It’s important to always remember that good style is not limited to your wardrobe. Your choice in artwork, furniture and home design play an integral role. For a beautiful statement piece, consider the ch25 chair by Hans Wegner (1914 – 2007). Wegner was a furniture designer who contributed to the huge success and popularity of mid-century Danish design. Over the course of his career he designed over 500 chairs, several of which are now in the galleries of top museums, including the Museum of Modern Art. Functionality played a key role in his approach and the ch25 chair’s moderate dimensions fit easily into interiors where space is a factor. A prerequisite for urban city living. $3,130, available at Hive Modern.

Here are a few items that will add a little punch to your seasonal entertaining, both from Ballard Designs, a good alternative to the drab repetition of Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn and West Elm. Consider Ballard a slightly more refined option, with items that at least appear more customized. Door handle bottle stopper with bee emblem or custom monogramming, $35-39. Pedestal champagne bowl, $99.

Beautiful stationary deserves well-designed postage and this set titled “Pioneers of American Industrial Design” is one of the best you’ll ever find. Each stamp features the name of a designer and a photograph of an object created by the designer, as well as a description of the object and the year or years when the object was created. The selvage features a photograph of the iconic “Airflow” fan designed by Robert Heller around 1937. Available at USPS.com

Designed in 1968 by Charles and Ray Eames, the Soft Pad chair is certainly not cheap, but neither is a Rolex. Both are status symbols that evoke prestige, and if placed strategically in your office, power. $3,600, available at Hive Modern.

Widely regarded as one of the the best tee shirt designers in the world, James Perse has quietly developed a handsome and striking furniture collection. The Cross Creek directors chair shown above is part of the (more…)

August is a big month for entertaining and it’s important to get your glassware right. A perfect gin and tonic just looks and tastes better in a proper glass. The Kartio was created by Kaj Franck, a leading Finnish designer (more…)

The Box Sofa from Autoban was designed by Seyhan Ozdemir and Sefer Caglar back in 2007 and draws it’s inspiration from the 1950′s modernist movement. A few calls through to retailers and the price range kept landing around $7K. A bit pricey but not bad for an item that will anchor your living space for years to come.

Your choice of lighting can make or break the overall look and feel of your home or apartment. And unfortunately, many guys rely on the bland overheads that came with the keys, ending up with depressing living room yellows and scary kitchen neon. If you want to upgrade your space, take a closer look at Jielde, a French company that has been (more…)

A modern, beautiful sofa will anchor your living room for a decade, so it’s worth putting a little money into it. You can certainly go the Crate & Barrel route; there are some good options, like the mid-century modern inspired Petrie sofa. But when you’re ready to step it up and go for the Rolex of couches, check out B&B Italia. The “Ray” sofa shown above is a stunner and can be (more…)

Home design is an important aspect of your personal style.  Consider the “Egg” chair, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the vintage Rolex of furniture.  Both are timeless, striking and bold luxury items that you can build your whole outfit, or apartment around.

Jacobsen created this famous chair for the lobby and reception area of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.  The sweeping sides and high back are intended to provide privacy and comfort, with an immediate soothing affect.  A slightly worn version now sits (more…)