Apartment Therapy: seating - sofas & armchairs

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Posts tagged “seating - sofas & armchairs”

Couch Buddy by Thierry D'Istria

Keep company with this printed couch from Absolumnet Design. The couch, designed by Thierry D'Istria, has a logo of a person printed on it, with an arm slung around your shoulder... ...

Karacoma Sofa by SEVV

This sofa appears in the new catalog from The Conran Shop and we're loving the unique mix of pattern. Though it is not yet visible on the The Conran Shop's website, we've tracked the design to Studi...

Hot or Not? Ami Seating by Francesco Rota

We are loving the use of texture in the new Ami seating by designer Francesco Rota. In this collection for Paola Lenti, Rota plays with extreme scale and texture with the arms and backs of these sof...

Hot or Not? Our Little White Sofa by Christian Vivanco

This sofa design from Barcelona-based designer Chrisitian Vivanco has a unique canopy component that wraps the reclined into a white-steel framed cocoon of sorts. Remarkably, Our Little White Sofa i...

Peanut Modular Sofa by Hudson Furniture

Last week, we posted beautiful pictures of Piero Lissoni's Alphabet Modular Sofa — a new sofa system from Fritz Hansen. Reader gabriel_s gave us the heads up for the similar — but more casua...

The Slow Chair by The Bouroullec Brothers: My Favorite Armchair of 2008

Here's a comfy old man's chair for anyone under 40. A good chair is easy to love, hard to find, and I don't crave many. Last week, we were walking by the Vitra shop over in MePa, and I s...

Alphabet Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni

What could possibly be wrong with a modular sofa system inspired by LEGOs? The new Alphabet Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni uses four basic shapes in a handful of sizes — seat, armrest, backrest...

Minai Seating by Dirk Winkel

This collection of seating from German designer Dirk Winkel uses a wire-frame base to hold the seating shells. The wide aluminum bar is used to clamp in seating shells — which can be wood or u...

Helen Amy Murray: Artfully Textured Furnishings

Check out the amazing textiles manipulated by Helen Amy Murray. Working primarily with nature-inspired imagery (with an emphasis on floral patterns) and produced in natural materials like leather, f...

Hot or Not? Fold Lounge Chair by Tom Frencken

"because the foam wants to unfold, it`s pushing itself on the frame..." ...

Perfect Soft Rocker: The Sleepytime
Email from 8.13.08

The pic in Cookie when Ursula was 1 Just last week I received this email: "I'm always looking for great furniture and I noticed the chair you were sitting in [in Cookie Magazine] (holding your daugh...

Good Questions: Cheaper Alternatives to the Charles Sofa?

Reader lorettalynn wants some alternatives to B&B Italia's Charles Sofa: "I went to B&B last weekend and the Charles sofa was $16,000. I love the lines, the "L" shape would work perfect in my apartmen...

IKEA 2009 Catalog: New KVILLA KRAMFORS Sofa Cover

The popular KRAMFORS sofa series from IKEA received a new upholstery option with the release of the new catalog for 2009. The KVILLA patterned slipcover combines a pale neutral color palette with an...

Good Questions: Opinions On The Ikea Karlstad Sofa?

Dear AT, We are moving into a bigger space soon and want to buy another sofa. We have a great black leather sofa (and 2 wicker armchairs) and I wanted to know what would look best... ...

Good Questions: Any Info. On This Chair?

Dear AT, I found 2 of these chairs at a flea market and fell in love them. I was going to get them reupholstered, but before I do, can anyone give me a background history on these chairs. Thanks!...

Good Questions: Cheaper Alternative to this Sofa?

Jennifer would like some help finding a sofa in her price range: "Hello AT, I have a question for all you savvy shoppers out there. I am looking for a couch and found the one I love!! Unfortunately,...

Small-Space Sofa: Lila Jang's Canape

This sculptural installation from artist Lila Jang would make quite a statement in a tiny space!... ...

Zen Daybed by Bonaldo

When setting out on a search for a daybed, this is pretty much the dream design we'd have in mind. It's the Zen daybed by Bonaldo......

Semigood's Rift Collection in Walnut

Good news: Semigood's Rift Collection, originally made in white oak and white ash, is also now made in walnut. That's the dining chair in walnut up above. Check out the writing desk after the jump.....

NEWS: Legal Battle Over Rights to Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Designs

Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair knockoffs are everywhere. While Knoll has claimed exclusive rights to copyright, their claim is currently being challenged in court by California-based Alphaville.....

Best of Three: White Linen Armchairs
Email from 7.10.08

Not everyone has enough room for two big, comfy armchairs, but most of us have enough room for at least one. The ones listed here are favorites for different reasons, but I won't hide the fact that...

Flickr Finds: DIY Slipcovered Sofa

That sofa pictured up there was purchased for $32. It's beautiful now, with it's white slipcover and pretty blue pillow. But look from what ashes this beauty arose......

Pottery Barn's Graphic Print Chairs for Fall

This fall forecast of graphic print occasional chairs from Pottery Barn tickled our fancy. The photo's mix of prints and colors is an exciting prospect - the mix just pops in that stark white room.....

NY Good Questions: Experience with Ordering U.O. Sofas Online?

Dear AT, So I'm tempted by this pretty sofa/bed from Urban Outfitters. However, it's only available online, and I'm reluctant to buy something so significant without being able to sit/lay on it firs...

NY Good Questions: Designer and Price of these Chairs?

Dear AT, I'm attaching the pics of two chairs. I'm told they might be Thayer Coggin designed by Milo Baughman. Would you happen to know who designed these chairs? Also, any idea of a value for ...