allora.CUSTOM

SO. It has been brought to my attention that it is not evident from my previous posts which chairs are for sale and what the difference is between the allora.SIGNATURE and allora.CUSTOM collections. I'm here to set the record straight. All of the chairs that have been featured on the blog thus far (and some yet to make their blogger debut) are available for purchase and are priced between $100 and $125. Generally speaking, allora.SIGNATURE chairs are finished and upholstered without client consultation, while the allora.CUSTOM chairs are designed around individual needs. If you have a chair or fabric already, or if you want a specific color or pattern or combination thereof, then allora.CUSTOM is for you! These prices vary according to quantity and finish. All chairs are 100% unique!

coming soon.

I haven't shown too many "before" images, but I am so excited about this little gossip bench that I have to post it, even in its raw state. I am fascinated by this vintage chair type, which originated in the 1950s to provide seating for people making phone calls--thus the fun nickname. I tend to imagine these "gossipy" calls occurring in a Pleasantville-esque setting, perhaps--scandalously?--after 9:00 pm, but I digress. Though it has been five years since I've had a landline, this piece makes me want to go out and find a brightly colored rotary phone to sit and talk on for hours. For more practical (and mobile) chatters, the great shelves are also perfect for flowers or, my favorite, books. I have a couple ideas in mind for this gossip bench and, of course as are all the unfinished chairs, it is available as an allora.CUSTOM chair as well. Look for the finished product soon!

fabulous fabrics.

A small sampling of deep coral and brown fabrics used on allora.signature chairs. These bold textiles and animal prints add pizzazz to any room. Look for these fabrics on allora.signature chairs VINE, RUTLEDGE, BEAUFAIN, and E82ND, as well as on allora.signature.NELSON, coming soon! Happy Wednesday!

what to read.

When I first embarked on this little hobby, I decided that some research was in order. I have a small obsession with big, pretty books and an even larger obsession with big, pretty books that are interesting. Naturally when I googled "history of chairs," I was drawn to this particular book by Florence de Dampierre, which not only satisfies the big and pretty criteria but the interesting one as well--and it happens to be critically acclaimed. Chairs: A History is full of information on seating, from Ancient Egypt to Bertoia, which de Dampierre disseminates with her keen understanding of antiques, particularly Parisian. She also uses her knowledge of interior design, gleaned from years of styling an elite clientele, to provide context for the pieces she discusses. So, if you're tired by the light beach reads of the summer and looking for some interesting non-fiction, curl up in your favorite chair and learn about where it came from in Chairs: A History.

allora.signature.BEAUFAIN

allora.signature.BEAUFAIN features a bold, geometric patterned cushion in deep espresso and white paired with a Mediterranean enamel finish, emphasizing the clean lines of this contemporary side chair; it is sure to add character to any room!