19 November 2010

Furniture Cheat Sheet: The Club Chair

Well, the city is a winter wonderland! We got our first big snowfall through the night and I'm so glad it's Friday since all I can think about is curling up at home in a big comfy chair!  Reading, baking, sleeping in....isn't nasty weather the best excuse ever to do all the things you love?

In my twenties, I search high and low for a club chair to do my reading. I had always wanted one and I thought they were the perfect antidote to my often-overly girly style. I found one many years back at Homesense on a deep discount and I've loved it ever since.  There's something about chocolate brown leather that just ages so nicely. I hope to have it for years to come!

As far as modern versions go, I've been seeing this amazingly gorgeous creature from Crate & Barrel all over the place.  From blogland to magazine ads, this has sure caught my eye!  And why wouldn't...isn't is just the coziest looking thing you've ever seen?  A mug of hot chocolate, a wool throw, my favourite novel....yes, yes I can see it now.  Well, maybe not with the $2500 price tag.  But I sure love fantasizing about it!


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If leather's not your thing, there are amazing overstuffed fabric versions out there. I quite love this more feminine and curvy version of the club chair with it's lovely sage green uphostery. The wood base is a nice touch too!

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What are you thoughts on the club chair friends?  Too bulky or just right?

Hope you're staying warm and cozy this weekend!


7 comments:

  1. So THAT'S what those are called! They are indeed perfect for curling up in with a blanket and a good book. I have one with a high back that I call my "main chair". I use it as a latter... :) I should buy a latter...

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  2. I'm still loving my "new" chair I scored on Kijiji. It's perfect for curling up in. I loved the snow this morning...but ask me again in 2 months and I might change my answer!

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  3. Snow, how pretty it must be! We don't get snow where I live. I imagine it must be so cozy to curl up in your chair with a warm throw, a cup of hot chocolate, a good book and a fire in the fire place. That sounds heavenly. We have a club chair in red leather. It's my favorite chair.

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  4. I absolutely love those chairs...my mom had one in her house that became known as 'my' chair and it was my favourite place to sit. I can't wait to get a good comfy one for my own place.

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  5. I would like chairs like this in my house, they are cute :)

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  6. Mmm... LOVE the snow. And LOVE a perfect chair + blanket + cup of tea to go with a fabulous book.

    I justified my Awesome Chair splurge by buying it for our nursery when B was born. As soon as we're done with it in there, though, it is sooo ending up in my office/library :)

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  7. When club chairs are covered in fabric this lovely, they're just right! But don't forget an footstool to make the blanket/book/cuppa scene extra comfy. Love the blog!

    www.thespringblog.com

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