Fashionable or fuddy duddy??

8 years ago

Parker knoll chairs in a lovely moss green fabric - the pics don't do the colour justice. I thought about painting the wood section in a dark grey.

Not sure if they will look old fashioned or are they quite trendy now. £95 each they are asking

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Amber Jeavons Ltd

8 years ago

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Hello Tani,

You're right Parker Knoll do a place amongst the retro scene.... I would not paint the wood but perhaps consider dual fabric... Could make this very stylish indeed.. The rear/base of the chair could be upholstered in a complimentary green that has a bit of texture in it.. or a bit of shiny fleck... There is a Designers Guild fabric called Bilbao... I think there's a green that would suit my suggestion one of which is Pale Moss but there are several green shades in this design that might work. This fabric is highly sophisticated and subtle....... : ))

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Jonathan
8 years ago
I agree with AJ- the current flat green dates this but a funky fabric could bring is right up to date.
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Karolina Barnes
8 years ago
Stunning piece! I agree totally. A new fabric would do wonders and bring it up to date. Be careful though and choose something which isn't too trendy as it will age quickly. Go for timeless design, colour and pattern. For example for sophisticated look I'd choose black & white vertical stripes, or just go for plain but textured fabric. Clarke & Clarke, Harlequin and Osborne & Little have some great options.
Tani H-S
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8 years ago
Strangely it was the colour I loved as its more of a fabric that reflects the olive/cricket green colour in the light and didn't look as drab as the photos shows. I would have wanted to keep the colour as I think it would look great with my navy walls. I'm not an upholsterer and not sure I would like to have a go but perhaps even updated the buttons on the back of recovering the seat as well would look good?
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
Hello Tani,

Yes I think you want to retain part of the fabric which is why I suggested the back only.. but something subtle and a solid colour as opposed to a patterned one.. I think though the front should remain as it is.. An upholsterer should be able to give you some ideas on pricing if you wanted to see what your options are.. : ))
Tani H-S
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8 years ago
There is a fabric I adore that's on a sofa called 'cricket' that Sofaworks sell. It's a velvet and a beautiful vibrant green that is hard to describe. It would clash with this chair as the colours are too similar, but this one has a two tone effect in different lights.

I'm not keen on the dark wood though at all so would only look to use chalk paint as that can easily be removed if need be. Was a charcoal colour I thought would work with the green and go with my room but open to other ideas.
Not bought the chair yet though! Lol
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
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Hello Tani,

Well you must do what you feel is best for you.. Why not decide on the chair and then send for some samples if you go ahead with a purchase... Lay them on the chair or pin them on and then mull it over... : ))
Jo Arnold
8 years ago
I think they're cool but I like a bit of old mixed with modern decor. I'd go for it. Great colour and fabric.
Karen W
8 years ago
I notice you are in garstang. These must be the same chairs that are on eBay starting at £35 in st Michaels, they are lovely but don't rush into paying £95 when you might get them so much cheaper!!
Tani H-S
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi Karen, they must be! Thanks! I thought they were too expensive and just walked away. Might have paid that for 2 of them but not for one
Clare Jones
8 years ago
Hi Karen, if the price is right and the structure is sound I would buy them if you like them. Furnishing your home is all about personal taste and about what makes you happy, not about living with something that is necessarily 'on trend'. I am sure you would have a lot of fun with the pieces making them your own & making them work for your space. Every design goes in and out fashion; years ago we consigned to design hell the furniture we now embrace as 'mid century'. Follow your gut and post pics if you take the plunge!
Tani H-S
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Clare. Although I love the colour, it's not my favourite shape so I might give them a miss.
Susanna Leigh
8 years ago
Hi Tani - great chair! Before you dash off to get it reupholstered, painting the wood with a chalk paint would be an easy quick-fix. Or how about replacing the buttons for a modern contrast? Best of luck!
Chantal Ouyang
8 years ago
Hey Tani, the 'cricket' fabric that
you like reminds me of silk velvet fabric, which is absolutely luxury and comfy. Why not buy the silk velvet fabric and use it to upholster cheap chairs
of your dream shape?

Below is a pair of 1940's Grosfeld House
Arm Chairs upholstered in a rich Scalamandre Silk Velvet fabric.
Tani H-S
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi! Yes it's such a beautiful fabric but was v expensive I imagine. Those chairs are lovely in design
maria galvano
8 years ago
I love them as they are true to their era. I think pieces like this take on so many looks just placed with modern pieces or with a timeless elegant look. would look just gorgeous with industial metal framed pieces too. Like patina on wood so lovely cannot be copied. The price seems very resonable to for a chair that can be moved anywhere in your home to give you a total different look very classy timeless piece by a fire or in a hall way beautiful bedroom chair soooo many options and olive colour is stunning with blacks golds reds blue endless can't go wrong with them buy them
Jamie Laws
8 years ago
In an industrial style room I think they'd look great as they are - in a space like these:

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irenecb
8 years ago
HI I RECENTLY SAW SOME ARTICLES ON PAINTING FABRIC FURNITURE WITH PAINT. I WAS VERY SURPRISED WITH THE RESULTS. SOME PEOPLE USE ACRYLIC PAINTS BUT PEOPLE EX[ERIENCED USE ANNIE SLOANES CHALK PAINTS. YOU SHOULD LOOK ON LINE- YOU TUBE ETC, ITS SO SHOCKING WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED.
Lauren
8 years ago
I think they're gorgeous just the way they are personally, especially if put in the right setting. I got two lovely Parker Knoll chairs from my gran which I've since reupholstered because the original tapestry fabric had worn through.
Claire Johnson
8 years ago
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Is it proper velvet or velour? If velour I would agree with Susanna- re-upholster in something funkier! Changing the buttons is a great idea too
Tani H-S
Original Author
8 years ago
I think it was velour but not sure now as someone else bid on them. No worries - I'm sure I will see other ones I like in the future

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