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I like the modern and minimalist aesthetic of these chairs. It’s just bentwood and chrome legs. Their clean look also makes them rather perfect for any room — you can use them ask desk chairs, dining chairs, etc. They’re also lightweight and stackable for easy storage.

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At first glance, this chair almost looks like a piece of art. LexMod crafts modern and mid century styled furniture, which this design most certainty falls under. The chair is made of durable, molded plywood and comes with protective rubber foot pads (so it won’t scrape your floor).

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I’m willing to bet that you haven’t seen a chair like this one before. This chair is hand crafted, made in Lisbon, Portugal. In my opinion, it looks like one of the most comfortable chairs to take a nap in. And yes, that plush, cloud-like pillow is included.

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If you’re into rustic, earthy furniture then perhaps you may enjoy the design of this chair. This cubist chair is handmade from over three kinds of woods. It also utilizes sustainable craftsmanship, incorporating reclaimed wood and recycled wood into its make. As I mentioned, these chairs are handmade – crafted by a team of woodworkers in Los Angeles California.

Something to note: every piece purchased plants a tree. A noble commitment voiced by the makers themselves.

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This chair design follows a similar mid-century modern aesthetic. It’s made of molded plywood, and the seat consists of basswood and poplar wood. They’re also made with ‘non-marking feet’, which means they won’t scratch your floor.

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And this is perhaps the most modern rocking chair ever made. I don’t have the knowledge to prove it, but I can’t imagine any rocking chair looking similar to this one! The chair is made by a design company in Whitley, United Kingdom. It’s made of birch ply and finished with a lacquer.

Once again, something of interest: according to their page, all timber is purchased responsibly from renewable sources.

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This is called the “Dream Chair.” Apparently, the design of this chair is reminiscent of Tadao Ando’s architecture. Ando is a very well known Japanese minimalist architect who uses a similar organic form in his work. Nevertheless, this chair is incredible looking and would serve as a very unique and cool office desk chair.

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This is another architecturally inspired chair, following a mid-century modern design pattern, inspired by the work of famous Danish designed, Hans Wegner. Each piece is custom made with high quality hardwoods and commercial grade non-flame retardant fabrics. In my opinion, it would make for a beautiful lounge or living room chair.

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I found many dining and lounge chairs during the course of making this kit, but I knew I wanted to include something of a bar stool as well. These bar stools are handmade of reclaimed redwood by a maker in Oakland, California. These chairs are sturdy, made with a steel frame, and their clean design would allow them to fit in just about any aesthetic.

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You may have seen one of these ‘Eiffel’ dining chairs before. They’re at least rather popular here in New York apartments. These chairs are lightweight and easily stored. These ones in particular have natural wood legs and the seat is of HQ polypropylene (a non-toxic molded plastic). These chairs, too, can serve as modern dining chairs or office desk chairs.