There's no real formula to mixing and matching furniture. What it really takes is a good eye and the patience to try a few different combinations before you hit on the right one. Finding the perfect side table to compliment an armchair, for instance, has more to do with what you like and how you're going to use the spot than anything else. For a wide range of examples, from formal arrangements to slouchy beanbag lounges, click through the photos above and the links below...
FIRST ROW
• Jens Risom Chairs + Finn Juhl Side Table from the Wordens' Home
• Larsen Chair + Low Mosaic Table from Karl's Mid-Century Minneapolis Retreat
• Second-hand Chair + Wine Crate Shelves from Francis' Light-Filled Haven
• Saarinen Womb Chair + Tulip Side Table from Brian & Tina's Modern Makeover
• Blue Danish Modern Armchairs + Two-Tiered Table from Christy & John's Home
SECOND ROW
• Michael Weiss Soho Chairs + Room & Board Portica Table from Meg and John's Home
• Eames Aluminum Lounge Chair + Toto Cube Lamp from Arthur's Home
• Fatboy Beanbag + Cubit from Melissa and Matt's Design Lab
• Found Chair + Stool from Dave's New Place
• Modernica Shell Chair with Dowel Legs + Eames Wire-based Stools from Alex's Loft
Photos: Bob Greenspan & Steve Worden, Karl Madcharo, Phillip Maisel, Brian & Tina, Sarah Coffey, Janel Laban, Evan Thomas, Evan Thomas, Andrew Wehde, Sarah Coffey
© 2009 Apartment Therapy
Most of these are nice - but a table doesn't do you any good when you can't reach it from the chair (Pix 2 & 10)
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This kind of article makes me fall in love with AT all over again!! I could use this as an examination aide for dating course--to see which style my date would prefer! #5 spells "ME!"
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I have those chairs from#1 in my office
I want to steal them
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number 5 is just about perfect
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