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14 August 2012

Pull Up a Chair!




My favorite shop in Door County (Wisconsin), has become Julie's Upscale Resale Shop (check here for other neat things I've found there this summer).  Julie does her customers a great service by posting daily some photos of new items that come into the store on her Facebook page.  Since we're about an hour away, that's very helpful!  Last week, a precious chair appeared and she was kind enough to hold it for me!  Today I drove up to pick it up and saw it for the first time; what a treat!  I thought I'd share this beautiful thing with all of you!


The fabric is probably an 'imitation' needlepoint; the stitches are too perfect!  It's a little shabby, and at some point I'll have to take it apart and re-upholster, but for now, I'm just loving the colors!






The Headmaster is showing the back of the chair; fabric is a solid.  Please notice that he has a sticker on that says 'I VOTED TODAY!'  It's election day in Wisconsin today!



This beauty was apparently manufactured by the Colonial Furniture Company in Grand Rapids, MI, and inspected by No. 22!  Also, please note that they 'build to a standard, not down to a price!'  



A little detail of the carving on the leg...



I'm so happy with my find and will probably just look at it all night!



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25 comments:

  1. Hi Nancy! Oh, that is a beautiful chair! Love the color and the needlepoint hand done or faked is gorgeous! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    2. Shelia: you are so precious to comment on my posts. May I also say that the chair, for all of its 'lumpiness' is quite comfy! Thank you again for commenting; you ARE a sweetie!

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  2. What a lovely chair! And what a great shop to hold it for you.I've done quite a bit of "needlepointing" over the years and it looks like the real deal to me!
    Karee

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  3. Thanks, Karee. It truly is a great shop!
    ~N

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  4. Love the needlepoint color and design even if it is machined! The detail of the original tag is quite a find! I would have to leave her as is.

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  5. Thanks, Donna! I'm sure she will stay 'as is' for quite a while. And, she's still quite comfy!
    ~N

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  6. Oh wow I would embrace those imperfections a long time as it is a lovely chair. Olive

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    1. Thanks for your kind comment, Olive...be assured those imperfections will, indeed, be around for quite a while!
      ~N

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  7. What a beautiful chair. The fabric and pattern is so amazing. Great find!

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  8. Great find! I think the colours are gorgeous!

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  9. Hi Nancy, I love your chair! It's great that she post new items on her facebook page. I wish some places around here would do that! Blessings, Tammy

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  10. That is a beautiful chair. I love the colors!

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  11. You found a great one! My husband and I reupholstered one a few months ago. Ours was nowhere near as nice as yours is to start with. It was a bear to get all of the staples out, but it was worth it.

    Visiting from Debbiedoo's party and am looking forward to following you.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  12. I love this chair Nancy. They just don't make chairs like this anymore. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  13. What a great chair! Such pretty colors! I just found your blog via the Newbie party; and I am your newest follower. I hope you will follow me, too! Many blessings to you!

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    1. Thanks, Shenita! I will be happy to follow your lovely blog!
      ~N

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  14. Your chair is lovely! Found you through Debbiedoo's and am your newest follower! I'd love you to visit and say hi :)
    Susan

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  15. Hi Nancy, I'm visiting from Debbiedoo's newbie party. It's nice to meet you. I'm a retired elementary school teacher and isn't blogging fun! Your chair is a real find and just beautiful.

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  16. What a fantastic chair! I love all the details. I'm now your newest follower and I just love your blog name. It reminds me of my days in private school. :)

    Have a great week!

    Angela

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  17. Hi darling, oh my gosh what a treasure. I would have called to have her hold it for me too. It is gorgeous!!! I'll have to check out her sight on facebook, I do the same thing for my little shop, great advertising..Thanks so much for the kind words about my little corner of the world.
    hugs ~lynne~

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  18. Hi,

    Oh my goodness what a great find. I can see why you are so happy - it is really beautiful and looks like it is in great condition.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Have a lovely day.
    Blessings,
    Erin

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  19. A very very pretty chair. I think it is needlepoint but it may be machine made rather than handmade. It's a beautiful chair and I'm not sure I would reupholster! I have a similar chair in my guest room which I adore!

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  20. Oh Nancy, this chair is a real treasure of a find! It's gorgeous either way, machine or hand stitched! I would put off re-upholstery for as long as possible.

    Thank you for sharing this lovely find at Potpourri Friday! I hope you will make this a regular party stop!

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  21. What a fabulous chair! It will make a beautiful addition in your home! Thank you for sharing at TTF and have a fun day!

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