Good design doesn’t have to be the most expensive thing in the room. These are the pieces under $1,500 that look and feel well above their price: chairs, side tables, stools and more.
Updated October 4, 2026 · 18 pieces · Prices checked October 4, 2026
Interior Icons · $1,499
Low and fluid, the Anthea rolls along an asymmetrical backrest that feels more like a landscape than a sofa. Olive green sherpa bouclé gives it a dense, wool-like hand, and spherical bolster pillows add a playful counterpoint to the continuous rounded base. Against white walls and bleached floors, that green reads like dune grass.
Lulu and Georgia · From $1,499
Amber Lewis' perennial California sensibility shows in the Figueroa's flowing curves, which carry the eye from a sculpted pedestal up to softly rounded stone edges. Crafted by Four Hands and offered in marble or travertine, it brings a sense of movement to an intimate dining corner or a breakfast nook bathed in morning light.
Design Within Reach · From $1,499
GamFratesi, the Copenhagen studio of Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, designed the Beetle in 2013 to cradle the sitter from seat to back. Its shell-like silhouette strikes a balance between the traditional and the surprising. Upholstered in cream or dove and set on an oak base, it brings sculptural comfort to a pale, modern dining room.
Lulu and Georgia · From $1,498
With a low profile and rounded silhouette, the Amaroso offers understated presence rather than spectacle. The deep seat encourages tucked-up feet and slow mornings, and bespoke upholstery, from ivory bouclé to sky blue velvet, lets it settle easily into a pale, airy palette.
Jenni Kayne · $1,495
Inspired by a vintage find for the Jenni Kayne Ranch, this chair joins a solid white oak frame with mortise and tenon and pads the slightly curved seat in an ivory mini bouclé. The cotton-blend upholstery gives a gentle nub that softens the clean timber lines.
Design Within Reach · From $1,485
Elegantly curved plywood and smooth upholstery give the Co a pared-back beauty, the work of Norm Architects with designer Els Van Hoorebeeck. Oak veneer armrests, height adjustment and a flex-tilt function support posture over long sessions on a five-star swivel base. Matching rivets tie the design together, so it sits comfortably in living spaces as well as offices.
McGee & Co. · $1,454
Kitchen seating rarely feels this considered: the Alberta counter stool brings a honey oak frame and a textured seagrass-woven back to the island. Its upholstered seat, in a cotton-linen performance blend, has real depth for lingering over coffee. Vintage character meets modern ease, much like a well-restored beach cottage.
McGee & Co. · $1,448
Oversized in silhouette, the Dana offers a pullout drawer and two open shelves, one woven in seagrass in a basketweave pattern. That woven shelf brings warmth and texture to the bedside. Heritage white oak and brass hardware give it a refined, light presence that keeps a coastal bedroom feeling open.
McGee & Co. · $1,448
Oversized and highly functional, the Dana combines a pullout drawer and two open shelves, one woven in seagrass in a basketweave pattern. A rich walnut finish and brass hardware give depth and warmth. That woven shelf brings a coastal texture that lightens the darker wood beautifully.
The Citizenry · From $1,429
Modern lines meet vintage-inspired details in the Avon, a landing pad for a book, keys or carafe of water. Each piece is handcrafted from solid walnut or ash by master frame builders in West Virginia, using locally sourced wood in a fair trade environment. Natural ash is the airiest option for a sunny bedroom.
Interior Icons · $1,419
Natural travertine, a form of limestone, defines the Marcello, giving it an earthy texture and a durable surface. Its design balances artistic form with everyday function, and the craftsmanship shows meticulous attention to detail. In a pale contemporary room, the stone's quiet tones bring warmth without competing with the view.
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.
Lulu and Georgia · $1,399
Arched corners and cane-paneled doors give the Brooke a soft, woven character on a solid oak frame. Sleek iron pulls draw a fine dark line across the front, and two roomy interior compartments keep linens or tableware close, while the cane lends breathable texture suited to a bright dining room.
Lulu and Georgia · From $1,399
Finely sanded teak with softly rounded edges shows off the wood's natural grain, while a broad travertine top lends substantial stone weight above the open frame. Together the two materials bring warmth and texture to an outdoor lounge, echoing the sand and driftwood palette of the shoreline itself.
Jenni Kayne · $1,395
Handwoven Danish paper cord stretches across a solid oak frame, joined with mortise and tenon and shaped with angled arms and a gently curved seat. A Belgian Libeco linen cushion adds softness, and the whole chair is meant to gather patina with use.
McGee & Co. · $1,376
Slender and tactile, the Moody wraps a stabilizing metal frame in fine natural seagrass rope. The coils create a real sense of movement through texture, almost like rigging on a boat. It brings an easy seaside feel without leaning nautical, and its slim build slips into tight spots beside chairs or beds.
Blu Dot · From $1,356
Stout and simple, the Good Times console carries a thick, capsule-shaped wood top with good-natured charm. Its sturdy build is ready to shoulder a real load of books, lamps and trays. In white oak or whitewashed ash, it brings friendly, rounded geometry to an entry or living room.
McGee & Co. · $1,340
Bent into shape, a hand-woven seagrass back meets a sandblasted teak frame on the Ava. A beach-colored Crypton seat adds comfort, and a brass footrest brings a fine metallic gleam. The natural material mix keeps it casual and approachable at a kitchen island that catches the morning sun.