MY LATEST VINTAGE FIND: DOROTHY DRAPER CHAIRS

Over the years many tables and chairs have passed through my kitchen.  When I found these Dorothy Draper chairs by Baker Furniture,  I knew that the Chinese Chippendale chairs had to go.

MY DOROTHY DRAPER CHAIR

The back is just as detailed as the front.

FRONT AND BACK DETAILS

If you've been following my blog for a while you know that not only do I love black and white, but I also love nail head trim.

MY FAVORITE:  NAIL HEAD TRIM

There is even more nail head trim around the curved back.

Another detail:  a medallion applique.

ADDED MEDALLION

This brass handle is also a Draper signature-style feature.  It appears on many of her furniture pieces.

DOROTHY'S SIGNATURE STYLE:  BRASS HANDLE

BRASS HANDLE

And just when you think she just can't add another detail, you notice the greek key design carved into the back rest.

GREEK KEY CARVED DETAIL

Aren't they wonderful!

Dorothy Draper is one of my favorite designers.  I'm sure it's because she always uses black and white, adds pops of color, and mixes patterns.  Best of all, she's not a minimalist.

To learn more about her and her bold unique style,
 go here.

To see my post about my other find, my Dorothy Draper Espana dresser, go here.

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Cheat Sheets

Whenever a blog post gets a lot of attention on Pinterest, I like to re-post it.  Enjoy.

I'm really dating myself, but does anyone remember diagramming sentences in English class?
It was my favorite thing to do.  It broke the whole sentence into organized pieces and was geometrically so pleasing.  Besides, it certainly made me learn my grammar.
 My kids just roll their eyes when I tell them about diagramming and call me a nerd.  I don't care.
 Here's an example if you don't know what I mean.

To my point:  I'm a sucker for all things broken down into parts and organized.  So, it's no surprise that I've been saving my "cheat sheets" for reference on Pinterest.

One of my favorites is the chart that illustrates so many configurations for gallery walls.
(I have many more ideas for gallery walls on my Pinterest page here.)

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Now you can give a name to your vintage chair finds.

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Here's another chair back chart.

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What about headboard shapes?  Perfect ideas if you want an upholstered headboard.

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I never can remember the measurements of beds either.

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I know they pass these out at the fabric store, but who carries that paper around?

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Furniture feet even have names.

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You can base your house color on your roof color.

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Measurements for hanging a fixture.

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More ideas with paint.

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Patterns for your patio.

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Want to start your garden?

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Don't forget to check out more of my pins on my Reference Board and my Gallery Wall Board.