This one needs no introduction. Eames chair at its best. When I first moved in to my current apartment, I was looking for a single sofa/chair for the living room. Given the limited space that I have (which, is pretty much the theme for all NYC apartment, isn't it?), I had my eyes on this Eames Plywood Lounge Chair. Being one of the world's widely recognized and highly coveted chairs, the chair itself is a piece of art. I especially love the grains of the plywood, the simple design that connects the seat and the backrest with a spine, and the low-slung seat. Hailed by Time Magazine as the Best Design of the 20th Century, the chair continues to be an icon of Modern Design.

My favorite thing to do when I'm lounging at home, is to sit on the chair, next to my fig tree, with a cup of coffee and a good book. It gives you a slight sense of ritualization that you feel like your day has become a little brighter and you are a little calmer despite the busy world spinning around us.