Spool Furniture Stacks Up Style
Spool furniture gained popularity in the 18th century, but like most
great furniture styles of European origin, there are contemporary
translations. Updated versions of spool style (also called spindle
style) can be seen these days in benches, side tables, chairs and lamps.
The look can change drastically with fabric and finish, and different
looks create their own kick for transitional, contemporary and traditional spaces.
The appeal of spool furniture is simply in the repetitive ball pattern that adds a textural and whimsical layer to a room. Here are some particularly pleasing ways designers are using spool furniture today.
In this contemporary-style space, the black spool chair with white upholstery adds drama.
A similarly constructed chair is completely transformed with white paint and neutral upholstery. Notice how soft and feminine it looks in this traditional setting.
Try a spool bench at a desk instead of a chair. This vintage bench was a great choice for double-wide seating at this British colonial–style desk.
Here a pair of spool chairs adds a nice visual line of repetition. Repeated spool detail on chairs, repeated chairs ... the eye likes this formula. Notice the great contrast of the black and green palette too.
Quick color change to white for these dining chairs and you have instant modern detail. I love the contrast of the chairs against the gray walls. This is what I would refer to as "soft modern." The modern lines are there, but they're softened by texture and slipcovers. Very California.
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The appeal of spool furniture is simply in the repetitive ball pattern that adds a textural and whimsical layer to a room. Here are some particularly pleasing ways designers are using spool furniture today.
In this contemporary-style space, the black spool chair with white upholstery adds drama.
A similarly constructed chair is completely transformed with white paint and neutral upholstery. Notice how soft and feminine it looks in this traditional setting.
Try a spool bench at a desk instead of a chair. This vintage bench was a great choice for double-wide seating at this British colonial–style desk.
Here a pair of spool chairs adds a nice visual line of repetition. Repeated spool detail on chairs, repeated chairs ... the eye likes this formula. Notice the great contrast of the black and green palette too.
Quick color change to white for these dining chairs and you have instant modern detail. I love the contrast of the chairs against the gray walls. This is what I would refer to as "soft modern." The modern lines are there, but they're softened by texture and slipcovers. Very California.
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