Saturday, March 20, 2010

~ Antique Painted Chairs: Inspiration + Retail Therapy ~

Antique painted furniture speaks to me.  There is beauty and wisdom in the aged patina.  It's feminine presence, paired with rustic and glamorous elements creates a look that I love!


Call me crazy, but to me, antique painted chairs are like
works of art. 


I want to know ~ where have you been, what have you seen,
how did you get here?


So whimsical and elegant.


So, when I recently found this beautiful antique chair at an estate sale, I had to buy it for the shoppe.  The dealer said it is a 19th century Italian piece.  My research suggests it could be as old as the 1700's.


I love the way the paint is worn.


And all the unique details.


So, beautiful chair, where have you been?  What have you seen in the past couple hundred years?  Where are you going? 
I see you in an ultra feminine bedroom.


If you are out and about in Marietta, please stop by the shoppe at One of a Kind for a visit.

Happy weekend!

Lulu
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5 comments:

  1. DustyLuMarch 22, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving such nice comments on my blog. Your blog is wonderful and I am now a follower! ~lulu

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  2. Fabulously FrenchMarch 22, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Love the chair, it is gorgeous.

    Leeann x

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  3. Room Service ~ Decorating 101March 22, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    I know I commented on this yesterday... well at least I tried too. I love this style, the chipped paint is so beautiful. I really like all the images that you show. Thanks

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  4. StinaMarch 24, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Lovely chairs. I would like to have some of them.:-) Hug/Stina

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  5. wydevendesigns.comMarch 7, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I just wanted to mention that I highlighted your blog on mine today - love your images and since I live in the area, I must visit your shop. Thank you,

    Gerrie

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