This is a preview of the next furniture piece that will be sold. It's not finished. As I was working on the back and side fabric panels, I realized it needed another coat of stain in some areas. Stain takes a whole day to dry and I didn't want to wait that long to show it.
The side and back fabric panels aren't attached yet. I might redo them and make them a little more cushiony. There will be at least a couple throw pillows, more than likely 3 - 4. Hard to see in the pictures, but the seat cushion is tufted.
I think this would be nice in a hotel lobby. Can you think of other settings where this style could work?
Beautiful workmanship! I upholster human scale furniture and enjoy seeing it done on a 1/6 scale. I bought wood from the craft store about a year ago to see if I could build some 1/6 scale pieces for my lil dollies but got side tracked and never really got started on it. The side chair I planned to build is similar to your couch. I got my idea from a chair that sits in the lobby of the building where I work. I would love to see the end product.
ReplyDeleteOllie's Dollies - Thanks! I've been wanting to do some wood pieces the past year and am happy to finally get something done. This was inspired by a picture I saw of a human sized sofa. I will post the finished pictures soon. Good luck with your 1/6 scale chair.
DeleteHello from Spain: is a great creation. Perfect for a Hotel. Very elegant. Keep in touch
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DeleteLove the look of it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like something that would be right at home in a fancy waiting room - or the home of someone with a modern/angular style.
jSarie - Thanks! I wanted to do something totally different.
DeleteIt looks kind of 60's to me. I think it's the combination of the style and the fabric. (And it reminds me of a couch/day bed that my father in law built in human size!)I think with a different fabric, like a cream silk sort of thing, it would look more like a current at home couch to me.(And not 'waiting room' at all!)Amazing how the fabric can change the whole look.
ReplyDeleteAh! I didn't mean it looks like a waiting room couch! I was referring to the ideas about it being a hotel lobby couch! Lobby, waiting room. I meant lobby. Oh, this isn't coming out right at all! I love your stuff.I think I need to go lay down...
DeleteTam - Thanks. I completely understood what you were trying to say. I agree, fabric will change the whole look. This piece could take on many different looks with different fabrics. When I post the final product, I will also post the inspiration picture. I think that will explain a little more. But I can also see this as a nice Asian piece with Asian themed fabrics. That will probably be the next one I create when I do this style again.
DeleteI can see the Asian look too. Are you going to stain the wood that dark cherry (What is that colour?),or paint it black?
DeleteTam - The stain in the picture is two different ones. It's mahogany and something similar to cherry. I'm drawing a blank on the name. The Asian one will more than likely be stained or painted black. It will depend on the colors in the fabric.
DeleteI think it would look great in the Duke of Swann's office.
ReplyDeleteDuke of Swann - Oh you are so right. This style would work perfect in your royal themed rooms.
DeleteInteresting design- kind of modern and retro at the same time. Building lobby and/or fancy waiting room come to mind.
ReplyDeleteJewell - Thanks. I think it will be interesting to see what direction it takes once I finish it.
DeleteVery nice! I love it Vanessa!
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl - Thanks! I'm happy to finally do something totally different. Now I'm inspired to do more.
DeleteIt's very stylish and beautiful, in european Empire style! You're very talented!
ReplyDeletejewel snake - Thanks so much for giving me a style name for it. Now I can research that and find ideas for room design.
DeleteI can already picture the finished product! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteagain i love everything you make, even though it's not finish it look great. i like the asian theme.
ReplyDeleteshirley - Thanks. I have a couple of Asian fabrics in my stash. I hope I can put my hands on them when the time comes.
DeleteEstupendooooo es un estilo muy artmegustaaa. Besossss
ReplyDeletecarmen - Gracias. Tengo un par de estilos más diversos planearon pronto.
DeleteHi Vanessa, as usual you're crafting a masterpiece! About the style I think of a stylish living room, I would set this couch (with matching chairs and a simple coffee table) along with some miniature ancient or oriental art (a small golden buddha, or a chinese lion in a corner) maybe a light rose persian carpet.....I love mixing modern angular furniture with ancient or baroque elemets...
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billa's dolls - Thanks! I love the setting you have suggested. I think the finished product will lend itself to just the type setting you described. Funny you should mention a small buddha. I've been planning to get one for some time now. I probably won't have one in time for this sofa, but great idea.
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ReplyDeleteDifferent... definitely see it in a business establishment of sorts. Makes a nice conversation piece.
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DBG - My newest post shows the finished sofa. The vibe is completely different than this.
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