I spied these second-hand chairs last night at one of my fav charity shops (Goodwill) and had a bit of an aha moment. They could be perfect for the living room - kind of my version of a Bergere chair - but I didn't snap them up right away. I need to re-think what they'll be upholstered in, since I had a crazy African Wax Print fabric (like this) in mind for the chairs that will sit opposite the sofa, but now, with these chairs at least, I'm iffy on that decision.
I know, will they still be there today? I've obviously left it to fate to decide (I'll be there as the doors open this morning). In any case, the aluminum frames will clean up nicely with a bit of steel wool, and they're worth waaaay more than their $14.99 pricetag. I just hope no-one else swiped them...
Wooo-hooo - I got the chairs!!! In fact, I managed to snag three of them and jam them into the car. I've already dropped them off at my upholsterers Mieda Design; two will be for us and one which will be re-upholstered and probably sold on consignment. I'm heading out of the city today to check out a fabric supplier (I'm thinking teal or turquoise, but I'm waiting to get inspired).