The skull [chairs] stop here!

I've mentioned before how our family has a "thing" for skulls (really anything regarding the anatomy).  It goes along with Dad's profession and although I was initially reluctant to allow anything skull or brain (even skeleton) related into our home, I've given up and am now surrounded.

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Well, you can imagine the panic I felt when I came across these skull chairs (and accessories).  Not only do we have a weakness for skulls, we also have a passion for chairs. 

I was just settling into bliss now that the whole pirate, jolly roger, fad has blown over.  I must hide these or my family will put this on our "wish" list for furniture.  However interesting, cool, or simply unique these chairs might be...!the skulls stop here!

Designer of mid century modern rocking chair solved - Milo Baughman

Years ago (at least 5), I was driving through a neighboring town when something caught my eye.  Sitting outside an antique shop, was this mid century modern rocking chair and ottoman.  It was love at first sight.  I asked how much the owners wanted for it and bought it on the spot.  It was less than $200 (I want to say $160) and came with no other information other than it was indeed mid century.

I tried to research its maker via books and online but was never successful.  So I gave up.

5 years later...

I began following @Chairsmith on Twitter.  Between tweets and reading Chairsmith's blog, we've struck up a twendship.  I must admit, I know very little about @Chairsmith other than he or she (they??) is in England and likes chairs "with a focus on iconic classics and mid-century modern pieces."  So, who better to ask about my aforementioned rocker than @Chairsmith?  This is the response I got:
 

Note:  I love that "Right-oh" forces me to read the response with a British accent.

I sent my photo and within minutes I received this response:

photo source

Milo Baughman!!  A-ha!  This was the first time I had seen another chair of its kind.  How exciting! I'm fairly certain its an original because of the way it's constructed in the back.  Also, the fabric screams 1960's chic.  No matter, I love this chair and it will fit perfectly into our new mid century modern home in Reno.  Come to find out, I may also own one of Baughman's tables from the 1970's (given to us by my MIL). See photo below.

Pillow made by me with Shades of Grey fabric from Daisy Janie.

Thank you, @Chairsmith, for solving this mystery for me. 

If you love chairs like I do, visit www.chairsmith.blogspot.com.

Designer of mid century modern rocking chair solved - Milo Baughman

Years ago (at least 5), I was driving through a neighboring town when something caught my eye.  Sitting outside an antique shop, was this mid century modern rocking chair and ottoman.  It was love at first sight.  I asked how much the owners wanted for it and bought it on the spot.  It was less than $200 (I want to say $160) and came with no other information other than it was indeed mid century.

I tried to research its maker via books and online but was never successful.  So I gave up.

5 years later...

I began following @Chairsmith on Twitter.  Between tweets and reading Chairsmith's blog, we've struck up a twendship.  I must admit, I know very little about @Chairsmith other than he or she (they??) is in England and likes chairs "with a focus on iconic classics and mid-century modern pieces."  So, who better to ask about my aforementioned rocker than @Chairsmith?  This is the response I got:
 

Note:  I love that "Right-oh" forces me to read the response with a British accent.

I sent my photo and within minutes I received this response:

photo source

Milo Baughman!!  A-ha!  This was the first time I had seen another chair of its kind.  How exciting! I'm fairly certain its an original because of the way its constructed in the back.  Also, the fabric screams 1960's chic.  No matter, I love this chair and it will fit perfectly into our new mid century modern home in Reno.  Come to find out, I may also own one of Baughman's tables from the 1970's (given to us by my MIL). See photo below.

Pillow made by me with Shades of Grey fabric from Daisy Janie.

Thank you, @Chairsmith, for solving this mystery for me. 

If you love chairs like I do, visit www.chairsmith.blogspot.com.

Kartell in Boston - Combining three of my favorite things

Window Shopping, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.

Walking back to our car on Sunday, after a day of shopping on Newbury Street in Boston, we stumbled across Kartell. I love this store.

As I drooled over their chairs, I spotted these great rubber boots. Three of my favorite things: modern chairs, boots, and shopping. The perfect way to end our day. Thanks, Kartell.

Mid Century Modern Chair finds - posted by Crafted by Lindy

Top to Bottom, Left to Right

1.Eames plywood chair tote - Medium Control Goods

2. Eames chair - the bees knees designs

3. Eames Furniture Necklace - Le Photique

4. Mid Century Modern Jacobsen Egg Chair - tiderdesign

5. Eames lounge chair and ottoman - 1 inch buttons - Off The Record

6. mid.cent.mod - Salty and Sweet

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationary business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here.]

Chair Love - posted by Crafted by Lindy

I've been wanting a funky, post modern, urban looking.........well chair for our living room for quite some time now. Unfortunately space always plays a factor. So for now I'll enjoy these lovelies through the world wide web. I hope you enjoy them too!

(top to bottom, left to right)

1. Mid Century Slipper Style Chair Bokz Lounge chair Eames Era Classic - Lunar Lounge Design
2. Birch Plywoood Lounge Chair - Michael Arras
3. Mid Century Lemonade Chairs (pair) - Spruce Home
4. Rock-a-bye Baby Rocker - l + j industries
5. Orbit Lounge Chair Eames Aarnio Kartel Eras New classic design - Lunar Lounge Design
6. db chari - Designed by Francis

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationary business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her blog here.]

New Shadow Chair by Duffy London

"A chair that integrates shadow into its structure. At first glance it is a simple chair that seems to defy gravity by standing upright while only having two front legs, but on closer inspection the shadow is part of the chair and made from steel, which is attached to a metal frame built inside the chair." By Duffy London