We’ve just added a beautiful French chair for the study!
Some women collect handbags, others find that they have a weakness for shoes. Me? A french chair is what makes my heart skip a beat.
There’s something about those curvy, feminine lines that gets me every time, making me weak in the knees when I see one. Such was the case when I found this gorgeous French chair that will be going into my newly renovated study/office.
I don’t know which grabbed my attention first.
Was it the white washed, hand carved, oak wood frame?
Was it the beautiful linen upholstery?
The color, Lagoon Blue? Or was it those gorgeous, shapely cabriole legs?
Actually, it was all of the above!
This french chair is loaded with details and gorgeous french charm, and I knew the minute that I saw it that it was perfect for our newly renovated study.
The shade of blue in the linen upholstery is stunning. It’s casual and elegant, all at the same time.
I have such a love affair with french chairs, and as hubby can attest, I have a hard time passing them up in antique stores, estate sales, and flea markets. Most often when I do find one, because it’s an antique, it usually needs some kind of makeover or repair. I’ve found many that are very sturdy and in great shape, but I’ve also found quite a few that are still rickety, even after I’ve updated them.
At this very moment, I have several sitting in a storage room that are in need of some kind of makeover. And even after they are updated, sometimes I’m not too comfortable letting someone sit in them because they can still be a little fragile due to their age. When this is the case, I just use them for adding a bit of french flair in a room, stacking some old worn leather books in the seat, or a few pillows, which will usually deter anyone from sitting in them.
For my office/study I wanted something new. I wanted a chair that had the frenchy look that I love, something with old french charm. A chair that I wouldn’t worry about if hubby plopped down in it to have a conversation with me, and one that Miss RubyLou could lay in and nap, or gaze out the window while I work.
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Sometimes a beautiful reproduction is the perfect answer. Like this beautiful bergère chair, reproduced from an antique, from Soft Surroundings.
It’s called the Helena chair, and it’s classic lines and enduring beauty is just as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. I love it’s timeless style.
Even though it looks antique with it’s weathered, distressed oak frame, it’s brand new.
I’m always so excited when I’m out antiquing, and find an antique French bergère chair, but the prices can sometimes take your breath away…..and not in a good way! I was thrilled when I found this one at Soft Surroundings for such a great price.
Many of their pieces are reproduced from authentic French antiques, and they also offer hand picked antique French furniture directly from markets and shops in France.
Not only is this chair gorgeous in style, but it’s also very comfortable with a down wrapped seat cushion.
As soon as it arrived and we unpacked it, the first thing hubby did was “test drive” it, and agreed that it was one of the most comfortable chairs he’s ever sat in.
Miss RubyLou gives it four paws!
It looks perfect in the study, and I can’t wait to show you the full reveal!
Cheers,
Cindy
Disclosure:
I partnered with Soft Surroundings on this post but all opinions and “chair love” are 100% my own!
I love your French chair. This is exactly the color I need. I was planning to buy it from Soft Surroundings, but sadly they stopped selling it.
Cindy, your home is just gorgeous, and that chair is perfect for your study!
Love your sweet girl she is just precious how she poses for her pic’s is toooo adorable! I think I’m going to make a trip to your beautiful so I can hug that sweet princess of your’s do you think she will get along with my two sweet Diva’s?? Lol….
Have a great day…
Smiles~
Mari
Thank you, sweet Mari!
Cindy, I am packing my bags, because I am moving in. LOL! Your home, every space, is breath taking. Thanks for sharing.
Come on, Ivory!! Thank you so much for your sweet words, I appreciate it so much!
Oh my Cindy, your home takes my breath away. I have that same chair and it is my favorite place to sit on Saturday and Sunday mornings with my coffee and favorite magazine. But I must admit, my little pooch thinks it belongs to him.
As much as I love the chair, I must admit that your precious Ruby Lou steals the scene.
Fondly,
Janet
rosemary-thyme,blogspot.com
Thank you, Janet! Yes, RubyLou is a little camera ham!
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love those french chairs.
LOVE that chair!!! and Miss Ruby Lou’s pearls!! Would like to find some for my Maddie Rose! I too have a weakness for chairs….
Thank you, Mary! RubyLou’s pearls are vintage, found at a local flea market! She only wears them for special occasions!
The chair is lovely….and your dog….she is such a cute camera hound! Can’t wait to see the full reveal !!!
Thank you so much, Becky!
I love the look of these chairs as well. Still have not managed to get one, but one of these days….love the fabric color!
xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
They are fabulous chairs! Thanks for commenting, Kathleen!
Cindy: The chair is stunning. However, I am afraid Miss RubyLou wins the award for this post. She is precious !
Thank you so much, Sandra! I will pass your kind words on to Miss RubyLou. She will be so pleased!
Miss Ruby Lou is picture perfect cuteness!!! She enhances the chair. lol
Yes, she definitely does, Diane!
Your house is fantastic, the chair is beautiful but what really impresses me is Ms. Ruby Lou’s ability to accessorize..she’s so with it!
Thank you, Elizabeth! Miss RubyLou is one precocious little pup!
Love the chair! It adds a real dimension to your other furshings. The blue complements the chalk paint blues you have without any garish competition. I am a happy consumer of Soft Surroundings,but have never ordered their furniture.
Thanks, Pam! This is my second piece of furniture from Soft Surroundings, and I love both pieces. This chair is gorgeous, well made, and very comfortable!
Your home is so lovely. I look forward to every new project you complete.
Thanks so much, Leslie!
I have that chair and love it. Now I love that shade of blue. Looks fantastic in the room.
Thank you, Shirley! The blue is gorgeous. The pictures really don’t do it justice!
Soft Surroundings is a great store. I am one of the rare lucky ones who actually have the store in my area, but they don’t stock their furnishings only their lovely clothes. I adore this chair but I see you do have quite the collection!
Thank you, Debbie! The main headquarters for Soft Surroundings is in St. Louis, about 3 1/2 hours away.
Love the chair but love Miss Ruby Lou with her pearl necklace even more. She’s the finishing touch!
Thank you, Alice!! RubyLou loves her vintage pearls!
Beautiful chair Cindy! It goes great with that chest and all your decor!
Thanks, Florence!
I love your home and your blog but Ruby Lou is the cutest Schnauzer girl, well a very close second to my Brigit Girl ha! I adore the painted chest sitting by your chair. Is it an antique?
Thank you. Have a blessed day.
Robin Fenner RPh
Marble Falls, TX
Thank you, Robin! The chest isn’t antique! It’s a reproduction, probably from the ’70’s or ’80’s. I found it at an estate sale and it was painted a pale yellow with splotchy green paint on it. Here’s a link to see the before and after: https://wp.me/p5Xug9-Qp
Hi Cindy, I love your blog and get excited when I get the email from your blog!!! Your new chair is just beautiful…everything about it!!!! Can’t wait to see the reveal of your study/office!!!! Everything that you and your husband do is stunning!!! What a team!!!! Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement that you share in your blog Cindy!!! Smiles, Deborah. 🙂
Aw, Deborah, you are too sweet! Thank you so much for following along, it means so much to me!
Absolutely stunning. I’m green with chair envy!
Thank you, Maggie! The chair is beautiful, and the color of the blue linen is absolutely perfect!
Good morning Cindy! Beautiful chair…and from what I can see behind it (those buffalo check drapes! and light walls) the room is stunning!! Don’t keep us waiting much longer for that reveal, OK?!
Celia
PS I too have a few chairs that are so very French but I wouldn’t want anyone to sit on them due to their delicate nature!
Thank you, Celia! Reveal coming soon!!
Soft Surroundings hits it out of the park again! I love their French style offerings, which are difficult to find. The chair looks perfect in your new study, and from the glimpse I am seeing, it looks like another Cindy winner!
Thanks, Amy! Soft Surroundings is amazing! I have loved everything I’ve gotten from them, and the Helena chair is gorgeous!
That chair is beautiful! It does look like an antique. And of course your precious Ruby Lou looks perfect sitting in it. I can’t wait to see your study reveal! ~Dell
Thanks, Dell! RubyLou definitely loves sitting in it! It puts her in the perfect spot to be able to watch out the window!
Love the chair Cindy, absolutely beautiful…..Looking forward to the full reveal!
Cheerfully,
Nancy J. Texas
Thank you, Nancy! Reveal is coming soon! It’s completely finished except for a couple of little details and then I’ll get it photographed and posted.