Wish List: Iconic chairs

Faith Ryan takes the chair to suggest iconic choices to give your home designer appeal.

Keep in cosy with this Draper Snuggle Sofa and bench in Soft Apple. The bench is a versatile piece that can pop into the hall when off duty completing your lounger. Sofa €898, bench €398, Meadows & Byrne

These Arper chairs are inspired by the delicate skeleton of a fallen leaf. Perfect for indoor and outdoor use in matt powder-coated steel in white, green or moka. Rake it together with other starkly botanical lounge chairs, chaise longue and tables. €295 each, Minima (Dublin & Waterford)

These Pumpkin chairs follow Pierre Paulin’s 1971 design for seating for the private apartments of Claude & Georges Pompidou at the Elysée Palace. Soft and malleable, they are simply delicious. €1,859, Arnotts

Modern lines in the most ancient of materials, this elm high backed chair uses full branches of hazel, and an elm seat. Worked lovingly by mistress of woods, Alison Ospina, for her Arbour collection. POA. Why not take a chair making course in Skibbereen this summer? See: www.greenwoodchairs.com

An eccentric, designer chair with a surprisingly degree of comfort despite its cubist character. The Seconda armchair was designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta for Alias. A modern classic that will prove an investment, currently on offer with free delivery. €1,139, www.ambientedirect.com  (Ireland)