Designers showcase craft-forward seating with cozy, modular innovations

Several designers and brands have introduced new seating designs emphasizing comfort and craftsmanship. Lawson-Fenning presents the Ojai Barstool, featuring a sculptural wood base, metal footrest, and plush swivel seat. Ken Reinhard designed a modular petite club collection with companion tables for adaptable hospitality solutions. Croft House offers the Topanga Dining Chair, with a walnut frame and turned dowels supporting a thick cushion. Phase Design's Turnabout Low Stool combines a stainless steel U-shaped leg with a plush upholstered cushion. Arhaus's Fisher Chair includes brass accents and a red-oak frame for a nostalgic look. Restart/Milano's CHR01 Linen-Blend Upholstered Chair, available in North America via Artemest, features a padded backrest on a steel-rod frame. Yves Béhar created the Peaks Sofa for Moooi, a modular sofa with dual-foam triangles connected by hidden hinges and invisible zippers. Maja is an upholstered chair with aluminum or wooden legs and a generous padded backrest.