Nantucket coastal living room with a white slipcovered sofa, blue ticking stripe chairs and a rattan drum coffee table

The Nantucket Charm Edit

Coastal Furniture

One slipcovered sofa, one woven piece, one painted piece — then stop.

Coastal furniture is a formula, not a shopping spree.

A white slipcovered sofa you can wash, a pair of blue stripe chairs, one rattan or wicker piece for warmth and a painted console for color. Get those four right and the pillows, lamps and rugs almost choose themselves.

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Sofas, Chairs & Ottomans

Slipcovered sofas, blue ticking club chairs and woven poufs — the seating that anchors a room.

Coastal Linen Sofa & Rattan Accent Chairs (3-Piece Living Room Set)

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Coastal Linen Sofa & Rattan Accent Chairs (3-Piece Living Room Set)

$1,899·at Amazon

A soft oatmeal-linen roll-arm sofa paired with two natural rattan accent chairs in cream cushions — the entire slipcover-and-cane living room in one delivery, the palette that lets a stack of hydrangeas and a pair of blue-and-white ginger jars do all the talking.

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Cloud Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman (Cream Bouclé)

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Cloud Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman (Cream Bouclé)

$1,749·at Amazon

Deep down-blend cushions, a reversible chaise-ottoman, and a soft cream bouclé that's kind to sandy summer feet — the sink-in sectional I'd build a sunroom around, layered with a wool-cotton throw, a linen block-print pillow, and a driftwood coffee table.

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Vorthio Coastal Ivory Slipcovered Sectional Sofa

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Vorthio Coastal Ivory Slipcovered Sectional Sofa

$1,299·at Amazon

An oversized ivory linen slipcovered sectional with a washable cover and modular deep seats — the sink-in, wear-it-in sofa I'd anchor a whole coastal living room around, piled with blue and white hydrangea pillows.

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Blue & White Ticking Stripe Rolled-Arm Club Chairs with Nailhead (Set of 2)

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Blue & White Ticking Stripe Rolled-Arm Club Chairs with Nailhead (Set of 2)

$949·at Amazon

Navy-and-cream ticking stripe, deep rolled arms, brass nailhead trim, and turned wood legs — the pair of club chairs I'd flank a white shiplap fireplace with, a jute rug underfoot and a pair of blue ginger jars on the mantel for full Nantucket sitting-room polish.

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Ihanherry 111" Deep-Seat Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman

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Ihanherry 111" Deep-Seat Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman

From $899·at Amazon

A big, soft, cloud-deep sectional in oatmeal white — the summer-house sofa you sink into after the beach, and the perfect quiet backdrop for navy stripe pillows and a lobster hooked cushion.

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Blue Striped Linen Coastal Accent Chairs with Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

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Blue Striped Linen Coastal Accent Chairs with Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

$899·at Amazon

Navy-and-cream ticking stripe, rolled arms, ball-turned wood legs — the slipcovered club chairs I'd pull up to a round jute rug and a driftwood coffee table for full bay-window 'Sconset energy.

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Roundhill Leviton Dark-Washed Wood Dining Set — Table, 4 Chairs & Bench

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Roundhill Leviton Dark-Washed Wood Dining Set — Table, 4 Chairs & Bench

$799·at Amazon

A dark-washed turned-leg dining table with four button-tufted tan linen chairs and a matching bench — the six-seat gathering table I'd set with woven placemats, ironstone platters, and a low bowl of blue hydrangeas for a rainy-day lobster dinner.

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Crosley Furniture Holbrook Hall Tree with Shoe Storage Bench (Distressed Seafoam Blue)

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Crosley Furniture Holbrook Hall Tree with Shoe Storage Bench (Distressed Seafoam Blue)

$549·at Amazon

Distressed seafoam-blue paint, bronze coat hooks, an upper display shelf, and a cushioned bench with hidden shoe storage below — the entryway piece that does all the work and still looks like it belongs in a Nantucket cottage mudroom.

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HULALA HOME Slipcovered Swivel Armchairs — Pale Blue Stripe (Set of 2)

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HULALA HOME Slipcovered Swivel Armchairs — Pale Blue Stripe (Set of 2)

From $549·at Amazon

The pair I'd buy first: washable slipcovers in the palest blue-and-white stripe, skirted to the floor, on a quiet 360° swivel base. Wet bathing suits, sandy dogs, spilled rosé — everything comes off and goes in the machine.

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Safavieh Cristen Rattan Wingback Dining Chairs with Cushion (Set of 2)

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Safavieh Cristen Rattan Wingback Dining Chairs with Cushion (Set of 2)

$498·at Amazon

A pair of whitewashed handwoven rattan wingback dining chairs with ivory linen cushions — the coastal-cottage seating I'd pull up to a round pedestal table with a jug of blue-and-white hydrangeas, sheer linen curtains, and a view of the dunes.

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Cream Velvet Counter Stools with Gold Metal Base (Set of 4)

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Cream Velvet Counter Stools with Gold Metal Base (Set of 4)

$449·at Amazon

A set of four modern barrel-back counter stools upholstered in creamy velvet on a polished gold metal base — the elegant kitchen-island lineup I'd pull up to a white marble waterfall counter with a footed bowl of green apples and a linen runner of blue-and-white ginger jars.

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Natural Wicker Coastal Armchair with Blue Block-Print Cushion

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Natural Wicker Coastal Armchair with Blue Block-Print Cushion

$449·at Amazon

A rounded natural wicker armchair with an ivory block-print cushion and cornflower welt — the reading chair I'd tuck into a sunroom beside a ginger jar lamp and a stack of coastal art books.

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Martha Stewart 360° Skirted Swivel Armchair — Sea Glass Mint

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Martha Stewart 360° Skirted Swivel Armchair — Sea Glass Mint

From $449·at Amazon

A skirted swivel armchair in the softest sea-glass green with removable cushions and a lumbar pillow — the pretty, spin-to-the-view chair I'd place beside a console with white hydrangeas and a landscape painting above.

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Coaster Blanchett White & Navy Stripe Bobbin Accent Chair

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Coaster Blanchett White & Navy Stripe Bobbin Accent Chair

$429·at Amazon

A spool-turned bobbin frame in soft white with a crisp navy ticking-stripe cushion — the side chair I'd pull up by a bay window with a sisal rug and a Stephanie Hopkins lamp for full Sister Parish energy.

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DREAMSIDEA Mid-Century Accent Chairs — Navy Stripe Linen (Set of 2)

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DREAMSIDEA Mid-Century Accent Chairs — Navy Stripe Linen (Set of 2)

From $399·at Amazon

Two linen armchairs in a washed indigo awning stripe with nailhead trim and turned dark-wood legs — the pair I'd float across from the sofa with a small round table between them and a bowl of shells on top.

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Christopher Knight Home Phinnaeus French Louis Dining Chairs — Blue Stripe (Set of 4)

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Christopher Knight Home Phinnaeus French Louis Dining Chairs — Blue Stripe (Set of 4)

From $399·at Amazon

Round Louis-style medallion backs in limewashed oak with a wide blue grain-sack stripe — a set of four turns a plain trestle table into the dining room everyone photographs. Wipe-clean linen blend, which matters with a lobster dinner.

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Oversized Round Corduroy Cloud Lounge Chair — Ivory

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Oversized Round Corduroy Cloud Lounge Chair — Ivory

From $398·at Amazon

A deep circle of ribbed ivory corduroy big enough for two people and a dog, no assembly required — the reading chair I'd float in a bay window with a cashmere throw and a stack of summer novels.

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Blue Striped Linen Coastal Accent Chairs (Nailhead Trim)

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Blue Striped Linen Coastal Accent Chairs (Nailhead Trim)

$389·at Amazon

A pair of classic rolled-arm accent chairs in blue-and-ivory ticking stripe linen with brass nailhead trim and turned wood legs — the timeless coastal armchair I'd pull up to a slipcovered sofa with a hydrangea pillow and a stack of coffee-table books.

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SAECKBERG White Upholstered Swivel Counter Stools (Set of 4)

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SAECKBERG White Upholstered Swivel Counter Stools (Set of 4)

$329·at Amazon

A set of four modern barrel-back swivel counter stools in creamy white faux leather with sleek matte black metal bases — the clean-lined seating I'd line up along a marble island for morning coffee with the paper and a bowl of blueberries.

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MALOL Mid-Century PU Leather Accent Chairs, Set of 2 — Chocolate Brown

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MALOL Mid-Century PU Leather Accent Chairs, Set of 2 — Chocolate Brown

From $329·at Amazon

A pair of chocolate leather armchairs with nailhead trim and removable cushions — the warm, club-room counterweight every blue-and-white living room needs.

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HULALA HOME Farmhouse Push-Back Recliner — Blue & Cream Ticking Stripe

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HULALA HOME Farmhouse Push-Back Recliner — Blue & Cream Ticking Stripe

From $329·at Amazon

A recliner that finally looks like it belongs in a pretty room — soft blue ticking stripe, rolled arms, turned oak bobbin legs, and a push-back mechanism that hides until you want it. This is the chair for the husband who wants to put his feet up in a blue-and-white house.

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HNY Mid-Century Upholstered Linen Dining Chairs, Set of 6 — Beige

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HNY Mid-Century Upholstered Linen Dining Chairs, Set of 6 — Beige

From $299·at Amazon

Six oatmeal-linen chairs with softly curved backrests and warm solid-wood legs — the easy, unfussy seating I'd pull up to a bleached oak table with a knotted runner, ironstone plates, and a glass vase of dried grasses.

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HULALA HOME Farmhouse Swivel Rocker Chair with Washable Slipcover — Soft Blue Stripe

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HULALA HOME Farmhouse Swivel Rocker Chair with Washable Slipcover — Soft Blue Stripe

From $299·at Amazon

A skirted barrel armchair in a soft sky-blue ticking stripe with down-filled cushions, a quiet swivel base, and a slipcover that comes right off for the wash — the chair I'd angle toward a nursery window or a bedroom corner with a cashmere throw over the arm and a jug of blue hydrangeas on the little gold table beside it.

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HULALA HOME Farmhouse Swivel Rocker Chair with Washable Slipcover — Navy Stripe

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HULALA HOME Farmhouse Swivel Rocker Chair with Washable Slipcover — Navy Stripe

From $299·at Amazon

The same slipcovered swivel rocker in a crisp navy-and-white awning stripe — down-filled, washable, and quietly rocking — the pair I'd flank a fireplace with in a shingled living room, or set alone by a bay window with a stack of Nantucket novels and a striped lumbar pillow.

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TYBOATLE 51" Aqua Blue Linen Upholstered Loveseat Sofa

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TYBOATLE 51" Aqua Blue Linen Upholstered Loveseat Sofa

From $299·at Amazon

Sea-glass aqua linen on slim iron legs, just 51 inches wide — the small-space sofa for a sunroom or a bedroom window, with a navy stripe lumbar pillow and a white waffle throw.

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INZOY Skirted Swivel Accent Chair — Navy & White Herringbone Ticking Stripe

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INZOY Skirted Swivel Accent Chair — Navy & White Herringbone Ticking Stripe

From $299·at Amazon

Deep navy herringbone ticking on a rolled-arm frame with a full kick-pleat skirt — it swivels, which means one chair can face the fire in winter and the water in summer. Two of these flanking a white slipcovered sofa is the whole living room.

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Blue Tufted Velvet Counter Stools — Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

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Blue Tufted Velvet Counter Stools — Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

$298·at Amazon

A pair of soft dusty-blue velvet counter stools with button tufting, silver nailhead trim, and weathered oak legs — the kitchen-island moment I'd pull up to a white marble waterfall counter with brass lantern pendants glowing above.

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LEVNARY Blue Velvet Chesterfield Rolled-Arm Accent Chair

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LEVNARY Blue Velvet Chesterfield Rolled-Arm Accent Chair

From $269·at Amazon

A proper little Chesterfield in harbor-blue velvet — rolled arms, deep diamond tufting, silver nailheads all the way down, turned wood feet. The reading chair for the corner of a shingled guest room.

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Christopher Knight Home Jaymee Tufted Velvet Ottoman — Navy Blue

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Christopher Knight Home Jaymee Tufted Velvet Ottoman — Navy Blue

From $268·at Amazon

A deeply button-tufted midnight-blue velvet square ottoman on dark tapered legs — the coffee-table alternative I'd anchor in front of a white slipcovered sofa with a lacquered tray of coffee-table books, a hurricane candle, and a bowl of shells.

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HomePop Parsons Dining Chairs — Blue Farmhouse Stripe (Set of 2)

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HomePop Parsons Dining Chairs — Blue Farmhouse Stripe (Set of 2)

From $259·at Amazon

Upholstered parsons chairs in a hand-drawn blue-and-white farmhouse stripe on natural wood legs — the pair I'd pull up to the ends of a bleached oak table with woven placemats and a pitcher of hydrangeas in the middle.

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HULALA HOME Woven Rattan Rolled-Arm Storage Bench with Cushion

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HULALA HOME Woven Rattan Rolled-Arm Storage Bench with Cushion

From $259·at Amazon

Hand-woven seagrass with rolled English arms and an ivory cushioned lid that lifts to real storage — the end-of-bed bench I'd pile with a folded quilt and two linen pillows, or set in a wide hallway under a piece of art.

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Light Blue Velvet Tufted Storage Bench with Nailhead Trim

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Light Blue Velvet Tufted Storage Bench with Nailhead Trim

$249·at Amazon

A tufted storage bench upholstered in the softest hydrangea-blue velvet with polished silver nailhead trim — the sweet little piece I'd float at the foot of an ivory bed with a chunky ivory throw tossed over the arm.

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Grey Velvet Tufted Storage Bench with Nailhead Trim

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Grey Velvet Tufted Storage Bench with Nailhead Trim

$249·at Amazon

A tufted storage bench in soft dove-grey velvet with polished silver nailhead trim and dark wood legs — the versatile piece I'd float at the foot of a bed or under a bay window with a folded cashmere throw and a stack of coffee-table books.

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SAFAVIEH Freddy 2-Basket Storage Bench — Blue

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SAFAVIEH Freddy 2-Basket Storage Bench — Blue

From $249·at Amazon

Solid wood painted a soft slate blue with a cream cushioned seat and two woven hyacinth baskets tucked underneath — the entry bench I'd put under a rope mirror with a jute runner below.

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SoarFlash Sky Blue Velvet Button-Tufted Counter Stools with Nailhead Trim (Set of 4)

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SoarFlash Sky Blue Velvet Button-Tufted Counter Stools with Nailhead Trim (Set of 4)

$245·at Amazon

A set of four sky-blue velvet counter stools with button-tufted backs, chrome nailhead trim, and warm wood legs — the kitchen-island moment I'd pull up to a white marble waterfall counter with a Royal Check tea kettle whistling on the range and hydrangeas in a blue-and-white ginger jar.

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ROCITY Striped Upholstered Farmhouse Dining Chairs with Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

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ROCITY Striped Upholstered Farmhouse Dining Chairs with Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

From $229·at Amazon

Grain-sack stripe linen over a warm oak frame with antique-brass nailhead trim — the chairs that make a dark farm table feel like a Nantucket cottage instead of a steakhouse.

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Cream Bouclé Upholstered Storage Bench with Gold Accents

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Cream Bouclé Upholstered Storage Bench with Gold Accents

$229·at Amazon

A modern channel-armed storage bench upholstered in soft ivory bouclé with slim polished-gold hardware — the tidy little end-of-bed or entryway piece I'd top with a faux-fur pillow and a folded cashmere throw for that quiet, hotel-suite finish.

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DUOMAY Tufted PU Leather Wingback Dining Chairs, Set of 2 — Brown

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DUOMAY Tufted PU Leather Wingback Dining Chairs, Set of 2 — Brown

From $229·at Amazon

Button-tufted brown leather with brass nailhead trim and solid wood legs — the club-room chairs I'd pull up to a white marble table to keep a dining room from feeling too coastal-pretty.

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HOMCOM Mid-Century High Wingback Reading Chair — Blue Button-Tufted

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HOMCOM Mid-Century High Wingback Reading Chair — Blue Button-Tufted

From $229·at Amazon

A tall diamond-tufted wingback in a deep denim blue with rolled arms and turned espresso legs — the reading chair I'd tuck into a corner with a brass floor lamp, a stack of island novels, and a cable-knit throw over the arm.

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Pelangi Handmade Rattan Wicker Colonial Chair with Cushion

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Pelangi Handmade Rattan Wicker Colonial Chair with Cushion

From $219·at Amazon

A handwoven colonial rattan chair with a curved cane back, warm honey-brown finish, and a plush neutral cushion — the textural little seat I'd pull up to a breakfast table, a desk, or a sunlit reading corner.

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Blue & White Pierced Chinoiserie Garden Stool Side Tables (Pair)

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Blue & White Pierced Chinoiserie Garden Stool Side Tables (Pair)

$219·at Amazon

A pair of pierced porcelain garden stools in cobalt-and-ivory interlocking-ring chinoiserie — the sculptural little side tables I'd place under a pair of ginger jar lamps beside the sofa, or use as extra seating in a pinch on the porch.

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Upholstered Entryway Storage Bench with Rustic Oak Base & Basket Shelf

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Upholstered Entryway Storage Bench with Rustic Oak Base & Basket Shelf

$219·at Amazon

A rustic oak entryway bench with an ivory linen cushioned seat and two open shelves ready for a row of seagrass baskets — the piece I'd anchor a shingled mudroom with, hung above with a peg rail and a wide-brim straw hat.

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HUIMO Printed Linen Wingback Armchair — Ivory with Fine Lines

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HUIMO Printed Linen Wingback Armchair — Ivory with Fine Lines

From $219·at Amazon

A classic high wingback in a soft ivory herringbone linen with rolled arms and turned walnut legs — the quiet fireside chair I'd set on a jute rug with a little round side table and a white pitcher of garden clippings.

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Yaheetech Compact Velvet Barrel Accent Chairs, Set of 2 — Navy Blue

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Yaheetech Compact Velvet Barrel Accent Chairs, Set of 2 — Navy Blue

From $198·at Amazon

A pair of curved velvet barrel chairs in deep navy — small enough for a cottage bedroom corner or flanking a fireplace, and exactly the shape I'd pull up to a skirted table with a blue-and-white ginger jar lamp between them.

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Safavieh Natural Woven Wicker Side Chair (18")

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Safavieh Natural Woven Wicker Side Chair (18")

From $189·at Amazon

A tall, tightly hand-woven abaca chair in natural honey and cocoa on dark mango-wood legs — the textural dining seat I'd put six of around a whitewashed trestle table with blue-and-white linens and a jug of hydrangeas.

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Knocbel Rustic Entry Storage Bench with Hidden Compartments (Antique Navy)

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Knocbel Rustic Entry Storage Bench with Hidden Compartments (Antique Navy)

From $189·at Amazon

Antique navy paneled wood with a removable oatmeal cushion and a deep hinged box beneath — the mudroom bench that hides the boots, or an end-of-bed bench for the summer quilts.

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Kmax 55" Tufted Semi-Circle Entryway Bench — Beige

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Kmax 55" Tufted Semi-Circle Entryway Bench — Beige

$189·at Amazon

A curved 55-inch bench in soft beige with deep button tufting, hand-carved detailing, and limewashed rubberwood legs — the graceful piece I'd float at the end of a white-linen bed or under a hall mirror with a wicker basket tucked beneath.

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Ivory Bouclé Round Storage Ottoman with Reversible Wood Tray Top

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Ivory Bouclé Round Storage Ottoman with Reversible Wood Tray Top

$189·at Amazon

A plush round bouclé ottoman in creamy ivory with a reversible walnut wood tray top and hidden storage inside — the piece I'd pull up in front of a linen sofa to hold a stack of coastal magazines by day and a tray of espresso martinis by night.

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Sophia & William 26" Swivel Counter Stools with Back, Set of 2 — Dark Cherry

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Sophia & William 26" Swivel Counter Stools with Back, Set of 2 — Dark Cherry

From $189·at Amazon

X-back rustic wood frames with faux-leather swivel seats — the counter stools I'd line up at a kitchen island under woven pendants with a blue-and-white bowl of lemons between them.

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24KF Large Square Tufted Linen Storage Ottoman Coffee Table with Wood Shelf — Ivory

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24KF Large Square Tufted Linen Storage Ottoman Coffee Table with Wood Shelf — Ivory

From $189·at Amazon

Ivory linen buttoned down over a deep square cushion, set on an oak frame with a slatted book shelf below — the soft-topped coffee table I'd put in front of a slipcovered sofa with a brass tray, a decanter, and two glasses.

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KCC Nikki Blue Velvet Tufted Dining Chairs with Ring Pull, Set of 2

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KCC Nikki Blue Velvet Tufted Dining Chairs with Ring Pull, Set of 2

From $189·at Amazon

Deep sapphire velvet, a button-tufted back edged in gold nailheads, and a little brass ring pull on the shoulder — the pair I'd pull up to a marble island when the rest of the room is white on white.

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RNKSFX 24" Backless Saddle Counter Stools, Set of 3 — Khaki

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RNKSFX 24" Backless Saddle Counter Stools, Set of 3 — Khaki

From $180·at Amazon

Tufted linen-look saddle seats on pale solid wood legs — backless so they tuck fully under the counter and keep a small kitchen feeling open and light.

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chairus Tufted Wingback Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of 2 — Beige Linen

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chairus Tufted Wingback Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of 2 — Beige Linen

From $179·at Amazon

Oatmeal linen with a button-tufted wing back, antique nailhead trim, and pale carved legs — the pair I'd put at the head and foot of a whitewashed trestle table with hydrangeas and hurricane candles between them.

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HOMSHO 47" Farmhouse Shoe Storage Bench with 4 Barn Doors — Blue

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HOMSHO 47" Farmhouse Shoe Storage Bench with 4 Barn Doors — Blue

From $179·at Amazon

Painted the color of a rainy harbor with four little barn doors hiding adjustable shelves — this is the mudroom bench that ends the pile of boat shoes by the back door for good.

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Tina's Home Velvet Armless Wingback Slipper Chair with Golden Legs — Navy

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Tina's Home Velvet Armless Wingback Slipper Chair with Golden Legs — Navy

From $169·at Amazon

Channel-tufted navy velvet on slim brass legs — small enough to tuck into a bedroom corner or a dressing table, and the exact shade that reads deep harbor blue against white shiplap.

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Blue Striped Palm Pouf Ottoman — Coastal Beach

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Blue Striped Palm Pouf Ottoman — Coastal Beach

$168·at Etsy

Soft dusty-blue palm fronds on cream — the little cube pouf I'd tuck beside a slipcovered club chair for extra seating on cocktail night or a place to prop my feet with a book.

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LR Home Off-White Tufted Upholstered Accent Bench — 47"

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LR Home Off-White Tufted Upholstered Accent Bench — 47"

$168·at Amazon

Nubby off-white cotton with tufted fringe stripes and turned black spindle legs — the textural, slightly bohemian bench I'd set at the foot of a guest bed with a folded blue quilt and a wooden tray of morning coffee.

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Cream Bouclé Counter Stool with Black Metal Frame

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Cream Bouclé Counter Stool with Black Metal Frame

$149·at Amazon

A softly curved cream bouclé seat on a slim black metal frame — the counter stool I'd line up along a marble kitchen island for that quiet, modern-coastal moment where everything is soft, textural, and a little bit Belgian farmhouse.

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JONATHAN Y Rowan Coastal Woven Rattan Vanity Stool — White Distressed

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JONATHAN Y Rowan Coastal Woven Rattan Vanity Stool — White Distressed

From $148·at Amazon

A hand-woven rattan vanity stool with a scalloped apron, curvy cabriole legs, and a soft ivory cushion in a chippy white distressed finish — the sweetest little coastal seat I'd pull up to a skirted vanity, tuck into a powder room, or use as an extra perch at a slipcovered dressing table.

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Furniliving Beige Upholstered Saddle Counter Stools, 26" (Set of 2)

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Furniliving Beige Upholstered Saddle Counter Stools, 26" (Set of 2)

$139·at Amazon

A pair of backless 26-inch saddle-seat counter stools upholstered in soft beige linen with brass nailhead trim and whitewashed solid wood legs — the tuck-away island seating I'd line up along a marble waterfall counter with a bowl of lemons and a blue-and-white ginger jar.

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Signature Design by Ashley Valebeck Swivel Bar Stool with Back, 30"

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Signature Design by Ashley Valebeck Swivel Bar Stool with Back, 30"

From $135·at Amazon

Warm brown wood, a black metal back and a linen-colored seat that swivels a full 360 — the farmhouse counter stool I'd line up three of at a kitchen island with blue-and-white china stacked behind.

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JONATHAN Y Moroccan Diamonds 18" Ceramic Garden Stool (Blue/White)

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JONATHAN Y Moroccan Diamonds 18" Ceramic Garden Stool (Blue/White)

$119·at Amazon

An 18" glazed ceramic garden stool in a hand-drawn blue-and-white Moroccan diamond pattern — the hardest-working little piece in the house: side table beside a tufted chair, drinks table on the porch, or extra seating when everyone turns up at once.

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Blue & White Floral Round Storage Ottomans — Set of 2

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Blue & White Floral Round Storage Ottomans — Set of 2

$119·at Amazon

A darling pair of round storage ottomans upholstered in a soft cornflower-blue rose-and-bow chintz — the sweetest little end-of-bed pieces I'd tuck into a granddaughter's guest room to hide extra quilts, or set beside a slipcovered reading chair for a coffee cup and a stack of coastal novels.

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Tufted Cream Linen Storage Ottoman Bench with Nailhead Trim

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Tufted Cream Linen Storage Ottoman Bench with Nailhead Trim

From $118·at Amazon

A 24" upholstered cream linen storage ottoman with a hand-tufted lid, hammered antique-brass nailhead trim, and turned solid wood bun feet — the tidy little workhorse I'd slide at the foot of a white iron bed to stash extra quilts or use as an extra seat by the fire.

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Cream Velvet Channel-Tufted Swivel Vanity Chair with Gold Base

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Cream Velvet Channel-Tufted Swivel Vanity Chair with Gold Base

$109·at Amazon

A shell-back vanity chair in soft cream velvet with channel tufting, a height-adjustable seat, and a polished gold five-star base on casters — the pretty little swivel I'd roll up to a Hollywood-lit makeup vanity with a footed jewelry tray and a bud vase of blush ranunculus.

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happimess Colt 17" Handwoven Water Hyacinth Storage Stool with Lid

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happimess Colt 17" Handwoven Water Hyacinth Storage Stool with Lid

From $89·at Amazon

A barrel-shaped hyacinth stool with a lift-off lid — extra seat, side table, and somewhere to hide the throws, all in one honey-colored basket weave.

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Best Choice Products Large Round Handwoven Water Hyacinth Storage Ottoman with Lid

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Best Choice Products Large Round Handwoven Water Hyacinth Storage Ottoman with Lid

From $79·at Amazon

Buy two and tuck them under a console in the entry — they pull out as footstools when the house fills up and swallow beach towels the rest of the time.

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Best Choice Products Handwoven Water Hyacinth Storage Ottoman Footstool

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Best Choice Products Handwoven Water Hyacinth Storage Ottoman Footstool

From $79·at Amazon

Handwoven water hyacinth on little wood feet with a lift-off lid — a footstool, an extra seat, and a hamper for throw blankets all at once. The texture is what keeps a blue-and-white room from going cold.

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Cpintltr Natural Seagrass Hand-Woven Round Pouf Foot Stool with Pine Legs

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Cpintltr Natural Seagrass Hand-Woven Round Pouf Foot Stool with Pine Legs

From $58·at Amazon

A little coiled seagrass drum on pale pine legs — the extra seat I'd tuck under a hall console, pull up beside a slipper chair, or use as the footrest that finally makes a reading corner work.

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Rattan drums, painted consoles and nesting tables sized to the sofa, not to the room.

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Cabinets, Chests & Bookcases

Painted cabinets and woven trunks that hold what a summer house collects.

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The Rest of the Room

Bar carts, racks, screens and the small pieces that finish an arrangement.

Before You Order

How to Choose Coastal Furniture

  1. 1. Slipcovers over upholstery. Sand, dogs and wet swimsuits. Washable is the only honest choice.
  2. 2. Coffee table at seat height. 16 to 18 inches, two thirds the sofa length, 16 to 18 inches of walking room.
  3. 3. Three finishes, maximum. One painted, one natural wood, one woven. That's collected. More is chaos.
  4. 4. Check the frame under the weave. Kiln-dried hardwood or steel for anything you sit on daily.
  5. 5. Leave the walls alone. Float the seating toward each other, not pushed to the perimeter.

Questions We Get

Furniture Questions

What sofa works best in a coastal house?
A white or oatmeal slipcovered sofa with washable covers. Sand, dogs and wet swimsuits are the reality of a summer house, and a slipcover is the only upholstery that survives them.
How do I mix woods and finishes?
Pick one painted piece, one natural wood piece and one woven piece per room. Three finishes read collected; five read chaotic.
What height should a coffee table be?
Within two inches of the sofa seat height, usually 16 to 18 inches, and about two thirds the sofa's length. Leave 16 to 18 inches of walking room between them.
Are rattan and wicker pieces sturdy enough for daily use?
Indoor rattan with a hardwood frame is; all-natural wicker with no frame is better as an accent. Look for kiln-dried hardwood or steel under the weave for anything you sit on every day.
How deep should a console behind a sofa be?
10 to 14 inches, and an inch or two below the sofa back so lamps clear the cushions.
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