Stardust by Mario Bellini
It's a lamp … it's a chaise … it's a
chair, lighting up your room. These trendy, illuminating, puffy pieces by Mario Bellini have been called "ravioli made of air," but edible is something they are not.
Tokyo Pop by Tokujin Yoshioka
Tokujin Yoshioka's work can be seen at MoMA in New York and the Pompidou in Paris—and in your living room, of course. This indoor-outdoor
collection has gotten rave
reviews for being comfortable despite its molded look, which was shaped by an actual body imprint.
Buttercup Rocker by Blu Dot
With its architectural influences, this sleek wooden beauty is so not your granny's rocking chair. Designed by the buzzed-about Blu Dot group in Minneapolis, this retro-looking
chair swivels as well as it rocks.
Louis Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck
A Louis XV–style chair that can go out on the patio … ah, the anachronistic thrill. These transparent
chairs will work in any room thanks to their classic lines. But because of their polycarbonate construction, they're resistant to inclement weather too.
Anemone Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana
If you want some seaside decor but don't go for seashell displays, the
sea-anemone chair could be for you. Made of PVC and stainless steel, it can also scratch your industrial-chic itch.
Mink Chair by Swannk
Have your mink and sit on it too, knowing that the fur has been salvaged from its previous incarnations. This
unusual shape manages to be classic and funky at the same time.
Kong Chair by Philippe Starck
First presented at the 2003 Milan Furniture Fair, these
chairs were designed for a Paris restaurant. But you can do some ordering of your own now: The Kong comes with or without armrests and in either brushed or polished aluminum.
Three Skin Chair by Ron Arad
All of Ron Arad's designs appear to be moving, and these sculptural, almost sparse
chairs are no exception. Designed for Moroso of Italy, they're trendier than ever.
LC7 Swivel Chair by Charlotte Perriand
Part of the configuration of polished chrome and black leather that defines the Le Corbusier series, this
chair will make it easier for you to swivel in style, around either your dining-room table or your office desk.
Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen
With the stress of the U.S. economy and global conflicts, a return to the womb sometimes seems tempting. But a retreat to the
womb chair is more practical: The iconic Scandinavian design features extra back cushioning.
First Chair by Michele De Lucchi
Bold and playful, this chair was designed in the early '80s by the provocative design group Memphis. Known for mixing historical styles as well as materials, the designers caused a stir—and the
chair still does.
En Point Chair
Keep your ballerina dreams alive with this quirky
chair. Popularized in France, it was originally found at a shop in Paris’s 7th arrondissement that was owned by a friend of Picasso’s—so you'll be in great company every time you glance its way.
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