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In A Pattern Language, Christopher Alexander advises us to "never furnish any place with chairs that are exactly the same," because a variety of furniture will accommodate a range of sizes and moods. Of course, Achille Castiglioni had this all figured out, but most of us find that it's just easier to buy things that match.

Linda Nordqvist, however, proposes a set of chairs that occupies a healthy middle ground. Produced by Design House Stockholm, Family Chairs is a series of traditional Swedish stickbacks. Each chair varies slightly, taking on a different character through the arrangement of its spindles. Though capable of standing alone, the chairs form a charming and boisterous family when grouped.

Now there's no excuse; all different is the way to be.