Tuesday, May 29, 2012

My chair update

You may remember 2 months ago I bought a small antique chair and wanted some fabric advice.I had so many great responses and emails, it was admittedly overwhelming as each person said something different! I decided to go with my gut (and wallet) and use the leftover fabric I had from my dining room chairs, a turquoise velvet from Ralph Lauren Home.While not my usual taste, the ornate chair will be a great accent piece in my new apartment.I love how it turned out, what do you think?
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25 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Perfect! Love the velvet and the colour.

    Cathy

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  2. pve designMay 29, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful. Looks timeless, regal and classic.
    pve

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  3. Pigtown*DesignMay 29, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    gorgeous. you can always change it again later. but it's a nice neutral now.

    xo

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  4. Mark D. RuffnerMay 29, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I think you have great taste and made a very good choice. Congrstulations!

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  5. Daniel ShigoMay 29, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I like it very much: the blue is calm, regal and goes with what you already have. I would, however, prefer a single welt. But that is is a matter of taste, no?

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  6. DavidMay 29, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Its teriffic!

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  7. ParnassusMay 29, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Considering the original covering, you have saved this chair's life. On an absolute level, the blue fabric looks comfortable, and makes a good foil for the carving and gilt on the frame.
    --Road to Parnassus

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  8. home before darkMay 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    It looks lovely and with the new apartment probably draining cash, it was a very smart choice. Can't wait to see your new home and to hear whether the dishwasher still has to be the china cabinet!

    ps Eons ago we discussed the Sonoma Home bookcase, You know the ones with the X motif on side. DO NOT buy this! Lovely it is, but I failed to notice that two of the shelves are glass and not a all suitable for books. Wish I had saved $$$$$ and gotten more storage from the X-book case from Ballards! Sigh....head banging on desk etc. Just wanted to save you some grief if this bookcase was still on your radar.

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  9. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    It is lovely! good bones!
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  10. ArchitectDesign™May 29, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Daniel - I agree. But my upholsterer was adamant about the double welt! I figured he knows best but I'm still a little 'eh' about it.

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  11. ArchitectDesign™May 29, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Dark, yes - my books are so heavy I have decided to just have custom bookcases built in. I'll be sure to post about them once they're completed!

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  12. DAMMay 29, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Who did you use in the DC area for the upholstery? thanks!

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  13. ArchitectDesign™May 29, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    DAM -I always use Market Place Interiors in Old Town on Cameron Street. Talk to Aku Merali, They're gerat!

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  14. WindlostMay 30, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    beautiful and classic and very versatile in any room...

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  15. KwanaMay 30, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Fantastic!

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  16. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Perfect!

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  17. smilla4blogsMay 31, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Love the color and it does not distract from your chair's beautiful lines. Also, I agree with home before dark...the thrifty Yankee in me! Ah, custom bookcases...looking forward to that post!

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  18. Vickie H.June 1, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Completely sublime! Very nice choice! Thank you for sharing!

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  19. BlueJune 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    We have a double welt on our Louis XV-style chair and I'm happy with it. The fabric, as I've probably mentioned before, is a 1980s Timney Fowler silk and something grander like a gimp would not have down at all well. Would I use a double welt next time? Depends on the chair and my wallet.

    The chair looks good in its blue velvet and fits well in your house. Looking forward to photos of your new place.

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  20. IrinaJune 3, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Just gorgeous! Love velvet and the color is very pretty.

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  21. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    hope you saved the old cover for a throw pillow -

    john in nc

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  22. Paisley CurtainJune 4, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Love the chair, I am a big fan of velvet and this color goes so well with the old patina of gilding on the chair.

    Any time you decide you don't want the chair any more, just let me know :)

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  23. busana muslim pestaJune 5, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Its the details of our lives I think that in some respects make the impact. Its only once in a while the big picture matters. I loves these photos of the details.

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  24. ThombeauJune 14, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Oh, but it's beautiful!

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  25. A Perfect GrayJune 16, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    beautiful fabric choice. love the chair...

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