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Via Pinterest |
Designed at the end of the 19th century, these durable folding chairs filled parks and cafes in France, affording cheap, flexible seating for a growing cafe culture.
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The fact that they are still around today is testament to their appeal.
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via Zuhairah Home Interior Design |
They are versatile pieces of furniture that can be used in any room of the house.
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Via Dreamy Whites |
From the living room.....
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Via Pinterest |
...to the dining room...
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Via Buckboard Hill |
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Via Classic Interior Design |
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Via Pinterest |
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Via House Beautiful |
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....and are perfect in a kitchen.
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Via Home and Garden |
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Via Hope Garden Furniture |
They work well in a bedroom as a bedside table.....
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Via Faded Plains |
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Via Daily Mail UK |
... or at a desk or dressing table ....
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Via Tumblr |
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Via Lux Interior Designs |
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Via Pinterest |
....possibly a place to stack clothes...
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Via Pinterest |
....or hang bags.
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Via Pinterest |
They are useful in a bathroom for towels or bath accessories.
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Via Josephine Ryan |
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Via Pinterest |
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Via Tumblr |
They are perfect for a patio or courtyard....
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Via Art and Decoration |
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Via House Beautiful |
...impromptu meals outside under a tree....
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Via Fern Creek Cottage |
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Via Apartment Therapy |
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Via Pinterest |
....at the beach....
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Via Elle Decor |
.... or in a field.
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Via Sea Cottage |
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Via Sea Cottage |
They look great old and weathered....
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Via Tumblr |
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Via Brabourne Farm |
....
or newly painted in bright hues.
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Via From Our Hiding Place |
So as you can see I am a quite a fan of cafe chairs. How about you?
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Via Pinterest |
I thought I'd show you a picture of me sitting on a cafe chair in Paris. No, wait a minute, I don't recognise the handbag, so maybe it's not me after all!
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Via Design Sponge |
Coming up soon.... a guest post for Haus Design and a Christmas post so stay tuned.
Till next time
x Sharon