So after my last post I can't believe that I didn't get a million emails with the subject line "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE COPYCATING THE CORRIGAN CHAIR!!!!!!!"
Was it a lack of faith? Or a lack of interest in the Corrigan? It's probably my most favorite thing Anthro has ever produced-- does nobody share the love?
This was one that even I had my doubts about. No doubts about the actual upholstery part of things-- what I'm doing is relatively straightforward. Mostly doubts in my technical support. And my machines delivered exactly as I thought they would. I had a moment where I really was afraid I was going to stroke out because it was SO frustrating. The industrial-grade machine's feed dogs are broken. The other machine-- I'm afraid I've done unspeakable things to the tension. Ack.
So-- do you remember this chair?
I think that I erroneously stated that I paid $25 for it. I did not. I paid $15.
So after a little inspiration in the form of this bad boy:
it's looking like this:
Nothing like the Corrigan, really, but I have to say that I do think it's pretty cute. And the buttons-- that's going to be the best part. Because vintage-fabric-covered tufting-- that I can do. Tomorrow. I think my sewing machine has driven me to drink.
And PS-- thoughts on the color of the frame? I went with this cream, but I'm wondering about other colors before I commit to tacking on the rest of the cushions. Black? Chocolate? Pale green? Opinions welcome!
8 comments:
chocolate or black
Very cute! I think chocolate.
I'm with the above - chocolate!
A dark chocolate would be yummy. I'm thinking Benjamin and Moore HC-7, branchport brown. It's got a touch of red in it which would be a good compliment to the green upholstery.
My husband and I live in a porch swing house too. Aren't they charming?
Very cute, love love love!
Gosh, I like the cream. Especially once you get the top cushion on.
I would nead more of a visual of the whole room, I think. However, I am remembering that I pictured a sort-of masculine/chic study with all the pieces you showed. A chocolate color would look good in a setting like that.
Okay, I went back to that post. Definitely chocolate!
I LOVE!
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