Wouldn't you love a seat around this table? Actually I'd like several of them. Any of these would be welcome at my place, but I'm especially partial to the classics - the Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956, the DSW chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. And of course, the most copied chair of this era, the Series 7 ply chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, which originally debuted in 1955. The new kid on the block is the lovely ash Bac chair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini - a mere 2009 toddler alongside the others.
I love mis-matched chairs around a table. They seem to suggest an informality, and a welcome to all. Kind of a 'pull up a chair, there's room for everyone' attitude. And I love lots of convivial food and wine at any time. And in this lovely room I should imagine that I could start the day with coffee and the newspaper, and perhaps just hang around all day, waiting for conviviality to drop by.
Amanda xx
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Haha, me too. I love mismatched and I love informality. Bring it on!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'd love a seat at that table especially if I could take it with me!
ReplyDeleteI don't have the mismatched chair thing going on in this house, but I too like the look and feel it gives. I like the idea that if one chair doesn't suit you, you can just try another! I can imagine having my dining setting in a designated 'dining room' and a gorgeous old table in my 'huge kitchen' surrounded by mismatched chairs! (this is all in my dreams obviously)
ReplyDeleteOne day... next house!
:) Flick
Our everyday kitchen table is a cheap mixy matchy one but I would so love one day to do the whole mis-matched look - I really love the warmth and quirkiness it adds to a room.
ReplyDeleteHi Amand,
ReplyDeleteOh, I love mis-matched chairs too. It takes away that posh formality. I am lucky enough to have a breakfast room next to the kitchen where we have odd chairs AND a dining room , which is a little more formal so I can have the best of both worlds !
Enjoy the weekend. XXXX
Sorry AMANDA,
ReplyDeleteI left the A off of your name !! It's my age !!!!
I love those classic designs. Just bought a 70s Artifort lounge chair, basically rescued it and it is being restored. And thank you for becoming a follower Amanda, Happy to follow your lovely inspiring blog as well. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletea collection of legends there! looks great
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