Here are a few teaser pics before I reveal our weekend find. This first photo is amazing - one of my favorite flickr pics ever. The contributor's father took it in 1957!
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A bit of a cheat because this chair isn't wicker, but it's too cool not to include it. A mid-century Mallin barrell strap arm chair (with vinyl straps).
Funny that the same weekend we picked to get rid of a bunch of our stuff was the lucky weekend that we found this beauty. The chair is a little rough around the edges - needs a paint job, some screws tightened, and new feet (or paint removal from old feet). But it was only $12.50!


I picked up a chair almost like yours except it's more open in the back and not on the sides for $10!!
ReplyDeleteThey are such comfy chairs!
i think i'm having an allergic reaction just seeing the pollen! ok, no, that's not true at all.
ReplyDeletei do really like your find though. it's a fantastic porch chair.
What a score! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWish I had a porch :(
Very nice--are you painting it a new color or keeping it white?
ReplyDeleteAs much as I'd love to paint it a bright color Forrestina, I'm painting it white for now. One day when it comes inside, I'll probably paint it a fun color like primary yellow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find!!!!! It looks lovely and comfy :)
ReplyDeleteLook very comfortable as well~ they could be modern sculptures!
ReplyDeleteLUV* them
I LOVE ALL OF THESE!! the #1 shot is killing me!
ReplyDeleteand congratulations on such a super score!!! you will polish that beauty up and make it shine! it really is fab, and you will make it perfect.
and for $12.50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember those chairs growing up!! How great to see them again!
ReplyDeleteLove that chair! What a great find.
ReplyDeleteWell, it appears my memory is fading - my chair is EXACTLY like yours! Maybe one day we will both find another so we can have a pair!!
ReplyDeleteso so cool, that first photo is incredible!! and i am in love your chair score....its wonderful.
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