From modern tête-à-têtes to asymmetrical sofas, these editor-approved chairs give you plenty to talk about and around.
Myosotis, Forget Me Not from Galerie Philia
Fueled by their love of family and togetherness, Imperfetto Lab designed the Forget Me Not as a thoroughly modern and essential rendition of the tête-à-tête (French for ‘head-to-head’ seating). The Italian famiglia—including a father, mother and three children—draw inspiration from the imperfect nature of raw materials. The fiberglass-crafted, black-and-white chair contrasts dark and light, back and front, and high and low into a curvaceous arrangement that puts you face-to-face with those you love most. galerie-philia.com
Green Rabbit Chair from Natuzzi
This instant conversation starter is covered in wool boucle, making it as cozy as it is fetching. Created as an ode to Italian rock band Negramaro, the Green Rabbit features an integrated audio system. There are only 100 made of the playful, swivel-base chair. We’re all ears. natuzzi.com
Pietro Franceschini Waldo W1 Sofa from Galerie Philia
Sculptural without apology, the Waldo W1 turns sitting into a virtual necessity and an act of rebellion. Italian designer Pietro Franceschini created the piece as a whimsical nod to childhood playthings—with a plush upgrade. The made-to-order sofa is covered in decadent mohair velvet. galerie-philia.com
Tête-à-Tête from Clive Daniel Home
In the post-COVID era of connectivity, tête-à-têtes have been on the rise and reimagined with contemporary silhouettes. Naples and Fort Myers-based Clive Daniel’s version is sleek with clean lines and a neutral hue. It’s the perfect two-in-one seat for a juicy gab session. clivedaniel.com
SHARD Bench from Apical Reform
High-level technology is not often needed in furniture design, but then again, there’s nothing typical about the SHARD bench. The India-based design duo behind Apical Reform considered the idea of stone as a bedrock for our world to create this sculptural ode to the material, using faceted mild steel or plywood and high-density fiberboard panels. Parametric design (in which algorithms create complex forms), computational design tools and design software all meld for the futuristic piece. apicalreform.com
Tacchini Five to Nine Daybed from Casa Italia
How often do you wish you had a table nearby—no, closer than that—once you’re finally able to sit and rest your feet? Quite often, we’d wager. For those times, the luxurious daybed by Milan’s Studiopepe stylishly fits the need, occupying an aesthetic between Art Deco and Bauhaus. Available at Casa Italia at Naples’ The Collective, the daybed sits on an ash wood base and has memory foam bolster pillows running the entire length. casaitaliaonline.com
Calasso Asymmetrical Sofa from Off-White Palette
Sofas needn’t be boring, and this stunner from European furniture brand Eichholtz allows you to play with a room’s layout thanks to its adaptability. Fort Myers’ Off-White Palette stocks this piece, with cushioned backrests that can be moved into any position and a secondary lounge section that can be separated from or combined with the main frame. Brown Sand fabric is comfortable, stylish and friendly for post-beach lounging. offwhitepalette.com
Kasa Angle Sofa by Vincent Mazenauer
Swiss designer Vincent Mazenauer draws from traditional techniques and modern lines to conceive this retro-meets-futurist sofa. The piece is available in a range of colors (including whimsical robin egg blue) and materials, but we’re partial to the two-tone version, with wood on the lower part of the bouclé arms for a textural tour de force. vincentmazenauer.com
