I need to confess. I have a soft spot for cane backed chairs, arm chairs in particular. There is a special love for a few Anglo/ dutch style furniture pieces. And when I looked for cane and wood chairs, a few french chairs figured in the "like" list. Like many, I love vintage hand me down furniture and really wish I inherited something as divine as these. I get drawn to organic and earthy looking furniture. It has been a dream to own one of these...colonial plantation chair with a matching ottoman
source:softsurroundings-com
or one of these
source: wicker-repair-com
Among the few pieces I would love to own, are a pair of cane backed arm chairs. Ever since I saw then in a house tour post on Apartment therapy, my hunt has become pretty serious. One look at them and I knew I had to have them ...lol
source: apartmenttherapy
My hunt led me to create another inspirations folder ..
funny me!!. Here is my collection of varied models and styles.
Thought I would begin with a pair of bentwood (thonet style) arm chairs - Circa 1940's. They are a straight back so may not work well in a lounge /living area set up. These seem more like a dining /captain chair variety
source: antiquearts-com
Straight backs with a southern style porch rocker look. (
similar to Brumby rockers)
source: danripley-com
Now for a few French Parlour style curved back or barrel back chairs...French style vintage pair...not sure of the wood though
source:furniturehousela-com
source: frenchchair-com
source: apartmenttherapy
Very ornate ones but without the upholstery
source: jansantique
Straight back parlour chair with removable cushions. Straight panel weaving gives the chair a very traditional vintage look.
sourece: objectsintheloft-com
Another straight back with honey comb weave
source: wisteria-com
Loved this chair and rocker combination
source: craigslist
Next in line...Danish modern inspirations....
source: designedconnected-com
Jens Risom classic lounge chairs Circa 1950's
source:metroretrofurniture-com
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Can you stop drooling over this set, currently on sale by owner
(Priced right for its worth but def out of my budget!!)
source: Craigslist
Sleek curved back chairs with a square weave.
source: assembleagedltd-com
Now take a look at this...This is not your typical lounge chair....(couldnt afford it else would have bought it!!)
source:deconethan-com
These chairs are paired with a fabric or a wooden loveseat or a settee. The combination looks good and works well in a modern as well as traditional set up. They also look good all by themselves and are recommended as small space lounging solutions.
source: apartmetntherapy
Until next time...See you and repurpose, reuse and restore!!
