BETTER THAN THONET?

I've been on the hunt for some casual dining chairs for a client of mine, and I keep returning to the classic Thonet bentwood style.
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I love them all lacquered up and shiny, and their shape is perfection... unless of course you're worried about little squirmy kiddos slipping through the open design. Which, in fact, we are. The solution?
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Well, it just might be these - the new Henri dining char at Anthropologie. I don't love the design as much, but they're still pretty darn good. And I do love the option of that deep navy blue instead of black! What do you think of them? Any other suggestions from my design friends out there?

*black and white chairs from crate&barrel, green thonet chair at dwr

10 comments:

  1. Clementine & Olive4.5.11

    I love these chairs. There such a classic design. I would love 4 around a table in hunter green or a hot pink single one is stunning, in such a simple way.

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  2. H.G. The Countess4.5.11

    these always remain a fave! http://seatingproducts.com/products/Alzette_Chair__761--112

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  3. Unknown4.5.11

    love those chairs specially the green one

    http://girlynote.blogspot.com

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  4. Amber4.5.11

    I had the exact same reaction. I have a fantasy of a home full of Thonet-style chairs, but I thought the Anthro one looked a little more utilitarian, in a good way. Esp. love the red-orange!

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  5. First House on the Right4.5.11

    I think they're a fabulous twist on the Thonet! Nicolex

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  6. Rumour has it4.5.11

    In Belgium (and the Netherlands) we do have a shop called ´Dille & Kamille´ (Dill & Camomile) where you can find plain wooden chairs which can paint afterwards in any colour you like. They are Thonet-lookalikes, but a little cheaper, I guess :)
    Here is the link: http://www.dille-kamille.be/nl/content/168/stoelen

    Best regards, Marjolijn

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  7. Unknown4.5.11

    loving that green one the most, xo.

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  8. cassandra4.5.11

    Marjolijn, that is a GENIUS idea! How fantastic! I'm checking out the site now...

    And Countess - yes, I've always loved those as well! They're just not *quite* right for this project!

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  9. MissK4.5.11

    I found some old ones cheap at an antique warehouse,now just need to find 2 more and have them fixed

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  10. Andrea Reh4.5.11

    The green ones are amazing! Perfect way to lighten up a white kitchen/dining area, and accessorize with lots of plant life!

    Andrea x
    pologg

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