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Posts tagged “seating - misc.”

Chair Skis
Paris

Turn any old four-legged chair into a rocking chair with these clever "chair skis" from Paris-based designer Marie Thurnauer......

Good Questions: Cushions for a Saarinen Tulip Chair?

Hey there! I recently bought several of these vintage saarinen tulip knockoff chairs & table. I'd love to get some cushions for them, similar to the ones on some of the other real (& knockoff) version...

Best of Three Four: Modern Rocking Chairs from DWR

In the most recent catalog from Design Within Reach, there were two new rocking chairs — the Ny Folding Rocking Chair and the Mademoiselle (part of the new Shaker-inspired collection). We've r...

Hot or Not? Trompe-l'œil Wall Seating

Simple flip-out seating is hidden into elaborate Trompe-l'œil panels of fancy furniture by Dutch designer Egbert-Jan Lam. More examples and the survey below the jump... ...

NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find a Similar Chair?

Dear AT, We have these lovely vintage suede chairs in our office that my pup has taken a liking to. The chair is essentially a hammock for your butt, supported by the curved metal frame. I would ...

NY Good Questions: Any Info. On This Chair and Ottoman?

Dear AT, I recently bought a pair of funky looking chairs and an ottoman off Craigslist. The seller claims that he no longer remembers the manufacturer. I have no idea either! Can AT help me? I ...

"The Venture Brothers" Love Mid-Century Modern Chairs

We enjoy Adult Swim's hilarious cartoon The Venture Brothers, so we were thrilled when reader Dave sent in visual proof of the show's coolness: In addition to being incredibly funny, Cartoon Netwo...

Marine Bean XL Outdoor Beanbag by Coast

The epitome of outdoor relaxation, these Marine Bean XL outdoor beanbags look so comfortable. Just check out those lucky people enjoying these beanbags by Coast New Zealand......

Princess Daybed by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien

Last week, we got a very mixed reaction when we posted Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien's My Beautiful Backside Sofa. The design is just one part of the duo's new collection for Moroso. That other par...

NY Good Questions: Where Can I Purchase These Beach Chairs?

Dear AT, I fell in love with these beach chairs, but I cannot find any information on where I can purchase them. Can anyone help me locate these beach chairs? I love the stripes & colors! Thanks!...

Hot or Not? Madam Rubens Collection by Frank Willems

This furniture from Dutch designer Frank Willems gets its unique shape from recycled mattresses. Willems learned that mattresses are the one of the more difficult things to dispose of and decided to...

Apollo Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Ross Lovegrove

We're always pleased when find something we like made from rattan or wicker. Welsh designer Ross Lovegrove's 1997 design for the Apollo Lounge fits the bill. Resembling a fiberglass Eames chair in s...

BKLYN Designs: Bamba Chair from EcoSystems

This is the Bamba Chair. Its design follows the consideration to be as sustainable and environmentally-friendly as possible. The flat-pack design features a seat and back that are cut from the side...

BKLYN Designs: Kupe Line Repurposed Bourbon Barrels from Uhuru

Red Hook based Uhuru was showing off their new Kupe collection of furniture at BKLYN Designs this weekend. Crafted from used bourbon barrels from Kentucky, the Kupe collection includes various benc...

Hot or Not? Pumped Up Furniture by Olivier Gregoire

We used to have an IKEA inflatable sofa in college. And while it wasn't the most comfortable and had to be refilled often, it was easy to pack up and move. Olivier Gregoire's design for Eclosion tak...

Beanbag Coffee Table and Ottoman from West Elm

Yesterday's post of the Modern Family Home from The New York Times Magazine prompted reader katrinales to ask where one could find similar ottomans. We'd like to suggest West Elm's new Beanbag Coffe...

Chair Eye Exam Poster by BlueAntStudio

We're suckers for chair posters. We've posted about the Vitra Chair Poster and DesignBoom's posters that celebrate the history of Folding Chairs and Rocking Chairs. Joel Pirela of BlueAntStudio recent...

Reo Lounge Chair & Ottoman: Modern Rattan from Selamat

The descriptors modern and wicker aren't usually found describing the same thing. The Reo collection from Selamat is an exception. With graphic lines and clean-lined cushions, Reo was designed by Mi...

Jet Set Seating by Jaime Hayon for Bisazza

This is crazy! We're always excited to see new designs from the mind of Jaime Hayon. If you look closely at the picture above, you'll see that the airplane is a gigantic lounge with a conversation p...

Look! Trompe L'oeil Chair Chair Pads

Dreaming of that Eames Lounge? Or perhaps you've always wanted a Saarinen Tulip Chair. Designer Chenhui Su has created a concept for chair pads that transform your boring office task chair into a de...

Sleeper Sofas & Convertible Beds
NYT House & Home Roundup 4.3.08

Sleeper Sofas, Murphy Beds and convertible furniture always make popular posts. Multi-functional furniture is key in a small space. Our Best Sleeper Sofas & Sofa Beds 2008 is followed closely in pop...

Chandigarh Teak Chairs
NYT 3.19.08

The New York Times has an interesting story about teak chairs from Chandigarh. A City That Sat on Its Treasures, but Didn’t See Them looks at the world-wide interest in Pierre Jeanneret's teak arm...

Hanger Chair by Philippe Malouin

These hanger chairs would be a great addition to my apartment, if only I had closet space to store them! Designer Phillipe Malouin created these hybrid chairs to serve two functions, maximizing use....

Outdoor Furniture: Kolorado Collection by Mark Robson for Sifas

This gorgeous collection of ebony-stained beechwood furniture was designed to help bring the indoors, out. Manufactured by French company Sifas (they specialize in high end furnishings for resorts) ...

Hot or Not? WOM, the Egg-like Lounge from Lapaka

Promotional materials for WOM, arrived in our inbox and we had to share this bizarre, rocking egg chair with our readers. Designed by Barcelona-based firm, Lapaka, WOM is all about creating an intimat...