I have finally found the dining chairs that I’ve been looking for!
Have you ever walked into an antique store and spied something that stopped you in your tracks?
Well, that’s exactly what happened to me a few days ago!
As I entered the store, this set of eight Louis XVI French style dining chairs instantly drew my attention.
The chairs were displayed at the front of the store, and I fell in love immediately.
Six of the chairs were seated around a large dining table, and the two arm chairs were displayed in a separate vignette.
As soon as I saw them, I knew they were the ones.
You see, I’ve been searching for a new dining table and chairs since I sold my old ones when we moved.
I had already found a gorgeous antique French table a couple of months ago, and I’ve been searching for a fabulous set of French chairs since then.
This set of Louis XVI French style chairs were made by the Karges Furniture Company.
In 1886, Albert F. Karges, a first generation immigrant, invested $600 to begin making moderately priced, American-style furniture out of local hardwoods in Evansville, Indiana.
Karges was one of more than forty furniture companies in the area at this time.
After WWI, Albert’s son, Edwin Karges Sr., an artist at heart, joined the company.
After traveling Europe, Mr. “K” convinced his father to try some of the unique and traditional designs of European furniture. Because of Edwin Sr.’s designs, Karges Furniture pulled away from the pack with elaborate, carved pieces and was set on the path to becoming the company it is today.
The detail to the carvings in the chairs is absolutely gorgeous and they have a beautiful creamy painted finish.
The caning in all eight chairs is perfect and so is the gorgeous crewel embroidery set against a duck egg blue background.
Do you see why I fell in love with them?
I’ve always had a love for well done painted furniture, but I also love mixing some painted with natural and stained pieces.
Even though the chairs have a cream painted finish, the stained caning ties in beautifully with the stained wood in the French table.
Patience in waiting for just the right chairs has definitely paid off!
I think Miss RubyLou is a lover of French chairs just like her mama….since bringing the chairs home, she has had to sit in each and every one!
Cheers, Cindy
Good morning Cindy! Reading your post to start out my morning is such a fun treat! Your new dining chairs are just perfect, I’m so glad you found them, It is exciting when we find such gems when we are browsing our favorite shops!! ….did you find them in a shop near your home? Alabama? Have a great day!
Rebecca
Thank you, Rebecca! I actually found them in Pensacola, FL!
Where did you find them in Pensacola?
Ooodles Antiques!
stunning!
I am so jealous! They would be perfect with my table. Gorgeous! WTG girl!
Oh wow. I can see how you fell in love with them. So beautiful and rich looking. Glad to see RubyLou approves.
Thank you so much, Myrna!
Beautiful! What a find!
Thank you, Janice!
Wow, what a find!!! Absolutely beautiful, and in great condition!
Thanks so much, Carrie!
Wow! To find the chairs was wonderful, but to have such beautiful seats and in that color is such a fabulous find! I live in Indiana, so maybe one day I will see some for me! I have followed you for a long time! Because of your influence I now have 4 sets of alter candle sticks, and have been collecting pieces that are from old church’s etc. I even have a table that is sorta an alter in our bedroom. I love your blog, and Ruby Lou is ADORABLE!
Aw, thank you so much, Shelly! Your sweet words have made my day! And RubyLou says thank you for the compliment!
Oh my! You have such great taste AND luck! I can believe you lucked out with the duck egg fabric!
Prefect combination. I can see why you are so happy. It’s nice to be happy during all this time of worry.
Thank you, Linda! I still can’t believe that I found them! Stay safe!
The chairs are stunningly beautiful. I especially love the seat fabric. It’s almost as if you were in mind when they were made. I love it when the Lord gives us our tiny “heart’s desires” like that!
I have a very similar table and rush seat chair set. My sweet SIL saw them on FB marketplace and notified me. She knew that I had been looking for a French rush seat set but I never expected to find the whole set; table, chairs, china cabinet and buffet! I sold the cabinet and buffet and that ended up making the dining set “FREE!”
We just never know, do we?!!
I agree, Deb! Usually, if I’m patient enough, I will find just the right piece!
Beautiful, both the table and the chairs.
Thank you, Ellen!
I have the same chairs with a different seat cover. Mine also have some gilding. I have a set of ten, plus the matching table. Like you, when I first spied them I thought the heavens had parted and the angels sang! I’ve had them for about three years now, and I absolutely adore them.
My house is not nearly as beautiful as yours. I have followed you for a while, and draw inspiration from you often. I especially love your painted pieces. I hope someday to incorporate similar pieces to my decor. I love your mix of French Country/ Gustavian Swedish style.
But how did I get a step ahead of you with my dining set?!
Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration!
Oh my, Rebecca! You are so lucky to have ten chairs and the table! What a find! I adore mine, and I can’t stop looking at them! Thank you so much for commenting!
What perfection!
Thank you, Regina!
Your chairs are perfect and your home beautiful. You have such good taste and instinct for picking the perfect items to fill your home. Always love seeing your puppy. She is gorgeous.
Thank you so much, Janet!
Lovely!❤️
Thank you!