Although I think the current fabric is pretty, it's not what I'm going for and so I'm having it reupholstered in something else for a new project of ours that I'm working on.
{Of course I love that green velvet in back!!}
Will keep you posted!!
14 June 2010
So pumped
I'm so excited about this Victorian wing chair I found at Miss Pixie's in DC. I have been meaning to get there for the longest time but just haven't gotten out. Several clients of mine have mentioned that I "had to go" and I'm so glad they did! Just last week a client sent me a link to Miss Pixie's website for a possible piece in her own home and as I was scrolling through the items for sale, this chair caught my eye and has since come home with me:
Although I think the current fabric is pretty, it's not what I'm going for and so I'm having it reupholstered in something else for a new project of ours that I'm working on.
Although I think the current fabric is pretty, it's not what I'm going for and so I'm having it reupholstered in something else for a new project of ours that I'm working on.
the lines and shape of that chair are amazing!
ReplyDeletelove the curvy, feminine shape... keep the green velvet back - it's gorgeous!
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cristin
I love Miss Pixies! Its a great resource. Your chair is wonderful - looking forward to seeing the finished project!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! There is something about chairs that I love...chairs and fabric! Thanks for the Miss Pixie recommendation...will have to pop in there soon. Can't wait to see the chair transformation...
ReplyDeleteWow! What an exciting prject!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that chair! I would have bought it too. I know what you mean by the fabric, although it is beautiful--especially the green velvet back.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhhh, I love it! But my mind is doing really funky things to it, I have to admit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find... psyched to see what you do with it!
ReplyDelete-ME
love that chair and can't wait to see it when you are done. Don't you love these treasures?
ReplyDeleteOoo, love the chair! The shape is gorgeous and that green velvet is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLauren,
ReplyDeleteWhat great lines the chair has. Can't wait to see what amazing things you do to it!!
xx-Gina
LOVE it - what a great find! I love the green velvet but I understand having to reupholster.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see pics of it finished for your project!
What a great find! It has some kind of Dorothy Draper meets Alice in Wonderland feel to it. You're going BOLD with the upholstery, I hope ;) It just seems to need something dynamic to hold up to those strong curves. Whatever you do with it - it's sure to look fabulous, Lauren.
ReplyDelete~Jacci
Love it. Can't wait to see what you choose? I bet you keep the back then add like vintage grain sack on the front. Whatever you do, it will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGREAT shape! Can't wait to see the "after"...are you going to keep the nailhead?
ReplyDeleteInteresting shape, who made it, do you know?
ReplyDeletesmiles.
Have to come back for the after pics..i am working on an upholstery project too,getting a custom fabric made for a wing chair!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I've never been here either and it's just a street over from me. Looks like I'm going to have to make a trip! Thanks for introducing me. xx
ReplyDeleteI am so pumped with you! it's awesome and if you ever get tired of it ...i have just the perfect spot.....x.x. lylah
ReplyDeleteWhy if she is not THE belle of the ball!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...give us a hint of her destiny...K??
Pretty please with a cherry on top!
Lauren - I absolutely LOVE the shape of that chair!!! I think that is my new inspiration for my living room. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteHow do you plan to reupholster it? Gorgeous find!
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Carly
All this is Grace and Charm
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Oh great find, the chair and the store! Cannot wait to see the offerings in your new venture either!
ReplyDeleteLove the lines. I'm sure it will be a fabulous re-do.
ReplyDeleteScore! That chair is DIVINE. I love it and even like the current fabric, in photo anyway. But I know it will look even better once you are done with it. Do share the options!!
ReplyDeletexo Terri
That is a really great chair!
ReplyDeleteI love the chair already but with new upholstery you can make it stylish & sexy. Really curious about your choice of fabric.
ReplyDeleteLauren,
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Don't you just love a happy surprise waiting for a new home?!
~Rebecca
It's a fabulous chair, I can't wait to see where you put it!
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Maria
It's a fabulous chair, I can't wait to see where you put it!
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Maria
What a great find, Lauren. Your chair has a wonderful shape. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it! xo Brooke
ReplyDeleteLike the others, I'm anxious to see what you do. I like the decorative tacks but that is sooooo labor intensive but you don't seem like a gimp girl either.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! What a great find. I love its broad back and slender arms...what a treasure.
ReplyDeletexoxoTrina
Fabulous find! I can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteKacey
Beautiful chair...love your blog and I'm now a follower!
ReplyDeleteRondell
I love this chair! I still regret not getting a similarly shaped chair at our flea market months ago. It's funny, but the chair fabric is the same as my parent's living room sofa fabric from the 70's (which they still have, by the way). So, I would change it too!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!