Some designs have earned their place for decades: the Eames Lounge, Saarinen’s pedestal table, Hans Wegner’s chairs, Platner’s wire. They hold their value and their charm, and they look right in a house by the sea. The authorised originals, all in one place.
Updated October 4, 2026 · 16 pieces · Prices checked October 4, 2026
Design Within Reach · From $9,995
Sarah Ellison looked to 1970s conversation pits when shaping Float, and the result invites people to gather close. Extra-plush channel tufting filled with high-density foam, deep seats and wide sloping arms make it comfortable from every angle. In velvet or bouclé, its rounded mass feels warm and enveloping against white walls and pale floors.
Herman Miller · From $3,595
Industrial material, handcrafted: Eoos chose parachute cord for the Crosshatch's open latticework because it is stiff and resists stretching over time. Strung across a wood frame, the cord creates a graphic, airy back that lets light pass through. The classic profile moves easily from office to living room, with a choice of textiles, cord colours and natural woods.
Goodee · From $1,535
Morten Gøttler designed the Cuba Chair in 1997 for Carl Hansen & Søn, and its folding frame remains a model of practical grace. A hand-woven seat and backrest offer support, while solid, responsibly sourced oak keeps it durable. Light enough to hang on a wall between uses, it suits homes where guests drift in from the beach.
Design Within Reach · From $6,795
Oversized and embracing, Ellison Studios' Stack builds its profile from layered pillows set atop a recessed oak plinth, so the cushions appear to hover. Medium- and high-density foam give real sink-in depth, and every cover is removable. Two detached arm cushions complete a look that is plush yet composed, ideal for long, sun-drenched afternoons.
Herman Miller · From $9,395
Conceived to have the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt, this 1956 design remains a study in relaxation. It is still assembled by hand, and its moulded wood shells, in walnut or Santos palisander, play beautifully against leather or mohair.
Goodee · $6,240
One of Hans J. Wegner's first designs for Carl Hansen & Søn, the CH25 pairs a solid oak frame with a seat and back hand-woven from paper cord. Each chair takes a craftsman around 10 hours and 1,300 feet of cord, and that patient texture glows in natural light.
Design Within Reach · From $26,205
Willo Perron built this sectional from crisply tailored pillow forms, giving it a playful, curious presence that still invites you to curl up. Modular components reconfigure as rooms change, and two depths let you choose a more upright sit or a deep lounge.
Herman Miller · From $4,435
Among the last pieces Gilbert Rohde designed for Herman Miller in 1941, this chair pairs diamond-patterned tufting with an enveloping, organic form. It carries the art-world spirit of its moment yet feels entirely current. On an oak base in a pale upholstery, it brings history and deep comfort to a bright modern room.
Goodee · From $1,415
Created by Hans J. Wegner in 1950, the CH23 is a lesson in restraint. Small cruciform caps are set into the backrest, the double-woven paper cord seat offers lasting comfort, and arched rear legs lend stability to a frame crafted from FSC-certified wood.
Design Within Reach · From $4,235
Born from 1928 experiments that wrapped inner tubes around a steel frame, the LC7 is a study in sensuous restraint. A padded seat sits beneath a curved, amply padded barrel that serves as both backrest and armrest. Signed and numbered as part of Cassina's Masters Collection, it brings modernist rigor to a bright study or dining corner.
Herman Miller · From $2,045
Engineering leads with the Aeron, which reshaped office seating with its 8Z Pellicle suspension and PostureFit SL back support for an open-chested, upright sit. Arms, seat height and recline all adjust, and three sizes fit a wide range of bodies. Its open mesh keeps the profile visually light at a home desk.
Goodee · From $2,080
Frama's Shelf Library extends its well-recognised shelf design, using solid steel screws to fasten shelves onto oak rails. Because those shelves can be placed and restyled in many ways, the unit evolves with your books and objects, and its spare, natural oak frame keeps a wall feeling open rather than filled.
Design Within Reach · From $4,999
Poul Kjærholm believed steel could be handled with the same care as wood, and the PK22 from 1956 makes the case beautifully. A lithe steel frame supports a single seat and back in leather or woven wicker. The wicker version brings rich natural texture, ideal for coastal rooms, while leather shows subtle crisscross seaming.
Herman Miller · From $4,305
Echoes of the Aluminum Group Collection are clear in this chair, which sets plush, two-inch-thick cushions on a contoured aluminum frame. Height adjustment comes via pneumatic or manual lift, and leather in shades from cream to camel suits a bright, considered study where the polished metal can catch the light.
Goodee · $2,099
Paul McCobb, a major figure of mid-century modern design, created Planner shelving; Fritz Hansen's version is hand-crafted in matte powder-coated steel with hand-welded joints. Gently rounded corners and beveled oak veneer shelves show exquisite attention to detail. Its open frame lets light pass through, ideal for a bright coastal room.
Design Within Reach · $23,499
Poul Kjærholm called this 1965 design the Hammock Chair, and the name fits: a sinuous steel frame suspends a handwoven wicker seat with no hardware, only gravity, letting it glide to your preferred angle. A leather head cushion with a stainless steel counterweight completes its weightless line.