This friday I am in love with chairs~preferably of the chic and shabby vintage variety, but generally anything with interesting character. I am particularly drawn to old chairs. I love the shabby, chippy, rustic awesomeness of a vintage find. I like curves and detail as opposed to modern straight lines in a piece of furniture. I guess that's the girly side of me. A good accent chair can really set the tone for a room and add character and warmth. I know there are a ton of reproductions out there, but the best ones, in my opinion, are those old salvaged finds that are transformed with a few coats of paint and distressing and maybe even a little reupholstering with some chic fabric. When I see a discarded old chair, I immediately start dreaming of ways to give it new life.
These are the projects I love the most.
I shared a post a few months back on old chairs and since then I have found a handful of new selections to inspire you today. Some of these are authentic vintage and refurbished chairs and a few are reproductions, but they are all fabulous and will give you loads of inspiration to seek out that perfect accent chair that your home may be missing!
So there you have it, my love of the day....chic, shabby, vintage, rusty, chippy, distressed wonderful old chairs! They are everywhere really...thrift stores, antique stores, garage sales and sometimes even left out for the garbage man. You never know what hidden gem may be waiting for a little tender loving care and a second chance at life. For a peek at more amazing chairs visit my past blog entry
here.
I am your newest follower. I love the rusty old chair...love..love ..love it!! That turquoise cane chair is a beauty too. Found you on Stuff and Nonsense Friday.
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I'm in a chair phase right now, too! The one from Urban Farmgirl is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteJust came across your blog and love the post...What chair don't I like. I love all the different techniques used to get that shabby chic look. You had me at hello...new follower.
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Would love if you could stop by Simple & Sweet Fridays with your post..Everyone will love it!
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All of them are beautiful chairs!! My favorite, the vintage with the chandelier! lovely!
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Puts every chair I have around to shame!
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Awesome idea for a feature! I love the pink Paris one and the one from Urban Farm Girl. The mix of chairs here is great.
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I am linked up to your party! Thanks for the invite~Angie
DeleteThese do all have such character! It's like a little art piece in or outside your home.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of these chairs they are fantastic. I really like the one your posted on Rooted in Thyme as you thumbnail. I am the Laundry Room.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mntion I am your newest folloer. I just joined via email.
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ReplyDeleteOohhhh and aaaah over your post; I love these glamorously feminine chairs!, this is beautiful.
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They are all gorgeous. I too love them all. Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteWow thanks for the inspiration, I redo furniture and am drooling over a few of the pics! Hope you stop by my place I am having a rachel ashwell prairie couture giveaway for my 200th blogpost!
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LUV these chairs, Angie! The colors! The distressing! The pillows! *sigh....!*
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I love these! I have the same fetish right now - and have a great one up on my work table right now - just trying to decide on the fabric. Thanks for sharing - it's very inspiring.
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Hi there, I'm visiting over from French Country Cottage! I share your love for old chairs too! Stop by my place to say Hi and check out a few of my chairs I madeover :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, such great images, I'm really lovin' that cow hide beauty! thanks for linking up to the party!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie! I have a weakness for chairs – I can't resist them. These are all lovely! xo – g
ReplyDeleteI think the pink one is my absolute favorite!
ReplyDeleteWow ! Love the pink arm chair... Gorgeous... !!
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