From Sarah:

We approach the coffee table category with trepidation: passions run high when it comes to the “drinks table.” We’ve narrowed this post to simple wood coffee tables, midcentury classics mixed with a few contemporary interpretations.

Below: Ligna Coffee Table from Belgium with solid oak top and stainless-steel frame; $2,150 from Lekker Home.

Below: The classic and unassailable Eames Molded Plywood Coffee Table. $799 from DWR; available in ash, ebony, natural cherry, or walnut.

Below: We love the Terence Conran–designed Roller Coffee Table with solid oak top and rubber wheels; $2,250 at Conran.

Below: Solid maple Nelson Bench from Room & Board; available in three lengths, starting at $699 for the 48-inch size.

Below: The Cubic Coffee Table Rectangle of oak veneer with a steel base is $750 at Design Within Reach.

Below: Hans Wegner ch008 Low Table available in ash, oak, or walnut and in several sizes; prices start at $1,640 at Hive Modern.

Below: The Stockholm Coffee Table features a sleek mid-century profile; $199 at Ikea.

Below: The Tiago Coffee Table from Crate and Barrel. Bamboo top with black steel frame for $299.

Below: The soigné Atlantico 010 Coffee table by De La Espada is $1,095 at Bluehouse.

Below: Perfection does exist in this life: in the form of the CT01 Basso coffee table from German-based e15, one of our favorite furniture purveyors. Cut through the red tape and contact our friends at 14Feet for ordering and shipping information.

Going Global over at sfgirlbybay

Genius idea: The Family Seat, seen over at shelteriffic

I am LOVING Nicole’s new feature, Making it Yours, over at Making it Lovely.

Pritzker Prize winner Sverre Fehn’s first commission via Dwell.com

Cool stuff (who knew batteries and pencil shavings could be so beautiful?) at swissmiss, who else?

iphone cupcakes, via blackwhitebliss via notcot

“digitally montaged imaginary walls by Laura Kicey” as seen over at Oh Joy!

Anna Weiss House via The Mid-Century Modernist

Jennifer tipped me off to the book 50 Sad Chairs over at Design Hole. Thanks Jennifer! I first heard about this project in ‘05, and I think of the site every time I see a sad chair. There are so many around once you start to notice them!

image from girlhula via sfgirlbybay

image via shelterrific

collage by Nicole Balch via Making it Lovely

image via dwell.com

images via swissmiss; click on images to link to posts with more information

images via blackwhitebliss via notcot

image by Laura Kicey via Oh Joy!

images from Anna Weiss via The Mid-Century Modernist

image by Bill Keaggy, via Design Hole

{ok, a bit wild, but definitely will be an eye-catching and noteworthy piece on the patio or sun porch ~ the yoda sectional sofa from janus et cie}

{seascape woven bamboo pendant found at velocity is simple, soft & entirely lovely ~ it almost has a mid-century modern feel to it}

{this elegant venetian bamboo leg table from wisteria is both chic and refined}

{yum! bamboo bowls & spoons from viva terra}

{sleek and modern, the jimbaran coffee table oval by sueno studio}

{hearty and beautiful bamboo vessel sink at stone forest}

{bamboo stick screen from bamboo54 is perfect for that tommy bahama look}

{bamboo fiber textiles by donghia ~ just one of many examples using bamboo fibers to create functional fabrics for upholstery, drapes and decor}

{contemporary style with island whimsy ~ eric brand's bamboo credenza through thomas lavin}

{solid bamboo chest at ecodesignz is a great beauty for form and function}

{the ornate black throne chair by dan marty design would bring regal and sleek styling to any room}

{the bamboo-inspired meurice chandelier by jonathan adler, actually made of nickel. mr.adler has several more pieces in this line ~ all of them equally as fabulous}