5 Favorite 1stdibs Items: Texture!

While many people consider shape, size and color when thinking about their furniture needs, they often forget about texture, which when used abundantly can create very layered and sophisticated spaces. We’re focusing this week on choosing new 1stdibs' solid-colored pieces of furniture that exhibit gorgeous textures. They’re good-looking enough to engage the sense of sight, but they’ll also engage the sense of touch.




1) Chairs by Damien Hirst
We just love these late 1990s Jasper Morrison pharmacy chairs. Not only are they a great shape that could be used as dining chairs or side accent chairs, just look at that unique color! The best part has got to be the texture of the upholstery though. These chairs will make a great visual impact from far away but really engage the sense of touch up close.
Price: $18,000
Dealer: Sebastian + Barquet

2) Paul Laszlo Basket Weave Cabinet
This Mid-Century modern cabinet is fabulous. Not only is it a great aqua blue for the bright pop of color in a space, but the basket weave pattern on the front is perfect for infusing your favorite interior with a great texture.
Price: $5,500
Dealer: Downtown

3) Pair of green hair and chrome sofas
A hair couch! What a great addition to a room. We like the olive green color and the great modern lines of this piece, but of course are choosing it today for it's surprising texture! From the 1970s, two of these in your living room would make a definite impact.
Price: $7,000 each
Dealer: NOHO Modern

4) Arne Jacobsen Sofa
Another great sofa with sleek, modern lines. This time it's from the 1950s and by the renown designer Arne Jacobsen. A little more subdued than a couch made of hair, this couch still would give great texture in a space because of the beautiful leather upholstery.
Price: $6,500
Dealer: NK Shop

5) Christian Astuguevieille Stool
Signed and dated by the artist in 2003, this great little stool would bring a bright pop of orange color to any room in your house. We of course love it for the awesome texture it features! From France, it's in great condition.
Price: $1,200
Dealer: 2120