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Home of Abbey Nova, of the blog Design Scouting, Styling by Kendra Smoot, photos by Seth Smoot (via A CUP OF JO)

Chair Shopping

I shouldn’t have done it. But I went looking for chairs in the online used ads last night, and there was a veritable treasure trove! It had me pining for some great chairs. Most would need to be taken to a real-deal upholsterer though. And, oh yeah, I have no need (and no space!) for new chairs. But let’s dream together, shall we?

First, there were a whole bunch of Louis-style chairs for about $75 each. It’s more than I paid for my other two, but it’s not bad. Only these two are left unsold, and they’re asking $100 per chair. Meh.

But for a while there last night (when there were 3 other similar chairs for sale) I was imagining having a full set and using them as dining chairs…

(From An Angel at my Table)

(Design by Samantha Pynn, Photography by Virginia MacDonald, via Decorpad)

I’m a sucker for this style of feminine wing chair. This one is $50.

I’d have a tough time deciding what to do with a chair like this… Probably lose the tufting and use some pretty patterned fabric like this floral one here:

(Design by Amanda Brooks, via Garance Dore)

…Or go with something classic and simple like a pale grey or cream linen:

(Photography by Stacey Brandford, Design by Sarah Richardson Design, via House & Home)

…Or a cool graphic tartan that juxtaposes the curvy feminine lines:

(Design by Summer Thornton, via Chicago Home & Garden)

And how about this super cool boxy chair? Not exactly my style, but a good chair nonetheless. And only $20!!!

It feels really modern to me, but similar chairs look lovely in this traditional home:

(Photography by Phil Crozier, Design by McIntyre Bills, via House and Home)

How cool would it be in a masculine grey tweedy/herringbone fabric?

(Design by Sarah Richardson, Photography by Stacey Brandford, via Globe and Mail)

…Though this navy velvet is tempting too:

(Mercer tufted club chair from Canvas Home)

And these chairs are not for everyone… (They look like something Emily Henderson might pick out.) But I love their unique shape. $60 for the pair, but since they’re probably an acquired taste, I’m sure I could get them cheaper.

They seem like they’d be so cozy to curl up in.

(Design by Ashley Whittaker, featured in House Beautiful)

I’d maybe lose the tufting on the back (or maybe not?), and probably the skirt, and go with a navy or charcoal velvet. to simplify them a bit.

(Design by Emily Henderson)

Or since I’m totally dreaming, some worn butterscotch leather. Yes.

And the backs could look really cool with some nailhead detail. Yes. Yes.

(Design by Eric Magnussen, photography by Raúl Candales, via Elle Decor Espana) - This is obviously a totally different piece of furniture… but you get the vibe.

And while we’re in that funky/trendy mode, How about this hanging wicker chair? So retro. But so fun.