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Guess What This Chair Is Made From?
This modern yellow wing-back chair is made from a very playful thing, a favorite of young kids. You actually can sit on the original item . .
Roundup: Wingback Chairs
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice knows how to spend time with VIPs such as Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Moratinos: she does so in the comfort of a wingback chair.
Wingback, or wing chairs, are high-backed, upholstered easy chairs whose panels, or "wings," project forward from the sides of the back and curve downward to meet the roll arms. Originally, the wings were designed to block drafts in old homes, and to protect ladies' skin from a fireplace's heat.
Crave Worthy: Sunflower Zebra Chair
While I do think the zebra trend is pretty played out at this point, and I'm certainly not keen on animal hide rugs, I find myself pleasantly surprised by the Horchow Sunflower Zebra Chair ($2,199). Not only does the winged accent chair look super comfortable and have great lines, but it's incredibly cheerful in its sunny zebra pattern. And you know how I love nailhead trim.
Steal of the Day: Anthropologie Spindle Wingback Chair
I've had the Anthropologie Spindle Wingback Chair ($1,300, reduced from $2,500) burned into my mind ever since it first made its debut. Actually, I'd come across the spindle/turned wood print in Ilse Crawford's portfolio and emailed her personally to find out where I could get my hands on the fabric. In case you're not familiar, Ilse is the founding editor of Elle Decoration and also a very talented interior designer.
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Can You Discern the Difference Between New and Vintage?
Can you tell which wingback chair is an antique, and which is currently for sale in your favorite shop? Do you have an eye for discerning the difference between a real midcentury lamp and its modern update? Put your design savvy to the test with my new game, Old or New Design.
Link Time!
- This stylish dining room was sourced secondhand.— Re-Nest
- Pick up new, beautiful affordable art.— PoppyTalk
- Get inspiration from these eco decorating ideas.— Daily Danny
- Feast your eyes on these gorgeous garden sheds.— Charles and Hudson
- This is an amazing wingback chair makeover.— Design*Sponge
- Get a glimpse of ranch living.— AT:SF
Get the Look: Casual, Glamorous Living Room
Growing up, I used the word "den" to describe my family's hangout room with a TV and a fireplace, and "living room" to describe our parlor-like room, which was used rarely, and when it was, for cocktail parties. It always seemed insensible to me to have a room you never use, and I vouched to make the most of my space when I had the option. This owner of this North London living room seems to really get it.
Coveted Crib: Nest
I've long admired Minneapolis artist Amy Rice's fantastic artwork, and when I ran across photos from her collaboration with artist and textile designer Terrence Payne, "Nest," I had to share them with you. Collaborating with Sotheby's real estate group, Rice and Payne transformed a historic Minneapolis home into an artistic wonderland, layering furniture and home accents with their imagery and patterns.
I'm particularly taken with the over-the-top eccentricity of the Fuzzy Ball chair.
Wedding Planner: The Things We Do For Love
When I moved in with my fiancé, I had some artwork and furniture that he simply refused to have moved into our house, citing them as either too colorful or girly. And on his end, there was some furniture that was too dull and bachelor pad-esque for my tastes. So, to appease each other, we had to get rid of those items.
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