8 Chairs Spotted on the Boerum Hill House Tour

Boy oh boy, do I love how an official neighborhood house tour lets you take a look at how the folks around you live. (You know, as opposed to all those unofficial sneak peeks one may take in an open window or open door as you casually pass by. Not that I would ever DO that. You know, officially.)

Sunday, I got the chance to step inside a few of the homes near me in the Boerum Hill House and Garden Tour. I always find it fascinating to see digs in Brooklyn, especially since we tend to have spaces that are tall and narrow (brownstone living and all). I didn't have the right camera lenses on me to get pics of the rooms in each home overall, but I did take several of the chairs that I discovered. (Because who doesn't love a great chair?) Here are a few that I spied--heavy emphasis on the mid-century modern.

Two Chairs Series by Artist Leah Giberson

These archival prints by Leah Giberson say so much in such a quiet way--like they're evidence of awkward conversations that have recently finished. Or the setup for intense talks that are just about to begin.

Images via Supermarkethq.com

Almost the Real Thing: Eames-chair Art

My favorite piece of furniture is an Eames molded plywood coffee table—a little reward I bought myself after a freelance gig. It sits in my small studio in the small space that I’ve carved out as my “living room.” It holds stacks of unread magazines, hard-back books, and mismatched coasters. It also, more often than not, acts as my dining table.

To reward it for its efforts, I’d love to buy it its accompanying Eames molded plywood lounge chair. But alas…studio apartments aren’t known for being spacious. Therefore, I’m thinking of hanging a little art collection of the chairs nearby, just to keep the table company. Here’s a glimpse of what I’m considering, thanks to etsy.com.

Eames Chair on on pine wood by thebeeskneesdesigns

Plywood Eames Chair linocut by PerlaAnne

Red Plywood Chair Notes by annacote

Home Sweet Home print by JennSki

Modern Eames Chair print by papelouette

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