Coachella may be over, but there
are plenty of outdoor occasions this
summer where a clever tripod chair could come in handy. Sure, you could sit on the ground. But where's the style or fun in that? Pack this, be a gentleman and offer it to a lady. Inspired by an antique hunting field stool, the triangular seat looks like something Hemingway might've packed on an African safari and actually makes for a comfortable and ergonomic solution to sitting on a blanket. Built from solid wood, full-grain leather and brass hardware, the handsome piece will only get better with age as it patinas. When it's not supporting us outdoors, we might use it as a slim side table. It's got just enough room to hold a few magazines and the remote.
$65, at Design Within Reach

• Hemingway on the cover Look magazine, 1954