Smooth, artful seating. It’s clear that the Hightower Gallery Stools are inspired by high-end art gallery seating. They are minimalist in spirit, with their back-less, scooped form. You can sit on one of these stools for hours as you chat, eat or even watch a movie in your own home, and you’ll have the feeling that you’re witnessing a great masterpiece. They are crafted from sustainable wood and feature an innovative design that allows several to be joined together to create a unified bench. As an accent stool or as the central seating in your home, the Hightower Gallery Stool will always be in the spotlight. The Hightower – Gallery Stool is available at 2Modern.com for $650.00 – $830.00.
Quirky cool. Guests and family alike will feel like they are eating in a contemporary diner or french bistro when they eat on this stylish dining set. The table features a unique base that uses effortless lines to support the clear tempered glass tabletop. The chairs are detailed works of art that compliment the x-shaped duality of the table legs, displaying a “dipped in chocolate” look with wenge base and soft beige microfiber cushions. A matching buffet, made of solid wenge and featuring four drawers flanked by two large doors, can be added for an additional $700. The Wenge Modern Dining Table with Matching Chairs and Optional Buffet can be found at ModernLineFurniture.com for $1,149.95.
Tall and elegant. Whether you choose the counter or the barstool height, the Emerge seating will imbue your breakfast nook, kitchen or dining room with a whisper of elegance and sophistication. You can choose from six wood finishes and six leather stains to perfectly match your decor. The smooth, curved lines that make up the armrests and slightly scooped back are reminiscent of traditional sophistication, while the dual-toned and minimalistic approach ensure that this piece remains firmly rooted in a modern design style. Any home that needs a touch of elegance would do well to include the Emerge Counter/Barstool. The Emerge Counter/Barstool is available starting at $882.00 from Spacify.com.
Exotic dining. Whether outdoors on the patio or in your breakfast nook, this dining set will be an invigorating addition to your home. With a sure sense of style and a rich base color, this ultra-tall pub table and matching pair of chairs is ideal as a central design element in its environment. The Bocca Rattan brand allows customers to customize the fabric covering, offering a wide selection of over 100 indoor and outdoor fabrics, so you can truly have a piece that reflects your design style. And the sturdy frames will remain in excellent condition whether they are placed outside or inside. The Moroccan Pub Round Glass Dining Furniture Set by Boca Rattan can be purchased at Gowfb.com for $899.00.
Make a strong statement, even from the sidelines. This buffet will give your decor a little nudge in the modern direction, if you need some inspiration in that department. Its wenge/cherry finish, glass top and stainless steel base combine to offer a masculine appeal that is strong and assertive. As a sideboard buffet, it will add depth to any kitchen or dining room set that needs a bold modern piece to tie it together. Plenty of tabletop space and cupboard space makes this stylish piece a functional addition to any dining room or kitchen in need of an infusion of no-frills modern fashion. The Avanti Buffet can be found at LAFlat.com for $1,285.00.
Take a seat on the wild side. Animal print can be tough to incorporate into a modern home, where minimalism usually reigns supreme. However, don’t count out this Zebra Print Occasional Chair. It has a forceful presence, and it will use its natural camouflage to blend seamlessly into your decor while adding a bit of spice. The tasteful and exotic print is highlighted by the classic black finished wood frame, which gives this piece a unique and timeless appeal. The luxurious padding and unique shape of this chair will quickly make it a guest favorite. Your decor won’t fall prey to a flat, lifeless style with the incorporation of this accent chair. You’ll find the Zebra Print Occasional Chair at ModernFurniture.com for $199.99.
This curio will spark the curiosity of all your guests. By using a truly cutting-edge, Italian-inspired design, this Ease Modern Italian Designer Curio is able to display your items with confidence that it is just as fascinating as what’s on display. Made from a matte white lacquered frame and walnut doors, this sturdy curios can be kept closed to display the asymmetrical diamonds that adorn its doors, or open to expose its inner storage. You can choose to customize this piece in a nearly limitless array of colors, lacquers and materials, as well as expand your collection by adding the matching Buffet. eRoomService.com has the Ease Modern Italian Designer Curio on sale now starting at $3,695.00.
Comfort and style are joined as one. This Venus Adjustable Stool is the perfect addition to any kitchen or home bar that needs an injection of modern taste. It is available in either black, light green or fawn seat color, and polished silver frame. The stool is adjustable from 24-inches to 30-inches, so it can easily be incorporated to match almost any bar height. The effortless lines in the backrest and the leg rest are complimented by the simple seat and back cushions, and offer a sturdy seat that is well padded and comfortable for your guests. You will find the Venus Adjustable Stool available now for $229.00 from ModernFurniture.com.
Clean and sustainable production; clean and modern seating. The Conde House – Akimbo Armchair is a modern chair on two fronts: its design and its manufacturing process. The clean and simple lines are given life through your choice of nearly 20 house leather colors for the cushions and 10 oak or walnut stains for the frame. The wood used for the frame is grown by Conde House in a sustainable crop, and the manufacturing process for this chair uses no toxins or other harmful chemicals. You really can have it all with the Akimbo Armchair. The Conde House – Akimbo Armchair can be found at 2Modern.com for $1,813.00 – $1,863.00.
Frame your storage in style. Shelving units don’t have to be dull, horizontal slabs of wood to fit with a modern home. The Abaca Wall Shelf takes the functionality of a flat shelf and adds three more sides to give you a frame for whatever knick-knacks you want to highlight and store at the same time. You can use these frame/shelves for displaying tasteful pieces of accent furnishings, or for storing books, DVDs and other media. These frames are available in natural abaca or dark chocolate finish, and would look stunning in a natural- or tropical-inspired setting. You can add the Abaca Wall Shelf to your home for $66.00 each by visiting Spacify.com.
Simple, stylish servings. Each time you bring out this Float Tray to serve your guests, you’ll love how light it is – not only in how it feels, but in its overall design. Using minimalist-inspired simplicity, this tray will match any kitchen that has stainless steel appliances and a modern appeal. The brushed stainless steel bottom is contrasted against the clear acrylic handles for a look that is both classy and fun. The crisp lines are perfect for serving any small finger foods or beverages, as all the attention will be on what’s on the tray, not the tray itself. You can purchase the Float Tray for $75.00 from PlushPod.com.
Natural beauty. These Jenson Vases bring the natural world into your modern home without all the mess. They are inspired by naturally-occurring shapes, twigs and stones, and they will stand out as unique center pieces with or without flowers inside. They are hand-blown from thick smoky glass, and work as miniature statues to inspire conversation, or as vessels for your freshly gathered flowers. Together, this pair represents the modern world and the natural world living in harmony, and this sense of Zen can be easily incorporated into your home. The Jenson Vases are available for $50 (stone) or $75 (twig) from InMod.com.
