Suzanne Kasler's Louis XVI style for Hickory Chair
This one came from my boyhood home down to FloridaWhile there's certainly nothing new about the decorating classic, I wanted to touch on one of my favorite chairs, the slipper. Billy Haines used a relative, the elbow chair, as did my design inspiration Michael Taylor. Billy Baldwin...was a big slipper chair promoter. DeAngelis in New York still has a BB model in their showroom, and I once had one in my studio apartment at 11 East 66th Street. They are quite versatile, and stunning used in multiples, a la Tom Britt. I can't stop thinking about how chic they are, and surprisingly comfortable, especially when the seat is filled with down. There is a quality of 18th century elegance to the slipper chair, which works well with the sort of european influenced decor I love. I do think that every room in America should have at least one, preferably a pair or two. Exciting news ! Donghia and Bergamo are sponsoring a contest, and seven winners will be chosen to go to Venice next Summer ! Register at your nearest showroom for a chance to win. Perhaps these slipper chairs I go on about could be covered in a Donghia or Rubelli textile ? Just imagine all of the endless and exciting possibilities... enjoy dear friends. DF*****
