Stacy Weiss: Shadyside, Pennsylvania

Off to the side of the living area, Weiss creates her dining area using nothing more than the requisite table and chairs. The round table instantly defines the zone and creates intimacy within the open plan. While Weiss has many favorite places to shop for her home, she benefits from first-hand exposure to great finds. The vintage Dakota Jackson dining chairs were originally purchased for the store, but she loved them so much she decided to keep them. Their wood-and-rod composition contrast the Eero Saarinen table without imposing on its delicate form. Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz