Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and take part in barbecues and activities. Sometimes we tend to pack a little too much into our day and all we can think about is to take a seat in our most comfortable chair while soaking up the cool AC or enjoying some summer air on the porch. Either way, it gives our feet a rest and allows us to unwind for the remainder of the evening. Usually for me, any chair or sofa would suffice, but after I took a look at these seating options from Bodie and Fou, my mind got to thinking about which seat I wanted to add to my apartment…

Reno Bonzo, the designer of the Gaivota Rocking Chair, has been awarded for his ergonomic and unique design. This chair was selected to represent Brazil at the Biennial of Design in São Paulo, Brazil.

The Fatboy Marimekko is one bean bag chair that you’ll never get tired of. The colorful, vibrant pattern will bring a warm and inviting feeling to your home’s lounge area.
Finn Stone has designed a colorful collection of Ball Chairs, each made from ABS and finished with a high-gloss varnish for an additional shine. These chairs are perfect for people of all ages and work beautifully indoors and out.

Paulo Mendes de Rocha’s Paulistano Chair won the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Rosita Missoni from the Missoni family teamed up with Mendes de Rocha to produce this versatile final design. Missoni created the reversible cotton chair cover to give a single chair two beautiful styles.

MID CENTURY MODERN HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD SIDE CHAIR US $49.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 8:10:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

(2) Mid Century Modern Chrome Side Chairs Seating US $199.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 8:21:08 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Retro Modern Eames Knoll Era Swivle Egg Chair Seat US $49.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 8:40:54 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Vintage Mid Century Modern Kagan Chair Retro Trek US $499.99 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 9:56:59 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Rare 1950s Modern Eames Era Vintage Telephone Chair US $24.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 11:17:13 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Set of 4 Danish Modern teak Dining Kitchen Side Chairs US $499.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 14:24:54 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Danish Modern Sidearm Sofa Chair US $299.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 14:32:02 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Pair of Danish Modern Walnut Arm Lounge Chairs US $369.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 14:33:03 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Danish Modern teak Dinner Dining Arm Chair US $189.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 14:34:16 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Pair of Red danish modern Thonet Modern Arm Chairs US $329.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 14:51:56 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

MARIMEKKO LUMIMARJA GOLD SATEEN Fabric by the yard NEW US $26.99 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 8:14:55 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Marimekko Fabric 3 Large pieces US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 10:18:18 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Marimekko NWT Blue Floral Skirt CUTE Retail $80 6 8 Fun US $19.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 10:31:12 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

1965 MARIMEKKO SUOMI FINLAND VINTAGE MOD DRESS 40/12 US $77.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 10:39:46 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

FABRIC WALL HANGING "ISO SATAKIELI DARK" MARIMEKKO US $162.60 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 11:38:24 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

PYJAMA LOUNGEWEAR NANSO with Marimekko pin XXL US $54.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 15:33:11 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

MARIMEKKO FABRIC WALL HANGING "GREEN GRASS" 61CM X 61CM US $81.30 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 15:43:52 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

MARIMEKKO Mini UNIKKO Pink Floral Throw Pillow Cover US $28.95 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 15:58:03 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Vintage Samsonite Fashionaire Marimekko Carry On Bag US $199.99 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 16:13:01 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

MARIMEKKO Mini UNIKKO Red & White Throw Pillow Cover US $28.95 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 16:58:15 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

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