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SEATING ARRANGEMENT
Sit back and enjoy these four-legged resting spots for the derriere, back, head, arms and feet. They make a great place for conversations: reading, napping or just enjoying your own thoughts.
FEET UP
Antique chair and ottoman newly upholstered in linen $350
at Antique Warehouse,
212 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
858.755.5156 antiquewarehouse.com
BURLAP BEAUTY
One-of-a-kind burlap and blue carved wood chair $700 at
Girard Avenue Collection,
7505 Girard Avenue, La Jolla
858.459.7765 girardavenuecollection.com
A Short History of
CHAIRS & BENCHES
Looking at the timeline of the chair is the perfect way to examine the different periods of history and a great look atour evolution as human beings. Before the 16th century only kings or church hierarchy sat in chairs—everyone else stood or used stools or benches. During the Renaissance, chairs became more decorative and luxurious. Rich fabrics, exotic woods and gold were used. After the 16th century, wooden chairs were relegated to furniture for everyone. By Victorian times, the middle and upper class had several types of chairs in the home, including dining chairs, armchairs and a low bench by the fire. And by the 20th century, wood was not the only material that was used to make chairs— frames were often made with iron, plastic, plywood and more. Even though the grandness of the chair has diminished over the years the symbolism has been retained in our modern language. A “chair” presides over meetings and the “first chair” is where the premier musician in an orchestra sits.
KNOCK ON WOOD
Chair from NYC, dated early 1900s
$495 at Primitive & Industrial,
9580 Black Mountain Road, Suite A,
San Diego
415.535.8557
COTTAGE KEEPER
Five-piece set includes four chairs and dining table
$595 at The Corner Store,
4873 Newport Avenue,
San Diego
619.222.1911
METAL MATTERS
Metal Chaumont loveseat bench,
44” wide
$275 at Hydrangea Cove,
929 Turquoise Street,
North Pacific Beach
858.750.3567
HIGH CHAIR
1903 Rhineland Art Nouveau Signed chair
$295 at Antique Warehouse,
212 South Cedros Avenue,
Solana Beach
858.755.5156
ANCHORS AWEIGH
Wing back chair with anchor fabric
$500 at The Faded Awning,
7464 Girard Avenue,
La Jolla
858.456.7464
STRIPED WING
French Style refinished chair
$395 at Newport Avenue Antique Center & Coffee House
4864 Newport Avenue,
Ocean Beach
619.222.8686
COZY COMFORT
Vintage chairs with slip covers & pillows
$1450 a pair at Vignettes,
4828 Newport Avenue,
Ocean Beach
619.222.9244
RETRO RELAXER
Vintage mid-century chairs at
$550 a pair at Solo,
309 South Cedros Avenue,
Solana Beach
858.794.9016