Here are two great indoor benches perfect for the modern home. Both of these benches consist of wooden construction combined with a lacquer finish. The first example resembles styling from sushi plates and platters. Called the Mod Sushi, it is constructed of Colorado Aspen. The dichotomy between the light and dark colored wood can help compliment many colors of a modern home. The second example is called the Mod Slat Bench. Inspiration for this design came from the 1950s where mid century influence created designs such as these. Mod Slat is made from one piece maple. Available at: Jetsetretro Design. Measurements: Mod Slat - 5' x 16'' x 15''; Mod Sushi - 5' x 22'' x 10''.
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Here are two more really unique furniture designs from Thomas Moser that will make as much of a visual statement as they will a comfortable place to sit. The Edo solid wood rocking chair is the latest release from a well seasoned veteran in meticulous wood working that puts a new look on the classic wooden rocker. The authentic and contemporary interpretation gets inspiration from the Edo chair and works well in most living environments. 35H 24W 37D $2700 For an entirely different mood, the CHZ Chaise lounge has roots in the European designs from the 1920's and 30's with a cue from Alvar Aalto. Thomas Moser of course replaced the tubular steel with the warmth of sinuous natural cherry wood and mortise and tenon joinery that supports a webbed back, upholstered in full top grain leather. The CHZ Chaise lounge fully reclines without the need for handles or levers with the help of the always present gravity. 41H 26W 54 L $2675
In addition to the sofa being the center piece in a living room, there is usually extra space that is perfect for occasional chairs. Extra seating can compliment the look of the living room by bringing out different colors or tying together colors between your paint and furnishings. If you are a fan of traditional design then you have probably heard of E.J. Victor Furniture. E.J. Victor was founded in 1990 and is dedicated to manufacturing its products by hand. Here are a few pictures highlighting some of their great pieces. More information at: E.J. Victor.
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Sumo Lounge asks "what's your favorite position". It won't matter because the Omni from Somo Urban Lounge Gear will comfortably fold, or lay into what ever shape makes you happy. This "new age" bean bag chair is made from space age rip-proof nylon and filled with top quality foam beads and only weighs 18 lbs. This super-sized pillow by Sumo is the ultimate solution for all your relaxing needs and they have come up with 10 ways to use it, but Sumo Lounge has been accused of lacking imagination.The Omni bean bag chair is available in a wide variety of vibrant colors and ships free for $129 US.
Sumo Urban Lounge Gear also has their premier SumoSac which is a more stylish and comfortable alternative to the standard bean bag. The SumoSac will never decompress and is "truly the most comfortable chair in the world". The Sumo is 3ft. high and 6ft. wide and is covered in micro suede and filled with 100% shredded furniture grade urethane foam. The black, khaki, or navy blue cover zips off and is machine washable. $229 US Ships Free 55 lbs.
It did not take long for the furniture industry to take inspiration from the "green" concept of renewable materials and adopt bamboo as a highly used material in today's production. Not that bamboo is a new material by any means, but lately its use as furniture and flooring as escalated in proportion to any other material. Modern Bamboo "combines classical simplicity with innovative design, offering furniture and custom design work in Bamboo and reclaimed wood using the latest manufacturing techniques that embodies elegant functionality, seamless detail, and timeless craftsmanship". Designer Anthony Marschak has two stylish seating designs that really show creativity and offer multi-functional options. The Becca Stool has a lightweight sled base and can be used with or without a cushion and also performs beautifully as a side table or stacked to form a dramatic shelving element. 30"L x 15.5"H x 15"W $600 US The Spring Chair which offers a flexible "spring effect" thanks to the strength and flexibility of bamboo, and provides a unique respond to the weight and movement of each individual. This curvaceous dining chair is a single sinuous ribbon of 100 percent laminated bamboo, gently contoured and tapered to fit the body. 37"H x 21"D x 17"W $700 US Modern Bamboo produces both of these items in a cherry, amber, and ebony stain in the USA.
