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'But where do I sit?!' - Accomodate extra guests w/these stylish chairs & tables

December 5, 2012

Sometimes you need some extra furniture to accomodate all the guests you'll have over to your house during the Holidays.

Here are some great pieces that can be used as a table or quick seat for a party...

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Samar Ottoman | Crate & Barrel  

 Exaggerated chunky weave of handwoven sustainable lampakanai fibers rounds out casual seating with high-impact texture. Sturdy cylinder-shaped ottoman also doubles as a side table or footrest.

Samar Ottoman | Crate & Barrel

Exaggerated chunky weave of handwoven sustainable lampakanai fibers rounds out casual seating with high-impact texture. Sturdy cylinder-shaped ottoman also doubles as a side table or footrest.

Harrison Cocktail Ottoman | zinc door  

 A cocktail ottoman with geometric interest, the square Harrison boasts nailhead trim in a diamond and oval pattern and a decorative cross stretcher connecting its tapered wooden legs.

 

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Harrison Cocktail Ottoman | zinc door

A cocktail ottoman with geometric interest, the square Harrison boasts nailhead trim in a diamond and oval pattern and a decorative cross stretcher connecting its tapered wooden legs.

- Click through to check out all the fabric choices.

Noir Bullseye Ottoman | Layla Grayce  

  - Ooooooh, burlap! 

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 Detailed with nailheads in circles and straight lines, the round Bullseye ottoman hits sophisticated style on the mark.

Noir Bullseye Ottoman | Layla Grayce

- Ooooooh, burlap!

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Detailed with nailheads in circles and straight lines, the round Bullseye ottoman hits sophisticated style on the mark.

Worlds Away Charleston Turquoise Bench | Layla Grayce  

 Geometric design takes on contemporary form with the effortlessly chic Charleston bench.

Worlds Away Charleston Turquoise Bench | Layla Grayce

Geometric design takes on contemporary form with the effortlessly chic Charleston bench.

Hourglass Stool | Anthropologie  

 Solid, ebony-stained mango wood, handcarved into a sculptural curve, is a striking addition to modern and rustic collections alike.

Hourglass Stool | Anthropologie

Solid, ebony-stained mango wood, handcarved into a sculptural curve, is a striking addition to modern and rustic collections alike.

Dreamsicle Drum St        ool | belle & june    

  - Great color choices and style selections here. 

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 The modular, larger scale shape and simple design is a perfect juxtaposition of modern and traditional and this piece would be a perfect fit with nearly any décor.

Dreamsicle Drum Stool | belle & june

- Great color choices and style selections here.

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The modular, larger scale shape and simple design is a perfect juxtaposition of modern and traditional and this piece would be a perfect fit with nearly any décor.

Illusion End Table | Anthropologie  

  - The longer version of this is called the Illusion Bench, so I’m assuming that this one would be strong enough to sit upon. Isn’t this unique? 

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 Nautical rope handles are the only giveaway as to the location of this sleek cube of crystal-clear Lucite.

Illusion End Table | Anthropologie

- The longer version of this is called the Illusion Bench, so I’m assuming that this one would be strong enough to sit upon. Isn’t this unique?

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Nautical rope handles are the only giveaway as to the location of this sleek cube of crystal-clear Lucite.

 
Wolfram Leather Ottoman | zinc door  

    - Clever. You can put your feet up on one side and your drink in the middle. 

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 This bench is an ideal complement to sofas with two topstitched cushions atop a refined frame boasting criss-cross legs.

Wolfram Leather Ottoman | zinc door

- Clever. You can put your feet up on one side and your drink in the middle.

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This bench is an ideal complement to sofas with two topstitched cushions atop a refined frame boasting criss-cross legs.

 

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This one actually looks like a chair you would have in your breakfast room, doesn’t it? Not metal or plastic or too lightweight looking.

LeMans Folding Chair | Ballard Designs  

 This folding edition to our popular LeMans seating is crafted of solid beachwood with scalloped back and comfortable hand rushed seat that lifts up from the back for easy carrying and storage.

LeMans Folding Chair | Ballard Designs

This folding edition to our popular LeMans seating is crafted of solid beachwood with scalloped back and comfortable hand rushed seat that lifts up from the back for easy carrying and storage.

 
Harola | IKEA

Harola | IKEA

Harola | IKEA

Above - I think this makes a great extra chair for dining and looks great too. Just stack a few up in a closet somewhere to get them out of the way.


 

Folding chairs are another great option. Who doesn't need extras during the Holidays?

 

Apartment Therapy’s guide is the end all for what’s available out there with folding chairs.

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If you would like to see an $11,600 folding chair and money is no object, check out Elle Decor’s list.

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