Time for another favorite thing – our ‘red checked’ chair. I bought this years ago when we were still living in San Diego. I loved it the moment I saw it. The price was great and it was adjustable. But there was another reason I fell for this sweet piece of furniture. My grandparents lived in two different houses during my childhood. Both houses had a den. They had a set of furniture for the den that was exactly the style of this chair. The wood on their furniture was a shiny maple and the cushions were a different fabric, but oh the memories this chair evoked! It was exactly the same style down to the wide arms. One can place a book on the arms, or a drink, or a piece of needlework. I love the arms. (Don’t you wish the arm rests on a plane were this wide?) And I love the red checked cushions.
We had it in our den in San Diego. When we moved East and rented for four years, we had to put many pieces in storage – our little home was too small for them. This chair was stored and we missed its presence in our daily lives. Not long after we moved to Mockingbird Hill Cottage, we rented a truck and drove south to our storage facility. Our round oak coffee table, the loveseat, and this chair were among the things that were packed on the truck and brought to the cottage.
Mornings often find me seated in this chair with a cup of coffee, chatting with my husband. It’s a little worn, there’s a tear in the cushion – but, oh my, is it comfortable and comforting!
Hi Claudia!! I have always loved that style of chair with those arms!! Like you said, they are so wonderful for sitting a book or beverage on! I love how all of your pieces bring back memories. It just makes your home so much cozier and more special!!
Hugs,
Amy
Oh what a good post! I need to do a few of my favorite things!! I know you love your chair!
Hugs, Lisa
Hi Claudia sweetie…
I love this chair. It is not worn honey it is called loved. Your chair is very loved. My husband calls it broken in. He loves a comfy chair. We had a rocking chair when we first got married with big arms like this. I rocked all three of my babies, in this chair. Sadly when we moved from Oklahoma, it was broken in the move. I have always missed that chair. It had a cloth seat and back that could have always been replaced when it was worn.
This chair fits your cottage Claudia. I just love it.
Country hugs sweetie…Sherry
I think that looks like the most comfortable chair. And, those “arms” are so perfect and handy! I love the fabric even with the tear. Such sweet memories come with it. Isn’t it fun to remember things from our childhood.
Happy evening.
Love it, Claudia! It’s perfect for MHC… How wonderful that it’s not only cushy and comfy, but that it brings back warm and fuzzy memories for you… Donna
We lived in San Diego many years ago and believe it or not we had 2 chairs like that, honey, only covered in red naugahyde. I remember them well.
xoxo,
Connie
I love your favorite chair it looks cozy and inviting and that is worth keeping for sure.
Love it.
God bless,
Heidi
I’m so glad you got your chair back in your home. Isn’t it wonderful to have something so comfy and familiar?
I love this post. I can SO relate to loving something because it took you back to a happy time in your past. Long live the red-checked chair!
what an eloquent post about your chair. a pleasure to read.
xo
Oh, that chair looks so comfy! My Aunt Mary used to have a couple of chairs like that!
I missed you yesterday for Pink Saturday!
Hugs,
Marsha
Claudia, I love this chair. It’s really neat. It looks like an indoor (modified) version of an adirondak chair, and those are some of the most comfortable on earth. I like the color of the wood and the red checks of the custhions. Neat piece!
BTW, we missed you on Pink Saturday…
XO,
Sheila :-)
Claudia, I’m back to say that somehow I must have missed the post on your kitchen, and I left you a messaage. In a nutshell… LOVE IT!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Claudia,
it’s incredible how dear to our hearts a piece of furniture could be… love the solid structure, the wide arms to put books or anything else on, and the checked fabric. Soo glad you managed to bring it along with you in your cozy cottage!
Thanks for your sweet words too!
Monicax.
Claudia,
it’s incredible how dear to our hearts a piece of furniture could be… love the solid structure, the wide arms to put books or anything else on, and the checked fabric. Soo glad you managed to bring it along with you in your cozy cottage!
Thanks for your sweet words too!
Monicax.
Such a great comfy chair, Claudia! Love your story behind it!
We had similar chairs when I was growing up. I love the generous arms!
xoxo,
Tina
Claudia, what a great post and what a great chair! Those arms are fantastic . . . I could really multi-task in that chair! LOL!
Thanks so much for sharing the chair and your memories . . . it’s all wonderful!
Hugs,
Teresa
Having arms like that would be so nice on a chair. I wonder why they don’t make them like that anymore.
Oh Claudia, what a great chair. It reminds me of my Great Aunt Gladys, she had a similar set. It does look so comfy and I’m glad that it brings you joy!
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Leann
Loved this post, Claudia! My favorite chair (which I gave to my son) belonged to my Great-Grandmother. It was a green overstuffed upholstered chair from the 30’s with nicely carved details. I used to sit in it sideways with my knees over one of the arms.
So I understand completely why you love your chair so much! I’m glad it has a special place in your cottage, and that you get to spend time enjoying life in it. :)
Nothing like sitting in your favorite chair and reading or daydreaming!!! ENJOY!
Hi Claudia,
I often find myself buying things because they remind me of someone or of a chilhood memory. I love to surroung myself with this things because they’re comforting to me. I had such a wonderful childhood and anything that would remind me of that or even make me feel the way I did when I was a child is just priceless to me. I certainly understand why you treasure this chair so much. Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful day. Until next time.
Hugs,
♥Ana
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What wonderful memories you have connected with that chair. I do love those big arms. Looks very comfy and inviting.
Blessings!
Gwen
Claudia, I remember that style of chair too! We had one in the family too but I don’t don’t where that went to. I remember doing my homework on it. Have a wonderful week.
Hugs and glitter, Patti
I LOVE your kitchen with the island. I bet a lot of great cooking goes on in there.
The chair? I have one like it also. I had it all reupholstered in a cowboy theme when we lived in Wyoming for Randy.. he was my cowboy then lol
It’s now in the basement, cause it’s just not my style anymore. I’ll never get rid of it… memories.
Aren’t we having nice weather? Cold but sunny. Love it. I get to spray paint outside. Wait till you see my new pink French Poodles on Pink Sat. I’m sooooo giggling with joy over here in Canada
Love Ya
Love Claudie
xoxo
I love that chair too, I wish I could find one.
Hope you have a great week
Great chair. Comfort is the most important thing in life!! Well, happiness is, but being comfortable makes me happy.
Great chair and the best thing is the memories that come attached to it. I also wanted to give you a reminder about my Name Party this Thursday the 19th if you’d still like to join. I hope to see you there!
Love the fabric and those wide arms to hold big cups of coffee!
Claudia, does it recline, I could have used it all week. Love it & those wonderful memories. TTFN ~Marydon
That looks like a wonderfully comfy chair!! I think it would be a favorite of mine too!