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French Chairs: Striped Upholstery

Admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:35:12 +0000

French chairs can be art pieces all on their own. While many people feel red is a little bold to put on their walls, they might think red would look fabulous on an accent chair. Furniture is one way many people are able to try bright colors without feeling overwhelmed. Designer Brian McCarthy featured a very bold french chair with red and white upholstery on a gold frame that was shown in the Elle Decor 2007 issue. Kate Spade and husband Andy Spade use French chairs through out their New York Apartment adding bright colors to their home with their furniture. In their living room you see a lovely pair of striped chairs in cream and white, while in front of their bathroom, you see a brightly striped red chair with a natural wood french frame. If you are looking for a lovely classic print, striped upholstery fabric in subtle colors can be a very soft look. A striped fabric with cream and beige featured on painted french frame can be a classic choice that will not date over the years. On the other hand if you are looking for a statement piece, consider a stripe in a bold print. Consider using the color wheel with your interior home colors and choosing a upholstery color opposite from your homes interior to make your statement chair pop.

Striped French Chairs Brian McCarthy Featured in Elle Decor

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Kate and Andy Spade's Apartment

This photo was originally seen on Habitually Chic Blog

Kate and Andy Spade's Apartment

Louis XVI Rounded Back

Admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:01:53 +0000

Louis XVI chairs are often oval, rectangular or shield form. The cabriole legs of the Louis XV had been replaced with straight legs and are fluted legs imitating the columns of ancient Rome. Most of the furniture and chests were retangular, or square than the obvious curves such as the Bombe chests of Louis XV. (Picture to the left- House Beautiful, Style Court Blog)

Louis XVI style fell between 1774–1793, which was at the time the tale end of Rococo and the beginning of Neoclassicism. Neoclassicaism was reflected in the architecture, painting, and sculptures, so the styles gravitated towards something opposite than the ornate rococo. Styles took a dramtic turn when the excavation of Pompeii, which was a roman resort distroyed by a volcano. Through uncovering roman artifacts, people drew a new light on the ancient style incorporating the roman elements such as urns, columns and classical motifs.

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French Louis XVI Chairs

Admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:47:51 +0000

The Louis XVI style was all about simplicity, which replaced the exotic and ornate exuberance of the Louis XV style. Between 1760-1789 most furniture lost its extra ornamentation and lines became more architectural and straight. Oak wood was used for solid-wood pieces during this time period. Walnut, ash and burled walnut were used for seating and chairs. Mahogany and Satinwood became very fashionable both as veneer and it was used in solid pieces. Ebony also came fashionable as it was not used during the Louis XV period. Painted chairs and tables were trimmed in gold or another contrasting color. Gilded wood was used for chairs, console tables and mirror frames.

Picture from Ann Getty House Collection)

Legs and vertical supports appeared turned resembling spindles, quivers, columns and balusters. Bronze fittings were applied to almost all Louis XVI furniture but they were more ornamental than protective. Lines were vertical and horizontal in the Louis XVI style. Flat surfaces and right angles were the popular style with Moldings that appeared thinner and more elegant. Decorative elements are situated toward the top and bottom of furniture panels and include floral sprays hanging from knotted ribbons, or vases and urns containing flowers and greenery, strings of olive and oak leaves, short garlands of flowers and foliage, wreaths of laurel, ivy, and flowers, pinecones and pomegranates. Architectural motifs were used both as supports and as decorative elements. These include fluting, cabled fluting, leaf bud motifs, pilasters, fluted balusters and columns.

This Portrait of Louis XVI shows a great template of colors from the Dark green background to the use of pastels, such as the pale blue, orange, and cream and silver. By analyzing the portraits of the past they can serve as inspiration of gathering together your color palate when deciding on the scheme of your rooms.

Juan Pablo Molyneux Neoclassical Looks Which feature classic french louis XVI Chairs. The marble pattern on the flooring and the empire furniture is outstanding. Combine both styles for a luxurious look. The faux finish on the walls is outstanding.... or then again, it might be real marble.

Designer Juan Pablo Molyneux, featuring an antique empire desk, with animal print french Louis XVI chairs. What an outstanding room~

Designer Suzanne Kasler featuring a swedish inspired room, with gray toned walls, combined with a natural linen Louis XVI side chair.

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