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 with, how it’s finished, and where it’s placed. Here’s a deeper look at a few Chairs of the Week from our archives.

When designing a master bedroom, we always like to make a space for an inviting lounge chair and ottoman. It may not get used every day, but having that quiet place to retreat is a welcome luxury for most of our clients. In this St Francis Wood master bedroom the corner window with views to the Pacific Ocean was the perfect spot. Since space was little tight, we found a comfortable petite chair with a rounded back, and had a small custom ottoman made in the same fabric. The turquoise velvet fabric lends a splash of color to this otherwise serene room.

The Grasse Chair by Alfonso Marina is one of my all-time favorite chairs. With its tapered legs and the graceful curve of the back, the lines are refined and elegant. The cane back keeps it feeling light while providing comfortable back support, and the brass feet add a special detail. It’s a perfect dining chair, but comfortable enough to be pulled into the living room for extra guest seating. The chair has great versatility, but I think it would be especially amazing with seats in this whimsical fabric by Timorous Beasties:

I have long been a fan of Lucite, and when used as the frame of a chair, it gives the wonderful impression that it’s floating. It also catches the light and glows with just a touch of that 70’s glam that you either love…. or not. In this dining room by Moises Esquenazi, the chairs are upholstered in a lime green fabric that makes the space feel fresh and bold.

For our clients in North Beach, we wanted to make sure that the barrel window would be an inviting place to spend time. Swivel chairs in a fuchsia fabric were our solution to ensure that our clients and their guests could easily sip a cocktail and enjoy the views out the window, or turn back towards the room and engage in conversation.