The Perfect Perch

With a design inspired by ancient Chinese furnishings and the taboret, a stool popular in seventeenth-century France at the court of Louis XIV in Versailles, this piece of accent furniture is currently being imagined in modern shapes and interesting finishes. More than solely decorative, the versatile piece is an ideal place to rest, and its understated drama gives gravitas to any setting—indoors or out. See our slideshow for some eye-catching examples.