Martha Stewart designed a chair inspired by her rustic Bedford farm – it's the perfect accent for 'discerning interior enthusiasts' (and nearly 50% off now)

Stewart created a '60s-inspired coastal chair in a neutral colorway that promises 'year-round beauty' – and it's currently at one of the lowest prices we've seen

Martha Stewart
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If you're familiar with Martha Stewart's property portfolio, her Bedford farm will need no introduction. The 1920s estate epitomizes the mogul's traditional yet elegant style – from the cream farmhouse kitchen to the pale blue, English-style living room. If you were to capture the home's overall aesthetic and turn it into a tangible piece of furniture, you would do so with something utterly timeless like rattan, which, coincidently, is exactly what Stewart has done.

Martha Stewart's collection for Wayfair is a trove of hidden accent chairs that will look beautiful in every kind of living room – whether you're looking for a subtle palette to complement a minimalist space or you're going to decorate with maximalist prints. However, the Isla Farmhouse Accent Chair (available at Wayfair), which pays homage to Bedford, is quickly becoming our favorite.

'Taking inspiration from her farm in Bedford, NY, Martha Stewart’s Isla bench features a tufted upholstered seat and cane insets in the track arms, complementing a neutral color palette for year-round beauty,' the specification notes. With nearly half price off, we've rarely seen this chair so accessible. With such a reduction, we expect it will sell out fast, so act now.

Rattan's eternal appeal needs no explanation. Alongside its retro-style aesthetic and durability, it has sustainable qualities, as design experts explain.

'Rattan furniture is natural, sturdy and also steeped in tradition – the process of hand-weaving rattan furniture embodies a time-honored tradition, its story spans continents, artists, and craftsmen,' comments Georgia Metcalfe, the founder and creative director at French Bedroom. 'In a world that is rapidly (and rightfully) seeking more sustainable choices, rattan stands out as a beacon of hope. Not just an eco-friendly option, its beauty and durability make it an obvious choice for discerning interior enthusiasts.'

Plus, as Metcalfe explains (and Stewart's chair emphasizes), rattan is eternally versatile – and will impress in every kind of living room.

We love rattan – as a natural fiber, its organic gradient of browns and yellows seamlessly blends with most color palettes, making it a favorite amongst interior designers and sitting perfectly with the emerging trend for browns and natural textures,' she adds.

'Rattan is one of those rare natural materials you can feel really good about. The harvest of rattan supports the livelihoods of millions of people living in several tropical nations.'

It may be unsurprising, therefore, that the accent chair is not the only time we've seen Stewart's experiment with rattan. You can shop more of her pieces below.


Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team. Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US while studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site. She currently lives in London with her antique typewriter and an expansive collection of houseplants.

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