Let’s kick today’s post off with a little honesty: barstools are awkward. Rarely does anyone feel compelled to sit in one for a longer period of time than absolutely necessary; in fact, the two main reasons to remain in one involve either sinking so deeply into a conversation and a series of cocktails that it’s more difficult to get up than to stay, or complete abandonment because the bar is so crowded, what’s meant to
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There’s nothing like a good book to help us escape reality for a little while. Getting lost in someone else’s story is free therapy, and we can choose the mood and genre — somber tragedy, hilarious comedy, fantastic adventure — whatever strikes our fancy. Today’s roundup of reading chairs offers something for everyone: an Eames classic for the traditional bookworm, the Petal Chair by Zuo Modern for the literature enthusiast who’s still very aware of
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The term “rocking chair” typically brings to mind bucolic images of sleeping babies, contented grandparents and long afternoon naps. Today’s roundup of futuristic rocking chairs, on the other hand, present an array of bold, sculptural escapades in creative design. From the gleaming metallic stripes of Gareth Neal’s undulating masterpiece to the pretzel-like quality of the Osteon chair, these pieces’ creators must have had yoga poses on the brain while putting their early sketches down on
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There’s no real need to completely overhaul every couch, rug, window treatment and wall color in the name of changing the look of a room when a simple secondary piece of furniture, if chosen well, can do the trick on its own. The entries in today’s roundup of accent chairs can bring the modernity of a living room up to speed, make a dining room a little cozier, and add function and form to a
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Dog days at the office can sometimes get a little long, and thankless desk jobs — not to mention the desk chairs that come with them — can do a number on the spine. Ergonomic chairs have practically become de rigueur of late, but let’s face it: not all back-friendly office furniture is exactly handsome to look at. Today’s roundup of chiropractor-approved seats, however, keeps it fresh without bringing the pain. There’s the ubiquitous Eames
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