Camille, below we've gathered several high and low priced modern options that buck the traditional appearance of natural fiber woven seating that you and your husband may like (maybe even Mary Ann and Ginger too)...
From top left across:
- Crinoline Armchairs from B&B Italia
- Hans Wegner Easy Chair
- Wisteria Woven Rattan Leaf Chair
- IKEA GUNGHULT Rocking Chair
- Pottery Barn Seagrass Round Occasional Chair
- Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Woven Easy Chair
- McGuire Woven Shelter Chair
- Gaiam Rattan Meditation Chair
- Oliana Rattan Swivel Chair
- Tree House Decor Apple Rings chair











Comments (8)
I see some really nice chairs. My cats see some really nice scratching posts.
i like the beale lounge chair from cb2...
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=106&f=4979&viewall=1
surprised that isn't included in the roundup.
i also like #5... too bad it isnt available anymore :(
You can find shedloads of knockoffs of the Wegner chair, FYI.
erinpearce: great addition...glad you added it to the list.
FiatLex: true, and there's a few on eBay and Craigslist if vintage and used are an option.
Oh, me too on the woven and natural fibre obsession. I have more rattan/wicker/bamboo/shoji-inspired items than you can shake a decorative stick at. In fact, I have more items than I can possibly fit inside my condo and have TWO of the IKEA Gunghult chairs for sale on Craigslist as we speak.
Those lacey looking chairs would go well with the lace-look chain link fence posted earlier -- a trend?
I think Kenneth Cobonpue is one of the best when it comes to working with rattan and natural fibers:
http://www.kennethcobonpue.com/
Budji Layug is also really good but less modern than cobonpue
http://www.budji.com/main.htm
Local furniture designers in The Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia etc. produce modern furniture using native materials. The two that I mentioned also have international show rooms.
Don't these get very dusty and dirty? Also - does anyone own any woven pieces and have a cat as well? I think my kitty would mistake the material as too close to sisal and think it's her post :)