SHANNON COUNTER CHAIR IN BURNT ORANGE VELVET

Downsizing to an apartment meant finding compact seating, but this stool feels wonderful to sink into—the velvet is soft and warm to the touch, and the cushion gives my lower back just the right amount of firm support without crowding our kitchen counter.

I’ve been sitting in this chair every morning for coffee and usually end up working from the island on my laptop for hours, and after three weeks of daily use, it has held up remarkably well. The burnt orange is beautiful in person—more of a rich, warm rust tone than a bright orange—and the cushion is thick enough that my hips and back don’t ache by midday. My only real gripe is that the velvet fabric is a total magnet for lint and dust, so I find myself running a lint roller over it every few days to keep it looking tidy. That said, it doesn't wobble at all, the metal frame feels sturdy, and it adds so much warmth and personality to my kitchen.

After moving to a larger house after our wedding, my husband and I love how incredibly soft and cushiony these velvet stools feel when we relax at our new kitchen counter.

Honestly, I bought this counter chair as a housewarming gift for my brother, and he hasn't stopped raving about it since it arrived. The burnt orange color is so rich and warm in person—it really pops against his kitchen island without looking gaudy. He says the velvet is super soft and the cushion actually has a decent amount of support, so he can sit there for hours working on his laptop. The mid-century vibe looks high-end, and it feels sturdy enough that I don't have to worry about it tipping over. I'm honestly tempted to get a couple for my own place now.