Blu Dot, the manufacturer of the ‘Chair Chair’ go a far as to claim that this is the perfect chair and say that their aim is to bring good design and good value to as many people as possible. The chair is made of bent plywood with chrome – plated steel base and legs, and is the ideal height for standard tables. There is a selection of 5 finishes and there should be a suitable color to suit most décor plans. One of the special features is that the chairs are easily stackable and can be stored away when not in use.

For me, the Lean chair by Skagerak is the ultimate in simplistic, modern design. This incredible chair is made in Denmark by one of the best and most innovative furniture manufacturers and designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen.

Once again, Danish manufacturing and design has come up with a new angle on a simple idea – the collapsible chair. They have incorporated the basic functionality into a sleek design which remains practical and useful.

I thought that it would be a good idea to have an extra bed in the house, so that I could accommodate a couple of guests that might be invited or that were just stranded overnight. I was particularly concerned that the sofa would not look too much like a ‘put–you-up’ and that it would be comfortable for sitting or sleeping. It also had to be a simple conversion process that did not require disassembling the whole unit in order to make the bed. Finally, it was absolutely imperative to make dual use of the spare room that I had available for this idea.

When I found the Blue Dot One Night Stand put you up sofa/bed I was really surprised to find that there exists a practical, comfortable and great looking piece of furniture to do the job.

Designed by Jonathan Olivares for Danese Milano, Territorio is a multi-purpose piece of furniture that can be used both for leisure and work activities and is large enough to share with a friend or two.

Designed by Marti Guixe for Danese, Xarxa is a multipurpose seat made of five large cushions. Each cushion is unique, however when you group them together you can enjoy diverse sitting arrangements for one person or lounge with a friend or two.

Designed by Josh Owen for Casamania, the SOS Stool is a multi-functional item that is perfect for relaxed, social gatherings. Created in multi-colored polyethylene, this piece of furniture is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and because of its unique design, it can be used as a seat, a table and a tray.

Designed by Japanese designer, Hiromichi Konno for Fritz Hansen, the Rin Chair has an elegant, contemporary design, which harmoniously combines Japanese and Danish design traditions.

Designed by Blasius Osko & Oliver Deichmann, the Clip Chair from Moooi is a modern classic piece of furniture, perfect for lounging with friends and family.

From the Indochine Collection, this modern wicker is one of the most comfortable rattan lounge chairs – Perfect for outdoor entertaining as well as lounging in the summer on the patio. I love the fusion of art and design, the two tone color scheme and the Donut Chair’s curvaceous form, making it the perfect piece of furniture for creating a contemporary, Asian home decor.

Designed by Lebello, the Circle Chair is a beautiful, round seating lounger featuring a half sphere, cocoon-like design. It’s available in two different styles, closed or with a dramatic open back, providing a comfortable lounge piece of furniture to enjoy a sunny day in your garden or outdoor space.

The Spinball collection from Lebello is a low coffee table seat or a bar lounger crafted from weaved strings in a two tone polycarbonate plastic – Perfect for indoor as well as outdoor entertaining.

Chair 6 is a colorful, modern lounge chair suitable for outdoor and indoor environments. Finished in a peel fiber and available in a variety of bold colors, this great looking chair features a stainless steel sledge base and an optional open weave design. Chair 6 Open features a lower cut back design. Seat height: 46/18.1″.