Bentwood Chairs

October 21, 2012

I’ve seen bentwood chairs around for quite some time (history on them here) so when I saw them on the street outside my local thrift shop, I had to stop. I lingered inside acting like I wasn’t really interested in anything, then asked about them as I was about to leave. He said “Oh, those two out front? How about $5 each?”

In my car they went… And they’ve stayed ever since. I just don’t know what I want to do with them yet!

Which of these beauties should they turn into?

A pop of color?

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Caning is nice:

SET OF 10 THONET BENTWOOD STYLE DINING CHAIRS From Debenham Antiques

Or just plain black?

I have options since they have upholstered seats…

What do you think? Do you like the bentwood style? Brian doesn’t! He says “SELL THEM!”

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Wallpaper Madness

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