Decorating Guides
On Trend: Fall Seating Takes an Unexpected Turn
Lighter silhouettes belie the snuggle-down weather, but the clean lines and great design of these chairs work in any season
You'd think that the newest fall furniture would be filled with fat and cozy winter-ready options (I'm already starting to dream of perfect fireside seating). But to the contrary, fall 2012 is filled with light and linear furnishings, taking a big page from the midcentury modern design books.
Take a look below at some of the new product offerings from a few favorite online retailers. Each design focuses on a discreet profile, giving your cozy winter rooms a little more space to breathe this coming winter.
Take a look below at some of the new product offerings from a few favorite online retailers. Each design focuses on a discreet profile, giving your cozy winter rooms a little more space to breathe this coming winter.
Ikea PS 2012 Chair
Ikea's new PS 2012 capsule collection is a celebration of 60 years of good design — but in all-new products. This chair's extra-high back and armrests exemplify good functional design with great visual results. Add a thick sheepskin throw (also from Ikea), and this chair is ready to join the family room, too.
Morgon Chair
CB2 has its fingers on the pulse of emerging design trends. The clean lines, raw wood and gray colors of the Morgon Chair are at their height right now. Bring this into any space for a punch of contemporary design.
John Vogel Chair
South African designer John Vogel's collaboration with West Elm has produced a modern classic: the woven-seat Vogel chairs. The handwoven seats highlight beautiful textural details, while the simple bent backs keep the overall look modern.
Oviedo Leather Chair
Restoration Hardware has introduced a line of small-space furnishings that feature all the luxurious details we expect from this brand. The graceful lines of this chair are part lounger and part retro club chair. The combination results in beautiful and lush comfort.
Mrs Godfrey Chair, Limitless Linden
The slim and discreet profile of this retro chair from Jonathan Adler keeps with the "simpler is better" approach this fall. A bright chevron print updates it beautifully with just the right touch of pattern. Put two of these chairs by the fire for a chic setup.
Larsson Lounge Chair
Match the curves of your back to the gentle swoop of the Larsson chair from Restoration Hardware. Inspired by midcentury classics, the slim form and rounded angles won't detract from the larger elements of your room.
Archer Leather Chair
Pottery Barn's new, clubby Archer chair looks almost like a vintage reproduction. Though it would look right at home in a posh home office, you can keep it current by placing it next to a modern sofa in your family room.
Julie Chair
Julie Mifsud collaborated with Crate & Barrel to create this chair, inspired by the theme "chair as accessory." The combination of print and leather makes it ready to accessorize the corner of a bedroom or living room.