Chris and Jenna's Collection in the Castro was achieved by patiently perusing Craigslist. For those of us without patience, we've rounded up resources to make this dining space happen with a few clicks of a mouse. More

With the rise of open floor plans, bar stools have taken a more prominent position in the home. Dining tables seem to be going the way of the Dodo in favor of breakfast bars and dining counters. Here's our look at the best bar and counter stools – both with and without backs – on the market today. More

Family style dining doesn't have to be all family and no style. Just because your kids have temporarily hijacked adult dinnertime rituals like finished sentences, finished meals and finished dishes, doesn't mean that having kids has to mean eating in a dining room void of style. The families in these homes have terrific, vibrant, fun, stylish AND practical dining rooms. More

Having a studio apartment is great for a lot of reasons — less space means you need less stuff, and you can often save a lot of money. But a studio space, and a lack of distinct rooms, can be a drag when you're trying to entertain or even just fit a dining area in your space. A drag, of course, unless you have some of these small yet stylish studio dining product solutions. More

Looking through Jessica & Jonathan's house tour, it was love at first sight. Everything about this living room works. From the line of industrial bar stools tucked under the counter to that interesting mix of modern shaped chairs with a natural coffee table, this space has character. We may not all be able to live in a space like this, but we can latch on to some of the style by shopping for similar furniture… More

Last week we looked at the best outdoor dining tables on the market this year — but what's a table without seating? We're back this week with our look at the best outdoor dining chairs. From low priced IKEA to mid-range Crate and Barrel, these chairs are standouts for the design, quality and price. More

Yesterday, Maxwell attended the NYC press preview for the new items launching at IKEA in the coming year. High on his list of favorites were the new textiles and there were a few furniture standouts as well - jump below for his for photos and notes: More

When it comes to a well furnished room, it's all about the mix. Too much of any one style, no matter how well chosen, can tip the balance toward the space feeling too "safe". Offsetting the basics with even one unexpected piece wakes up the overall design — adding a fantastic, chic chair in a style that is just a touch off of your norm and a click toward luxe is an easy way to accomplish this eclectic objective...and you can do it for under $500: More