I love hanging chairs. I've wanted one (or two?) inside our home for a long time. They're just so charming! So we decided that we would make room for one of these magical chairs in the new house—I wasn't sure which room at first, but the living room downstairs just felt right.
I'm also a fan of wicker and included it in small doses throughout our home. I'm a usually 1950s lover, but this is one of the ways that the 1970s creeps into our space. Mixing eras is fun. I'm into it.I have had this chair on my vintage list for the past few years. I have several friends who found one, but I never did. I even had a spot in our living room picked out for this chair. So I decided to start shopping online. First I tried Etsy and eBay. There were several vintage chairs available. But many were damaged, and the prices were still very high. I decided for that price range I would rather buy it new to ensure a better return policy. I ordered this chair
from Amazon.
When the chair arrived, I had it hung by our contractor. He used a chain to attach it to the ceiling beam. The first time we sat in it it made scary sounds and we were majorly freaked out. After a few days the wicker settled and the noises stopped. We've had lots of adults (and kids too, of course) sitting in the chair and it's very sturdy.
(photo by Sarah)
Wohoo! One step closer to putting together our dream home! I love this chair. It's kinda fun to dream about something for a long time before purchasing it. A lot more fun than impulse shopping, which is what I usually do with decor. I'll be back soon to share more adventures in renovating! We've been in total project mode lately. It's fun but really messy too! xo. Elsie
ps. Our nieces and nephews love the chair. Bonus points!
I totally love mixing different eras too!This is so much fun!
Ohh and I think if I had to sit on your chair for the first time,I would have freaked out too!:)
I`m glad it`s still hanging and you`re enjoying it!
xoxo
I agree, it is awesome! Especially paired with the side table. My kids would never leave that chair if we had one in our home!
Where did you get that AMZING pillow?? I love it! (And need one!)
this chair is fantastic! LOVE IT.
Jealous.
It excites me to see that chair! I miss that kind of chair. 😉
What a great idea! Really wishing I lived in a place where I could do that… ha. And btw now I really want to see a house tour of your place! x
Okay this is cool. I want a swing. always wanted one. Loved it when I was three and my dad built some mini playground complete with swing set + slide. Now it’s time to upgrade to an in-house swing of sorts. This one looks soooo comfy!
fun chair!
Valentina
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/
ooohhh… that looks really nice! one question, though. is it safe? I mean, if you try to swing in it does it not fell like it’ll break or fall from hanging?
i cant wait to be able to make my own dream home, but it looks like you are doing a good job!
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I so love this. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can hang one in my apartment… 🙁 oh well, I’ll keep it in mind for my future home! Yours is so lovely. Have a great weekend! xx
Allie @ callmesassafras.wordpress.com
Growing up my next door neighbors had two of those chairs on their enclosed porch. I loved them! The neighbor kid and I would turn them as much as we could and then let them unwind… spinning! The idea of hanging something scares me a little now but they were very sturdy.
adorable!!
It’s fantastic!! Makes me want to spin and spin and spin!
Ooooh, I LOVE where you’ve hung it beside the ladder shelf!! They look great together!
xox
Bailey
http://akabailey.blogspot.com
We have a very similar chair hanging on our back deck – I love sitting in it and letting it swing me around while I catch up with family over the phone. Yours looks gorgeous!
Awesome and so beautiful! I love your ideas (filing them away as future inspiration)!
That is great.love love
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GROOVY!