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Explore our comprehensive collection of 682 pieces from Essentials For Living, a California-based furniture brand representing over 47 years of design expertise and manufacturing excellence. This extensive selection brings together contemporary sophistication and transitional elegance, offering furniture for every room in your home and extending to outdoor living spaces.
Essentials For Living emerged from the merger of Star International Furniture, established in 1977, and Orient Express Furniture, founded in 2002. This union combines decades of contemporary design leadership with transitional styling expertise, creating furniture collections that suit diverse aesthetic preferences while maintaining uncompromising quality standards throughout every piece.
From counter stools and dining chairs to ottomans, console tables, accent furniture, bedroom pieces, recliners, and weather-resistant outdoor selections, this collection represents the brand's complete approach to modern living. Each category showcases signature design elements including hand-woven rope details, LiveSmart performance fabrics, premium hardwood frames, and materials chosen for both beauty and durability.
Design Philosophy
Clean lines meet organic textures throughout these collections. Neutral palettes provide endless versatility while innovative materials like LiveSmart performance fabrics offer worry-free living without sacrificing style. From coastal-inspired rope weaving to natural gray finishes defining modern rustic elegance, each element is thoughtfully chosen for furniture that lives beautifully in real homes with real families.
Counter Stools and Bar Seating
Rope Weave Counter Stools
The Montecito counter stool showcases white speckle round rope construction with LiveSmart Peyton-Pearl cushioning and natural gray mahogany frame. The Overlay counter stool features oyster twist rope with the same premium fabric and frame combination. These rope-detailed stools bring artisanal character to kitchen islands and counter-height dining while providing comfortable seating for extended conversations.
Loom and Cabana Styles
The Adamo counter stool presents French gray cabana loom weaving with LiveSmart Peyton-Pearl and French gray mahogany frame for sophisticated presence at counters and bars. The loom construction creates distinctive textural patterns that add visual interest while providing comfortable, breathable seating surfaces.
Rattan Counter Stools
The Paris counter stool offers antique white rattan construction with sanded gray frame, bringing organic warmth to casual dining spaces. Rattan's natural flexibility provides comfortable seating while the antique white finish suits coastal, farmhouse, and transitional kitchen designs.
Upholstered Counter Stools
The Harper counter stool features performance bisque French linen upholstery with natural gray ash frame for classic appeal. This fully upholstered option provides cushioned comfort appropriate for counter-height dining where extended seating comfort matters.
Outdoor Counter Stools
The Mesh outdoor counter stool combines taupe and white flat rope with gray teak frame and performance pumice cushioning for weather-resistant counter seating on patios and outdoor kitchens. Marine-grade construction ensures these stools withstand elements while maintaining comfort and style.
Dining Chairs and Accent Seating
Loom Dining Collection
The Loom dining chair exemplifies artisanal craftsmanship with hand-woven sand rope and light gray finish on natural gray mahogany frame. This architectural design brings coastal-inspired elegance to dining rooms while the rope construction provides comfortable, breathable seating for extended meals and conversations.
Rattan Dining Chairs
The Lucia arm dining chair features white rattan construction with light gray accents and natural gray mahogany frame. Rattan brings organic character while the arm design provides comfortable support for longer dining experiences. The natural materials suit coastal, bohemian, and transitional dining aesthetics.
Upholstered Dining Chairs
Martin dining chairs offer LiveSmart Peyton-Pearl upholstery with frame options in natural gray or light honey oak. The performance fabric resists stains while maintaining soft comfort, making these chairs ideal for dining rooms where spills and daily use are realities of family life.
Swivel and Club Chairs
The Otto swivel club chair in cream crepe provides comfortable seating that rotates for flexible room engagement. This accent chair suits living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices where comfortable seating with movement flexibility enhances daily use and conversation flow.
Recliners
The Leone recliner chair in LiveSmart Gellar-Linen combines relaxation functionality with performance fabric durability. This recliner provides the comfort of traditional recliners while offering stain-resistant upholstery appropriate for family living rooms and media rooms.
Ottomans, Benches, and Accent Pieces
Accent Ottomans
The Knox accent cube in LiveSmart Walden-Stone provides versatile seating and surface functionality in compact form. Use as extra seating, footrest, or occasional table with a tray. The Dean California casual ottoman features LiveSmart Boucle-Snow with natural gray oak legs for textured comfort in living rooms and bedrooms.
Upholstered Ottomans
The Marlow ottoman in performance bisque French linen offers classic styling with practical durability. The Gaston ottoman in earl gray provides sophisticated accent seating. These pieces work as footrests, additional seating for entertaining, or styling elements that complete seating arrangements.
Designer Benches
The Palisades bench in white synthetic binding creates sculptural seating for entryways, bedrooms, or living spaces. Bench seating provides flexible functionality, serving as extra dining seating, bedroom accent, or entryway perch for putting on shoes.
Tufted Coffee Tables
The Townsend tufted upholstered rectangle coffee table in Ivanhoe Toast with natural gray ash and black nail tacks combines surface functionality with soft upholstered appeal. This piece works as both coffee table and oversized ottoman, providing flexibility for casual living rooms where furniture serves multiple purposes.
Outdoor Ottomans
The Loom outdoor footstool features platinum rope with performance smoke gray fabric and gray teak frame. Weather-resistant construction brings indoor comfort to outdoor lounging areas, extending relaxation spaces to patios and poolside settings.
Tables, Consoles, and Storage
Console Tables
The Holland 2-drawer console table in matte white with natural rattan detailing provides entry and living room storage with coastal-inspired design. The drawer storage keeps entryway essentials organized while the console surface holds decorative objects, lamps, and daily-use items.
Accent and End Tables
The Tack accent table in slate gray concrete brings modern industrial character to living spaces. The Roma end table in smoke gray pine provides warm wood tones for bedside or sofa-side placement. These accent tables complete seating arrangements with functional surfaces for lamps, drinks, and decorative styling.
Media Furniture
The Highland natural oak media sideboard offers entertainment storage with sophisticated presence. The sideboard accommodates media components, game consoles, and entertainment accessories while providing closed storage that keeps living rooms organized and visually calm.
Bedroom Furniture
The Stewart queen bed in LiveSmart Peyton-Pearl performance fabric with natural gray oak frame anchors bedroom designs with upholstered elegance and practical durability. Performance fabric makes this bed appropriate for households where children and pets share living spaces.
Outdoor Furniture Collection
Outdoor Lounging
The Loom outdoor chaise lounge features taupe and white flat rope with performance pumice fabric and gray teak frame. This poolside and patio piece provides weather-resistant relaxation with the same design sophistication expected from indoor furniture. The performance fabric resists fading and moisture while maintaining soft comfort.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor counter stools and dining chairs extend entertaining spaces to patios, decks, and gardens. The Mesh outdoor counter stool combines rope weaving with teak construction for bar and counter seating in outdoor kitchens. Weather-resistant materials ensure these pieces maintain beauty through seasons of outdoor use.
Weather-Resistant Materials
Outdoor pieces feature gray teak, a premium hardwood renowned for natural weather resistance. Performance fabrics resist fading, moisture, and mildew while maintaining soft comfort. Marine-grade hardware prevents corrosion. These materials bring indoor comfort levels to exterior living spaces without maintenance burdens.
Coordinated Indoor-Outdoor Design
Many Essentials For Living designs are available in both indoor and outdoor versions, enabling coordinated aesthetics between interior rooms and exterior spaces. The Loom collection, for example, spans indoor dining chairs through outdoor chaise lounges, maintaining design consistency throughout homes.
Pillows and Decorative Accessories
The Not So Basic Pillow Collection
Essential pillows add finishing touches to sofas, chairs, and beds. The Not So Basic 22-inch pillow in LiveSmart Walden-Stone with Ivanhoe Toast piping combines neutral tones with contrasting trim details. The 20-inch versions in caramel velvet with jute flat piping bring warm texture and sophisticated color to seating arrangements.
Lumbar Pillows
The Not So Basic 20-inch lumbar pillow in caramel velvet with jute piping provides targeted lower back support with decorative appeal. Lumbar pillows enhance seating comfort while adding design detail that distinguishes thoughtfully styled rooms from simply furnished spaces.
Fabric and Texture Variety
Pillow options span LiveSmart performance fabrics for practical durability through velvet for luxurious texture. Piping details in contrasting materials like jute add visual interest while defining pillow shapes with professional finishing. Mix pillow sizes and textures for layered, designer-styled arrangements.
Styling with Pillows
Layer pillows in odd numbers for visual interest. Combine different sizes placing larger pillows behind smaller ones. Mix textures within coordinating color families. Replace pillows seasonally to refresh room appearance without major furniture changes. Quality pillows provide affordable styling updates that transform existing furniture.
Materials and Quality Construction
LiveSmart Performance Fabric
LiveSmart technology produces stain-resistant, moisture-repellent fabric without harmful chemicals. Low-denier performance yarns are encapsulated with protective finish causing spills to bead on surfaces rather than penetrating fibers. The fabric remains breathable and soft while providing practical durability for homes with children, pets, and frequent entertaining.
Premium Hardwood Frames
Solid mahogany, oak, ash, and teak provide structural integrity throughout chair, table, and case good frames. These hardwoods resist warping and damage over decades of use. Finishes including natural gray, French gray, light honey, and smoke gray protect wood while showcasing natural grain patterns unique to each piece.
Rope and Woven Construction
Hand-woven rope creates distinctive patterns in counter stools, dining chairs, and outdoor furniture. Round rope, flat rope, twist rope, and cabana loom techniques produce varied textures and visual interest. Rope construction provides comfortable, breathable seating while connecting contemporary design to traditional craftsmanship.
Rattan and Natural Materials
Natural and finished rattan brings organic warmth to furniture designs. Rattan's inherent flexibility allows curved, ergonomic shapes while antique and matte finishes provide contemporary appeal. Natural binding details complete refined construction throughout rattan pieces.
Concrete and Mixed Materials
Concrete accent tables like the Tack bring industrial-modern character. Mixed material construction combining wood, metal, rope, and fabric creates visual interest while addressing varied functional requirements. This material diversity enables design flexibility across contemporary, transitional, and eclectic interiors.
Performance and Outdoor Fabrics
Performance bisque French linen combines sophisticated appearance with enhanced durability. Outdoor performance fabrics resist fading, moisture, and mildew while maintaining comfort. These technical fabrics enable sophisticated design in demanding applications from busy family rooms to sun-exposed outdoor spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Essentials For Living different from other furniture brands?
Essentials For Living combines over 47 years of expertise with innovative design, merging contemporary and transitional styles. Each piece features premium materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and performance features like LiveSmart fabrics that resist stains while maintaining luxury aesthetics. The brand's attention to ergonomics and material quality ensures furniture that performs beautifully for years.
Is LiveSmart fabric safe for homes with children and pets?
Yes. LiveSmart fabric contains no harmful chemicals, making it completely safe for children, pets, and all household members. The stain and moisture resistance comes from fabric construction rather than chemical treatments. The fabric is also breathable despite its protective properties, ensuring comfortable use in all seasons.
How do I choose between counter height and bar height stools?
Counter height stools typically have 24 to 26-inch seat heights for standard 36-inch counters. Bar height stools have 28 to 30-inch seat heights for 42-inch bar surfaces. Measure your counter or bar height and subtract 10 to 12 inches for comfortable seating height. Our team can help determine appropriate heights for your specific surfaces.
Are outdoor pieces truly weather-resistant?
Yes. Outdoor pieces feature gray teak or treated woods, marine-grade hardware, weather-resistant rope weaving, and performance fabrics designed to withstand sun, rain, and temperature changes. Teak's natural oils provide inherent weather resistance. Store cushions during extended non-use or severe weather for longest life.
How do I care for rope-weave furniture?
Vacuum rope surfaces regularly with soft brush attachment to remove dust. Spot clean with damp cloth and mild soap if needed, then allow complete drying before use. The durable rope construction withstands regular cleaning. Outdoor rope furniture tolerates more aggressive cleaning due to its weather-resistant construction.
Can I mix different furniture finishes?
Absolutely. Mixing complementary finishes creates visual interest and collected-over-time appeal. Natural gray, French gray, and light honey oak tones coordinate beautifully within the same room. Consider maintaining one dominant finish with accent pieces in complementary tones for cohesive yet interesting design.
What assembly is required?
Assembly requirements vary by piece. Many items ship fully assembled while others require attaching legs, bases, or hardware. Clear instructions and necessary hardware ship with each item. White glove delivery with professional assembly is available for those preferring setup assistance.
How do I clean LiveSmart fabric?
For everyday care, vacuum with soft brush attachment. Address spills immediately by blotting with dry cloth. For stubborn stains, mix one tablespoon liquid detergent with sixteen ounces lukewarm water, dampen cloth, and gently blot affected areas. Rinse with clean damp cloth and air dry completely.
Do you offer fabric samples?
Contact our team to inquire about fabric sample availability. While product photography accurately represents colors and textures, viewing physical samples can help confirm selections for larger furniture investments. Our specialists guide you through fabric characteristics and help match selections to existing decor.
What is the warranty coverage?
Essentials For Living provides manufacturer warranty coverage on their furniture. Warranty terms vary by component, covering structural defects in frames and mechanisms. Contact Casa Bella Decor for specific warranty information on selected items. Retain purchase documentation for any warranty claims.
Special Offers at Casa Bella Decor
20% Off Essentials For Living Collection
Save 20% across our entire Essentials For Living collection featuring 682 pieces for every room in your home. From counter stools and dining chairs to outdoor loungers and bedroom furniture, this exclusive discount makes quality furniture more accessible. Combine with our free shipping policy for exceptional value.
Free shipping applies to all orders with no minimum purchase requirement.
Free Shipping Nationwide
Casa Bella Decor provides free shipping throughout the continental United States on all orders. Items ship via appropriate carriers based on size and weight, with tracking provided via email. Freight deliveries include curbside placement with advance scheduling. White glove service is available for additional fees.
Why Choose Casa Bella Decor
We curate furniture from established brands known for quality construction and lasting design. Our team provides informed guidance on selecting appropriate pieces for your spaces, coordinating furniture across collections, and maintaining investments through proper care. We stand behind every piece with responsive customer service.
Design Consultation
Uncertain which pieces suit your space or how to coordinate furniture throughout your home? Our specialists help determine appropriate selections based on room dimensions, existing furnishings, and personal style preferences. We guide building complete room environments strategically.
Trade Program Benefits
Interior designers, architects, home stagers, and hospitality professionals benefit from our Designer Trade Program offering special pricing, dedicated service, and extended product access. Contact us for trade account information.
Ready to Furnish Your Space?
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Email: cs@casabelladecor.net
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Discover quality furniture combining sophisticated design with practical performance materials. Shop our curated collection of 682 Essentials For Living pieces at Casa Bella Decor today.
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