It was a day like any other. I came across a large table and a set of 4 unusual chairs.
The clover-like design on the chair backs caught my interest.
After getting them home I thought I made a mistake bringing home "gothic" designed chairs.
Roseann Chair by Barry Dixon, $3,360Dyed Parchment Quatrefoil Mirror, $2,100
To my surprise, while browsing through the November 2008 issue of House Beautiful, I saw an article featuring the design on my chairs! The article is entitled, "Everywhere we look. . . Quatrefoils," and reads, in part:
"The medieval cloverleaf is suddenly the most modern motif around. . . . 
Quatrefoil Key Ring by Alexander Girard, $26
Today's designers are using trefoils, painted arches--and quatrefoils, especially--on everything from mirrors to beds. And why not? Gothic style has lightened up considerably over the years. Style-setters have long championed the beauty of this architectural style."
Quatrefoil Key Ring by Alexander Girard, $26Today's designers are using trefoils, painted arches--and quatrefoils, especially--on everything from mirrors to beds. And why not? Gothic style has lightened up considerably over the years. Style-setters have long championed the beauty of this architectural style."
Madeline One-Arm SconceThe Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy
My set of unusual chairs have a fancy name AND they're in style! Without further ado, I better get started on painting and recovering them before they're yesterday's news! I promise to post them (and the table) soon!
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI just knew you were going to paint those chairs. LOL
Can't wait to see the 'after' photo.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
I absolutely love those chairs. I look forward to your update to them, they have so much potential. I'm a big fan of the trefoil and quatrefoile design. xo, suzy
ReplyDeleteLove the chairs! Can't wait to see them re-done!!
ReplyDeleteSee you are being "fashion forward" and didn't even know it! I'll be looking for your updated post. That was a great find.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love saving old magazines.
So useful.
I can't wait to see them all painted up. How cool that there was a write up about the design for this month too. They're going look wonderful!
ReplyDelete-Karoline
Can't wait to see the re-do! Is that the fabric you are using? I think nearly every room can benefit from some animal print.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I had never really paid attention to that pattern before, and now I'm seeing it every where I look. I can't wait to see your Cute Pink Stuff magic do it's thing!
ReplyDelete** PS ~ Hope to see you at the Ventura Flea Market on Sunday **
oxox
Jennifer
Beautiful design :) I can't wait to see what you do with them.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteThey will look great painted...can't wait to see.
Stop on over for a Santa challenge & giveaway.
Kindredly, Lynne Laura
Your blog design is CUTE! THose chairs are lovely... stylish!
ReplyDeleteENJOY!
Fifi
I like the chairs. I am really anxious to see the finished product. The chairs do have a distinctive design. I like variety and they'll look gorgeous. I saw what you did with the beautiful piano and you'll do the same great job with the chairs.
ReplyDeleteSweetie