Versatile & Comfy: 5 Alternative Seating Styles

From Lynn on January 28th, 2010 in Home Decor

I like a living space that is versatile, comfortable and amenable to conversation. Here’s a collection of landing places for your most convivial guests.

alternative seating bi pod

#1 – Bi-Pod seats by Roche Bobois are clever, colorful, interconnecting blocks that can be tossed anywhere they’re needed. A great alternative to the standard “conversation area” with permanently placed coffee table and two chairs.

alternative seating pebbles

#2 – It doesn’t get more organic-looking than these plush stones and pebbles in various sizes. From Viva Terra, they’re draped in Merino wool and are hand-washable.

alternative seating recycled paper

#3 – Flexible Love by Skart contracts or expands to seat up to 16 guests. Made from recyclable paper and wood, you can change the length just by pulling the ends accordion-style!

alternative seating egg stools

#4 – These hand-carved solid ebony Egg Stools from Bahay are an artful perch for those who love the look and feel of wood.

alternative seating reversable tables

#5 – These natural-look Reversible Side Tables from West Elm are sold as a set of two. Nest them together for one larger table or pull them apart to multi-task.

alternative seating living room

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Lynn DeRocco
Lynn DeRocco is a freelance writer with a BA in journalism from Rutgers University. Her articles appear in consumer and trade magazines, newspapers, and online. Inspired by her love of original art and a talented mother whose own home was showcased in a major decorating magazine, Lynn recently turned her space into a writer's retreat where she can work amid peaceful views and objects she adores.