Posts Tagged: ‘seating’

The Chicest, Cheapest Kitchen Stools

Posted in Finds on January 3rd, 2010 by Anne E. Collins – 4 Comments
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Okay, I'm little embarrassed to admit it, but months ago I made the amateur move of buying counter stools without first measuring the height of the island for which they were intended. The seats I coveted came in two sizes, so I just went with the shorter ones--after all, this was an island, not ...

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Selecting Counter Stools

Posted in Finds on March 15th, 2009 by Anne E. Collins – Be the first to comment
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Like many modernists on a budget I am dreaming of four Bertoia stools for my kitchen island but given the price tag, I've found new favorites to consider--those under $200. That was the general search criteria but the kitchen also has some decorative factors to consider: butter-cream walls, stainless-steel appliances, white island base and ...

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My Dream Couch

Posted in Finds on February 1st, 2009 by Anne E. Collins – 3 Comments
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After hunting for a sofa for eight months, I was starting to think the chubby rectangle was the only style available. Massive upholstered blobs dominate the marketplace--but I knew there had to be something more, a sofa where grace and comfort could coexist. I'm thrilled to announce, I finally found it with the Greyson sofa. Bobo ...

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The X Bench

Posted in Etc on February 29th, 2008 by Anne E. Collins – 1 Comment
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If you love X benches say it in your upholstery. This checkered pattern is comprised of little Xs mirroring the leg design and its namesake. Its a slightly cheeky take but a totally sophisticated look. But if you want something more extravagant, this French-style seat only takes a yard so you can finally buy that ...

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