Haunted By The Ghost Chair
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about black chandeliers as well as black and white decor. In putting those posts together, I forgot this one.
I can’t tell you how much I love this room. The white! The view! The black chandelier! The Saarinen table! A banquette! I even have that Marimekko pillow!
But what really gets me are the ghost chairs. They really get me in this photo from last week’s post too:
Now, I know they’re old news. Even though I have always loved them, I never considered buying one because I thought it was a fad, something I’d get sick of as soon as I brought home.
Well it’s been years and I still love them.
In the meantime, I’ve bought plenty of other things that I thought were lifelong purchases which have turned out not to be the case.
So is it time to take the plunge? At one point does something stop being a fleeting fancy? Do you have something you’ve resisted buying?
I want to thank you all again for your support over at AT this week and also for your votes for the Love this Site Award. It really means so much to me so thank you! Have a great weekend!
(Photos: 1.via swoonoverit 2.via Desire to Inspire 3.Casa Sugar 4.New York Spaces 5.Fete Magazine)
I think you should take the plunge – and use the chair somewhere unexpected, or mix it up with other chairs. Looks great in your image with the Saarinen table! They are a new modern classic!
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They look gorgeous in the right setting. I'm a fan of these chairs but I'd want to try them out first. How do you know if they're comfortable? There is nothing worse than sitting down at a dinner party and your backside goes numb…comfort should never be underestimated.
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The ghost chair is one of my favourite chairs from Philippe Starck. The combination of aesthetics, material and colour is perfect. It has lots of attitude. It's a must have in contemporary furniture design.
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i think you need to get that chair, it's a design classic ,you can't go wrong…my problem is one i share with oscar wilde….i can resist anything but temptation
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I had these on order before I left Europe but they didn't make the shipping deadline. I didn't re-order them from the US and haven't regretted that – although one in the master bath might be cool
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i don't see why not if you like them. they've become more readily available and even more affordable. i really like the idea of as an accent chair.
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Regarding the ghost chairs, and your hesitation to commit to what might be a passing fancy – I felt the same way about the Harman Kardon Soundsticks – but after nine years on the market – I still find them as beautiful as the first time I saw them – so last month we purchased them. They look fabulous on the sideboard in our dining room – right next to a 1940s tiered cake stand. Ahh, just love good design.
I bought mine a year ago and have no regrets. Right now it's next to my console in the entry. I am assuming over the years it will live in many different spots in my house, but I can't imagine not loving it!
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remeber that concrete wall of mine with all the greys , the garden table.. the shutters and the old zink…. think of that together with this chair! o lalala how divine don't you think?
I have liked this kartell for years as well as I always liked the lamp they made a few years ago.
But more then that I always liked the tolix chairs!
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Alek, this is hilarious! I kid you not — I just yesterday purchased a ghost chair! I am so beyond excited! I'm going to pick it up soon and put it with my tulip table
What a delightful post — I really love the last image with the moulding work behind — such a stunning contrast of simplicity in design and ornate. The sheepskin is a must, too, especially for these super cold months.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Your post has inspired me so much
I too have loved the ghost chair for quite some time!!! I have resisted buying one cause I don't have anywhere that would be the perfect spot for one!
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I love them and think they work especially well in a tight space. If you've loved them for years now, I think it's a safe bet you'll still love them for years to come!
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if you have the means then by all means buy one! for me personally i think a table full of ghost chairs is a bit much in the way a room full of guilded frames would be. but one at a desk, or 2 at a table is great, timeless and fabulous.
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Love the ghost chairs! So chic and hip. Go for it!
xo,
cristin
PS- pop over for a great giveaway too!
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I say go for it. It will be something you will enjoy everyday. Have a good one! Julie
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I think if you've loved something that long, then you really love it. And you should have it. Plus, I think it'll look great in your black/white/wood toned living room. It'll add a great modern element to the room. Go for it!
Man oh man, the photos you show really make them look amazing!IMHO, it is the perfect chair. You can use them inside and outside as well. I say go for it.
Have a great weekend!
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Love your blog title. I've been a fan of the Ghost chair for years, too. Hey, it's classic. Go for it. Or go for one and see how it sits with you.
thanks for popping by my blog, and I think I've seen that black chandelier as a decal a lot lately too… very popular right now!
I've always loved the cheeky take on
the traditional, classic Louis chair. The lines are beautiful and the modern fabrication irresistible. That said, a few years back we visited our local Kattell to see these in person and they just were not comfortable. Lovely to look at-yes, but can I imagine a long, lingering dinner seated in one of these-no. But as an accent chair, say in an entry next to a console or in a studio positioned below a stack of books or even in a bathroom- well, why not.
Anyway, if they pull at your heart strings the way you say they do, then I think the decision has already been
made. ;0)
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Oops! Kartell!
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Wonderful post of you! One of my favourites is the chair in plexi!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog!
Can I ask you where you are from?
I see a Belgian publicity on your blog!
Greet
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Some furniture are just classics! I love that chair too, I can completely relate to this post!
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I love them! Always have! Probably always will! I say go for it!
Go for it! I recently saw some at a Garden Center and nearly jumped at the opportunity. I too keep going back and forth though…
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I'm with you, the lucite lure is really pulling me in lately! I absolutely love pictures 3 & 4! Lucite + wood or concrete is ideal; the glam-meets-rustic look is one of my favorites, for sure!
This chair is an icon! I've always wanted one for my master bathroom vanity table. (Now I just need the bath so I can get the chair!)
this is so the look i want to have in my home! the ghost is the most beautiful chair ever, luckily my home is so small i can actually afford a couple. yes, merry cheristmas to me i quess, i'll have two of those. how are you doing? congratulations for the new exciting gig with apartment therapy!
and yes, i'm off to paris next week!!!!
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I have a few of these in black and clear if you are still looking. I can arrange a discount for you if you promise to post pictures on your website
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