tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post5539267651066769603..comments2024-03-25T14:21:41.058-04:00Comments on In the Fields : A Victorian ChairCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-80954903024655396592017-07-01T01:28:07.990-04:002017-07-01T01:28:07.990-04:00Wow was the expression when I viewed this victoria...Wow was the expression when I viewed this <a href="https://englanderline.com/hotel-contract-furniture/" rel="nofollow">victorian furniture</a> at a store here in Croydn, London that had the best of everything, starting from intricate hand carving, ornate wood work, rich hand polishing and gorgeous upholstery work that reminded me of that grand Victorian Era when furniture design was simply gorgeous and sublime with extensive attention to detailing. Hope the luxury armchair that I bought for my country house in Swindon, perfectly matches with the ambience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12516085369581646000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-3281929662021394812009-12-06T02:48:06.262-05:002009-12-06T02:48:06.262-05:00Hi Anne,
I found the fabric at Interior Mall (www...Hi Anne, <br />I found the fabric at Interior Mall (www.interiormall.com). I received the fabric sample last week and hope to post on it soon! xoTrinaCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-38300576604944722412009-12-04T14:08:05.623-05:002009-12-04T14:08:05.623-05:00It's such a beautiful chair and perfect vignet...It's such a beautiful chair and perfect vignette, I'd just let it be as-is. Love it all together. <br /><br />Would you share what toile fabric that is? It's very pretty and I've been looking for something like that.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200684197746983200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-68650910182784648062009-11-14T07:55:36.477-05:002009-11-14T07:55:36.477-05:00The dark value of the wood and the needlepoint mak...The dark value of the wood and the needlepoint make the entire form of the chair standout against the light value of the wall. The round shape of the needlepoint flower clusters also nicely echo the round medallion shapes on the back of the chair and the "knobs" at the top of the legs. In this situation, I think it's as best as it can be. In another situation, I might like to see the chair painted white with cow hide upholstery.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-19038811209691279592009-11-13T22:48:33.243-05:002009-11-13T22:48:33.243-05:00It's gorgeous... the needlepoint looks GORGEO...It's gorgeous... the needlepoint looks GORGEOUS in the photos by the way. Really, what a stunning piece. Great find!Kelly Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417340236908993252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-7534295242504940852009-11-13T14:15:43.123-05:002009-11-13T14:15:43.123-05:00I just love the idea of the velvet...
xoxo MCI just love the idea of the velvet...<br />xoxo MCfarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01945584338612963020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-31326502214206661602009-11-13T13:28:22.898-05:002009-11-13T13:28:22.898-05:00it's pretty as is. if you wanted to update it,...it's pretty as is. if you wanted to update it, you could take off the needlepoint and have it framed or something?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-37106473043874088622009-11-13T09:50:19.015-05:002009-11-13T09:50:19.015-05:00I too love the chair. I really like the floral on...I too love the chair. I really like the floral on the back of the chair, it looks like a picture. Just a thought if you pulled a color from the flowers could you redo only the seat in a color that would compliment the top? Then you could redo the edging on both top and both in that color to pull it together. I drive myself crazy with this kind of project.<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-8288346152095650112009-11-12T21:53:03.975-05:002009-11-12T21:53:03.975-05:00I'd definitely say go w/velvet. I think that w...I'd definitely say go w/velvet. I think that would look great w/this chair. I think the flowers take away from the beauty of the design of the chair. Can't wait to see what you end up doing!Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-90111201484156850272009-11-12T20:30:44.478-05:002009-11-12T20:30:44.478-05:00I love Victorian furniture also ... imagine some w...I love Victorian furniture also ... imagine some woman sitting in her parlour doing the needlepoint to cover the chair.<br /><br />On the other hand .. today is today ... I think the black toile would be beautiful on the chair ... but I would either try to upholster over the needlepoint or remove it and save it. It's so beautiful.Sharon@Sharon at Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720955338162888640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-28459592949930059842009-11-12T19:17:31.356-05:002009-11-12T19:17:31.356-05:00The toile or velvet. Fresh and lovely for your be...The toile or velvet. Fresh and lovely for your bedroom. I don't think recovering the needlepoint is at odds with its preservation. If you were going to paint the wood, that would be a different story. I like recycle and reuse as much as the next person, it feels good. But your own personal expression of a piece, modern day, is just as important. HTH. xoxoRLGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081490873508722406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-26606831930049275032009-11-12T14:34:36.513-05:002009-11-12T14:34:36.513-05:00Hmm...I adore the bird toile. And like the idea o...Hmm...I adore the bird toile. And like the idea of removing the existing needlepoint and maybe framing it elsewhere.<br /><br />Then again, it is a classic as-is but if you are not feeling the colour/look, you will never be 100% happy. <br /><br />Velvets are also nice. I am upholstering a chair now in a velvet and will do another, more an armchair style, after Christmas with either a natural linen or cream velvet. I find velvet or chenilles so inviting!<br /><br />I envy that you don't have patterned carpets, from what I have seen anyway. I did patterned rugs in a few places and it really restricts what you can put on adjacent chairs, etc. From now on, I will try to do solid rugs so I can have a little pattern on pillows or furniture! <br /><br />Great find!<br /><br />xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-7747026030080135652009-11-12T13:43:03.959-05:002009-11-12T13:43:03.959-05:00I like the thought of the light colored velvet. Th...I like the thought of the light colored velvet. That would be lovely, especially since it will allow protection for the needlepoint. That's smart thinking. Enjoy your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-5326852172836906492009-11-12T12:56:34.593-05:002009-11-12T12:56:34.593-05:00The chair as is is beautiful. Another idea that I ...The chair as is is beautiful. Another idea that I don't think has mentioned - make pillows out of the needlepoint. Just an idea. I'm sure whichever direction you go it will be stunning.Marla in Columbusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-81650957312391127362009-11-12T12:35:43.203-05:002009-11-12T12:35:43.203-05:00I would leave it alone, but if the fabric was too ...I would leave it alone, but if the fabric was too worn, I would replace it with a light velvet. A warm gray, as someone already suggested.<br /><br />You have a beautiful home!Juleshttp://www.pancakesandfrenchfries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-43597710091239433282009-11-12T12:10:41.891-05:002009-11-12T12:10:41.891-05:00What a great deal! I think it looks beautiful as i...What a great deal! I think it looks beautiful as is, but then I adore needlework. What happened to the little embroidered footstool that was in that spot (I think?) at one time?soilmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868458533260213412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-7407187622582181542009-11-12T12:06:31.499-05:002009-11-12T12:06:31.499-05:00Hi Trina,
Boy this is a hard one. The image of t...Hi Trina,<br /><br />Boy this is a hard one. The image of the chair on my computer screen is exquisite. I love it just the way it is. But I know it would also look great in either a velvet or the toile. I guess I lean towards leaving it as is, but I know in the end whatever you do with it, it will look amazing.<br /><br />~janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-41640659202518538722009-11-12T11:55:35.819-05:002009-11-12T11:55:35.819-05:00I love the bird toile. It would be a little nod t...I love the bird toile. It would be a little nod to your bird dishes!Seagrass Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742397820236459628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-37562331202732039012009-11-12T09:42:17.105-05:002009-11-12T09:42:17.105-05:00Oh, I love the bird toile! It is so light and air...Oh, I love the bird toile! It is so light and airy, and you can rest knowing you have preserved the original beneath. I stumbled upon your blog recently. It is simply lovely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-15035676856015302612009-11-12T09:30:46.922-05:002009-11-12T09:30:46.922-05:00It`s beautiful as it is, but I think I would go fo...It`s beautiful as it is, but I think I would go for the toile fabric anyway.. Maybe that would look even better in your beautiful white surroundings?<br /><br />Have a great day :O)A Seaside Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542468673987768318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-8384300986874667202009-11-12T08:53:01.978-05:002009-11-12T08:53:01.978-05:00Leave it alone. I try to think you will honor the ...Leave it alone. I try to think you will honor the history of it. That has most meaning than a new fabric on it. Sorry my english...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-10528538454351199502009-11-12T07:50:27.499-05:002009-11-12T07:50:27.499-05:00I love the chair!! But I agree with you about the ...I love the chair!! But I agree with you about the velvet...maybe a lovely light "warm gray" velvet would look absolutely stunning agaisnt the beautiful wood. I think it will breath new life into it. You could always carefully take off the needlepoint work and make it into pillows for the bed/sofa or frame them in your lovely gilded frames. I think that would perserve the past beauty of the chair! TerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-72981097278610876652009-11-12T07:21:55.779-05:002009-11-12T07:21:55.779-05:00Hello, I'm new to your blog and have introduce...Hello, I'm new to your blog and have introduced my best friend to it as well. We love your home! <br /><br />I think a light velvet would be lovely on the chair. Also, if you were willing to remove the needlepoint from the chair, it would be nice framed. Just a thought... <br /><br />Thanks, LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695197076794161182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-17923846333257994092009-11-12T03:39:45.803-05:002009-11-12T03:39:45.803-05:00I love both. It looks so pretty in it's origin...I love both. It looks so pretty in it's original state next to your gorgeous nightstand but I am also a sucker for toile. Sorry not much help. I love the history that the original form suggests though. Original perhaps? A-M xxThe House That A-M Builthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870752194541203656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-43356228231496011762009-11-12T03:28:21.652-05:002009-11-12T03:28:21.652-05:00The chair is beautiful! I love the idea of coveri...The chair is beautiful! I love the idea of covering it with a light velvet that coordinates with your bedroom. And you can cover right over the needlepoint to protect it. <br /><br />I really enjoy your blog, by the way! Your home is beautiful.tracigoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729034703175376977noreply@blogger.com