Streamlining Louis
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 03:06PM My mate Bev Hisey has had the vintage Louis loveseat below kicking around for the last 15 years. In its last incarnation - slipcovered in white denim - it leaned definitely to the Shabby Chic side of things. Then trouble struck, when Aisha, Bev's cute yet troublesome cat, decided to use the loveseat as a litter box one too many times. The slip was dumped and the loveseat was shipped off to collect dust in storage at the upholsterer's.
A while back Bev and I had hit the road to check out a fabric outlet where she discovered a tough as nails and terribly sharp slate grey wool; perfect for a re-do for the loveseat. Bev stuck with the distressed painted finish, had the guts entirely replaced (oh, Aisha...), then went for a severe yet chic upholstery job. I think it looks rather smashing, and just goes to show that a good frame can last years, survive both cats and Shabby Chic, and still look streamlined and modern.
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Reader Comments (10)
Magnifique!
Wow! That really looks amazing!
Really fantastic - wouldn't expect anything less from Bev, though...!
Could you tell us who did the work...and how much it cost? It is beautiful. Hope the cat appreciates it!
But is that a Bev Hisey pillow on the sofa? It doesn't look like it . . .
Hi SL, I'll check in and see if Bev will pass on that info, though she might be leery of letting the cat out of the bag with her fave upholsterer. And as of yet the loveseat is sitting pretty in Bev's studio, so Aisha hasn't had a chance to get reacquanited...
Hi ChrisToronto, Yep, that pillow is a prototype that Bev is working on using a vintage die-cut.
Gorgeous!
Your loveseat style very beautiful. please show us more and more design
Oh wow! That denim colour is amazing!
Gorgeous! I absolutely love this!