Our passion for design can lead us to choose the fabulous over the friendly, and, while nothing can compete with a midcentury Danish chair or a classic Eames lounger, there is room in our homes for more anonymous but no less appealing pieces. Think friendly items of furniture — tables, chairs, dressers and more — that were handed down through the family or picked up at a thrift store, or have been repainted time and again, through a lifetime of love and use. Comfort is key, and sociability is central — make friends with these easygoing treasures.
Sink into a leather armchair. Once the classic choice for a gentlemen’s club, and often enhanced with a velvet-covered cushion, leather armchairs have been soothing our cares away for centuries. Find a vintage piece online or source a newly made classic. The leather will wear beautifully, taking on a rich patina and becoming softer every time you sit.
Find a farmhouse table. Tables are often large-scale pieces and can dominate a space, but while a strong-lined modern design will often stand out, a wooden farmhouse table will always fit in, looking warm and inviting. Flank it with a mix of design-classic chairs in bright colors for a fantastic, up-to-date look.
Go for a wooden chest of drawers. A simple chest of drawers in stripped wood with traditional brass drawer knobs is a friendly addition to any bedroom. Here one doubles as a bedside table, complete with a lamp, a candle and fresh flowers.
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10 Friendly Furniture Pieces for a Comforting Home