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Chair of the Week

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It’s true – we have a small obsession with chairs, and here is why: We live in a world that is increasingly fast-paced, but each chair we feature on our interior design blog represents an invitation to take a moment out of your busy day, and to do it in style. So take a seat and savor your morning coffee, a meal with friends, a summer evening, a good book, or a deep breath. You deserve it!

Entry Chairs

December 17, 2021 // Chair of the Week

The holiday season is officially in full swing, which means our homes are abuzz with cheerful tunes, sweet smells, and festive parties with friends and family. And even if our gatherings are a little ... Read More >

Desk Chairs

September 17, 2021 // Chair of the Week

EllenN Berkeley 9368 2 2

As the seasons begin to change and the return to school and routine sets in, there’s a crispness in the air and a sense of limitless possibility. Soon those freshly sharpened pencils and untouched ... Read More >

Al Fresco Dining Chairs

July 30, 2021 // Chair of the Week

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As the sun sets later and the nights stay warmer, there’s nothing better than dining al fresco in the summer. And with all of the outdoor entertaining of the season, it’s a great opportunity to extend ... Read More >

Iconic Chairs

March 19, 2021 // Chair of the Week

Womb Chair 1

There are certain designs that have become symbols of the era and movement in which they were created, while simultaneously proving to transcend trend and time. This month I am focusing on three of ... Read More >

Chair of the Week: Cozy Winter Chairs

December 18, 2020 // Chair of the Week

The falling temperatures and rainy weather this time of year certainly make it even easier to spend time snuggled up at home, so today I'm focusing on cozy winter chairs.  The combination of ... Read More >

Chair of the Week: Chairs with Black and White Fabrics

September 25, 2020 // Chair of the Week

Brou Chair by Alfonso Marina

The way we experience a chair has a lot to do with the choice of fabric, and today I’m focusing on black and white fabrics.  Black and white are powerful colors on their own, and make a ... Read More >

Outdoor Seating

May 15, 2020 // Chair of the Week

Blog 25 House of Turquoise Adirondack

With warmer weather upon us, it’s time for me to delve into two of my favorite topics: chairs and outdoor living!  If you follow our Chair Of The Week feature on Instagram, you know that I have a ... Read More >

Chair Transformations – Before + After

December 27, 2019 // Chair of the Week

Photographer: Ken Gutmaker

The end of the year is often a time to reflect on the past, and formulate aspirations for the next year. It can be a time to think about transformation. Today I’m sharing my favorite kind of ... Read More >

Chair of the Week

May 22, 2019 // Chair of the Week

chair of the week st francis wood master bedroom

I started the #chairoftheweek several years ago because I find chairs to be such an expressive design element, and I love the way that each chair tells a different story, depending on what it’s paired ... Read More >

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