So instead of just waiting around for several weeks, I thought I'd try doing something light.
The thing is, I hate my analytic couch. It's not the one I started with. That would be this one:
The Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe. Mine was a knockoff, but it basically looked the same. It's comfortable and it looks good, but a couple years ago, I had to make a last minute move to a new office because the people I was subletting from didn't realize they had a demolition clause in their lease. Long story.
I found a new office quickly. It's quite small, but otherwise, I love it. Great neighborhood, great building, great office setup, great office-mates. It would be perfect if it were a little larger.
But it isn't, and I had to get a new couch because the old one was too big for the space.
What I got was something I think of as a placeholder, even though I've had it for four years. It's a modern curved chaise with a chrome base in a whitish, tufted synthetic leather. I had very specific dimension requirements, and it was the best I could do at short notice, but I just don't like the thing.
Still, I haven't been able to find a suitable replacement, which hasn't stopped me from looking and virtual window-shopping. I've found a lot of beautiful couches, but thus far, nothing that will work in the space. Still, a girl can dream.
Here are some of my favorite couches, and I'll save the best for last:
The DWR Midcentury Modern Lounge
The Danner Chaise, also from Jonathan Adler
This 1950's number by Paul McCobb
This very simple piece I found on Flickr
This Adrian Pearsall that sold on ebay
This one that sold on 1st Dibs
This lovely and conceptually simple piece.
And finally, the big reveal of my absolute favorite:
The stunning Ash Crescent Lounge from Vonnegut Kraft.
