When I first spotted this piece of furniture on the Anthropologie website, I admit I was a little puzzled. It looked sort of sailboat-like, sort of hammock-like. It was sitting on a dock, near the water, but had legs like a chair. Hmmm. A furniture mystery! So I had to investigate.
They call it a suspension chair. To be precise, it is a $558.00 "design marvel crafted of chestnut-hued wood and a carefully strung cradle of taut jute." (Hand that copywriter a medal for Most Creative Description of a Strange Sailboat-Shaped-Chair-Hammock Thing.) Oh, and it costs an additional $75 to ship. *Cough*
I'd be tempted to get it except, well, I don't have a dock to set it on, and I'm not sure how well it would look on dry land (aka my living room). What do you think?
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I think it likes "sitting on the dock of a bay". :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it's comfortable? You could buy one & let us know ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know--I'd like to see someone actually sit in it. I can't quite picture how this works and is comfortable for anyone! Looks kind of cool, though. -Julia :-)
ReplyDeleteI like it...it looks so pretty in the photo...maybe if it had a special place in your home. I'm not sure if it could replace a comfy chair. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat happens when the air around that 'taut' jute gets a little humid? Does it get stretchy/saggy? Looks like 'chair as art' to me... pretty but not exactly practical. (not that there's anything wrong with that...)
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a unique piece of furniture, very cool.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a torture chamber, to me. Next!
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, I would say make the damn thing yourself - haha - and spare yourself the bucks for something else...
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't look very comfortable. I'm also not sure how one would sit in it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks comfy but wonder just how long before the jute/string starts to stretch out. Ummmm, can't see it on dry land...maybe on a deck...but not inside. :-) Susan
ReplyDeleteA real conversation piece, for sure!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Well that looks amazing but would it be cosy? Maybe its just for show but then a high price to pay for a talking point :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is amazing but I would find it hard to part with the $$ for it.
ReplyDeleteOh my - what a cool looking chair! So unique! I think I'd try to find a place for that baby...even if I didn't have a dock.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
For that price it should come with a full sailing crew, spacious staterooms and a full bar!
ReplyDeleteSO Fun! I think it may be fun inside. I have to admit I would splurge for Anthropologie any day, my favorite. That is where I got my inspiration to start making lampshades for a lot less money :-) So excited to find your blog.
ReplyDeletesoooooooooo cute.
ReplyDeletei must have it. :)
I think you should buy one and send it to me if you don't like. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a LOT of money for some twine and 2 x 4s. Unless it's hand crafted by sherpas in need of funding for Mount Everest expeditions, I think I'm gonna have to pass.
All of your comments are cracking me up. You guys are too funny. Should have had you writing this post for me! -Julia :-)
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