Admired at the Thorsten Van Elten shop: the unpretentious and functional Der Frankfurter and Der Sorgenfrei chairs, both in production for more than 60 years and perfect for office, kitchen, and cafe alike. The chairs are available in natural beech, dark brown stained beech, and black stained beech.

Above: Der Frankfurter Chair; £225.

Above: Der Sorgenfrei Chair; £325.