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Wingback Chairs Enjoy a Revival

Monday, February 16th, 2009

We haven’t seen a whole lot of wingback chairs since “The Cosby Show.”

“In the ’80s wingbacks felt so upper crust, and they needed a rest,” said Michelle Lamb, an internationally recognized trend forecaster based in Minneapolis. “Now they feel refreshing.”

Wingback chairs are even appearing in modern furniture catalogs. Their shape is being used for settees, headboards and ottomans.

Old wingback chairs can be spiffed up with fashion-forward fabrics.

From Jessica Charles Chilton Wing Chair

From Jessica Charles Chilton Wing Chair

The Jessica Charles story begins with a love of chairs. A chair is meant to embrace. To provide a haven and escape from the buzzing world around you. Its also about style. About your desire to express your individuality and sense of design in your home.

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The Return of Nailheads

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Eliza Chair

Eliza Chair

This detail was once synonymous with grandpa’s wingback chair. Now nailheads are glam, stylishly studding upholstered furniture, even creating patterns on the backs and edges.

This overscaled, low-sitting armchair with nailhead trim is, as O’Brien describes, an upholstered wood frame chair that sits and acts like a club chair. It is based on an original that O’Brien created for the lobby of the 60 Thompson Hotel in New York City. The carved wood body has its roots in American Mission style, especially evident when finished in the standard Modern Oak. But with its pronounced flares borrowed from a classic ChanelTM sofa, the overall profile owes some of its grace to French Deco. Bold nailheads on a wide fabric self tape and lengthy upholstered armrests add complexity and detail.

 Nailheads will keep flourishing. Next look for spit tacks, smaller and more randomized nails, being used in furniture as a rustic accent.

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Faith’s Favorite week of 9/29

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The artisans of Hancock and Moore use only the finest Grade A woods for unrivaled quality and detail. Using a 21-step process, each piece is hand sanded more than seven times until almost silky to the touch. Clients select from over 50 finishes or request a customized finish. Whether you prefer a wood finish as sleek and reflective as glass, or a time-worn antique, the options are endless with a signature piece by Hancock & Moore. This is furniture that remains beautiful for generations and bears the skilled touch of master craftsmen.  Hancock and Moore is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. 

 

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