Monday, April 28, 2008

LifeStyle

Well-designed furniture can cost a pretty penny. Not these easy-on-the-eye pieces, which go for less than $300 each.

Spinster

For home or office, the Tirup Swivel Chair ($299) offers comfy yet sleek options. Available at local Ikea stores and www.ikea.com.

In the round

Use the eco-friendly Cork Ottoman ($299) as a combination coffee table and footrest. Available at West Elm, 1330 Chestnut St., and www.westelm.com.

(Truly) spare seating

Contoured Skew Stools ($100-$129 each) embody Asian minimalism at the bar or table. Available at www.cb2.com.

Midcentury storage

This Danish Modern Side Table ($120) offers a place to stow your nighttime necessities. Available exclusively at Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters' Web site, www.urbanoutfitters.com.