My Craigslist addiction was in full force on the weekend, I couldn't be more excited
about this pair of vintage Henredon wingbacks I scored. I was immediately smitten with
the vibrant colors, birds and peonies, and for $40 each I couldn't pass them up!
This photo was buried in an ad among several other items for sale (with a vague title)
I just happened to scroll through.
The gentleman I met said he was selling for his 88 year old mother, who'd purchased them
in the '60s. Based on the details and down cushions I'm guessing they were a custom order.
When I asked him about their pristine condition, he said,
"They were in the parlor and no one was allowed to sit in them!"
We didn't waste any time breaking them in!
I've always thought a pair of chairs would be perfect in our front bay window,
but it's caused quite the dilemma of how arrange everything.
Clearly, I have a tad too many Craigslist scoooores on my hands!
Stay tuned, and I'll be back to share more when I get this chaos under control. :)
42 comments:
Nobody has EVER inspired me as much as you have! I'm searching CL for a two man kayak. I must have lost my mind to have strayed from furniture! Excellent score...
Sharon
The House of Hampton
Wow!!! What a great find!!! They look perfect!!!
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Those are wonderful and perfect for that space in your home! Congrats!
How fun are they? They don't look do great in the ad but look smashing in your bay window! Good eye as always- musical chairs continues! Have a great week. Xo Nancy
Wow!! What a find! That upholstery is amazing!
They look like you custom ordered them for the room -- amazing find!
Nicely done! The bay window is perfect for them.... Snow days are a great time to play around with new furniture layouts. Enjoy!
Sharon @ zoesfrontporch.com
That is an amazing score! The first thing I noticed in your last photo was how the batik fabric colors pick up on your new chair colors. That pop of coral is so fresh and pretty, I love it. But where will the fabulous settee end up?? You're welcome to send it over here to MA if it doesn't fit anymore :) :)
Gorgeousness!! Love them so much. The pattern is just beautiful!!!
Seriously amazing!
Such a great score. These looks amazing.
How pretty! I just love them!!!
Amazing! They are gems! We have a Henredon sofa from 1967! It has been recovered twice and the upholsterer said it has at least another 40 in it!!!
xo
Patty
What a great set! I love the colors!
HOLY MOLY what a price and what a find!!!!!!!
You are amazing. They are so pretty. It's so much fun watching your furniture wardrobe grow and change.
I left a comment earlier and it seems to have disappeared. I have noticed this on other blogs, too. Just wanted you to know I am reading, and trying! You found some great chairs.
Wow, those are super cool! Musical furniture is so much fun!
PERFECTION!! So pretty. I love birds. Can't wait to see how your living room ends up.
Yes....you are the CL Queen...no doubt about it....and those chairs are amazing!!!....great score!
They look so great! I LOVE your fiddle leaf fig too x
Gorgeous!!! Goooo Pam!! xoxo
$80...are you kidding me?! They look like they were made for your room. So perfect!
They are perfect! Pam, you truly rock the Craigslist girl! I have a henredon sofa I bought 25 years ago ... have recovered it 3 times and it has never needed any re-stuffing, etc. Made beautifully. What a treat you got!!
These are stunning!! At first glance, I thought you had them recovered! I love the fabric and am on the hunt for a similar pair of chairs for my house. You've inspired me to check out Craig's List right now. Great find!!
I love the print and the fact that they are in pristine condition! Such a find Pam. I need to move to Colorado!
jennifer@decoratingdelirium
WOW!! They are so beautiful! and new! love the fabric too.
So awesome! You and Craigslist are a special match for sure
I cant believe you...those chairs are wonderful!
You are just too darn lucky Pam!!!! Totally in love with your latest score, they are beautiful! The old lady should be very pleased to know that they will be loved just as much in its new home!
Those chairs were a steal!! You have a great eye. They are gorgeous!
Seriously?! You need to write a book on how to score BIG on craigslist. You find the most amazing items!!!!
A friend of mine bought almost the exact same chairs on Craigslist last year! Yours look great, love the colors!
Oh my gosh, how fantastic! They look so great in your space! Well here I go to look at craigslist now....
Great find!
Charlotte
Simplylovedesign.blogspot.com
What a fantastic find! I'd love to help you rearrange that room! How fun! I'm sure you'll love it, too! Enjoy.
What?! That's an amazing price. I love the fabric on them too!
I can't stop thinking about these chairs. I kid you not, our craigslist does not have these scores!! Lucky duck!
Those are awesome chairs!
The gentleman I met said he was selling for his 88 year old mother, who'd purchased them velvet fitted sheet full , waterproof mattress cover double bed ,
Wow! Such an amazing and helpful post this is. I really really love it. It's so good and so awesome about furniture chair. I am just amazed. I hope that you continue to do your work like this in the future
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