Michael Robbins is a designer who handcrafts each piece of furniture in an old barn in the Hudson Valley of New York. With a background in photography, Michael learned his woodworking skills while helping build a handmade house in Vermont. Learn more about Michael in his Meet the Maker profile after the jump...

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In this mass produced world there's an easy disconnect between products and the people who make them. Part of the fun of seeking out unique items to decorate our homes is meeting the people and learning the stories behind them. People like Andrea Mihalik, the former photojournalist-turned-furniture-rehabber. More

I'll say it upfront: this is not a look for everyone. However, if you're willing to take a chance on something that's a little over the top, using a hanging chair indoors is fun, fun, fun! We've rounded up 10 hanging chairs to get the look in your own home. And if you're not quite willing to do it indoors, you can transfer this look to your outdoor space. More

One of the first things I do when I'm shopping online is click the retailer's sale tab. I'm not a fan of paying full price and usually if I wait long enough the item I've had my eye on will go on sale. Such was the case this morning, when I was shopping for a certain chair and, in the process, discovered a whole lot of discounted seating at some of my favorite retailers. More

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

Each of these chairs is gorgeous. Each one would work well around a dining table. And each and every one can be stacked and moved when necessity calls for it. More

The Verner Panton Chair may have been introduced in 1967 but even today it looks futuristic. That classic S shape, those bright colors - hello, tomorrowland! Today the chair is available from a few retailers, both authentic and reproduction, as well as in a limited edition style. More

The slipper chair is a perfect occasional chair to keep around an apartment. With its simple shape, free of arms and often low to the ground, the slipper chair is a small space dweller's best friend. This diminutive chair can fit into the tightest corners and, in a pinch, can stand in as an extra dining chair. The marketplace is full of slipper chairs, varying in fabrics and styles, here are just a few to consider... More

The iconic Acapulco Chair that was made popular in the 1950s was recently given an update by The Common Project. In keeping with tradition the chairs are hand crafted by Mexican artisans, but the vinyl cords have been replaced with recycled UV filtered PVC cords to create the woven shell. More

Designers Cortney and Robert Novogratz, who are possibly as well-known for their many children as for their bold modern vintage-inspired style, launched their first home furnishings collection this year. More