Sunday, February 22, 2015

craigslist scoooore...


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:

Thehouseofhampton said...

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

Christina(ArtDecorationCrafting) said...

Wow!!! What a great find!!! They look perfect!!!
http://artdecorationcrafting.blogspot.gr/

Kristen @ Pursuing Vintage said...

Those are wonderful and perfect for that space in your home! Congrats!

Unknown said...

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

sarah m. dorsey said...

Wow!! What a find! That upholstery is amazing!

Katie @ Team Skelley said...

They look like you custom ordered them for the room -- amazing find!

Unknown said...

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

Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...

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 :) :)

Brandi said...

Gorgeousness!! Love them so much. The pattern is just beautiful!!!

Price Style & Design said...

Seriously amazing!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Such a great score. These looks amazing.

Preppy Empty Nester said...

How pretty! I just love them!!!

Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies said...

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

Carrie said...

What a great set! I love the colors!

Cassie Bustamante said...

HOLY MOLY what a price and what a find!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

You are amazing. They are so pretty. It's so much fun watching your furniture wardrobe grow and change.

Scribbler said...

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.

Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles said...

Wow, those are super cool! Musical furniture is so much fun!

Essie said...

PERFECTION!! So pretty. I love birds. Can't wait to see how your living room ends up.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Yes....you are the CL Queen...no doubt about it....and those chairs are amazing!!!....great score!

Danielle said...

They look so great! I LOVE your fiddle leaf fig too x

Marty said...

Gorgeous!!! Goooo Pam!! xoxo

Dana Frieling said...

$80...are you kidding me?! They look like they were made for your room. So perfect!

Kim said...

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!!

PolkaDottyPlace said...

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!!

decordelirium said...

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

Albertina M. Cisneros said...

WOW!! They are so beautiful! and new! love the fabric too.

Julia@Cuckoo4Design said...

So awesome! You and Craigslist are a special match for sure

Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt said...

I cant believe you...those chairs are wonderful!

Vel Criste said...

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!

Julie said...

Those chairs were a steal!! You have a great eye. They are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Seriously?! You need to write a book on how to score BIG on craigslist. You find the most amazing items!!!!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

A friend of mine bought almost the exact same chairs on Craigslist last year! Yours look great, love the colors!

Charlotte Skinner said...

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

Jennifer M said...

What a fantastic find! I'd love to help you rearrange that room! How fun! I'm sure you'll love it, too! Enjoy.

Tracy Laverty said...

What?! That's an amazing price. I love the fabric on them too!

Katie {Miss Dixie} said...

I can't stop thinking about these chairs. I kid you not, our craigslist does not have these scores!! Lucky duck!

Marigene said...

Those are awesome chairs!

Darren Demers said...

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 ,

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James said...

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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