wishbone chair

February 01, 2016Emily Oster

The Wishbone Chair also known as "the Y" or "CH-24" was designed by Hans Wegner in 1949. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son since 1950, the chair is inspired by portraits of Danish merchants seated in Ming chairs. The frame of the chair is made from steam bent solid wood while the seat is hand woven from paper cord.

I love this chair for its timeless design and its ability to work in so many different types and styles of rooms. Carl Hansen still produces the chair today offering it in a large variety of woods and finishes. You can find an authorized dealer near you here.

To see a video of the chair being made click here.

from top left - home of Amanda Peet via VOGUE - wishbone chairs in blue via REMODELISTA -  kitchen design by Pencil & Paper Development Co. - wishbone chair in walnut via DWR - kids desk space via StyleCaster - source unknown - de… — from top left - home of Amanda Peet via VOGUE - wishbone chairs in blue via REMODELISTA - kitchen design by Pencil & Paper Development Co. - wishbone chair in walnut via DWR - kids desk space via StyleCaster - source unknown - design by Krista Watterworth - Figtree House by Arent & Pyke

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on craigslist lately

January 29, 2016Emily Oster

As my regular readers know, I keep a pretty good pulse on St. Louis Craigslist postings. Sometimes I am looking for specific items but usually I just end up browsing. It has become an inspiring activity for me seeing what cool, old things are being bought and sold in the area around me. Below are a few noteworthy listings.

The above Deacon's Bench has been appraised as being from the 1860s and is listed for $600. It's 6 feet long and is a totally classic piece that could be used in an entryway, hallway or at a dining room table. If my entry hall was wider I would definitely purchase it.

This cane chaise lounge has been posted for months and its so amazing! Ever time I come across it, I think of the above beautiful bedroom designed by Tom Scheerer. You would need a pretty large bedroom to put it at the end of the bed but it also could work well in a living room or on a porch. Its being sold for just $125!

These brass shelves are listed for $150 each and while they are great as is, they would be more incredible retrofitted to be open shelving in a kitchen.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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artist feature: elizabeth mayville

January 28, 2016Emily Oster

Elizabeth Mayville is a Grand Rapids, Michigan artist who's work "has to do with the small and beautiful moments of a quiet day. I love working to scale back my life and focusing on the small wonders that make a moment remarkable, even if they can be easily overlooked" (Mayville). She works primarily with gouache and sells original works as well as very reasonably priced prints. I think I might just have to purchase one.