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| Phoebe Howard Spindle, spool, bobbin… Whatever you call these fabulous chairs, originally conceived in the early 18th century, we love that designers are putting their contemporary spin on this old favorite. In spots where a club chair is too solid but a french chair is too formal and a plain wooden frame seems a little ordinary, a spindle chair is a breath of fresh air. |
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| Phoebe Howard I’m partial to white, off-white or distressed finishes, myself. |
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| Massucco, Miller and Warner I love a dark piece to anchor a room, but, when it comes to these chairs, I think the roundness of the spools calls for the softness of the lighter shades. |
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| Phoebe Howard |
Mom is more a fan of the darker shades.
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| VT Interiors That is a shocking revelation as I truly believe she would live in a house of all gleaming, shiny white if possible. |
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| Miguel Flores Photography The true, dark black is her favorite shade of spindle chair. |
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| Vallone Design |
I’ll have to admit that it does work well with a darker patterned fabric…
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| Caitlin Creer Interiors But, ahhhh, aren’t those just stunning? |
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| Christina Murphy Design No matter what the color, we both agree that we love the style of these unique chairs. |
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| Inspiring Interiors |
What do you think about this look? Is it timeless or a passing trend?
Funny I have seen them, never knew what they were called and now am convinced Iove them after seeing so many gorgeous examples! Nice to know……
I have to say I thought I like the Pheobe Howard designs best until I saw the one by Christina Murphy. That room is so clean and crisp looking.
I actually think they have a fairly classic look about them! I really like them 🙂
Abbey x
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I wasn’t familiar with those chairs until this post. Love them! And so many gorgeous rooms in this post too.
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Beautiful chairs! I think I agree with your mother, I like the darker shades myself. It just pops.
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Oh, I’ve loved them, just didn’t know what they were called. Beautiful collection!
Oh, these chairs have been a true favorite of mine for as long as I can remember! I’m looking at carrying a few in my shop to mix in with the antiques and I can’t wait for them to arrive! This post just reaffirmed that it was a good decision! Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pics!
Love them in both dark and light hues. I think they may be enjoying a moment in the spotlight, but they have the staying power of any classic. Happy Tuesday!
I really love the chairs-the shape really adds a special detail to the rooms–thanks for all the wonderful examples!! Leslie
Oh they are lovely. I can’t make up my mind which color I prefer. I love black and white so to pick a favorite is very hard. The black ones would be great in a sophisticated room and the white in a feminine setting.. I would love both…I wish my bath was large enough..great spot for one.
I like the contrast of a dark frame with light cushions….beautiful!
I LOVE every images. I have had my eyes on these chairs for several years now. I agree that the cream painted chairs are a show stopper!
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
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I LOVE every images. I have had my eyes on these chairs for several years now. I agree that the cream painted chairs are a show stopper!
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
My parents gave me a bobbin chair which looks a little dated, but I got some good ideas here to paint it and reupholster it and give it new life. Glad I saw this post.
What a gorgeous, elegant interior (top photo)!
wow those images are absolutely beautiful… i’m dreaming right now and wish to have one of those in my house!!!!
take care.
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This is one of my favorite chairs. I would take one in any color.
I never knew what they were called. I do like them in both light and dark actually.
I think it looks timeless, and like most things, I like them either totally white, or black. Love these chairs!
I def like the lighter versions…classic. xx
oh yes!
particularly love the examples in off white!
debra
I love bobbin chairs and in my opinion, they are timeless, but have to go with Mom-much prefer them in the darker shades.
My favourite; a black bobbin with red & white stripe fabric-love!
I have been in love with the bobbin chair ever since one of my favorite showrooms in the Dallas Market had
a pair of them this past market in January…
Going to market tomorrow and can’t wait to see all
the new goodies… I love both the dark and light finishes. Guess it depends on what room you are doing at the time.
Love that style chair ! A stand out amoung so many boring chairs.
Diana
I feel silly, but I didn’t know what these chairs were 🙂 The Caitlin Creer Interiors chair is gorgeous! Thanks for the intro!
leslie
Timeless appeal for me, in black with that fabulous chaise longue…as always, fabulous post ladies. You never cease to inspire.. 🙂 xx
I so love these chairs, but can’t find them anywhere in AUstralia. These are wonderful images too, all into the inspiration folder.
I’m always learning something new on your lovely blog! I didn’t know what these chairs were before, they’re sweet!
Thank you for your lovely sweet comment about my baby news, just over halfway there and getting more excited every day! 🙂
Meera xx
These are beautiful chairs! I love the dark wood tones best, but the light finishes are still just as beautiful!
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Love this! I have always adored these. My husband’s grandmother in Kentucky has a spindle four poster bed in one of her guest rooms and I have always coveted it. Especially love them painted white.
Kim:)
I never knew what these were called, like Tina, but LOVE them! Thanks for the education 🙂
Stacy
The Bobbin chair is one of my favorite chairs as well!! Love, love, love them! I pinned pretty much every photo you put on here…thanks for sharing fabulous spaces featuring one of my favorite chairs!!
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I love this look and I must agree with your mother, I prefer the dark black frame.
Best…Victoria
These are so interesting and not something I see very often. As usual the rooms are divine though!!
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Sharon
I adore Bobbin Chairs as well and you found some beautiful examples! Just plain lovely!
Do any of you in the Design Field know where we can find those Spool Counter or Bsr Chairs to order? I love them but i have never seen them offered in Spool Counter or Bar chairs before and i would like many on here love to know how to find them or order them. If any of you know please respond, Many thanks for todays posting Kristy..