The Unloved Ones

A big part of the fun of what I do is taking “unloved” pieces of furniture and totally reimagining them. In this case, we took two unassuming chairs and put our spin on the pair.

The chairs were originally on casters, or wheels, that we switched out for a playful set of claw feet. We chose vibrant apple green Crypton fabric with contrasting blue piping. I wanted to create an intricate linear path with the contrast piping so we extended the arm length and then cut out a nook in the exact same shape as the cushion. The cushion now sits exactly inside the frame. This little puzzle piece adds an element of visual interest and makes the silhouette beautiful to look at.

There are only a few woodworkers who specialize in carved wood ornaments in New York City. Claw feet were popular in the 18th century and are often associated with Late Baroque furniture. Painting the claws white with a high gloss finish changes them from an old dramatic detail to a new lively and spirited detail. I like to think of these as little monster feet.

There are only a few woodworkers who specialize in carved wood ornaments in New York City. Claw feet were popular in the 18th century and are often associated with Late Baroque furniture. Painting the claws white with a high gloss finish changes them from an old dramatic detail to a new lively and spirited detail. I like to think of these as little monster feet.