The New York Times - March 29, 2007

Personal Shopper
Walk Right In, Sit Right Down

This season there are enough colorful new dining chairs to enhance any dining room. But chairs are not just decorative objects; good ones will be comfortable enough to encourage guests to linger, a sure sign that the party was a success. What makes a chair comfortable is very subjective, though; what is good for one person's back may be bad for someone else's. So make sure to test chairs before buying them, taking frequent visitors or family members along if possible. When shopping online or by phone, ask about the company's return policy.

5. The Klismos chair by Stephen Sills and James Huniford was inspired by 19th-century French design; $1,850 at Dwellings, (212) 717-5753.