I do not like matched furniture. As a broker I see a lot of apartments and that are ‘head to toe’ in the same style or brand name. Its a little sad and lacking in confidence. However I do know that it can be difficult to combine eclectic styles without it all looking like a mess.
I went through this recently when decorating my own apartment. I was completely stumped when I tried to find dining room chairs. I bought the table below in white, from Cappellini on Wooster Street in SoHo.

A very sleek and modern look. I wanted a chair that would be a contrast but at the same time work. I found Jens Risom chairs at Ralph Pucci that I liked but were too expensive for my budget. In the end I compromised with chaires from ABC Home that were well priced, so I won’t mind replacing them when I eventually do find what I want.
Another option are these french chairs that from Amy Perlin but are they comfortable?

Or how about the more formal and elegant style of these James Mont chairs that you can find at CityStudio in Los Angeles.

Lots of choice is not always a good thing
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