I love hanging chairs. I've wanted one (or two?) inside our home for a long time. They're just so charming! So we decided that we would make room for one of these magical chairs in the new house—I wasn't sure which room at first, but the living room downstairs just felt right.
I'm also a fan of wicker and included it in small doses throughout our home. I'm a usually 1950s lover, but this is one of the ways that the 1970s creeps into our space. Mixing eras is fun. I'm into it.
I have had this chair on my vintage list for the past few years. I have several friends who found one, but I never did. I even had a spot in our living room picked out for this chair. So I decided to start shopping online. First I tried Etsy and eBay. There were several vintage chairs available. But many were damaged, and the prices were still very high. I decided for that price range I would rather buy it new to ensure a better return policy. I ordered this chair
from Amazon.
When the chair arrived, I had it hung by our contractor. He used a chain to attach it to the ceiling beam. The first time we sat in it it made scary sounds and we were majorly freaked out. After a few days the wicker settled and the noises stopped. We've had lots of adults (and kids too, of course) sitting in the chair and it's very sturdy.
(photo by Sarah)
Wohoo! One step closer to putting together our dream home! I love this chair. It's kinda fun to dream about something for a long time before purchasing it. A lot more fun than impulse shopping, which is what I usually do with decor. I'll be back soon to share more adventures in renovating! We've been in total project mode lately. It's fun but really messy too! xo. Elsie
ps. Our nieces and nephews love the chair. Bonus points!
I'm from Chile and I'd never seen these type of chair before. I WANT ONE SO BADLY. Ohh, out in the porch. Oooh, ideas!
Posted by: natalia h | February 27, 2013 at 08:02 AM
Oh my gosh that chair is just too cute! All these nesting posts make me want to get a place of my own!
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Posted by: Deanna | February 27, 2013 at 08:08 AM
What a cozy, little corner of your home! Does it swing? Or maybe a better question would be, are you comfortable swinging in it?
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Posted by: Catherine Denton | February 27, 2013 at 08:11 AM
This is probably the most fun piece of furniture you can put in your home! I absolutely love it!
Posted by: Leigh | February 27, 2013 at 08:29 AM
I love it! It seems to perfectly fit in your house. I want one too - but in a rental it's complicated...
Posted by: Anne | February 27, 2013 at 08:29 AM
It looks perfect, I´m SO envious! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | February 27, 2013 at 08:31 AM
That's so 70s! I love it!! It really is such a dreamy accent to add to a home.
Posted by: Corey @ When We Wander | February 27, 2013 at 08:31 AM
I would just love to hang one of these in a future home!! It's so awesome!!! =)
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Posted by: Chloe Moon | February 27, 2013 at 08:36 AM
I love this! I would love a hanging chair in my eventual dream home. I think the urge for one comes from the same place as my longing for a hammock. Something about the swaying motion, maybe?
It looks great!
Posted by: Janey | February 27, 2013 at 08:37 AM
Love it!!!
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Posted by: Craving for Barneys | February 27, 2013 at 08:39 AM
I love it :)
Posted by: Vicki | February 27, 2013 at 08:40 AM
I love hanging chairs, but know I could never get one until my kids are a little older! This one is adorable!
Posted by: Lindsay Scheele | February 27, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Oh I absolutely love this char, I really want to put one up in my bedroom, where I can sit and get lost in the world of a good book!
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Posted by: Sonia | February 27, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Awesome !! Love it !
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Posted by: Laura | February 27, 2013 at 08:42 AM
i love that chair. I like to sit in the chair like that.. :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | February 27, 2013 at 08:46 AM
My grandparents have had two of these chairs for as long as I can remember. I love them, and am going to have them in my future house for sure.
Posted by: Rachel | February 27, 2013 at 08:46 AM
I love hanging chairs too! I have always wanted one. I'm am looking around my apartment right now trying to decide if I can "swing" it :)
Posted by: Casey | February 27, 2013 at 08:48 AM
so much fun! it reminds me of a tree house or neverland or something.
Posted by: erin @hooleywithaz | February 27, 2013 at 08:58 AM
I absolutely love those chairs! They're so wonderful!
Posted by: Morwen Anjelais | February 27, 2013 at 08:59 AM
There is an old Doctor Who episode from the 70s called The Green Death and as a little girl, while watching the episode, I saw a hanging chair similar to this and wanted one in my bedroom so badly but could never find one or anything. This looks wonderful and reminded me of it.
Posted by: Victoria / Justice Pirate | February 27, 2013 at 09:02 AM