Get the Look: 30 Modern Rocking Chairs

A few weeks  ago I did a small roundup of modern rocking chairs to accompany a decor story in the Boston Globe. (Every Monday my lovely colleague Jaci Conroy writes an interior design article for the Globe and I pull together a corresponding group of furnishings & accessories.) I found so many great modern rocking chairs + contemporary rocking chairs that I figured a blog post was in order.

These all have great styling and are a far departure from traditional rockers or overstuffed gliders for the nursery. We have an Eames molded plastic rocker in sky blue on the Cape that we bought for my son, though I think it’s in our room now. Sometimes I use it on our little deck. I didn’t include that iconic example here, but there are other examples (mid-century modern furniture replicas), like the #16, the Swerve which has jaunty cut-outs and a full wooden base.

I love the look of  #5, a very spare rocker from NYC shop Matter, and of love the tall mint-upholstered one by Normann Copenhagen. And if only I could place that blush colored Artifort rocker in the model apartment I’m decorating. Probably thought, the one that makes the most sense for my lifestyle is Gus Modern’s GT rocker (#13). It is definitely a contemporary rocking chair in style, but with enough cushion to be comfy.

Shop 30 modern rocking chairs from StyleCarrot partners and other favorite shops.

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

1 Comback Rocking Chair by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell, $890 at YLiving.

2 Taxed Rocking Chair by Segis, $1,309.99 at AllModern.

3 First Rocking Chair, $3,170 at Matter

4 Buttercup Rocker by Blu Dot, $899 at Lumens.

5 Era Rocking Chair by Normann Copenhagen & Simon Legald, $1,860 at A+R.  

6 Terra Rocking Chair by Antonio Forteleoni for ATIPIC, $1,172 at AllModern. 

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

7 Outback II Rocking Chair, $329 at CB2.  

8 Hand-Woven Rocker, $299 at Urban Outfitters.

9 Geneva Wood Patio Rocking Chair by Safavieh, $216 at Target

10 500 Series Rocking Chair by Artifort, $4,006 at YLiving. 

11 Stingray Rocker by Thomas Pedersen, $4,537 at Danish Design Store.

12 Luxembourg Rocking Chair by Fermob, $1,024 at Horne. 

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

13 GT Rocker by Gus Modern, $1,150 at 2modern

14 Rapson Rocker by Ralph Rapson for Loll Designs, $1,159 at YLiving.

15 Aquios Bentwood Rocking Chair by CorLiving, $102.05 at Overstock

16 Swerve Rocking Chair by Modway, $299 at IFN Modern

17 Regatta Rocking Chair, $499 at Crate & Barrel.

18 POÄNG Rocking Chair, $169 at Ikea.  

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

19 Risom Rocker, $2,470 at DWR.  

20 Version 5 Rocker by A. Jacob Marks for Skram, $5,302 at Lumens.

21 Voido Rocking Chair by Ron Arad for Magis, $985 at YLiving

22 Mod RockerBy Iglooplay, $326 at 2modern

23 Mid-Century Rocking Chair, $599 at Land of Nod. 

24 Mod Lounger by Lisa Albin for OFFI, $599 at YLiving

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

25 Rocker Chair by Guidecraft, $109.95 at AllModern.

26 Sleepytime Rocker by Nursery Works, $499 at YLiving

27 Rapson Greenbelt Rocker with Arms by Ralph Rapson, $1,695 at YLiving.

28 Wicker & Chrome Mid-Century Rocking Chair, $850 at Chairish

29 Springwood Rocking Chair, $799 at Land of Nod

30 Mademoiselle Rocking Chair by Artek, $1,538 at 2modern

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

31 Windsorrondack Single Rocker by Board by Design, $4,100 at Aha Life

32 Rocking Chair in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek, $921 at The Future Perfect. 

33 Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall,$3,000 at Azalea Modern, 1stdibs.

34 Upholstered Mid Century Rocking Chair, $281.71 at shopladder, eBay. 

35 Rocking Bent Wood Chairs, $1,875 at S.Julian, 1stdibs.

36 Do Do Rocking Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau at Switch Modern.

Get the Look: 25 Bar Cabinets, Classic and Contemporary

A million years ago, we offloaded our television in the living room, leaving an extra roomy could-be bar cabinet free and clear. It soon became a convenient space, given its boxy shape, to store art we weren’t displaying, extra picture frames, and overflow throw pillows. A television has since taken up residence again with a new DVD player, specifically for me to watch movies (since I don’t know how to work the main TV with its fifty-buttoned five remotes), or currently, Friday Night Lights (OMG, Tim Riggins).

I had the best intentions; I imagined transforming the newly vacant slot, complete with pull-out shelf, into a stylish home bar cabinet for my husband. I thought about it a lot, knowing it would make a much appreciated birthday gift. But no follow through from me. Instead, liquor bottles remain relegated to the upper cabinet of the pantry, with some of the more attractive specimens on display atop the would-be bar cabinet in a teal lacquer bar tray, provided by the lovely ladies at an agency for Absolut. (You can see my bar tray styling post here.)

So, woe is my husband’s home bar situation. Jon Draper he shall never be. But if you have room in your living room, you could set up a stylish home bar in one of these 25 bar cabinets chosen from a dozen of my favorite sources for modern and classic furnishings, including some partner sites. Imagine tucking one of these bar cabinets into an unused corner, complete with a shiny cocktail shaker, sleek drinkware, and stripey paper straws.

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S H O P P I N G 

Shop StyleCarrot partners & others for bar cabinets.

1 Italian Bar Cabinet, $7,450 at 1st Dibs.

2 Miranda Cabinet by Bellini Modern Living, $1,616 at AllModern

3 Mid-Century Modern Wood & Brass Bar Cabinet, $750 at Chairish.

4 Anna Green Lacquer Bar Cabinet, $3,598 at ShopTen25

5 Elixir Mini Bar, $299 at CB2.

6 Solomon Acacia Bar Cabinet by Arteriors, $3,792 at AllModern.  

7 Victuals Cherry Bar Cabinet, $2,499 at Crate & Barrel. 

8 Ayers Bar Cabinet, $1,546.77 at AllModern

9 Soft Modern Bar Cabinet, $135 at AllModern.

10 Orient Express Bar, $1,449.95 at Wayfair.

11 Claude Walnut Bar, $2,095 at Jonathan Adler

12 Peralta Wine Bar Cabinet, $454.51 at Wayfair.

13 One Fifth Trunk Bar by Ralph Lauren, $14,385 at Bloomingdale’s. 

14 Green Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bar, $1,455 at Chairish

15 Ino Bar Cabinet by Giorgetti at Switch Modern.

16 Delphine Mirrored Bar, $2,995 at Jonathan Adler

17 Crawford Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet, $4,950 at ShopTen25.  

18 Lawson Bar, $2,470.50 at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

19 Cosmopolitan Mirrored Strips Bar Cabinet, $577.48 at AllModern.

20 Rutherford Demilune Bar Cabinet by Safavieh,$257.86 at AllModern.

21 Zoe Hospitality Cabinet, $724 at AllModern.

22 Swig Mini Bar, $429 at CB2.

23 Clive Bar Cabinet, $2,499 at Crate & Barrel.

24 Baron Deco Bar Cabinet, $799 at West Elm.

25 Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Walnut Bar Cabinet, $20,000 at 1st Dibs

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Scheming: Perfect Turquoise Table Lamps

I’m not sure if you remember, but a couple of years ago I decorated my friend Meredith’s apartment in New York. I’m not a designer, but Meredith and Daniel somehow trusted me to put together the rooms in their beautiful condo in a high rise building on the Upper East Side. Meredith and I had a great time choosing wallpaper and furniture that summer, and we did it all remotely, me on the Cape and her in New York and Connecticut.

Although I posted some mock up designs, I don’t think I ever revealed the finished rooms. Here is the post with the inspiration and plan for the master bedroom: Scheming: Meredith & Daniel’s Master Bedroom, and below, a detail photo of the finished room, picturing the upholstered headboard with nailhead detailing against that the fabulous arc-patterned wallpaper, and glass-topped white nightstand with cerulean blue glazed ceramic table lamp by Robert Abbey.

The bedroom had been on my mind after yesterday’s post about the current lighting trend of using low hanging pendant lights by the bedside in place of table lamps. I know I said I prefer a sconce, but I certainly recognize the decorative value of a beautiful table lamp, especially in a classic bedside vignette such as this one. I particularly like this table lamp by Robert Abbey for its simple, slightly tapered silhouette, subtle detailing, crisp color, and plain white lampshade. Plus, it’s available in many colors.

Today, I’ve teamed up with Boston-based online furnishings behemoth Wayfair to offer you an exclusive promo code for 15 percent off any lamp featured on Wayfair. (You get a discount and I get a $100 gift certificate). Promo code WFLAMPS15 is valid today through Monday (Nov. 6 to Nov. 10, 2104). One more time: StyleCarrot readers get 15 percent off all lamps with promo code WFLAMPS15.

Have a look at Meredith’s bedroom (I realize the table isn’t styled, but still I think it looks pretty good), check out the half dozen turquoise table lamps I chose (including Meredith’s Robert Abbey Isis lamp), and then shop for your own table lamps at Wayfair with the 15% off table lamp promo code WFLAMPS15.

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Meredith’s master bedroom in NYC, designed by StyleCarrot.

T U R Q U O I S E T A B L E L A M P S

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S H O P P I N G

1 Isis Table Lamp by Robert Abbey, $200.20

2 Duncombe Park Table Lamp by Stein World, $230.98

3 Capri Table Lamp by Jonathan Adler, $298.10

4 Holmby Table Lamp by Couture, Inc., $258.75

5 Josie Table Lamp by Aspire, $160.66

6 Jayne Three Sphere Table Lamp by Safavieh, $161.34

E X C L U S I V E  O F F E R  for  S T Y L E  C A R R O T  R E A D E R S

Get 15% off all lamps at Wayfair today (11-06-14) through Monday(11-10-14) with promo code WFLAMPS15. Shop lamps here.

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Just In: Novogratz x Walmart Bedding Collaboration

Husband and wife design duo Bob and Cortney Novogratz are at it again. There latest effort is the 9 by Novogratz bedding and bath collection at Walmart. The line includes bedding, beds, and bath accessories in their signature bright, geometric pops of color. The pieces are great for kids—the couple have seven of their own—and extra vibrant grownups.

Bob and Cortney Novogratz masterfully layer pattern and color, but of course the throw pillows, shams, duvets, towels, and shower curtains work perfectly as accents . The collection also includes furniture—painted metal beds, upholstered beds and headboards in stripes and solids, tufted storage ottomans, solid color sofas, and chevron armchairs.

In addition to the 9 by Novogratz bedding and bath collection at Walmart, there’s the Novogratz dinnerware collection at Macy’s with brightly patterned dishes, and the Novogratz collection at CB2 with more eclectic home furnishings.  They even have a television show, “Home by Novogratz” on HGTV. Yeah, they are pretty busy and creative energy abounds.

I’ve deconstructed two rooms below (and included images of several others), so you can put the look together yourself.

DREAM IN COLOR by 9 by NOVOGRATZ

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G E T the L O O K

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SHOPPING

1 Jaymee Srp “Green Ombre” Framed Print, $119 at Serena & Lily.

2 Jaymee Srp “Pink Ombre” Framed Print, $119 at Serena & Lily.

3 Thatch Wallpaper by Cavern Home, $155/roll at Burke Decor.

4 9 by Novogratz Chevron Pillow, $19.97 at Walmart.

5 Aqua Ceramic Table Lamps, $149.99/pair at World Market.

6 BB1 Aluminum Pendant by Original BTC, $395 at Horne.

7 9 by Novogratz Dream In Color Shams, $19.97/pair at Walmart.

8 9 by Novogratz Preppy Upholstered Bed, $289 at Walmart.

9 Afteroom Side Table by Menu, $199.95 at Burke Decor.

10 9 by Novogratz Pillow from Rise & Shine Set, $89.09 at Walmart.

11 Feather Rug, $495 at Serena & Lily.

12 9 by Novogratz Dream In Color Duvet, $49.97/set at Walmart.

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SWEET DREAMS by 9 by NOVOGRATZ

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SHOPPING

1 Nicole Phillips “Geo O in Black” Framed Print $195 at Serena & Lily.

2 Erin Flett “Sun” Silk Screened Canvas Print, $175 at Serena & Lily.

3 Zebra Petal Papier-Mâché Head by DwellStudio, $63 at Wayfair.

4 Watch Me Clock by Normann Copenhagen, $50 at A+R.

5 Amy Gourd Glass Lamp by Safavieh, $303.60/pair at Burke Decor.

6 9 by Novogratz Shams from Barcode Duvet Set, $49.97 at Walmart.

7 9 by Novogratz Bright Pop Metal Bed, $149 at Walmart.

8 Mid-Century Side Table Dresser, $399 at West Elm.

9 Round Tufted Storage Ottoman, $69 at Walmart.

10 Lollygagger Round Side Table by Loll Designs, $129 at Lumens.

11 9 by Novogratz Sheets from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.

12 9 by Novogratz Shams from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.

13 9 by Novogratz Pillow from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.

14 9 by Novogratz Sheets from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.

15 9 by Novogratz Comforter from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.

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M O R E   from  9 B Y  N O V O G R A T Z  for W A L M A R T

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M O R E  by the N O V O G R A T Z 

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Get the Look: Reclaimed Wood Bedroom Furniture

Continuing with yesterday’s theme of reclaimed wood furniture, specifically, beds made from reclaimed wood, today, we’re rounding out the bedroom with reclaimed wood dressers, stools, nightstands, chests, bookshelves, and benches Again, the look is inspired by Monday’s Design Diary post, “Hutker Architects Goes Graphic On Martha’s Vineyard,”

Reclaimed and/or rustic pieces can add texture to a crisply modern white space, blend into a well-patina’d industrial loft, or mix easily with early colonial and naif folk styles. Of course reclaimed wood furnishings are also at home among vintage finds. Don’t use too much of it. One piece in a room, or a few sprinkled throughout the house, does the trick.

Here are 20 pieces of reclaimed wood bedroom furniture from StyleCarrot partners and other excellent resources.

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Reclaimed Wood Dresser Desk Console Coffee Table Mirror

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S H O P P I N G

1 Alexa Reclaimed Wood 7-Drawer Dresser, $1,499 at West Elm.

2 Faceted Salvaged Woodblock Side Table, $298 at Anthropologie.

3 Bleeker Reclaimed / Recycled Bookcase, $2,290 at Hayneedle.

4 Anders Recycled Boat Wood Nightstand, $239.20 at Horchow.

5 Reclaimed Wood Slate Top Side Table, $298 at Anthropologie.

6 Reclaimed Wood 4-Drawer Chest, £249.95 at Trade Furniture.

7 Reclaimed Ipé Bench by Zanini de Zanine at 1st Dibs.

8 Reclaimed Wood Atwood Chest, $1,699 at Crate & Barrel.

9 James Reclaimed Wood Square Mirror, $199.90 at Bellacor.

10 Rustic Reclaimed Wood Butcher Serving Table, $931.99 at Hayneedle.

11 Sebastian Reclaimed Wood & Steel Industrial Side Table, $799 at Horchow.

12 Kintamani Rainbow Palette Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table, $477.99 at Novica.

13 Reclaimed Wood & Steel Hendrix Desk, $1,499 at Crate & Barrel.

14 Marpole Reclaimed Pine Dresser, $1,298at Anthropologie.

15 Dora Asam Wood Side Table by Safavieh, $347.60 at Burke Decor.

16 Minadoka Reclaimed Teak Stool by Safavieh, $446 at Burke Decor.

17 Reclaimed Pine Cross X-Base Desk, $499 at West Elm.

18 Copenhagen 3-Drawer Reclaimed Wood Dresser, $1,499 at West Elm.

19 Reclaimed Wood Dipped Log Stool/Table, $298 at Anthropologie.

20  Trompe l’oeil Rustic Wood Mural, $170 at Burke Decor.

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