Cool chairs

Drawing from Croatia’s rich—and only recently acknowledged—tradition of socialist design, Numen / For Use's Polygon chair is small, comfortable and easy to move.

Choosing your living room's go-to lounging piece just got easier with these editor-approved easy chairs.

Designed by Takeshi Nii, the Ny Rocking Chair was inspired by traditional director’s chairs, and similar fabric chairs from Denmark. The folding rocking chair certainly recalls the ease and simplicity of the director’s chair, but the curving frame and modern silhouette make the Ny Chair a distinctly contemporary furnishing.

The dining room features 1970s leather-and-brass dining chairs and a table concocted from a brass-and-silver base and a custom lacquered top. The cheerful blue paint enlivening the doorway is from Emery & Cie.

From Bend Design, the Lucy Side Chair is crafted from galvanized iron that is hot-dipped and powder-coated in neon orange.

The Toro Chair has a thick saddle leather sling so you can lounge in style.