I seem to gravitate towards rectangular tables for day-to-day living, although my sense is that a round or square option might work better in our space. We won’t really know until the kitchen is fully mapped out, but for now I’ll run through the different options – starting with rectangular pieces.
There are lots of amazing tables at really different price points. Sometimes an old farm table looks just as good as some high-end designer piece. If I had to choose, I’d spend on great chairs and find a pretty basic option for the table. But, if I were to go all out, I’d pick up one of these:
Below: I adore Cecilie Manz’s Essay Dining Table for Fritz Hansen. It’s so simple, yet unique, and available in tons of different finishes.
Below: Bulthaup C3 table. This is really an amazing table – so light with such clean, simple lines.
Below: Meridiani McQueen table. Nothing fancy about this one – but a good, every-day table.
Below: Zeitraum Tavola table. The walnut used for this table is really gorgeous. It does go perfectly with the Morph chairs – although personally, I don’t like to match so exactly.
Below: The table below is made from vintage Eames bases and a custom top by engberg design. It also doesn’t hurt that the entire room is quite stunning. Once again, thank you Remodelista.
Below: Tom Dixon Slab Table (and bench). Photo from RUM Magazine.
Below: Jean Prouve EM Dining Table. Available at DWR.
Below: R1920 Light Table by Matteo Thun.
Below: E15 London Dining Table.
Below: Lati table (with matching chairs) by Alain Berteau. Available at Wild Spirit.
We’ve decided to add a lounge chair to our library – the decision was easy, since I don’t think we’ll have room for anything else.
If I could have my way, I’d put an FK87 grasshopper lounge chair in this room. I’ve loved this piece for years, but sadly my wallet wouldn’t be too pleased if I took the plunge.
Ditto for Poul Kjaerholm’s PK22 Easy Chair (or any PK pieces for that matter). You never know, though. I’m going to keep my eyes open for a good vintage find. For now, I’ll just admire the shots below.
Even though the Eames lounge chair is totally overdone, I do love it. There’s a reason it’s a classic. It’s comfy and stunning and would do the trick nicely. Same goes for the Knoll Womb Chair. Once you sit in one, you’ll understand why you keep seeing these pieces all around.
We’ll need a small table to put between two side chairs. This piece doesn’t really need to be that functional – just something to fill the space where we can set down a glass or book or something small. I think any of the items below would do the trick quite nicely:
Below: OKO and IKO Tables designed by Christophe Delcourt. Cup of Tea table designed by Henk Vos. All available at Avenue Road.
Below: E15 ST04 Backenzahn side table. Available at Klaus by Nienkamper.
Below: Douglas Chunk ($250) and Gus Modern Bishop Table ($325). Both available at StyleGarage.
Now the fun part. We’re starting to narrow down our options for living room furniture. As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, I love chairs. Choosing just one set of side chairs will be my challenge – but with so many amazing options out there it will be hard to go wrong. As always, price and function will come into play, but if I didn’t have any constraints, I’d be sitting pretty on one of these:
Above: Vintage Eames Aluminum Group chairs. Photo care of Owen and Vokes.
Below: Vintage Arne Jacobsen Tulip chair and Swan chair. Photos via stylist Lotta Agaton. It’s funny – I was never into the tulip or swan chairs until I started this build process. I’ve just seen them placed in so many amazing rooms that they’ve grown on me – I particularly like them when they’re well worn.
Below: Arne Jacobsen Library chair
Below: Didier Gomez Dessau chair for Ligne Roset.
Below: Cappellini Low Pad Chair by Jasper Morrison
Below: Walter Knoll Fabricius Armchair
Below: I don’t know if the chairs below are Knoll or knock-offs, but it doesn’t matter. I love them. Spotted in RUM magazine. Pretty lovely scones as well.
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